HISTORY

Papeles Nacionales S.A. was founded in 1960 by a group of manufacturers from Risaralda in association with Mr. Gene H Kruger, a Canadian fine paper businessman envisioning the establishment of a tissue paper manufacturing company in that region. The production plant opened in 1962 with a mill, a dryer, a press roller and a conversion system for manual machines, regulated and supported by Kruger Inc (www.kruger.com) of Canada.

Our production plant is located in the suburbs of Pereira (Risaralda), on way to Cartago (Valle).

Papeles Nacionales S.A. has expanded its production plant, as well as its distribution network to accomplish with the increasing demand of the Colombian market. To respond to the production volume increase in mills, we have a modern fully- automated conversion equipment operated by computer which is complemented by a new technology intended to support future expansion in mills. This, in order to guarantee business growth for the next coming years.

VISION

To consolidate leadership of Papeles Nacionales S.A. in tissue paper national market for the next five years by assuring its products quality as well as an excellent customer and consumer service. Also, to strengthen operations in Latin America, under same parameters of quality and service; and to develop new businesses compatible with its activities.

MISION

PAPELES NACIONALES S.A. develops, manufactures and distributes tissue paper and other personal care products for domestic and international markets, in order to satisfy customers, consumers and workers' requirements. All efforts are made to lead in our market, and to obtain an optimum return on long- term assets.

AFFILIATES

Fibras Nacionales Ltda.
Founded in 1971, its main goal is to collect recycling material (paper, cardboard and smooth cardboard). Through this activity, Papeles Nacionales S.A. contributes with reducing pollution in the country; avoids devastation of forests; and improves economical situation of lower- class people by providing jobs. It also reduces costs for imported pulp. In this way, Papeles Nacionales S.A. is contributing with country progress and it is getting ready for facing future development challenge.

Papelera Inka (Perú)
Began operations in 1996, having as an objective to manufacture and trade tissue paper. Papeles Nacionales S.A. has a 50% share in this company, as a joint venture.