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EXHIBIT 10.10.1
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____ DECEMBER 1997
SUPPLY AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made between on one side, COMPANHIA INDUSTRIAL DE PAPEL PIRAHY
("Supplier") and, on the other side, XXXXX XXXX X.X. ("Purchaser").
NOW THEREFORE, the Parties have agreed and contracted. as follows:
I
Purpose
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Supplier agrees to supply
to Purchaser [********] for those types and grades of cigarette related paper
specified in Annex I (including any update of such Annex pursuant to Clauses V
and VIII) ("THE PRODUCTS") and Purchaser agrees to purchase from Supplier
[********] for the Products according to the terms of this Agreement.
II
Volume
(a) Purchaser has indicated to Supplier in Annex 2 the current forecast of
its projected requirements for the Products for the calendar year
beginning 1 January 1998. Such forecast will be updated on an annual
basis during the life of this Agreement in accordance with Clause VII.
It will not form the basis of a commitment on the part of Purchaser to
purchase the amount stated in the forecast.
(b) Purchaser shall purchase [********] for Products from Supplier.
Supplier commits to manufacture and to supply to Purchaser and
Purchaser commits to buy from Supplier the quantities of Products
specified in the orders referred to in Clause VII (b) ("THE GUARANTEED
VOLUME").
(c) If any two monthly order from Purchaser exceeds the output capacity or
available stocks of Supplier, Supplier will be entitled, but not
obliged, to meet such excess from any other source from within its own
Group (as defined below). If Supplier is unable, or elects not to meet
such excess from within its own Group, it will notify Purchaser within
the first week of such two monthly cycle and thereafter Purchaser shall
be entitled to obtain from any other person only such quantity of the
Product as Supplier is unable or elects not to supply. Purchaser will
have no right of termination on the grounds that Supplier has not
supplied such excess quantities of the Product.
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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"Group" means, in relation to any company, that company and any company
under common ownership or control with or which owns or controls such
company.
III
Price and Sale Terms
(a) The price per tonne for each of the types and grades of Products
specified in Annex I will be the [********] (as defined in sub-clause
(c)) for such type or grade, [********] which will be paid in Reais
(the "Invoice Price").
(b) As used herein, [********]
(c) Subject to sub-clause (e) the [********] will be in US dollars, will be
[********] of this Agreement and thereafter for each succeeding
[********] and will be comprised of the aggregate of the [********] and
the [********] which would be applicable to [********]. At the
beginning of each succeeding [********] the Parties agree to
re-negotiate the [********] so that on the first day of such period the
[********] is the same as the [********] on such date.
(d) Subject to sub-clause (e) for the [********] beginning on the date of
this Agreement the [********] for each type and grade of Product shall
be as set out in Annex 5.
(e) The [********] may be [********] at any time within each [********]
period if:
(i) [********]
(ii) [********]
(iii) [********]
(f) If, due to any [********] as per (e) (iii) above, the resulting
[********] turns out to be higher or lower than the [********] at the
start of the [********] following the adjustment, the Parties will
[********] to reflect the current [********].
(g) In circumstances where Supplier is unwilling to accept the [********]
suggested by Purchaser, Supplier will be entitled to receive
verification of [********] from Seller by [********]. To the extent
that the Parties are still unable to agree following delivery of such
[********] either Party shall be entitled to have the dispute referred
to an auditor from an internationally recognised local firm of
chartered accountants (the identity of whom will be agreed upon by the
Parties at the beginning of each year of the Agreement unless both
Parties subsequently agree otherwise). The Parties thereafter agree to
be bound by the decision of such auditor as to the [********] at such
time.
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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(h) Supplier agrees with Purchaser that it will not, during the continuance
of this Agreement, [********].
(i) At the end of each month [********] of this Agreement, [********].
IV
Quality
(a) The Purchaser shall not be obliged to buy any quantity of the Products
which do not meet the specifications set out in Annex I or any
amendment thereto made in accordance with Clauses V and VIII.
(b) Purchaser shall be entitled to reject any quantity of the Products
which does not meet the criteria referred to in sub-clause (a) above,
subject to Sellers verification of the stated defect. Sellers sole
obligation shall be to replace Product not meeting the criteria
referred to in sub-clause (a) and, in no event shall Supplier be liable
to Purchaser for damages of any nature or kind whatsoever arising out
of or relating to such defective Product. Payment of any part of the
purchase price shall not affect Purchasers right of rejection. Subject
to Clause X (a) (i), if Supplier or any member of Suppliers Group is
unable to resupply expeditiously Product which does meet the criteria
referred to in sub-clause (a) above, Purchaser shall be entitled to
obtain such Product from such third parties as it chooses. Seller shall
not be liable to Purchaser for any portion of the price Purchaser must
pay to obtain supply from such third party or, for other damages of any
kind whatsoever.
(c) Purchaser and Seller shall work together to ensure that the Products
optimise the speed and performance of Purchasers machines, and to
achieve enhancement in product quality, product technology and security
of supply.
V
New Products and Improvements
(a) If, at any time during the term of this Agreement, Purchaser wishes to
purchase cigarette related paper with different specifications from
that currently manufactured as referred to in Annex I ("NEW PRODUCT"),
Purchaser must first request Supplier to supply such paper.
(b) To the extent that:
(i) Supplier or any member of Supplier's Group has such New
Product commercially available and elects and is able to
deliver such New Product within the time period reasonably
required by Purchaser it will, thereafter,
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SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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be deemed to be Product, will become part of the Guaranteed
Volume and Annexes I and 2 will be amended accordingly;
(ii) neither Supplier nor any member of its Group has the New
Product commercially available Supplier will be given
[********] to decide whether it wishes to develop such New
Product (including the modification of any similar existing
product). If Supplier agrees to develop the New Product, the
Parties will agree on specifications and a product development
program for the New Product, including a time frame for
development and production. When the New Product meets the
specifications, it will be deemed to be Product, will
thereafter become part of the Guaranteed Volume and Annexes I
and 2 will be amended accordingly.
(c) Supplier and Purchaser will agree on the price for each New Product
(which shall thereafter be the [********]) based on factors such as the
[********].
(d) During the period between the original request by Purchaser, pursuant
to sub-clause (a) above, and production of the New Product by Supplier,
Purchaser will be entitled to purchase its requirement for such paper
from such third parties as it chooses only in such quantities as
Purchaser shall require for use during this period. If Supplier decides
not to develop such New Product or fails to develop and produce it
within the agreed time frame Purchaser shall thereafter be entitled to
purchase such paper from third parties in such quantities as it
chooses.
(e) The Parties agree to consult with each other from time to time in order
to ensure that the specification of the Products set out in Annex 1
represents best industry practice. Supplier agrees that it will, to the
extent that it is able to do so [********].
(f) Supplier will only use skilled employees, as determined in Supplier's
sole discretion, for the purpose of fulfilling its obligations under
this Agreement and will, jointly with the Purchaser, set up a programme
of activity aimed at continuous improvement of the security of supply,
the levels of Product quality and customer services and at reducing
costs for both Supplier and Purchaser. The Parties will work together
to develop mutually agreeable objectives to (i) improve the quality and
increase the efficiency of the Products, and (ii) make such other joint
efforts as the Parties shall deem appropriate.
(g) If Purchaser's volume of Product purchased from Supplier declines by
more than [********] as a result of changes in the Specifications, the
Parties shall [********].
VI
Force Majeure and Recovery Plan
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SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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(a) The Parties shall, at all times during the life of this Agreement,
maintain in force the recovery plan existing immediately prior to the
date of this Agreement as set out in Annex 4, covering the procedures
to be followed if Supplier is not able to meet its commitments to
Purchaser due to events of Force Majeure (as defined below). The
recovery plan shall be updated annually by agreement between the
Parties.
"Force Majeure" means any circumstances beyond the control of the
relevant Party which cannot be reasonably avoided by such Party. The
Party experiencing an event of Force Majeure shall exercise reasonable
efforts to endeavour to overcome the event of Force Majeure.
(b) In the case of an event of Force Majeure, and for as long as it
subsists, Supplier will [********].
(c) Neither Party will be in breach of this Agreement for any delay in
performance or the non-performance of any of its obligations under this
Agreement to the extent that the delay or non-performance is due to an
event of Force Majeure.
(d) For such time as Supplier or any member of its Group is unable to
provide Product to the Purchaser because of an event of Force Majeure,
Purchaser will be entitled to obtain the relevant Product from third
parties only in such quantities as Purchaser shall use during the
period of the event of Force Majeure and the Guaranteed Volume for such
period shall be reduced by the amount Purchaser used during such event
of Force Majeure.
(e) If, as a result of an event of Force Majeure it is not foreseeable that
Supplier or any member of its Group will be able to recommence the
supply of Product within a reasonable time (and the execution of the
disaster recovery plan is in such circumstances, in the reasonable
opinion of the Purchaser, unsatisfactory) Purchaser shall [********].
VII
Ordering and Inventory Procedures
(a) At least 120 days prior to the beginning of each calendar year, or at
any other time, if significant market changes occur, Purchaser will
provide Supplier with a revised annual estimate of its overall
requirements for Product and Annex 2 shall be deemed amended
accordingly.
(b) During each such year Purchaser through its electronic ordering link
with Supplier, will provide a detailed rolling two monthly order for
Product which will be updated on a weekly basis. All Product ordered
shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement.
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SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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(c) Supplier will, at all times, in accordance with the recovery plan
referred to in Clause VI, [********] (based on the most recent detailed
rolling two monthly order) of Product at its premises.
(d) Supplier will, at all times, maintain an [********] and will replenish
such inventory on a daily basis in accordance with electronic
instructions issued by Purchaser, or as otherwise agreed to between
Purchaser and Supplier.
(e) Purchaser will [********] in respect of Product withdrawn from
inventory (in full bobbin quantities or tonnes, as applicable) on the
previous day.
(f) [********]. Ownership of Product will remain with Supplier until it is
withdrawn from inventory by the Purchaser.
VIII
Term
(a) This Agreement will remain in force for an initial period of three
years from the date of its execution. Thereafter it shall automatically
renew for additional three year terms, unless either Party shall give
to the other written notice of [********]. If a Party gives [********],
the Agreement will continue for an additional [********] during which
Purchaser's obligation to purchase its [********] period, all other
terms and conditions of this Agreement shall remain in effect.
(b) During the term of the Agreement, Purchaser undertakes to keep Supplier
continuously updated in relation to its predicted future requirements
in terms of changes to and improvements on the types, grades and
specifications of Product referred to Annex 1.
(c) Prior to each renewal term, the Parties will amend Annex 1 to reflect
the enhancement, if any, in product quality and technology achieved by
Supplier during the previous term of the Agreement.
IX
Dispute Resolution
(a) The Parties shall attempt, in good faith, to resolve any dispute
arising out of or relating to this Agreement (including, without
limitation, any dispute as to whether Products supplied are in
accordance with the specifications set out in Annex 1) promptly by
negotiations between representatives of the Parties who have authority
to settle the dispute.
(b) If such negotiations are unsuccessful either Party may, give to the
other written notice of the dispute and executives of both Parties at
appropriate levels above such representatives shall meet at a mutually
acceptable time and place
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SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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within 30 days after such notification, and thereafter as
often as they reasonably deem necessary, to exchange relevant
information in an attempt to resolve the dispute.
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Termination
(a) Either Party shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement with
immediate effect if:
(i) the other Party commits any material breach of any of the
provisions of this Agreement and, in the case of a breach
which is capable of remedy, fails to remedy the same within 30
days after receipt of a written notice giving full particulars
of the breach and requiring it to be remedied;
(ii) the other Party goes into involuntary liquidation, becomes
insolvent or makes any arrangement with its creditors
("Concordata").
XI
Macro Economic Change
It is understood that, without prejudice to any of the provisions of
this contract, if a material adverse change occurs in the Brazilian
economy as a whole or in the specific market conditions which changes
in an unforseeable way the commercial relationship between the Parties,
the Parties will in good faith to discuss how, if at all, this
situation can be redressed to the mutual benefit of both Parties.
XII
Confidential Information
The Parties hereby acknowledge that all information disclosed to each
other pursuant to this Agreement, either orally, in writing or by
observation, including, but not limited to, the contents of this
Agreement and its Exhibits (hereafter "Confidential Information") shall
at all times, both during and after the term of this Agreement, remain
the exclusive property of the Party making the disclosure and that, in
receiving such disclosure, the other Party shall not disclose such
information except as required by law, nor acquire any proprietary
interest whatsoever therein. Each Party shall make use of the other
party's Confidential Information only during the term of and solely to
carry out the purposes and intent of this Agreement.
XIII
Law and Forum
(a) This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Brazil.
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SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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(b) Any dispute concerning this agreement, if not otherwise settled, shall
be subject to the Courts of the City of Xxx xx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx xx Xxx xx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxx.
BEING THUS CONTRACTED AND AGREED the Parties sign this Agreement in two copies
for one sole purpose.
COMPANHIA INDUSTRIAL
DE PAPEL PIRAHY
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XXXXX XXXX X.X.
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SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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ANNEXES
Annex 1: Product Specifications
Annex 2: Annual Requirement Estimates
Annex 3: [********]
Annex 4: Disaster Recovery Plan
Annex 5: [********]
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24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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ANNEX I
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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ANNEX I
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
1. GENERAL GUIDELINES
INTERLAB CROSS - CHECKS
To ensure that the results of Supplier's measurements, based on their own test
procedures, can be converted to Purchaser's requirements (targets and
tolerances) regular cross-checks with Supplier are necessary.
CIGARETTE PAPER AND PLUG WRAP
BOBBIN PERFORMANCE
BOBBIN UNIFORMITY
All materials must be wound and slit in a uniform manner under even tension to
ensure that no core slippage occurs and bobbins do not exhibit any detrimental
non-circularity. The paper must be free from slitting debris.
SPLICES
Any splices should not compromise the runnability of the material.
Adhesive width: [********]
Overlap, adhesive free: [********]
Number of splices per delivery:
[********]
[********]
[********]
BOBBIN LABELING
Each bobbin must have a unique identifying label which enables the production
history of the bobbin to be traced back through Supplier's manufacturing
process. In addition the label should have the following specific information:
- bobbin width
- bobbin length
- relevant customer material code
- material identification
- identification for slitter and master roll
ANALYSIS DATA
The following criteria have to be analyzed and documented by Supplier, at a
frequency to be determined between the Supplier and Purchaser:
- Permeability
- Paper weight
- Elongation at break, machine direction
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SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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- Tensile strength, machine direction
- Additive content (cigarette paper only)
- Calcium carbonate content
- Degree of whiteness/Opacity (cigarette paper only)
For all criteria mean values and standard deviations, as defined in terms agreed
between the Supplier and Purchaser, are to be indicated.
Documents must be retained for a two years period.
APPEARANCE
The cigarette paper should be uniform and free of the following defects, as
specified by objective standards agreed between the Supplier and Purchaser:
- Dirt
- Folds
- Cutting dust
- Foreign matter
- Stains
- Structural defects
- Impressions
- Fluorescence
- Tears
- Grooves
- Core defects
- Faulty core position
- Faulty cutting
- Faulty winding
This list makes no claim to be comprehensive and in particular does not exclude
the possibilities that defects other than those listed can also lead to
complaints on shipments.
CIGARETTE PAPER
Cigarette paper must have the following characteristics:
1) Permeability: targets from [********], with tolerance [********] from
target, per pallet (140 bobbins) - see Notes
2) Machine direction tensile strength: [********] minimum
3) Opacity: [********] minimum.
4) Paper weight: targets from [********] from target
5) Burn additives: targets from [********]
6) Verge Marking: homogeneous throughout bobbin
7) Formation: homogeneous throughout bobbin
PLUG WRAP
Plug wrap must have the following characteristics:
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SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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1) Permeability: nonporous plug wrap - lower than [********]
2) Machine direction tensile strength: [********]
3) Paper weight: targets from [********]
TIPPING BASE PAPER
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS
Tipping base paper must be compatible with other materials used in the
manufacture of cigarettes. Upon request Purchaser will advise Supplier of the
adhesives and plug wraps used to ensure that the appropriate validation testing
can be performed.
ANALYSIS DATA
The following criteria have to be analyzed and documented by Supplier, at a
frequency to be determined between the Supplier and Purchaser:
- Permeability
- Basis weight
- Elongation at break, machine direction
- Tensile strength, machine direction
- Degree of whiteness/Color consistency of cork
- Coefficient of friction - see Note
- Bendtsen roughness
- Absorbency
For all criteria mean values and standard deviations, as defined in terms agreed
between the Supplier and Purchaser, are to be indicated.
Documents must be retained for a two years period.
TIPPING BASE PAPER
Tipping base paper must have the following characteristics, measured on jumbo
rolls average:
WHITE TIPPING BASE PAPER
1) Permeability: [********]
2) Thickness: target [********] from target
3) Paper weight: targets from [********] from target
4) Machine direction tensile strength: [********] minimum - see Notes
5) Elongation at break, MD: [********] maximum
6) Opacity: [********] minimum
7) Degree of whiteness: [********] minimum
8) Coefficient of friction: [********] maximum - see Notes
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SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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9) Bendtsen roughness (both sides): [********] maximum - see Notes
CORK TIPPING BASE PAPER
1) Permeability: lower than [********]
2) Thickness: target [********] from target
3) Paper weight: targets from [********] from target
4) Machine direction tensile strength: [********] minimum - see Notes
5) Elongation at break, MD: [********] maximum
6) Coefficient of friction: [********] maximum - see Notes
7) Bendtsen roughness (both sides): [********] maximum - see Notes
NOTES:
1) Despite the fact, both Pirahy and SWM (Supplier), [********] the
specification for this [********] maximum) was maintained in the
Product Specification Guidelines, for both white and cork tipping base
paper. The idea is to keep this point open for future discussions,
between Supplier and Purchaser, regarding measurement procedures.
2) The proposed specification of [********], for Tensile Strength MD,
[********]. It was agreed between both parties that this should be a
target for future
3) The proposed specification of [********], for Bendtsen Roughness,
[********]. It was agreed between both parties that this should be a
target for future
4) Regarding cigarette paper permeability, item (1) of characteristics,
Supplier must have as a target, to reach coefficient of variation lower
than [********].
APPEARANCE
The tipping base paper should be uniform and free of the following defects, as
specified by objective standards agreed between the Supplier and Purchaser:
- Dirt
- Folds
- Cutting dust
- Foreign matter
- Stains
- Structural defects
- Impressions
- Fluorescence
- Tears
- Grooves
- Core defects
- Faulty core position
- Faulty cutting
- Faulty winding
2. RAW MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Attached are detailed technical specification by type and grade of product.
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SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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Attached are detailed technical specification by type and grade of product.
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH XXXXXXXXX."
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QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: T-442(Xxxxxx)RYO paper
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
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1 No. of splices per bobbin A -- counts -- [*****]
2 Basis weight B ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
3 Thickness C -- u. [*****] [*****]
Dated issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: No. 230057
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH XXXXXXXXX."
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QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: T-450(Trevo)RYO paper
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
--- --------------- ------ ------ ---- ----------- ---------
1 No. of splices per bobbin A -- counts -- [*****]
2 Basis weight B ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
3 Thickness C -- u. [*****] [*****]
Dated issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: No. 230058
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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Material Acceptance Conditions
According to Brazilian Standard ABNT NBR 5426--Single, Normal (or Rigorous*)
Sampling Plan.
*Xxxxx Xxxx reserves the right to use the single and rigorous sampling plan
whenever constancy is identified of any deviation compromising the use of the
material.
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Additional Information
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Notes
1-Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2-Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ XXXXX XXXX
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Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Supersedes issue dated: May 06, 1996
Date issued: June 20, 1996 No. 470001
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
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QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Printing base paper; type 411, 33gsm, yellow tipping paper base
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Roll direction A -- -- [*****] --
2 Shade A -- -- [*****] --
3 Core type B -- -- [*****] --
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter B -- mm [*****] [*****]
6 No. of splices per bobbin B -- -- -- [*****]
7 Minimum weight per bobbin A -- kg [*****] --
8 Machinability A [*****] -- -- --
Machines
9 Splice type B -- -- [*****] --
10 Loose dust A * -- [*****] --
11 Wrinkle, crease, and ply A * -- [*****] --
12 Loose side A * -- [*****] --
13 Basis weight A IS0 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
14 Permeability A -- C0RESTA -- [*****]
00 Xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx A ASTM D3759 g/mm -- [*****]
16 Xxxx absorption B ASTM D3285 gsm -- [*****]
17 Roughness (Bendtsen) (wire & opposite side) B ISO 5636-3/84 xx.xx/xxx -- [*****]
18 Thickness C ASTM D645 um [*****] [*****]
19 Moisture B TAPPI 4120M 90 % [*****] [*****]
20 Color index (opposite side) A -- -- [*****] [*****]
* gravure machine test at [*****]
FS felt side
WS wire side
Date issued: June 20, 1996 Supersedes issue dated: May 06, 1996 No. 470002
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
20
Packaging and Identification
Packaging
Roll packaging should be moisture proof in order to ensure roll stowing;
preferably use bituminous paper. Sides should be protected with corrugated
cardboard discs. Core sides should be protected with wooden or plastic discs
(bungs).
Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag containing the following
information:
1 - Paper type 6 - Date manufactured
2 - Basis weight 7 - Number of splices
3 - Shape 8 - Gross weight
4 - Diameter 9 - Net weight
5 - Material code 10 - Xxxx number
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sampling System
According to Brazilian standard ABNT NBR 5426 - single, Normal Sampling Plan -
following the classification below:
PARAMETER INSPECTION LEVEL
--------------------------
DEFECT CLASS [*****] [*****] [*****]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Critical (A) [*****] [*****] [*****]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Serious (B) [*****] [*****] [*****]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tolerable (C) [*****] [*****]
AQL=acceptable quality level.
Date issued: June 20, 1996 Supersedes issue dated: May 06, 1996 No. 470002
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
21
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Acceptance Conditions
According to Brazilian Standard ABNT NBR 5426--Single, Normal (or Rigorous*)
Sampling Plan.
*Xxxxx Xxxx reserves the right to use the single and rigorous sampling plan
whenever constancy is identified of any deviation compromising the use of the
material.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes
1-Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2-Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ XXXXX XXXX
-------------------------------- --------------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Supersedes issue dated: May 06, 1996
Date issued: June 20, 1996 No. 470002
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
22
XXXXX XXXX
QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Printing base paper; 38 gsm, white, alkaline tipping paper base
(Exp 51/96)
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Roll direction A -- -- [*****] --
2 Shade A -- -- --
3 Core type B -- -- [*****] --
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter B -- mm [*****] [*****]
6 No. of splices per bobbin B -- -- [*****] [*****]
7 Minimum weight per bobbin A -- kg [*****] --
8 Machinability A Bobst/Profama -- -- --
Machines
9 Splice type B -- -- [*****] --
10 Loose dust A * -- [*****] --
11 Wrinkle, crease, and ply A * -- [*****] --
12 Loose side A * -- [*****] --
13 Basis weight A ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
14 Permeability A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
00 Xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx A ASTM D3759 g/mm -- [*****]
16 Xxxx absorption B ASTM D3285 gsm -- [*****]
[*****]
17 Roughness (Bendtsen) (wire & opposite side) B ISO 5636-3/84 xx.xx/xxx -- [*****]
18 Thickness C ASTM D645 um [*****] [*****]
19 Capacity B ISO 1924/76 % -- [*****]
20 Whiteness A ASTM D985 % -- [*****]
21 Moisture B TAPPI 4120M 90 % [*****] [*****]
* gravure machine test at [*****]
FS felt side
WS wire side
Date issued: June 20, 1996 Supersedes issue dated: May 06, 1996 No. 470003
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
23
Packaging and Identification
Packaging
Roll packaging should be moisture proof in order to ensure roll stowing;
preferably use bituminous paper. Sides should be protected with corrugated
cardboard discs. Core sides should be protected with wooden or plastic discs
(bungs).
Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag containing the following
information:
1 - Paper type 6 - Date manufactured
2 - Basis weight 7 - Number of splices
3 - Shape 8 - Gross weight
4 - Diameter 9 - Net weight
5 - Material code 10 - Xxxx number
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sampling System
According to Brazilian Standard ABNT NBR 5426 - Single, Normal Sampling Plan -
following the classification below:
PARAMETER INSPECTION LEVEL
DEFECT CLASS [*****] [*****] [*****]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Critical (A) [*****] [*****] [*****]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Serious (B) [*****] [*****] [*****]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tolerable (C) [*****] [*****]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
AQL = acceptable quality level.
Date issued: June 20, 1996 Supersedes issue dated: May 06, 1996 No .470003
NOTE: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
24
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Acceptance Conditions
According to Brazilian Standard ABNT NBR 5426--Single, Normal (or Rigorous*)
Sampling Plan.
*Xxxxx Xxxx reserves the right to use the single and rigorous sampling plan
whenever constancy is identified of any deviation compromising the use of the
material.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes
1-Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2-Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ XXXXX XXXX
-------------------------------- --------------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Supersedes issue dated: May 06, 1996
Date issued: June 20, 1996 No. 470003
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
25
XXXXX XXXX
QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Printing base paper; type 611, 33 gsm, yellow, antiflame tipping
paper base
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Roll direction A -- -- [*****] --
2 Shade A -- -- [*****] --
3 Core type B -- -- [*****] --
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter B -- mm [*****] [*****]
6 No. of splices per bobbin B -- -- -- [*****]
7 Minimum weight per bobbin A -- kg [*****] --
8 Machinability A Bobst/Profama -- -- --
Machines
9 Splice type B -- -- [*****] --
10 Loose dust A * -- [*****] --
11 Wrinkle, crease, and ply A * -- [*****] --
12 Loose side A * -- [*****] --
13 Basis weight A IS0 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
14 Permeability A -- C0RESTA -- [*****]
00 Xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx A ASTM D3759 g/mm -- [*****]
16 Xxxx absorption B ASTM D3285 gsm -- [*****]
17 Roughness (Bendtsen) (wire & opposite side) B ISO 5636-3/84 xx.xx/xxx -- [*****]
18 Thickness C ASTM D645 um [*****] [*****]
19 Moisture B TAPPI 4120M 90 % [*****] [*****]
20 Color index (opposite side) A -- -- [*****] [*****]
* gravure machine test at [*****]
FS felt side
WS wire side
Date issued: Jan. 16, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: No. 470004
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
26
Packaging and Identification
Packaging
Roll packaging should be moisture proof in order to ensure roll stowing;
preferably use bituminous paper. Sides should be protected with corrugated
cardboard discs. Core sides should be protected with wooden or plastic discs
(bungs).
Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag containing the following
information:
1 - Paper type 6 - Date manufactured
2 - Basis weight 7 - Number of splices
3 - Shape 8 - Gross weight
4 - Diameter 9 - Net weight
5 - Material code 10 - Xxxx number
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sampling System
According to Brazilian Standard ABNT NBR 5426 - Single, Normal Sampling Plan -
following the classification below:
PARAMETER INSPECTION LEVEL
DEFECT CLASS [*****] [*****] [*****]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Critical (A) [*****] [*****] [*****]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Serious (B) [*****] [*****] [*****]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tolerable (C) [*****] [*****]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
AQL = acceptable quality level.
Date issued: Jan. 16, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: No. 470004
NOTE: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
27
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Acceptance Conditions
According to Brazilian Standard ABNT NBR 5426--Single, Normal (or Rigorous*)
Sampling Plan.
*Xxxxx Xxxx reserves the right to use the single and rigorous sampling plan
whenever constancy is identified of any deviation compromising the use of the
material.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes
1-Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2-Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ XXXXX XXXX
-------------------------------- --------------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Supersedes issue dated: May 06, 1996
Date issued: Jan. 16, 1997 No. 470004
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
28
XXXXX XXXX
QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Type 402, 26.0 gsm, <= 7 CU filter plug wrap with stearate
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Core type A -- mm [*****] [*****]
[*****] [*****]
2 Splice type A -- mm [*****] [*****]
[*****]
3 No. of splices per bobbin A -- counts -- [*****]
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter (maximum) B -- mm [*****] --
6 Machinability A MK5 and PM 5 -- -- --
Machines
7 Width A -- mm [*****] [*****]
8 Basis weight B ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
9 Thickness C ASTM D645 u.m [*****] [*****]
10 Tensile strength A ASTM D3759 g/mm -- [*****]
11 Permeability A -- CORESTA -- [*****]
12 Length per bobbin A -- m [*****] [*****]
Date issued: Dec. 13, 1996 Supersedes issue dated: Dec. 06, 1996 No. 230001
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
29
Packaging Conditions
One-way wooden pallet containing 140 bobbins each. A tag containing the
following information should be stuck onto the outside of each pallet:
1 - Supplier name 5 - Net weight
2 - Material code 6 - Gross weight
3 - Paper type 7 - Product code
4 - Date manufactured 8 - Corresponding sampling number
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum Material Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag inside the core with the following
information:
1 - Paper maker No.
2 - Month manufactured
3 - Original reel number
4 - Paper type
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sampling System
Supplier should sample a bobbin from each manufactured reel. Samples should be
packed and identified with the words "SAMPLING NUMBER". Sampling number should
be that of the week in the year the sample is shipped to R&D Center for
analysis.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Acceptance Conditions
The mean results of each variable for each supplied batch should be within the
set tolerance limits, with [*****] of individual results out of tolerance being
accepted.
Date issued: Dec. 13, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: Dec. 06, 1996
No. 230001
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
30
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information
Pallet dimensions: 1,130 MM +0 -30 depth, 1,130 mm +0 -30 width, 100 mm height
to allow forks to enter.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTES
1 - Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2 - Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/
----------------------------- --------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Date issued: Dec. 13, 1996 Supersedes issue dated: Dec. 06, 1996 No. 230001
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
31
XXXXX XXXX
QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Type 512, 26.0 gsm, 25 mm, 50 CU marking press cigarette paper
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Core type A -- mm [*****] [*****]
[*****]
2 Splice type A -- -- [*****] --
3 No. of splices per bobbin A -- counts -- [*****]
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter B -- mm -- [*****]
6 Bobbin making A -- -- -- --
7 Machinability A MK8 and MK9 -- -- --
Machines
8 Width A -- mm [*****] [*****]
9 Basis weight B ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
10 Thickness C ASTM D645 u.m [*****] [*****]
00 Xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx A ASTM D3759 g/mm [*****] [*****]
12 Permeability
Rated per bobbin and pallet A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
Std dev per pallet A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
Individual A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
13 Opacity A -- %COI -- [*****]
14 Calcium carbonate A -- % [*****] [*****]
15 Sodium citrate A -- % [*****] [*****]
16 Combustibility A -- s [*****] [*****]
17 Length per bobbin A -- m [*****] [*****]
18 Fiber composition A -- % [*****] --
[*****]
Date issued: Feb. 24, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: Dec. 13, 1996 No. 230040
NOTE: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
32
Packaging Conditions
One-way wooden pallet containing 140 bobbins each. A tag containing the
following information should be stuck onto the outside of each pallet:
1 - Supplier name 5 - Net weight
2 - Material code 6 - Gross weight
3 - Paper type 7 - Product code
4 - Date manufactured
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum Material Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag inside the core with the following
information:
1 - Paper maker No.
2 - Month manufactured
3 - Original reel number
4 - Paper type
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sampling System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Acceptance Conditions
The mean results of each variable for each supplied batch should be within the
set tolerance limits, with [*****] of individual results out of tolerance being
accepted.
Date issued: Feb. 24, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: Dec. 13, 1996
No. 230040
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
33
Permeability
1 - For each bobbin (among the fifteen bobbins measured) only [*****] range
tolerance will be accepted, that is, if [*****] nonconforming values are
found, the bobbin will not be accepted. Also, any bobbin with the mean out
of the [*****] range will not be accepted.
2 - Only [*****] nonapproved bobbin from the group of [*****] will be accepted.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information:
Pallet dimensions: 1,100 mm +0 -30 depth, 1,100 mm +0 -30 width, 100 mm height
to allow forks to enter.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTES
1 - Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2 - Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxx
----------------------- -------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Dated issued: Feb. 24, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: Dec. 13, 1996 No. 230040
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH XXXXXXXXX."
00
XXXXX XXXX
QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Type 512, 26.0 gsm, 26.5 mm, 50 CU marking press cigarette paper
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Core type A -- mm [*****] [*****]
[*****]
2 Splice type A -- -- [*****] [*****]
3 No. of splices per bobbin A -- counts [*****] [*****]
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter B -- mm [*****] [*****]
6 Bobbin making A -- -- -- --
7 Machinability A MK8 and MK9 -- -- --
Machines
8 Width A -- mm [*****] [*****]
9 Basis weight B ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
10 Thickness C ASTM D645 u.m [*****] [*****]
00 Xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx A ASTM D3759 g/mm [*****] [*****]
12 Permeability
Rated per bobbin and pallet A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
Std dev per pallet A -- CORESTA -- [*****]
Individual A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
13 Opacity A -- %COI -- [*****]
14 Calcium carbonate A -- % [*****] [*****]
15 Sodium citrate A -- % [*****] [*****]
16 Combustibility A -- s [*****] [*****]
17 Length per bobbin A -- m [*****] [*****]
18 Fiber composition A -- % [*****] --
[*****]
Date issued: Feb. 24, 1997 Supersedes issue dated:Dec. 13, 1996 No. 230041
NOTE: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
35
Packaging Conditions
One-way wooden pallet containing 140 bobbins each. A tag containing the
following information should be stuck onto the outside of each pallet:
1 - Supplier name 5 - Net weight
2 - Material code 6 - Gross weight
3 - Paper type 7 - Product code
4 - Date manufactured
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum Material Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag inside the core with the following
information:
1 - Paper maker No.
2 - Month manufactured
3 - Original reel number
4 - Paper type
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sampling System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Acceptance Conditions
The mean results of each variable for each supplied batch should be within the
set tolerance limits, with [*****] of individual results out of tolerance being
accepted.
Date issued: Feb. 24, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: Dec. 13, 1996
No. 230041
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
36
Permeability
1 - For each bobbin (among the fifteen bobbins measured) only [*****] value out
of the [*****] range tolerance will be accepted, that is, if [*****]
nonconforming values are found, the bobbin will not be accepted. Also, any
bobbin with the mean out of the [*****] range will not be accepted.
2 - Only [*****] nonapproved bobbin from the group of [*****] will be accepted.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information:
Pallet dimensions: 1,100 mm +0 -30 depth, 1,100 mm +0 -30 width, 100 mm height
to allow forks to enter.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTES
1 - Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2 - Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxx
----------------------- -------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Dated issued: Feb. 24, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: Dec. 13, 1996 No. 230041
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH XXXXXXXXX."
00
XXXXX XXXX
QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Type 513, 26 gsm, 26.5 mm, 50 CU marking press cigarette paper
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Core type A -- mm [*****] [*****]
[*****]
2 Splice type A -- -- [*****] [*****]
3 No. of splices per bobbin A -- counts [*****] [*****]
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter B -- mm -- [*****]
6 Bobbin making A -- -- -- --
7 Machinability A MK8 and MK9 -- -- --
Machines
8 Width A -- mm [*****] [*****]
9 Basis weight B ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
10 Thickness C ASTM D645 u.m [*****] [*****]
00 Xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx A ASTM D3759 g/mm [*****] [*****]
12 Permeability
Rated per bobbin and pallet A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
Std dev per pallet A -- CORESTA -- [*****]
Individual A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
13 Opacity A -- %COI -- [*****]
14 Calcium carbonate A -- % [*****] [*****]
15 Sodium citrate A -- % [*****] [*****]
16 Combustibility A -- s [*****] [*****]
17 Length per bobbin A -- m [*****] [*****]
18 Fiber composition A -- % [*****] --
[*****]
Date issued: Feb. 24, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: Dec. 13, 1996 No. 230044
NOTE: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
38
Packaging Conditions
One-way wooden pallet containing 140 bobbins each. A tag containing the
following information should be stuck onto the outside of each pallet:
1 - Supplier name 5 - Net weight
2 - Material code 6 - Gross weight
3 - Paper type 7 - Product code
4 - Date manufactured
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum Material Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag inside the core with the following
information:
1 - Paper maker No.
2 - Month manufactured
3 - Original reel number
4 - Paper type
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sampling System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Acceptance Conditions
The mean results of each variable for each supplied batch should be within the
set tolerance limits, with [*****] of individual results out of tolerance being
accepted.
Date issued: Feb. 24, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: Dec. 13, 1996
No. 230044
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
39
Permeability
1 - For each bobbin (among the fifteen bobbins measured) only [*****] value out
of the [*****] range tolerance will be accepted, that is, if [*****]
nonconforming values are found, the bobbin will not be accepted. Also, any
bobbin with the mean out of the [*****] range will not be accepted.
2 - Only [*****] nonapproved bobbin from the group of [*****] will be accepted.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information:
Pallet dimensions: 1,100 mm +0 -30 depth, 1,100 mm +0 -30 width, 100 mm height
to allow forks to enter.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes
1 - Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2 - Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxx
----------------------- -------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Dated issued: Feb. 24, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: Dec. 13, 1996 No. 230044
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH XXXXXXXXX."
00
XXXXX XXXX
QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Type 648, 26 gsm, 19 mm, 30 CU marking press cigarette paper
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Core type A -- mm [*****] [*****]
[*****]
2 Splice type A -- -- [*****] [*****]
3 No. of splices per bobbin A -- counts -- [*****]
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter B -- mm -- [*****]
6 Bobbin making A -- -- -- --
7 Machinability A MK8 and MK9 -- -- --
Machines
8 Width A -- mm [*****] [*****]
9 Basis weight B ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
10 Thickness C ASTM D645 u.m [*****] [*****]
11 Tensile strength A ASTM D3759 g/mm -- [*****]
12 Permeability
Rated per bobbin and pallet A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
Std dev per pallet A -- CORESTA -- [*****]
Individual A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
13 Opacity A -- %COI -- [*****]
14 Calcium carbonate A -- % [*****] [*****]
15 Sodium citrate A -- % [*****] [*****]
16 Combustibility A -- s [*****] [*****]
17 Length per bobbin A -- m [*****] [*****]
18 Fiber composition A -- % [*****] --
[*****]
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: No. 230050
NOTE: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
41
Packaging Conditions
One-way wooden pallet containing 140 bobbins each. A tag containing the
following information should be stuck onto the outside of each pallet:
1 - Supplier name 5 - Net weight
2 - Material code 6 - Gross weight
3 - Paper type 7 - Product code
4 - Date manufactured
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum Material Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag inside the core with the following
information:
1 - Paper maker No.
2 - Month manufactured
3 - Original reel number
4 - Paper type
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sampling System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Acceptance Conditions
The mean results of each variable for each supplied batch should be within the
set tolerance limits, with [*****] of individual results out of tolerance being
accepted.
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: No. 230050
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
42
Permeability
1 - For each bobbin (among the fifteen bobbins measured) only [*****] value out
of the [*****] range tolerance will be accepted, that is, if [*****]
nonconforming values are found, the bobbin will not be accepted. Also, any
bobbin with the mean out of the [*****] range will not be accepted.
2 - Only [*****] nonapproved bobbin from the group of [*****] will be accepted.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information:
Pallet dimensions: 1,100 mm +0 -30 depth, 1,100 mm +0 -30 width, 100 mm height
to allow forks to enter.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes
1 - Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2 - Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxx
----------------------- -------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Dated issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: No. 230050
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH XXXXXXXXX."
00
XXXXX XXXX
QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Type 648, 26 gsm, 25 mm, 30 CU marking press cigarette paper
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Core type A -- mm [*****] [*****]
[*****]
2 Splice type A -- -- [*****] --
3 No. of splices per bobbin A -- counts -- [*****]
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter B -- mm -- [*****]
6 Bobbin making A -- -- -- --
7 Machinability A MK8 and MK9 -- -- --
Machines
8 Width A -- mm [*****] [*****]
9 Basis weight B ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
10 Thickness C ASTM D645 u.m [*****] [*****]
11 Tensile strength A ASTM D3759 g/mm -- [*****]
12 Permeability
Rated per bobbin and pallet A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
Std dev per pallet A -- CORESTA -- [*****]
Individual A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
13 Opacity A -- %COI -- [*****]
14 Calcium carbonate A -- % [*****] [*****]
15 Sodium citrate A -- % [*****] [*****]
16 Combustibility A -- s [*****] [*****]
17 Length per bobbin A -- m [*****] [*****]
18 Fiber composition A -- % [*****] --
[*****]
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: No. 230051
NOTE: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
44
Packaging Conditions
One-way wooden pallet containing 140 bobbins each. A tag containing the
following information should be stuck onto the outside of each pallet:
1 - Supplier name 5 - Net weight
2 - Material code 6 - Gross weight
3 - Paper type 7 - Product code
4 - Date manufactured
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum Material Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag inside the core with the following
information:
1 - Paper maker No.
2 - Month manufactured
3 - Original reel number
4 - Paper type
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sampling System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Acceptance Conditions
The mean results of each variable for each supplied batch should be within the
set tolerance limits, with [*****] of individual results out of tolerance being
accepted.
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: No. 230051
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
45
Permeability
1 - For each bobbin (among the fifteen bobbins measured) only [*****] value out
of the [*****] range tolerance will be accepted, that is, if [*****]
nonconforming values are found, the bobbin will not be accepted. Also, any
bobbin with the mean out of the [*****] range will not be accepted.
2 - Only [*****] nonapproved bobbin from the group of [*****] will be accepted.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information:
Pallet dimensions: 1,100 mm +0 -30 depth, 1,100 mm +0 -30 width, 100 mm height
to allow forks to enter.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes
1 - Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2 - Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxx
----------------------- -------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Dated issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: No. 230051
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH XXXXXXXXX."
00
XXXXX XXXX
QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Type 648, 26 gsm, 26.5 mm, 30 CU marking press cigarette paper
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Core type A -- mm [*****] [*****]
[*****] [*****]
2 Splice type A -- -- [*****] [*****]
3 No. of splices per bobbin A -- counts [*****] [*****]
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter B -- mm -- [*****]
6 Bobbin making A -- -- -- --
7 Machinability A MK8 and MK9 -- -- --
Machines
8 Width A -- mm [*****] [*****]
9 Basis weight B ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
10 Thickness C ASTM D645 u.m [*****] [*****]
11 Tensile strength A ASTM D3759 g/mm -- [*****]
12 Permeability
Rated per bobbin and pallet A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
Std dev per pallet A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
Individual A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
13 Opacity A -- %COI -- [*****]
14 Calcium carbonate A -- % [*****] [*****]
15 Sodium citrate A -- % [*****] [*****]
16 Combustibility A -- s [*****] [*****]
17 Length per bobbin A -- m [*****] [*****]
18 Fiber composition A -- % [*****] [*****]
[*****] --
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: No. 230052
NOTE: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
47
Packaging Conditions
One-way wooden pallet containing 140 bobbins each. A tag containing the
following information should be stuck onto the outside of each pallet:
1 - Supplier name 5 - Net weight
2 - Material code 6 - Gross weight
3 - Paper type 7 - Product code
4 - Date manufactured
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum Material Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag inside the core with the following
information:
1 - Paper maker No.
2 - Month manufactured
3 - Original reel number
4 - Paper type
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sampling System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Acceptance Conditions
The mean results of each variable for each supplied batch should be within the
set tolerance limits, with [*****] of individual results out of tolerance being
accepted.
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: No. 230052
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
48
Permeability
1 - For each bobbin (among the fifteen bobbins measured) only [*****]
value out of the [*****] range tolerance will be accepted, that is, if
[*****] nonconforming values are found, the bobbin will not be accepted.
Also, any bobbin with the mean out of the [*****] range will not be
accepted.
2 - Only [*****] nonapproved bobbin from the group of [*****] will be accepted.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information:
Pallet dimensions: 1,100 mm +0 -30 depth, 1,100 mm +0 -30 width, 100 mm height
to allow forks to enter.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes
1 - Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2 - Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxx
----------------------- -------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Dated issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: No. 230052
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH XXXXXXXXX."
00
XXXXX XXXX
QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Type 649, 26 gsm, 26.5 mm, 30 CU marking press cigarette paper
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Core type A -- mm [*****] [*****]
[*****]
2 Splice type A -- -- [*****] --
3 No. of splices per bobbin A -- counts -- [*****]
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter B -- mm -- [*****]
6 Bobbin making A -- -- -- --
7 Machinability A MK8 and MK9 -- -- --
Machines
8 Width A -- mm [*****] [*****]
9 Basis weight B ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
10 Thickness C ASTM D645 u.m [*****] [*****]
11 Tensile strength A ASTM D3759 g/mm -- [*****]
12 Permeability
Rated per bobbin and pallet A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
Std dev per pallet A -- CORESTA -- [*****]
Individual A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
13 Opacity A -- %COI [*****] [*****]
14 Calcium carbonate A -- % [*****] [*****]
15 Sodium citrate A -- % [*****] [*****]
16 Combustibility A -- s [*****] [*****]
17 Length per bobbin A -- m [*****] [*****]
18 Fiber composition A -- % [*****] --
[*****]
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: No. 230053
NOTE: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
50
Packaging Conditions
One-way wooden pallet containing 140 bobbins each. A tag containing the
following information should be stuck onto the outside of each pallet:
1 - Supplier name 5 - Net weight
2 - Material code 6 - Gross weight
3 - Paper type 7 - Product code
4 - Date manufactured
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum Material Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag inside the core with the following
information:
1 - Paper maker No.
2 - Month manufactured
3 - Original reel number
4 - Paper type
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sampling System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Acceptance Conditions
The mean results of each variable for each supplied batch should be within the
set tolerance limits, with [*****] of individual results out of tolerance being
accepted.
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: No. 230053
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
51
Permeability
1 - For each bobbin (among the fifteen bobbins measured) only [*****] value out
of the [*****] range tolerance will be accepted, that is, if [*****]
nonconforming values are found, the bobbin will not be accepted. Also, any
bobbin with the mean out of the [*****] range will not be accepted.
2 - Only [*****] nonapproved bobbin from the group of [*****] will be accepted.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information:
Pallet dimensions: 1,100 mm +0 -30 depth, 1,100 mm +0 -30 width, 100 mm height
to allow forks to enter.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes
1 - Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2 - Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxx
----------------------- -------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Dated issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: No. 230053
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH XXXXXXXXX."
00
XXXXX XXXX
QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Type 612, 26 gsm, 25 mm, 50 CU marking press cigarette paper
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Core type A -- mm [*****] [*****]
[*****]
2 Splice type 6A -- -- [*****] --
3 No. of splices per bobbin A -- counts -- [*****]
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter B -- mm -- [*****]
6 Bobbin making A -- -- -- --
7 Machinability A MK8 and MK9 -- -- --
Machines
8 Width A -- mm [*****] [*****]
9 Basis weight B ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
10 Thickness C ASTM D645 u.m [*****] [*****]
11 Tensile strength A ASTM D3759 g/mm -- [*****]
12 Permeability
Rated per bobbin and pallet A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
Std dev per pallet A -- CORESTA -- [*****]
Individual A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
13 Opacity A -- %COI -- [*****]
14 Calcium carbonate A -- % [*****] [*****]
15 Sodium citrate A -- % [*****] [*****]
16 Combustibility A -- s [*****] [*****]
17 Length per bobbin A -- m [*****] [*****]
18 Fiber composition A -- % [*****] --
[*****]
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: No. 230054
NOTE: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
53
Packaging Conditions
One-way wooden pallet containing 140 bobbins each. A tag containing the
following information should be stuck onto the outside of each pallet:
1 - Supplier name 5 - Net weight
2 - Material code 6 - Gross weight
3 - Paper type 7 - Product code
4 - Date manufactured
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum Material Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag inside the core with the following
information:
1 - Paper maker No.
2 - Month manufactured
3 - Original reel number
4 - Paper type
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sampling System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Acceptance Conditions
The mean results of each variable for each supplied batch should be within the
set tolerance limits, with [*****] of individual results out of tolerance being
accepted.
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: No. 230054
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
54
Permeability
1 - For each bobbin (among the fifteen bobbins measured) only [*****] value out
of the [*****] range tolerance will be accepted, that is, if [*****]
nonconforming values are found, the bobbin will not be accepted. Also, any
bobbin with the mean out of the [*****] range will not be accepted.
2 - Only [*****] nonapproved bobbin from the group of [*****] will be accepted.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information:
Pallet dimensions: 1,100 mm +0 -30 depth, 1,100 mm +0 -30 width, 100 mm height
to allow forks to enter.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes
1 - Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2 - Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxx
----------------------- -------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Dated issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: No. 230054
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH XXXXXXXXX."
00
XXXXX XXXX
QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Type 612, 26 gsm, 26.5 mm, 50 CU marking press cigarette paper
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Core type A -- mm [*****] [*****]
[*****]
2 Splice type A -- -- [*****] --
3 No. of splices per bobbin A -- counts -- [*****]
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter B -- mm [*****] [*****]
6 Bobbin making A -- -- -- --
7 Machinability A MK8 and MK9 -- -- --
Machines
8 Width A -- mm [*****] [*****]
9 Basis weight B ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
10 Thickness C ASTM D645 u.m [*****] [*****]
11 Tensile strength A ASTM D3759 g/mm -- [*****]
12 Permeability
Rated per bobbin and pallet A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
Std dev per pallet A -- CORESTA -- [*****]
Individual A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
13 Opacity A -- %COI -- [*****]
14 Calcium carbonate A -- % [*****] [*****]
15 Sodium citrate A -- % [*****] [*****]
16 Combustibility A -- s [*****] [*****]
17 Length per bobbin A -- m [*****] [*****]
18 Fiber composition A -- % [*****] --
[*****]
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: No. 230055
NOTE: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
56
Packaging Conditions
One-way wooden pallet containing 140 bobbins each. A tag containing the
following information should be stuck onto the outside of each pallet:
1 - Supplier name 5 - Net weight
2 - Material code 6 - Gross weight
3 - Paper type 7 - Product code
4 - Date manufactured
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum Material Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag inside the core with the following
information:
1 - Paper maker No.
2 - Month manufactured
3 - Original reel number
4 - Paper type
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sampling System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Material Acceptance Conditions
The mean results of each variable for each supplied batch should be within the
set tolerance limits, with [*****] of individual results out of tolerance being
accepted.
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: No. 230055
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
57
Permeability
1 - For each bobbin (among the fifteen bobbins measured) only [*****] value out
of the [*****] range tolerance will be accepted, that is, if [*****]
nonconforming values are found, the bobbin will not be accepted. Also, any
bobbin with the mean out of the [*****] range will not be accepted.
2 - Only one nonapproved bobbin from the group of five will be accepted.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information:
Pallet dimensions: 1,100 mm +0 -30 depth, 1,100 mm +0 -30 width, 100 mm height
to allow forks to enter.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes
1 - Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2 - Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxx
----------------------- -------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Dated issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: No. 230055
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH XXXXXXXXX."
00
XXXXX XXXX
QUALITY SYSTEM RAW MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
QM/06-02
DESCRIPTION: Type 613, 26 gsm, 26.5 mm, 50 CU marking press cigarette paper
DEFECT
NO. CHARACTERISTICS CLASS METHOD UNIT RATED VALUE TOLERANCE
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Core type A -- mm [*****] [*****]
[*****]
2 Splice type A -- -- [*****] --
3 No. of splices per bobbin A -- counts -- [*****]
4 Core inner diameter A -- mm [*****] [*****]
5 Bobbin outer diameter B -- mm -- [*****]
6 Bobbin making A -- -- -- --
7 Machinability A MK8 and MK9 -- -- --
Machines
8 Width A -- mm [*****] [*****]
9 Basis weight B ISO 536/76(E) gsm [*****] [*****]
10 Thickness C ASTM D645 u.m [*****] [*****]
11 Tensile strength A ASTM D3759 g/mm -- [*****]
12 Permeability
Rated per bobbin and pallet A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
Std dev per pallet A -- CORESTA -- [*****]
Individual A -- CORESTA [*****] [*****]
13 Opacity A -- %COI -- [*****]
14 Calcium carbonate A -- % [*****] [*****]
15 Sodium citrate A -- % [*****] [*****]
16 Combustibility A -- s [*****] [*****]
17 Length per bobbin A -- m [*****] [*****]
18 Fiber composition A -- % [*****] --
[*****]
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes issue dated: No. 230056
NOTE: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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Packaging Conditions
One-way wooden pallet containing 140 bobbins each. A tag containing the
following information should be stuck onto the outside of each pallet:
1 - Supplier name 5 - Net weight
2 - Material code 6 - Gross weight
3 - Paper type 7 - Product code
4 - Date manufactured
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Minimum Material Identification
Each roll should bear an identification tag inside the core with the following
information:
1 - Paper maker No.
2 - Month manufactured
3 - Original reel number
4 - Paper type
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Sampling System
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Material Acceptance Conditions
The mean results of each variable for each supplied batch should be within the
set tolerance limits, with [*****] of individual results out of tolerance being
accepted.
Date issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: No. 230056
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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Permeability
1 - For each bobbin (among the fifteen bobbins measured) only [*****] value out
of the [*****] range tolerance will be accepted, that is, if [*****]
nonconforming values are found, the bobbin will not be accepted. Also, any
bobbin with the mean out of the [*****] range will not be accepted.
2 - Only [*****] nonapproved bobbin from the group of [*****] will be accepted.
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ISO Standard for supplier quality system evaluation
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Additional Information:
Pallet dimensions: 1,100 mm +0 -30 depth, 1,100 mm +0 -30 width, 100 mm height
to allow forks to enter.
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Notes
1 - Any material modification even if not influencing the above specified
parameters, should be communicated by the supplier in order that Xxxxx Xxxx
can evaluate possible influences on its process.
2 - Specification copy control is responsibility of the person in charge of the
Site.
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxx
----------------------- -------------------------
Xxxxx Xxxx Supplier
Dated issued: July 08, 1997 Supersedes Issue dated: No. 230056
Note: original document approved by Research & Development Center
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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ANNEX 2
ANNUAL REQUIREMENT ESTIMATES
As referred to in Clause II (a), Purchaser's projected requirements for the
Products for the calendar year beginning 1 January 1998 are set out below. It
should be noted that these projections are estimates only and do not impose any
purchase obligation on Purchaser. Orders are referred in Clause VII (b).
Volumes - January to December/1998 (in metric tons)
Tissue [*****]
Tipping [*****]
Plug Wrap [*****]
RYO (1) [*****]
----
Total [*****]
(1) This grade has to be sold to Purchaser through a converter company and not
directly.
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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ANNEX 3
1. [*****]
2. [*****]
3. [*****]
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
63
ANNEX 4
DISASTER RECOVER PLAN
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1 - Risk Analysis
[*****]
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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1.2 - RISK GRADE ANALYSIS/MINIMIZATION ACTIONS
[*****]
2-CONCLUSION
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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Maintenance of the present [*****] of finished bobbins:
[*****]
for any fabrication item destined to Xxxxx Xxxx.
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
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ANNEX 5
[*****]
CHARACTERISTICS PRICE(3) IN US$
TYPE/GRADE FIBER G/M2 UNIT WIDTH PRESENT USS/TON
---------- ----- ---- ---- ----- ------- -------
(4) (5)
[*****]
[*****]
"CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL APPEARING IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE
24B-2, PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ASTERISKS."
