Domtar acquires Associated Hygienic Products

July 03, 2013 - Canada

Domtar Corporation dramatically increased its Personal Care segment's footprint and product range with the completion of the acquisition of Associated Hygienic Products ("AHP") from DSG International, pursuant to a definitive agreement announced on May 28, 2013.

AHP is the largest supplier of store brand infant diapers in the United States, with manufacturing facilities in Delaware, Ohio and Waco, Texas, along with administrative offices and a distribution center in Duluth, Georgia.

The acquired business will be presented as part of the Personal Care reportable segment in Domtar's financial statements.

About Domtar

Domtar Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers and adult incontinence products. The foundation of its business is a network of world class wood fiber converting assets that produce papergrade, fluff and specialty pulps.