Glatfelter Launches New Sustainability Section to Website

YORK, PA, May 18 (MARKET WIRE) --
(www.glatfelter.com) -- Glatfelter (NYSE: GLT), a global supplier of
specialty papers and engineered products, is launching a new section of
its website dedicated to the topic of sustainability. Drawing on the
strong Glatfelter heritage of over 145 years in the paper-making
industry, the new sustainability area highlights Glatfelter's efforts to
conserve resources, prevent waste, and foster environmental, economic and
social sustainability for the benefit of future generations.

The new site targets three major areas that relate to the company:

-- The environmental section details performance measures, production
practices, sustainable forestry initiatives, and environmentally
responsible products.

-- The economic section highlights capital investments, economic
positioning, financial performance and new product development efforts --
a prime driver for Glatfelter that exemplifies its stability and
dedication to innovation during difficult economic times.

-- The social section features such topics as safety, wellness, training
and community support.

Users can also learn about the company's commitment to sustainability,
the paper lifecycle and Glatfelter's policies and certifications.

"Sustainability is about conducting business in ways that protect and
enhance the environmental, economic and social resources that are
entrusted to us. By accepting the responsibility to operate our business
in a sustainable manner, we protect the ability of future generations to
enjoy a quality of life equal to or greater than our own," George H.
Glatfelter II, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Glatfelter, noted.

More than ever, customers have expressed interest for the environment and
have asked for participation on the part of their suppliers, like
Glatfelter, to assist them in adopting more sustainable business
practices. "We applaud these efforts, and agree that cooperation is the
most effective way to reach sustainable goals," Glatfelter added. The
company's specialty paper and engineered products are used in a broad
variety of industries including book publishing, food and beverage
packaging, medical, composite laminates, converting and digital imaging.

The new sustainability section is located at
www.glatfelter.com/sustainability.

Headquartered in York, PA, Glatfelter is a global manufacturer of
specialty papers and engineered products, offering over a century of
experience, technical expertise and world-class service. U.S. operations
include facilities in Spring Grove, PA and Chillicothe and Fremont, OH.
International operations include facilities in Germany, France, the United
Kingdom and the Philippines and a representative office in China.
Glatfelter's sales exceed $1.2 billion annually and its common stock is
traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GLT.
Additional information may be found at www.glatfelter.com.

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