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Koch Industries Donates $1 Million for Japan Relief Efforts

$1 million donation from Koch - Major Doug Rowland (left), Wichita city commander for The Salvation Army, and Beverly Morlan (right), executive director of the Midway Chapter of the American Red Cross, accept a total of $1 million in donations for Japanese disaster relief efforts from Koch Industries, Inc. The two $500,000 checks were presented by Susan Addington (center), community relations manager for Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC. (Photo: Business Wire)

"Our hearts go out to the people of Japan as they deal with overwhelming and unfolding challenges," said Dave Robertson, president and COO of Koch Industries. "Although our presence there is small with only seventy-five employees, this is an important humanitarian effort. We hope these funds will help the Japanese people as they set out on the path to recovery."

Koch companies with a presence in Japan include Koch Chemical Technology Group and INVISTA, with most of the employees working in or near Tokyo. "Thankfully, all our employees are safe and accounted for," Robertson added.

In addition to the $1 million donation, Koch Industries subsidiary Georgia-Pacific LLC is contributing its bath tissue and paper towels, and Dixie brand plates, cups and tableware, to the ongoing relief effort through organizations like Convoy of Hope and Feed The Children.

Based in Wichita, Kan., Koch Industries, Inc. is one of the largest private companies in America according to Forbes magazine. It owns a diverse group of companies involved in refining and chemicals; process and pollution control equipment and technologies; minerals; fertilizers; polymers and fibers; commodity trading and services; forest and consumer products; and ranching. Koch companies have a presence in nearly 60 countries and employ about 70,000 people. Since 2003, Koch companies have completed more than $32 billion in acquisitions and investments, and nearly $11 billion in capital expenditures.

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Melissa Cohlmia, 316-828-3756
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