press releases
Invista’s parent company donates $1 million for
Japan relief efforts
Kennesaw, Georgia (March, 2011) — In the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, INVISTA’s parent company, Koch Industries, Inc., is donating $1 million for disaster relief efforts, giving $500,000 each to the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army. Koch Industries is the parent company of INVISTA, the makers of STAINMASTERAntron® carpet fibre.
“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 in Japan 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.”
INVISTA has offices in Tokyo and Osaka, with 36 employees working in the fibre, chemical intermediates and polymer markets across Asia. INVISTA is also part of a fibre-production venture in Shiga.
“We are so thankful that our colleagues in Japan are safe and accounted for,” concluded David Duncan, president of the global INVISTA Performances Surfaces & Materials business.
In addition to the $1 million donation from Koch Industries, Georgia-Pacific LLC – another Koch company – is contributing its bath tissue and paper towels, and Dixie® brand plates, cups and tableware, to the on-going relief effort through organizations like Convoy of Hope and Feed The Children.
INVISTA is one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibres, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications. With a business presence in over 20 countries, INVISTA’s global businesses deliver exceptional value for their customers through technology innovations, market insights and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks including: ADI-PURE®, ANTRON®, AVORA®, C12™, COMFOREL®, COOLMAX®, CORDURA®, CORFREE®, DACRON®, DBE®, DYTEK®, FRESHFX®, LYCRA®, PERFORMA™, POLARGUARD®, POLYSHIELD®, POLYCLEAR®, SOLARMAX®, STAINMASTER®, SUPPLEX®, SUPRIVA™, TACTEL®, TACTESSE®, TERATE®, TERATHANE® and THERMOLITE®. For more information, visit www.INVISTA.com.
