Glatfelter, York, Pa., USA, this week announced that the company was named "Supplier of the Year" by Keurig Green Mountain Inc., a leader in specialty coffee and single serve brewing systems. Glatfelter received this award based on a combination of high performance and demonstrated commitment to Keurig’s values. This is the highest honor among Keurig’s 16 annual Supplier Recognition Awards. 

Paul Iaderosa, Keurig’s SVP, Procurement, said that "being named Keurig’s Supplier of the Year is a significant achievement and a recognition that Glatfelter continues to go above and beyond expectations.  In 2016, Glatfelter displayed superior responsiveness to our evolving business needs, leading to improvement of the materials it provides and optimization of our supply chain."

 

"We are very proud to receive the prestigious ‘Supplier of the Year’ recognition from Keurig Green Mountain," said Dante C. Parrini, chairman and CEO.  "During the past 10 years, our Composite Fibers business unit has partnered with Keurig to provide top-quality engineered materials and services, playing a vital role in Keurig’s supply chain and, ultimately, its products.  Congratulations to our single-serve coffee and tea team on this recognition as we continue to bolster our leadership position in this key growth market." 

 

Parrini added that "at Glatfelter, we are focused on the innovation, quality, and service we bring to each of our products and customers around the world, every single day. We are committed to fulfilling our vision of becoming the global supplier of choice in specialty papers and engineered materials."

Glatfelter is a global supplier of specialty papers and engineered materials, offering innovation, world-class service, and over a century and a half of technical expertise. The company employs more than 4,300 people and serves customers in 100-plus countries. U.S. operations include facilities in Pennsylvania and Ohio. International operations include facilities in Canada, Germany, France, the U.K. and the Philippines, and sales and distribution offices in China and Russia. Glatfelter’s sales approximate $1.6 billion annually.