News Release Issued: Jun 19, 2013 (1:03pm EDT)
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U.S. Chamber Board Elects Steve Van Andel Chairman

Amway Chairman to Concentrate on Promoting an Expanded Trade Agenda

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today named Steve Van Andel chairman of its Board of Directors. Van Andel, chairman of Amway, will serve a one-year term.

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"Steve embodies the free enterprise system that the Chamber works so hard to advance and protect," U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue said. "Steve has proven himself to be a tireless leader on global trade, competitiveness, and many issues of interest to the business community. We look forward to continuing to work with him to elevate job creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators around the world."

As chairman of Amway, Van Andel is responsible for managing the company's daily operations and has led the business to become a stronger, more diverse competitor in the new economy. Before becoming chairman in 1995, Van Andel was Amway's vice president in charge of the company's business operations in North and South America. Additionally, he held the position of vice president of marketing.

Van Andel served a previous one-year term as chairman of the U.S. Chamber ending June 12, 2002, and was then chairman of the board's Executive Committee. He will continue to act as vice chairman of the Chamber's U.S.-Korea Business Council and work to advance an expanded trade agenda as Chairman of the Board.

"I'm a very strong proponent of more businesses getting involved around the globe," Van Andel said. "It doesn't matter the size of the business—small, medium, or large. Promoting trade in any part of the world will continue to be a top priority of mine."

A Michigan native, Van Andel dedicates a great deal of his time to supporting the continued advancement of downtown Grand Rapids and the West Michigan region. He serves on the board of directors of The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, Metropolitan Health Corporation, Metropolitan Hospital Foundation, and the Van Andel Institute, a major health research center.  He also serves on the Dean's Advisory Board for the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University and is a member of Business Leaders for Michigan.

Van Andel earned a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan, and is a member of the school's board of trustees. He earned an M.B.A. in marketing from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

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News Release Issued: May 29, 2013 (10:00am EDT)
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Amway begins construction of $81 million Michigan facility for NUTRILITE™ vitamins and dietary supplements; signals newest phase of $375 million global manufacturing expansion

ADA, Mich., May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct selling leader Amway today marked the official start of construction at an $81 million manufacturing and warehouse facility near the company's world headquarters in Ada, Michigan, U.S. The 317,000-square-foot facility at 5101 Spaulding Avenue will house select manufacturing operations for NUTRILITE™ vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements, sold exclusively by Amway distributors. 

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"This new manufacturing facility is a reflection of the hard work of our distributors and employees," said Steve Van Andel, chairman of Amway.  "Thanks to their efforts, we've reported record sales for our products year after year.  That increased demand is the driver for our $375 million global manufacturing expansion at seven sites around the globe. Four of the sites are located in the U.S., with two sites in our world headquarters community of Ada, Michigan."

Amway will add 200 advanced manufacturing jobs at the Spaulding Avenue site during the next three years, including 50 jobs when the plant opens its first phase in 2014.  The facility is scheduled to begin operations in 2015.

More than 3 billion tablets and 1.3 billion softgel capsules will be produced annually at the Spaulding Avenue plant. One of the company's top selling dietary supplement products, NUTRILITE Vitamin C Plus Extended Release, will be manufactured at the site, along with NUTRILITE Cal Mag D, NUTRILITE Natural B Complex, NUTRILITE Salmon Omega-3, NUTRILITE Natural Multi Carotene and others.

"Over the last 79 years, Nutrilite has grown from a Quonset hut in southern California to a best-in-class research, agribusiness, manufacturing, vitamin and dietary supplement organization," said Jim Siewertsen, vice president of Nutrilite operations.  "The new Spaulding Avenue site is the next chapter in our rich history."

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation approved a $1.6 million incentive from the Michigan Strategic Fund to support construction of the facility. Ada Township approved an industrial facilities exemption for the facility as well.  The Ada Township tax abatement is for 12 years, the maximum length allowed by the State of Michigan. The Right Place, a western Michigan economic development organization, provided Amway with support in securing those incentives.

Nutritional product sales accounted for 46 percent of Amway sales last year. Alticor, parent company to Amway, reported 2012 sales of $11.3 billion. 

Global manufacturing expansion

Amway plans a $375 million manufacturing and R&D expansion globally, including four facilities in the U.S., a new manufacturing facility in India and second sites in both China and Vietnam.

The four U.S. sites, including the Spaulding facility, support the Nutrilite brand.  Other U.S. facilities under construction include:

• A $24 million nutrition powder products plant at the company's World Headquarters.  The plant's addition created 50 new jobs in Ada, Michigan.  Construction was recently completed.
• A $42 million project in Buena Park, California, includes a new granulation facility to support tablet manufacturing, new research and development facilities and pilot laboratories; and a two-story professional office building.  Construction is underway.
• A $38 million Nutrilite Botanical Concentrate processing plant in Quincy, Washington, which will process plants from the company's nearby Trout Lake Farm sites. Construction is underway.

Groundbreaking for the $95 million manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India is scheduled in 2013 with completion in 2015.  Plans for a $20 million Amway manufacturing facility in Vietnam were released last month and construction is slated to begin later this year. In China, Amway will add a second manufacturing plant in Guangzhou. The $75 million facility is scheduled to be fully operational in 2016.

In addition, Amway is building a $10 million botanical research and experience center in Wuxi, China, near Shanghai, to integrate scientific knowledge used in product development with the historic use of traditional Asian plants.

About Nutrilite
NUTRILITE™ is the world's No. 1 selling vitamins and dietary supplements brand* offered exclusively from Amway. The NUTRILITE brand is the only global vitamin and mineral brand to grow, harvest, and process plants on its own certified organic farms.*  Farms are located in Washington, Mexico and Brazil. NUTRILITE products are manufactured by Access Business Group LLC, an affiliate of Amway. (www.nutrilite.com).

About Amway

Alticor / Amway is the world's #1 direct selling business, ranked by 2012 global sales of $11.3 billion in the Direct Selling News Global 100, and based on the efforts of more than 3 million Amway distributors and more than 21,000 employees in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide. Founded in 1959 by entrepreneurs Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel, and based in Ada, Michigan, U.S., Amway offers consumer products and business opportunities that are supported by a global agribusiness, manufacturing and logistics supply chain. More than 900 scientists, engineers and technical professionals work in 75 R&D and quality assurance labs worldwide to support product development and create a culture of scientific excellence. Top-selling brands for Amway are NUTRILITE™ vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, ARTISTRY™ skincare and color cosmetics, and eSpring™ water treatment systems. For company news, visit globalnews.amway.com.

*Source: Euromonitor International Limited; www.euromonitor.com/amway-claims.

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News Release Issued: May 8, 2013 (2:24pm EDT)
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Amway parent company ranks 14th in The Patent Board Consumer Products scorecard

Direct-selling giant ranked highest in Research Intensity™ category

ADA, Mich., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Amway parent company Alticor placed 14th in the Top 20 Companies of The Patent Board's Consumer Products industry scorecard, published on WSJ.com, for the 13-week period ending April 26, 2013. The ranking seeks to measure the overall strength of the company's patent portfolio holdings with a combined measure of quality and quantity. 

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The company ranked first in Research Intensity™, one of the categories used to determine the final ranking.  According to The Patent Board, Research Intensity™ indicates the extent to which a portfolio includes patents with above average Science Linkage as compared to the control group.

"We're proud to be recognized for our patent portfolio because the science behind our products is an integral part of building credibility for our distributors' businesses," said Catherine Ehrenberger, vice president of Amway Research & Development. "Our focused approach helps build and maintain leadership in areas where innovation can differentiate our products in the marketplace."

The top 10 companies ranked by technology strength in The Patent Board's Consumer Products scorecard are Nike Inc., Procter & Gamble Co., Acushnet Co., Kimberly-Clark Corp., LG Electronics Inc., adidas AG, Whirlpool Corp, Samsung Group, Koch Industries Inc., and Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

The Wall Street Journal Online began publishing The Patent Board's data in 2007.  WSJ.com highlights The Patent Board's rankings in 17 global industries, each published three times a year.

About Amway Research & Development
The Amway Research and Development (R&D) team uses the power of science to help people live better lives through innovation.  As global leaders in phytonutrient research, ethnic skin research, and water and air purification advancement, more than 900 Amway scientists, engineers and technicians excel in product development, analytical sciences and technical / regulatory affairs. At 75 R&D and quality assurance labs worldwide, Amway R&D is committed to scientific excellence that delivers premium performance in nutrition, beauty and home products.  Amway R&D scientists strive with their peers to help ensure high safety and quality standards that benefit people throughout the world.  Amway has more than 1,000 patents granted, and more than 700 patents pending.

About Amway
Alticor / Amway is the world's #1 direct selling business, ranked by 2012 global sales of $11.3 billion in the Direct Selling News Global 100, and based on the efforts of more than 3 million Amway distributors and more than 21,000 employees in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide. Founded in 1959 by entrepreneurs Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel, and based in Ada, Michigan, U.S., Amway offers consumer products and business opportunities that supported by a global agribusiness, manufacturing and logistics supply chain. More than 900 scientists, engineers and technical professionals work in 75 R&D and quality assurance labs worldwide to support product development and create a culture of scientific excellence. Top-selling brands for Amway are NUTRILITE™ vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, ARTISTRY™ skincare and colour cosmetics, and eSpring™ water treatment systems. For company news, visit globalnews.amway.com.

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News Release Issued: May 7, 2013 (4:20pm EDT)
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Amway invests $20 million to build second manufacturing site in Vietnam

New facility part of more than $375 million in planned manufacturing and R&D expansion

ADA, Mich., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Amway is investing $20 million to build a second manufacturing plant in Vietnam as part of its global manufacturing expansion designed to meet growing global product demand.

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Scheduled for completion in 2015, the new facility in Binh Duong will produce the company's top-selling NUTRILITE™ brand of vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, as well as personal care products. The existing Vietnam manufacturing site for Amway is located in the province of Dong Nai.

Based in Ho Chi Minh, Amway Vietnam celebrated five years of operation in 2013.

Amway plans $375 million in global manufacturing and R&D expansion in Vietnam, China and India as well as four U.S. operations for manufacturing and processing NUTRILITE vitamins and supplements. New research and development facilities, and pilot laboratories, are under construction in Buena Park, California. In addition, a $10 million botanical research and experience center in Wuxi, China, will help integrate scientific knowledge used in product development with the historic use of traditional Asian plants.

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About Amway

Alticor / Amway is the world's #1 direct selling business, ranked by 2012 global sales of $11.3 billion in the Direct Selling News Global 100, and based on the efforts of more than 3 million Amway distributors and more than 21,000 employees in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide. Founded in 1959 by entrepreneurs Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel, and based in Ada, Michigan, U.S., Amway offers consumer products and business opportunities that supported by a global agribusiness, manufacturing and logistics supply chain. More than 900 scientists, engineers and technical professionals work in 75 R&D and quality assurance labs worldwide to support product development and create a culture of scientific excellence. Top-selling brands for Amway are NUTRILITE™ vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, ARTISTRY™ skincare and colour cosmetics, and eSpring™ water treatment systems. For company news, visit globalnews.amway.com.

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News Release Issued: Apr 18, 2013 (12:07pm EDT)
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2012 Global Corporate Social Responsibility Report highlights Amway milestone of transforming the lives of 10 million children in 10 years

ADA, Mich., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- How much can one person do to make a difference? When you combine your efforts with those of more than 3 million Amway distributors and more than 21,000 Amway employees, you can help 10 million children around the world.

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The 2012 Amway Global Corporate Social Responsibility Report, released today, highlights the work that Amway, its distributors and employees have done over the past year to help improve the lives of people all over the world. This work included efforts to help children through the AMWAY ONE BY ONE® Campaign for Children.

Since Amway was founded in 1959, the company, distributors and employees have contributed nearly US$450 million to causes in the markets in which Amway operates around the world.

"Amway distributors and employees have created positive change in the world, one person and one action at a time," said Amway Chairman Steve Van Andel.

"Everywhere we operate, Amway people are helping others live better lives and achieve their potential in many ways in countless communities around the world," added Amway President Doug DeVos.

In 2012, Amway focused on unleashing potential through people, products and performance.

People: Amway distributors and employees give generously of their time, talent and resources to charitable causes across the globe. Since 2003, they have helped 10 million children worldwide by volunteering 2.7 million hours and donating US$190 million. Amway Charity Foundation in China helped build 754 kitchens that provide nutritious meals to more than 350,000 students in rural areas. Employees in West Michigan volunteered more than 20,000 hours to local children's causes. Thanks to multiple partnerships developed by Amway India, 9,000 children throughout the country received education and medical support.

Products: The NUTRILITE® LITTLE BITS™ program uses Amway expertise in nutrition to help fight chronic malnourishment in children. It helped nourish 400 children in Mexico and 250 children in Zambia. By leveraging its expertise in water filtration technology, Amway has supported hundreds of people in Ghana and the Dominican Republic by providing and installing water treatment units. The Amway culture of entrepreneurship, that fosters business opportunity and drives economic success around the world, helped thousands of low-to-middle class South Africans living in townships move up the economic ladder.

Performance: Amway constantly seeks improvements and raises standards in its product formulas, and packaging, and has integrated sustainability goals into business operations. The company's performance and its persistent pursuit of potential were recognized with a number of prestigious awards in 2012, including the Certificate of Clean Industry from the government of Mexico and the Clean Production Award from the Chinese government.

"Human potential is at the cornerstone of the Amway business and the driver of our social responsibility efforts. We believe that by nurturing and supporting human potential, and by addressing issues that prevent individuals from reaching it, we can help people," said Todd Woodward, vice president of Corporate and Integrated Communications. "Because Amway is an integral part of communities in which it operates, the company, its distributors and employees continue to create positive change and help people around the world live better lives."

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About Amway
Amway is one of the world's largest direct selling businesses. Alticor Inc., parent company of Amway, reported global sales of USD$11.3 billion in 2012. Founded in 1959 by entrepreneurs Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel, and based in Ada, Michigan, U.S., Amway offers consumer products and business opportunities through a network of more than 3 million distributors in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide, supported by more than 21,000 employees and a global agribusiness, manufacturing and logistics supply chain. More than 900 scientists, engineers and technical professionals work in 65 R&D and quality assurance labs worldwide to support the company's product development and create a culture of scientific excellence. Top-selling brands for Amway are NUTRILITE® vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, ARTISTRY® skincare and colour cosmetics, and eSpring® water treatment systems. For company news, visit globalnews.amway.com.

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News Release Issued: Apr 12, 2013 (2:36pm EDT)
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Direct selling leader Amway leverages "What if?" to reveal what's next

ADA, Mich., April 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneurs constantly ask themselves, "What if?" when launching and growing a business.  But often, once a startup grows into a large successful organization, that focus on infinite possibilities is replaced with a restricting reliance on probabilities and analysis.  As a result, the innovative spark that inspired the business can fade or even be lost. 

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In the Amway Insider blog this week, the direct selling leader details how the Amway Business Innovations team dedicates each day to its company's heritage as a disruptive pioneer, to the vision of its co-founders who transformed a basement-run business into a global leader, and to the persistent pursuit of what's next. 

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The Amway Insider blog highlights news about Amway, behind-the-scenes views of our global business, insights on who we are and what makes us tick, and anything else we find interesting, relevant or fun.

Amway is one of the world's largest direct selling businesses. Alticor Inc., parent company of Amway, reported global sales of USD$11.3 billion in 2012. Founded in 1959 by entrepreneurs Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel, and based in Ada, Michigan, U.S., Amway offers consumer products and business opportunities through a network of more than 3 million distributors in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide, supported by more than 21,000 employees and a global agribusiness, manufacturing and logistics supply chain. More than 900 scientists, engineers and technical professionals work in 65 R&D and quality assurance labs worldwide to support the company's product development and create a culture of scientific excellence. Top-selling brands for Amway are NUTRILITE® vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, ARTISTRY® skincare and colour cosmetics, and eSpring® water treatment systems. For company news, visit globalnews.amway.com.

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News Release Issued: Apr 5, 2013 (9:20am EDT)
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Direct selling leader Amway leverages product placement in the video gaming world

ADA, Mich., April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Product placement in television shows and movies is a long-standing tradition in the world of marketing.  But what about video games?  Instead of a one-time benefit from viewing a show, marketers get hours of exposure as people play the games over and over again.  The practice is called advergaming and direct selling leader Amway is one of the latest companies to take the plunge, teaming with the creators of a popular mobile game in Korea to connect with its 5 million players.

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The Amway Insider blog highlights news about Amway, behind-the-scenes views of our global business, insights on who we are and what makes us tick, and anything else we find interesting, relevant or fun.

Amway is one of the world's largest direct selling businesses. Alticor Inc., parent company of Amway, reported global sales of USD$11.3 billion in 2012. Founded in 1959 by entrepreneurs Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel, and based in Ada, Michigan, U.S., Amway offers consumer products and business opportunities through a network of more than 3 million distributors in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide, supported by more than 21,000 employees and a global agribusiness, manufacturing and logistics supply chain. More than 900 scientists, engineers and technical professionals work in 65 R&D and quality assurance labs worldwide to support the company's product development and create a culture of scientific excellence. Top-selling brands for Amway are NUTRILITE® vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, ARTISTRY® skincare and colour cosmetics, and eSpring® water treatment systems. For company news, visit globalnews.amway.com.

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