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Glatfelter and Ekman Initiate Partnership to Sell Abaca Pulp Globally

Glatfelter has entered into an agreement with Ekman & Co. to market Glatfelter’s high quality, specialty Abaca pulp exclusively through Ekman’s global sales agency platform. Glatfelter has increased its market capacity of Abaca pulp and is partnering with Ekman’s global sales organization to reach new and innovative markets for this fiber. Abaca is a unique, […]

Glatfelter Announces Closure of Ober-Schmitten, Germany Facility

Glatfelter today announced that it is closing its Ober-Schmitten, Germany, facility due to the ongoing financial underperformance of the electrical and glassine specialty papers manufactured at the site. The actions taken are part of the Company’s turnaround strategy that is aimed at improving the financial performance of the overall business. The Ober-Schmitten facility, part of […]

Glatfelter appoints new COO

Glatfelter Corporation announced that Mr. Boris Illetschko has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. He replaces the Company’s current Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Christopher W. Astley, and Senior Vice President, Integrated Global Supply Chain and IT, Mr. Wolfgang Laures, both of whom will leave the Company effective  immediately. The Company […]