[December 14, 2004]

Georgia Pacific Corporation and DSC Logistics Enter Into Distribution Relationship; DSC to Manage Georgia-Pacific Muskogee, OK Warehouse

MUSKOGEE, Okla. --(Business Wire)-- Dec. 14, 2004 -- Georgia-Pacific Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of tissue, packaging, paper, building products, pulp and related chemicals and DSC Logistics, a leading supply chain management company with a nationwide network announced that DSC Logistics will manage and run Georgia-Pacific's Chandler Road Warehouse in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Under the terms of the agreement, DSC will run Georgia-Pacific's plant distribution center, where they will be responsible for receiving products from the manufacturing facility, providing warehouse services and loading finished products to be shipped to the customer. The Muskogee warehouse contains paper products such as tissues, toilet paper, paper towel and napkins.

"We were looking at ways to improve our distribution and warehouse utilization," said Karl Meyers, Muskogee Mill operating vice president. "The venture with DSC will allow us to provide our customers with a quality product by utilizing their expertise in supply chain management."

"This partnership continues our long term relationship with Georgia-Pacific," remarked Ann Drake, chief executive officer, DSC Logistics. "Our ability to combine operational excellence with customized solutions that meet Georgia-Pacific's needs is a win-win for both organizations. We are thrilled to be chosen by Georgia-Pacific."

About Georgia Pacific

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers of tissue, packaging, paper, building products, pulp and related chemicals. With 2003 annual sales of more than $20 billion, the company employs approximately 55,000 people at 300 locations in North America and Europe. Georgia-Pacific's Muskogee Mill has been operating in the Muskogee Industrial Park since 1978 and employs over 1300 full and part-time employees. Its familiar consumer tissue brands include Quilted Northern(R), Angel Soft(R), Brawny(R), Sparkle(R), Soft 'n Gentle(R), Mardi Gras(R), So-Dri(R), Green Forest(R) and Vanity Fair(R), as well as the Dixie(R) brand of disposable cups, plates and cutlery. For more information, visit www.gp.com or contact Gill Luton, at 918-683-7671 x359 or Jason Daniel at x585.

About DSC Logistics

DSC Logistics, a leading supply chain management company with a nationwide network, focuses on supply chain capabilities that are adaptable, versatile and based on changing customer needs. DSC services include supply chain analysis and design, strategic solutions-based consulting, business process integration, process improvement and management of logistics operations, such as warehousing, transportation, packaging and fulfillment. In today's business environment, filled with rapid and unpredictable change, DSC manages change and information in the supply chain by being ready for anything! To learn more, please visit www.dsclogistics.com, call (800) DSC-1960 or email CustomerSolutions@dsc-logistics.com.

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