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SAALFELD REDISTRIBUTION DISCUSSES VALUE-BRAND SPRING GROVE™ TOWEL AND TISSUE LINE DURING ISSA 2008
9/8/2008
LAS VEGAS, September 8, 2008—Distributors seeking profitable growth in their markets are increasingly relying on their top suppliers to provide them quality products at value pricing.
Saalfeld® Redistribution, one of the fastest-growing U.S. wholesalers, is responding. Saalfeld recently launched its high-value Spring Grove towel and tissue line and customer demand for it has been strong. The company said it plans to expand the Spring Grove label to new product categories in 2009.
“Many of our customers are looking for the right balance between solid performance and competitive pricing,” said John Siegel, director of marketing for Saalfeld. “That is what Spring Grove is all about.”
Today, Spring Grove offers 14 SKUs including folded and roll towels, bath and facial tissue and associated dispensers. Products are available in both natural and white. Sourced domestically, most meet or exceed EPA guidelines for recycled and post-consumer content in commercial/industrial sanitary tissue products.
The complete Spring Grove line is now available coast-to-coast from Saalfeld’s ninedistribution centers.
About Saalfeld Redistribution
Saalfeld Redistribution, a wholly owned business of International Paper (NYSE: IP), offers more than 6,000 SKUs of foodservice disposables, sanitary maintenance products, packaging/shipping supplies and office products.
Manufacturers represented include Rubbermaid, JohnsonDiversey Consumer, Kimberly-Clark, SCA Tissue, Procter & Gamble, GOJO, Solo Cup, Dixie Foodservice Solutions, Georgia-Pacific, Heritage Bag, Pactiv, Reckitt Benckiser, 3M, Dart Container and many others.
Saalfeld hasnine distribution centers, more than 2.7 million square feet of warehouse space and more than 200 delivery vehicles. Founded in 1919, Saalfeld distinguishes itself in the marketplace with its large operating presence, breadth of line, operational excellence and access to expert sales representatives.
Saalfeld maintains a 99% on-time record, a 98% order accuracy rate and a 97% availability rate. Saalfeld serves customers across the U.S. from its locations in: Hebron, KY; Wilmington, MA; Harrisburg, PA; Atlanta; Tampa; Houston; Olathe, KS; Hanford, CA and Portland, OR.
For more information about Saalfeld or to locate your nearest representative, phone 877-482-5607 visit the web at saalfeldredistribution.com.
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Note: Saalfeld Redistribution and Spring Grove are registered trademarks of International Paper Company. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACTS: John Siegel, Saalfeld director of marketing 513-965-2827; Lisa Jonas, xpedx marketing communications manager, 513-965-2938