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October 7, 2015

DRT Expands into the US

DRT, a specialist in processing rosin and turpentine oil distilled from pine resin since 1932, announces plans
to purchase land in Effingham County, Georgia. This marks the first step of the France-based companys move
across the Atlantic.
The plan moved closer to reality on Tuesday evening when the Effingham County Industrial Development
Authority approved agreements for the land purchase.
John Henry, CEO of the Authority said, This project represents another great project bringing high-wage
skilled jobs and direct foreign investment to our community. There is a lot of synergy created by having a
company that utilizes biomass generated from the forestry operations in this region. We have a long history
of turpentine, forestry, pulpwood and paper in this area. We are excited to have this state of the art facility
locate in Effingham County.
To meet growing demand from International markets, and with the aim of working closer to supply sources,
DRT has decided to build a new turpentine bio-refinery and terpene derivatives production unit in the United
States. DRT has decided to locate the project in Effingham County, Georgia after working with the Effingham
County Industrial Development Authority.
Corey Schneider, President of DRT America LLC, commented that the company had searched in three states
to locate a site for its new US plant. Effingham County offered everything we need, having a location central
to the supply of resources coming from the paper industry, a strong educational system supplying a skilled
workforce, and close proximity to the ports. We were also excited to learn that turpentine refining is part of
the history of Effingham County, making it a natural home for our business.
DRT plans to start operations of the new unit during the first half of 2017 and will begin construction in 2016.
The $43,000,000 facility will initially employ an operational team of 40 and will operate as DRT America.
The new production unit will enable DRT to distill locally sourced turpentine to better serve its existing
markets and develop new products for the fragrance and terpene resin industries. This in turn will allow DRT
to strengthen its position as a global leader and its relationship with its clients and suppliers.
With its specialization in pine chemistry, DRT has always used plant resources from the forestry sectors. For
example, it processes the products of the paper industry, which it distills to obtain terpenes and resins for
supply to over twenty manufacturing sectors. While DRT is known for its biomass-based products, the
company is also characterized by a strong eco-friendly ethos. Environmental conservation, ethics and
innovation are the key foundations on which DRT is built.

Contacts:
John A. Henry, CEO Effingham County IDA at (912) 754-3301 or jahenry@effinghamcounty.com
Corey Schneider, President, DRT America LLC at (360) 708-3664 or cschneider@drtamerica.com