ATLANTA - February 9, 2006) -- Georgia-Pacific announces agreements with The Andersons and ProSource One to expand the availability of Nitamin® Steady-Delivery™ fertilizer technology in the turf market. Nitamin® Coated Sand manufacturer Fairmount Minerals has added The Andersons as a partner in a national expansion of its distribution capabilities. In addition, Georgia-Pacific has entered into an agreement with ProSource One to add Nitamin as the exclusive nitrogen source in its ProForma™ premium line of fertilizer products.

Nitamin fertilizer technology is an innovative, slowly-available nitrogen source developed by Georgia-Pacific scientists that ensures a steady supply of available nitrogen in the soil for an extended period of time, keeping turf healthy and green for months with fewer applications and low risk of turf burn. A non-coated, urea-based polymer, Nitamin provides a quick initial green-up with extended nitrogen release and promotes dense, uniform turf growth. Nitamin also binds to the soil cation exchange capacity (CEC), minimizing nitrogen loss through leaching and volatilization.

“With its multiple benefits, Nitamin is an extremely effective fertilization tool for turf managers,” says Wally Walsh, Nitamin turf sales manager for Georgia-Pacific. “These well-respected and knowledgeable distributors will help us get our Nitamin Coated Sand and liquid products to the superintendents who will benefit from our innovative technology.”

The Andersons

The Andersons’ partnership with Fairmount Minerals means that Nitamin Coated Sand will be available nationally through its independent turf distributors, says Mike Bandy, turf product marketing manager, The Andersons. The Andersons, based in Maumee, Ohio, began distribution of Nitamin Coated Sand in early January.

“We're interested in NITAMIN Coated Sand as a new way to deliver a long-lasting steady-delivery nitrogen source to the turf in specific situations,” Bandy says. “We look forward to teaming up with Fairmount Minerals to broaden the availability of this unique product for golf course superintendents and turf managers in all 50 states.”

ProSource One

ProSource One, based in Memphis, TN, initially will blend, label and distribute six fertilizer products containing liquid Nitamin, with additional product offerings planned for the future, says Mike Roberts, ProSource One regional proprietary specialist.

Roberts adds that the products will also be distributed in specialty ag markets.

“The partnership with Georgia-Pacific is an excellent opportunity for us to meet the rising demand for quality slow-release fertilizers,” Roberts says. “We operate in highly competitive markets, and our customers expect quality products to address their turf management needs. With Nitamin in our portfolio, we can strengthen our role as valued consultants by providing innovative solutions for growing stronger, greener and healthier turf.”

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The Andersons, Inc. is a diversified company with interests in the grain and plant nutrient sectors of U.S. agriculture, as well as in railcar marketing, industrial materials formulation, turf products production, and general merchandise retailing. Founded in Maumee, Ohio, in 1947, the company presently has operations in seven U.S. states plus rail equipment leasing interests in Canada and Mexico. Total revenues in 2004 were $1.3 billion. Visit The Andersons online at http://www.andersonsgolfproducts.com

ProSource One (http://www.prosourceone.com) supplies fertilizers, chemicals, seed and services to professional users throughout the United States. Markets served include Florida specialty agriculture, professional turf, ornamental and nursery, and vegetation management. ProSource One is a subsidiary of Agriliance, LLC.

Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc. (GPRI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Georgia-Pacific Corp., and is a market leader in chemical products for the paper, pulp and building products industries, as well as other industrial manufacturing processes. GPRI has been a major raw material supplier to leading fertilizer producers for over 20 years and has over 40 years of experience with urea-based polymer technology. GPRI operates 15 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. The company also has plants in South America and a manufacturing presence in South Africa and China. The company's headquarters is located at 55 Park Place, 16th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303. For additional information, please visit the company’s web sites http://www.gp.com/chemical/ and http://www.nitamin.com/ or call the Nitamin hotline at 866-2nitamin.

Nitamin and Steady-Delivery are trademarks of Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.