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Segment and Geographic Information
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment and Geographic Information
25.    SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The following table sets forth net sales, profitability and other information by segment:
Year ended December 31,
In thousands, except per share202120202019
Net Sales
Composite Fibers$556,807 $525,089 $521,666 
Airlaid Material470,250 391,409 406,007 
Spunlace57,637 — — 
Total$1,084,694 $916,498 $927,673 
Operating income (loss)
Composite Fibers$37,422 $52,094 $47,883 
Airlaid Material42,244 46,304 41,118 
Spunlace(1,338)— — 
Other and unallocated(49,714)(49,242)(34,366)
Total$28,614 $49,156 $54,635 
Depreciation and amortization
Composite Fibers$27,690 $26,175 $26,153 
Airlaid Material28,101 22,416 21,136 
Spunlace1,693 — — 
Other and unallocated3,937 8,009 3,531 
Total$61,421 $56,600 $50,820 
Capital expenditures
Composite Fibers$11,912 $13,262 $11,972 
Airlaid Material8,431 9,311 13,667 
Spunlace3,810 — — 
Other and unallocated5,884 5,563 2,126 
Total$30,037 $28,136 $27,765 
Tons shipped (metric)
Composite Fibers132,196 134,758 133,473 
Airlaid Material148,134 136,661 137,595 
Spunlace12,514 — — 
Total292,844 271,419 271,068 
Plant, equipment and timberlands, net
Composite Fibers$202,445 $225,444 $222,710 
Airlaid Material371,324 295,806 293,779 
Spunlace161,478 — — 
Other and unallocated23,565 22,017 20,932 
Total$758,812 $543,267 $537,421 

Results of individual operating segments are presented based on our management accounting practices and management structure. There is no comprehensive, authoritative body of guidance for management accounting equivalent to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; therefore, the financial results of individual segments are not necessarily comparable with similar information for any other company. The management accounting process uses assumptions and allocations to measure performance of the operating segments. Methodologies are refined from time to time as management accounting practices are enhanced and businesses change. The costs incurred by support
areas not directly aligned with the operating segments are allocated primarily based on an estimated utilization of support area services.
Management evaluates results of operations of the operating segments before pension expense, certain corporate level costs, and the effects of certain gains or losses not considered to be related to the core business operations. Management believes that this is a more meaningful representation of the operating performance of its core businesses, the profitability of segments and the extent of cash flow generated from these core operations. Such amounts are presented under the caption “Other and Unallocated.” In the evaluation of operating segment results, management does not use any measures of total assets. This presentation is aligned with the management and operating structure of our company. It is also on this basis that the Company’s performance is evaluated internally and by the Company’s Board of Directors.
Our Composite Fibers segment serves customers globally and focuses on higher value-added products in the following categories:
•Food & Beverage;
•Wallcovering;
•Technical Specialties;
•Composite Laminate; and
•Metallized products.
The Airlaid Materials segment is a leading global supplier of highly absorbent cellulose-based airlaid nonwoven materials used in the following categories:
•Feminine hygiene and other hygiene applications;
•Specialty wipes;
•Tabletop;
•Home care;
•Adult incontinence; and
•Other consumer and industrial products.
The Spunlace segment is a global leading specialist manufacturer of premium quality spunlace nonwovens for critical cleaning, high-performance materials, personal care, hygiene and medical applications. The categories served by Spunlace include:
•Critical cleaning;
•Health care;
•High performance;
•Beauty care;
•Wipes; and
•Feminine hygiene.
Disaggregated net sales by categories and geographic region for the segments is presented in Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 8 – “Revenue.”
In each of the past three years ended December 31, 2021, approximately 16% of our consolidated net sales were from sales to Procter & Gamble Company, a customer of the Airlaid Materials and Spunlace segments.
Our net sales to external customers and location of net plant, equipment and timberlands are summarized below. Net sales are attributed to countries based upon origin of shipment.
 2021 2020 2019
In thousandsNet sales 
Plant,
Equipment and
Timberlands – Net
 Net sales 
Plant,
Equipment and
Timberlands – Net
 Net sales 
Plant,
Equipment and
Timberlands – Net
United States$255,086 $326,668 $166,131 $103,570 $167,887 $105,763 
Germany513,043 251,375 489,655 286,591 504,012 274,146 
United Kingdom82,144 50,420 73,604 50,140 70,018 52,039 
Canada120,808 65,291 112,128 68,975 121,789 72,436 
Other113,613 65,057 74,980 33,991 63,967 33,037 
Total$1,084,694 $758,812 $916,498 $543,267 $927,673 $537,421