Wisconsin Facts

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, chemicals and biofuels; 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 67,000 people. Since 2003, Koch companies have invested about $45 billion in acquisitions and other capital expenditures.

Companies in Wisconsin
Flint Hills Resources, LLC, through its subsidiaries, is a leading refining and chemicals company. Its subsidiaries market products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethanol, biodiesel, olefins, polymers and intermediate chemicals, as well as base oils and asphalt. A subsidiary distributes refined fuel through its strategically located pipelines and terminals in Junction City, Waupun, Madison and Milwaukee. Another subsidiary manufactures asphalt that is distributed to terminals in Green Bay and Stevens Point.
Koch Pipeline Company, L.P. operates a pipeline system that crosses Wisconsin, part of more than 4,000 miles of pipelines owned or operated by the company.
The C. Reiss Coal Company is a leading supplier of coal to customers throughout the Great Lakes region. The company has locations in Green Bay, Manitowoc, Ashland and Sheboygan. C. Reiss also provides handling and storage for coal, petroleum coke, stone, salt and other bulk materials through a network of terminals and dock in Chicago and on Lake Erie.
Georgia-Pacific companies in Wisconsin manufacture consumer tissue, towel and wiper products, corrugated packaging, and hardboard. In addition, the company has offices and a research center in the state. Georgia-Pacific LLC, based in Atlanta, and its subsidiaries have approximately 300 manufacturing facilities across North America, South America and Europe, ranging from large pulp, paper and tissue operations to gypsum plants, box plants and building products operations. companies have six facilities in the state that manufacture consumer tissue, towel and wiper products, corrugated packaging, and hardboard. In addition, the company has offices and a research center in the state. Georgia-Pacific LLC, based in Atlanta, and its subsidiaries have approximately 300 manufacturing facilities across North America, South America and Europe, ranging from large pulp, paper and tissue operations to gypsum plants, box plants and building products operations.

Safety and Environmental Commitment
Koch companies are committed to operating their businesses in a manner that protects the health and safety of their employees, the public and the environment. Koch companies’ safety performance is among the best in the industry, and Koch companies strive to protect the environment by reducing waste and increasing efficiency.

Flint Hills Resources’ terminals in Wisconsin were among those recognized with the Platinum Safety Award from the International Liquid Terminals Association. The award recognizes member companies that have a strong commitment to continuous safety improvement. The terminals have also earned a Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award from the Wisconsin Safety Council and Wisconsin Department of Development, and Perfect Record and Occupational Excellence Achievement awards from the National Safety Council.
Seven Koch company sites in Wisconsin; The C. Reiss Coal Co. (Green Bay), Georgia-Pacific (Green Bay, Phillips and Sheboygan), and Flint Hills Resources terminals (Madison, Milwaukee and Waupun); have earned STAR certification in the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Programs.
Koch Pipeline Company, L.P. received the 2010 Distinguished Award for Outstanding Safety and Environmental Performance from the American Petroleum Institute, its highest award. KPL’s safety record has also been recognized with API’s Occupational Safety Award and the National Safety Council’s Occupational Industry Leader Award, among many others. The company was named one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today magazine in 2008. In March 2011, employees reached 10 years, which equals nearly 7 million work hours, without a lost-time incident.

Community Commitment

Koch companies are committed to understanding the needs of the community, and participate in projects and activities that add value to their neighbors and improve the quality of life.

In 2011, Georgia-Pacific’s Bucket Brigade™ program awarded grants totaling $20,000 to Casco Fire Department, Navarino-Lessor Fire Department (Bonduel) and Green Valley-Morgan Fire Company (Onconto Falls).The Bucket Brigade program helps small town and rural community fire departments across the United States meet critical needs.
Through the Georgia-Pacific Foundation, the company partners with many local and statewide organizations to improve the quality of life in communities where GP employees live and work. The GP Foundation focuses support in four key areas: education, enrichment of community, environment and entrepreneurship.
Freedom Park Visitors and Learning Center in Prescott will expand its educational programs through a $10,000 grant from Flint Hills Resources. The center provides hands-on experimental learning programs integrated with local schools and other youth groups such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and 4-H clubs. The grant will extend the programs to children in Ellsworth and Hastings schools, and to home school groups.

02/2012