PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SCA, a global
hygiene leader and forest products company that produces the Tork® brand of Away-from-Home (AfH) professional hygiene products,
will join the supply network of Premier, the second largest healthcare Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) in the U.S. Effective
October 1, 2016, SCA will provide Tork paper towels, tissues, napkins and dispensers to Premier's
network of approximately 3,600 member hospitals and 120,000 alternate site locations, including urgent care, assisted living and
medical facilities.
Healthcare is one of the largest and most sustainable growth segments for the Away-from-Home business in North America. By joining Premier's supply network, SCA ensures that its healthcare offering meets rigorous
standards for quality, hygiene and environmental considerations, which include third party certifications by Green Seal™ and
ECOLOGO®, Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), as well as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®).
"We are pleased to join forces with Premier Inc. to accelerate our presence within the healthcare industry," said Joe Russo, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing for SCA's Away from Home Professional Hygiene business in
North America. "By joining the Premier supply network, SCA is expanding the reach of our vast
global sustainability expertise and providing high quality, industry-leading solutions that improve facility-wide healthcare
hygiene."
By working alongside Premier Inc., SCA extends its commitment to providing sustainable solutions in healthcare environments
throughout the U.S. Through its Tork® brand of AfH professional hygiene products, the company has acquired significant knowledge
thanks to its long-standing dedication towards helping healthcare facilities work smarter and supporting them through day-to-day
critical moments.
For more information on SCA, please contact Kortney Easterly at 212-445-8079 or keasterly@webershandwick.com.
About SCA
SCA is a leading global hygiene and forest products company. The Group develops and produces sustainable personal care, tissue
and forest products. Sales are conducted in about 100 countries under many strong brands, including the leading global brands
TENA and Tork, and regional brands, such as Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. As Europe's largest private forest owner, SCA places considerable emphasis on sustainable forest management.
The Group has about 44,000 employees. Sales in 2015 amounted to approximately $13.7 billion. SCA
was founded in 1929, has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and is listed on NASDAQ OMX
Stockholm. For more information, visit www.sca.com.
About Tork
The Tork brand offers professional hygiene products and services to customers ranging from restaurants and healthcare
facilities to offices, schools and industries. Products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, napkins, and
industrial and kitchen wipers. Through expertise in hygiene, functional design and sustainability, Tork has become a market
leader. Tork is a global brand of SCA, and a committed partner to customers in over 90 countries. To keep up with the latest Tork
news and innovations, please visit: torkusa.com.
About Premier Inc.
Premier Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC) is a leading healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of approximately 3,600 U.S.
hospitals and 120,000 other providers to transform healthcare. With integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain
solutions, and advisory and other services, Premier enables better care and outcomes at a lower cost. Premier, a Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award recipient, plays a critical role in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, collaborating with members
to co-develop long-term innovations that reinvent and improve the way care is delivered to patients nationwide. Headquartered in
Charlotte, N.C., Premier is passionate about transforming American healthcare. Please visit
Premier's news and investor sites http://www.premierinc.com; as well as Twitter, Facebook,
LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Foursquare and Premier's blog for more information about the company.
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