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Neenah Papers - 9/2/2010

CLASSIC COLUMNS Papers Are Now Entirely FSC Certified Neenah Paper Continues to Grow Its FSC Certified Offering

Neenah Paper is pleased to add another one of its premium brands to its FSC Certified papers portfolio. The complete selection of CLASSIC 
COLUMNS® Papers, in all colors and finishes, are now FSC Certified. This is a brand known for its bold colors and unique textures: the traditional 
soft, watermarked linear finish and the embossed XL patterned with wider, more defined lines. It is an extraordinary communication medium that 
provides both visual and tactile appeal. 

FSC Certified Papers ensures that papers meet the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) standards for responsible forest management and 
responsible use of forest resources. Along with being completely FSC Certified, CLASSIC COLUMNS Writing, Text, and Cover are made Carbon 
Neutral Plus*, with CO2 emissions offset through retirement of CCX Carbon Financial Instruments and sequestration from Neenah’s rainforest 
reforestation project in Costa Rica.  The color palette consists of 19 colors and 12 appealing duplex color combinations. The selection includes 13
 recycled options that are Green Seal™ Certified, manufactured with a minimum of 30 percent post consumer fiber, two of which are 100 percent 
post consumer fiber.  All Neenah Paper Writing and Text weights are laser and inkjet guaranteed, and several colors are available with the 
Neenah Digital universal digital finish in digital sizes.  

“CLASSIC COLUMNS has long been a favorite for both designers and printers, it can elevate the simplest design,” says Kathy Kemps, brand 
manager for Neenah Paper. “Now that all items are FSC certified, we’re giving our customers both a beautiful and responsible choice.”

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 8/3/2010

Neenah Paper Offers ‘Eco-Trip for Two’ Environmental Adventure

Life is full of choices when it comes to protecting the environment.  You can take small steps from the comfort 
of your own home or office (always a good thing!), or you can go “hard core” and experience conservation in the 
heart of some of nature’s most fragile environments.  In celebration of its ENVIRONMENT® Papers line, 
Neenah Paper has launched an “Eco-Trip for Two” sweepstakes in which one lucky winner will have the 
opportunity to help make the world a better place through an environmental adventure to the Osa Peninsula 
in Costa Rica. 

The Neenah “Eco-Trip for Two” sweepstakes runs from July 30 to September 30, 2010.  During that time, 
designers, printers, and anyone with a passion for the environment can enter to win by registering at 
neenahpaper.com/environmentcontest.  One winner will be randomly selected from all entries to receive the 
all-expenses-paid* grand prize trip for two which includes airfare, ground transportation, six days and five 
nights of accommodations at an ecologically friendly resort as well as a guided day-trip to the Neenah 
Reforestation Project, a project in partnership with the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin and 
Friends of the Osa.  Neenah will offset the carbon footprint for the winner’s entire trip with carbon credits.  

In addition to the grand prize, Neenah will award three $100 gift certificates (to REI, Keen Footwear and 
Patagonia) as secondary prizes.  To be eligible for the gift certificates, participants can visit neenahpaper.
com/environmentcontest and answer five easy questions designed to test their  environmental awareness.  
It doesn’t matter whether they’re an environmental expert or need a “green” primer, all completed quizzes 
qualify to win.

Says Kristen Hogan, senior brand manager for Neenah Paper, “While the eco-trip will give two people the 
chance of a lifetime to experience the reforestation project first-hand, the broader message is that even a 
simple act like purchasing environmentally conscious paper can set off a chain of events that ultimately leads 
to the protection and conservation of the world’s natural resources.”

Inspired by a Partnership to Preserve 
The trip to the Osa Peninsula was inspired by Neenah’s support of the region.  In 2009, Neenah Paper, 
with mills, finishing and distribution in Wisconsin, partnered with the Natural Resources Foundation of 
Wisconsin and Friends of the Osa to help reforest this conservation property in Costa Rica.  One of the most 
biologically diverse regions in the world, the Osa Peninsula is widely acknowledged as a global conservation 
priority by  organizations such as the Nature Conservancy and Conservation International.  In addition, this 
forest provides a critical habitat for 54 species of Wisconsin’s migratory birds that winter in the Osa Peninsula. 
Eighteen of those species are conservation priorities, three are threatened and one is endangered.  

With Neenah’s support and contributions, the reforestation project is creating a new habitat for endangered 
wildlife, protecting and restoring viable plant and animal habitats, removing carbon from the atmosphere, and 
restoring land degraded by deforestation.  

“The Osa Peninsula is important for Wisconsin’s birds, but it’s also a global conservation priority because, 
among other things, it is home to the largest remaining mangrove forest in Central America,” notes Adrian 
Forsyth, acclaimed conservationist and president and founder of Friends of the Osa.  “We’re grateful for 
the support of Neenah Paper and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin because north-south 
partnerships such as these help make long-term conservation possible.”

In addition to its partnership on the Osa Peninsula Reforestation project, Neenah - through its Neenah Green
platform - makes its own “hard core” choices in an effort to preserve the planet’s natural resources.  For example:

·         All scrap and waste paper generated in the making of Neenah paper brands is recycled or used in a 
waste-to-energy program;

·         Neenah’s Appleton, Wis., paper mill generates up to 33 percent of its electrical needs from on-site, 
non-polluting hydro power;

·         Neenah buys wind-generated electricity for all of its fine paper mills;

·         And, ENVIRONMENT® Paper is made with 100 percent renewable electricity.

“Our goal is to make hard choices that err on the side of the environment, even when it might cost a little more 
or we have to rethink the way we do things,” explains Hogan.  “While the Eco-Trip for Two sweepstakes will 
be an enjoyable way for people to think a little more about the environment, we want people to turn that thought 
into action and join us in making a difference.”

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 8/3/2010

Neenah Paper Offers ‘Eco-Trip for Two’ Environmental Adventure

Going ‘Hard Core’ for the Environment

Life is full of choices when it comes to protecting the environment.  You can take small steps from the 
comfort of your own home or office (always a good thing!), or you can go “hard core” and experience 
conservation in the heart of some of nature’s most fragile environments.  In celebration of its ENVIRONMENT® 
Papers line, Neenah Paper has launched an “Eco-Trip for Two” sweepstakes in which one lucky winner will 
have the opportunity to help make the world a better place through an environmental adventure to the 
Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. 

The Neenah “Eco-Trip for Two” sweepstakes runs from July 30 to September 30, 2010.  During that time, 
designers, printers, and anyone with a passion for the environment can enter to win by registering at 
neenahpaper.com/environmentcontest.  One winner will be randomly selected from all entries to receive 
the all-expenses-paid* grand prize trip for two which includes airfare, ground transportation, six days and 
five nights of accommodations at an ecologically friendly resort as well as a guided day-trip to the 
Neenah Reforestation Project, a project in partnership with the Natural Resources Foundation of 
Wisconsin and Friends of the Osa.  Neenah will offset the carbon footprint for the winner’s entire trip 
with carbon credits. 

In addition to the grand prize, Neenah will award three $100 gift certificates (to REI, Keen Footwear and 
Patagonia) as secondary prizes.  To be eligible for the gift certificates, participants can visit 
neenahpaper.com/environmentcontest and answer five easy questions designed to test their  environmental 
awareness.  It doesn’t matter whether they’re an environmental expert or need a “green” primer, all completed 
quizzes qualify to win.

Says Kristen Hogan, senior brand manager for Neenah Paper, “While the eco-trip will give two people the 
chance of a lifetime to experience the reforestation project first-hand, the broader message is that even a 
simple act like purchasing environmentally conscious paper can set off a chain of events that ultimately 
leads to the protection and conservation of the world’s natural resources.”

Inspired by a Partnership to Preserve 
The trip to the Osa Peninsula was inspired by Neenah’s support of the region.  In 2009, Neenah Paper, with 
mills, finishing and distribution in Wisconsin, partnered with the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin 
and Friends of the Osa to help reforest this conservation property in Costa Rica.  One of the most biologically 
diverse regions in the world, the Osa Peninsula is widely acknowledged as a global conservation priority by  
organizations such as the Nature Conservancy and Conservation International.  In addition, this forest 
provides a critical habitat for 54 species of Wisconsin’s migratory birds that winter in the Osa Peninsula. 
Eighteen of those species are conservation priorities, three are threatened and one is endangered.   

With Neenah’s support and contributions, the reforestation project is creating a new habitat for endangered
wildlife, protecting and restoring viable plant and animal habitats, removing carbon from the atmosphere, 
and restoring land degraded by deforestation. 

“The Osa Peninsula is important for Wisconsin’s birds, but it’s also a global conservation priority because, 
among other things, it is home to the largest remaining mangrove forest in Central America,” notes Adrian 
Forsyth, acclaimed conservationist and president and founder of Friends of the Osa.  “We’re grateful for the 
support of Neenah Paper and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin because north-south 
partnerships such as these help make long-term conservation possible.”

In addition to its partnership on the Osa Peninsula Reforestation project, Neenah - through its Neenah Green 
platform - makes its own “hard core” choices in an effort to preserve the planet’s natural resources.  For 
example:

·         All scrap and waste paper generated in the making of Neenah paper brands is recycled or used in a 
waste-to-energy program;

·         Neenah’s Appleton, Wis., paper mill generates up to 33 percent of its electrical needs from on-site, 
non-polluting hydro power;

·         Neenah buys wind-generated electricity for all of its fine paper mills;

·         And, ENVIRONMENT® Paper is made with 100 percent renewable electricity.

“Our goal is to make hard choices that err on the side of the environment, even when it might cost a little 
more or we have to rethink the way we do things,” explains Hogan.  “While the Eco-Trip for Two 
sweepstakes will be an enjoyable way for people to think a little more about the environment, we want 
people to turn that thought into action and join us in making a difference.”

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 7/27/2010

Neenah Paper Introduces SUNDANCE Digital Paper

Smooth Finish 100 PC White Is Digital Ready

Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) has added SUNDANCE® Papers 100 PC White Smooth Finish to its digital 
papers portfolio, which already includes the SUNDANCE® Papers 100 PC White in Felt Finish. This 
budget-friendly premium paper is FSC certified and made with 100% post consumer fiber. 

“We are pleased to give our customers this value-priced smooth finish option for digital production print jobs,” 
says Greg Maze, brand manager for Neenah Paper. “As we expand the Neenah Digital portfolio, we give our 
customers the versatility they need for today’s print communications.” 

SUNDANCE® Digital with its Smooth Digital Finish is HP Indigo Certified, ensuring that the paper meets the 
highest HP Indigo performance expectations. It has the same Universal Digital Finish as all Neenah Digital 
papers, and has been tested and optimized for use on all digital presses as well as office and desktop 
equipment. It is available in 80 lb. and 100 lb. Text and 80 lb. and 100 lb. Cover, in the commonly used sizes 
12 x 18 and 18 x 12 as well as the increasingly popular sizes 13 x 19 and 19 x 13.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 7/20/2010

Neenah Paper Helps Raise Awareness of Benefits of Printed Materials by Joining The Print Council

Neenah Paper has announced that it is the newest member of The Print Council, a voluntary business 
development alliance dedicated to promoting the greater use of print media.  As a member, Neenah Paper 
will work with other paper and graphic arts industry leaders in helping develop, maintain and expand the 
market for printed materials.  In addition, Neenah Paper will work to advocate for and educate designers, 
printers and end-users about the sustainability of paper and its environmentally responsible role in the 
marketing mix.

Says Tom Wright, director of design for Neenah Paper, “As digital communication explodes as a powerful 
marketing tool, we want to ensure people don’t lose focus on the benefits and value of print in marketing 
and advertising strategy.  Being a member of The Print Council helps us bring that message to a new 
generation of designers and marketers and we’re pleased help promote print media as an effective and 
environmentally responsible communications medium.”

The Print Council is formed by a variety of leaders across the entire graphic arts industry, with the goal of 
influencing and promoting the greater use of print media through education, awareness, market development, 
advocacy and research.  Sponsors of The Print Council, which support and fund all Council initiatives, 
include paper companies, commercial printers and industry suppliers, along with marketing firms and the U.S. 
Postal Service.  Additionally, The Print Council operates closely with industry publishers, industry associations, 
and public relation firms as associates to promote awareness of the Council projects to their members.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 5/7/2010

Neenah Paper Makes CRANE’S Papers Available Online

Smaller Quantities Make These Fine Cotton Papers More Accessible

Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) is making it easier than ever to use CRANE Papers and envelopes for any size 
project. CRANE’S CREST®, CRANE’S BOND®, CRANE’S LETTRA® and CRANE’S® CHOICE premium 
cotton papers are now available for online purchase at www.neenahpaper.com in single carton quantity. 

Many select sheet items and all envelopes are also available in less than carton quantity. Customers can 
choose their favorite CRANE’S Paper, enter the preferred shipping method and credit card information via 
the secure website, and orders will ship within one business day.  And, as with all Neenah online orders, all 
U.S. orders exceeding $250 receive free ground shipping.

Neenah Paper has manufactured these fine CRANE papers since 2007, and last year extended the 
arrangement to include marketing and distribution. CRANE’S CREST®, the world’s best-selling 100 percent 
cotton fiber paper, is distinguished by its elegant and crisp character. The original CRANE’S BOND® 
retains its distinctive identity among business papers, and its 100 percent cotton "currency feel" makes it 
ideal for intricate engraving and lithography. A favorite among letterpress printers and designers, CRANE’S 
LETTRA® is a 100 percent cotton paper with the feel of fabric and the look of a handmade art paper. 
LETTRA has been engineered especially for letterpress; however, it also handles engraving, embossing, 
foil stamping and offset lithography beautifully. A more economical option is available in CRANE’S® 
CHOICE 25 percent cotton papers. 

“We’re thrilled to be able to offer CRANE Papers in smaller quantities for purchase online. Many CRANE 
Paper users design and print specialty projects, or have smaller job requirements,” says Kathy Kemps, 
brand manager at Neenah Paper. “Now they can consider and purchase these beautiful papers for any 
size project.”

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 4/27/2010

Neenah's Think Ink App Goes Green

The Apple App Store just got greener with the introduction of Neenah Paper’s (NYSE: NP) updated Think 
Ink: Color Unleashed™ iPhone/iPod Touch application, which now includes ENVIRONMENT® Papers, a 
leading green alternative to today’s eco-minded business thinkers, entrepreneurs and institutional leaders.  

ENVIRONMENT® Papers from Neenah is a sustainable, post consumer recycled paper line that is entirely 
FSC Certified, Green Seal Certified, Carbon Neutral Plus and made with 100 percent renewable green 
energy.  By incorporating these papers into Neenah’s proprietary Think Ink color selection app, designers 
and end users have a tool that not only allows them to communicate better, but now greener.

“Adding ENVIRONMENT® Papers to our Think Ink application is a natural step. It is another addition to our 
leading edge suite of mobile communications too. With Think Ink you can create color palettes and order 
coordinating samples on the go. Then, by pulling up our Eco-Calculator app you can determine the exact 
amounts—wood, water, BTUs and so forth—when printing with post consumer fiber, ” says Tom Wright, 
director of design for Neenah Paper.  “At Neenah, we think that technology and paper enhance each 
other. Using these apps to make informed paper choices is a great example of this philosophy.”

The Think Ink: Color Unleashed iPhone and iPod Touch application is the only app available that allows 
designers to pull inspiration from a number of resources to build their own custom color palettes using the 
Dewey Color System®.  At its original launch, there were more than 61 million viewing opportunities worldwide.  

Here’s how it all works:  designers begin with one of four approaches—a photo taken on the iPhone’s built-in 
camera, a product from Neenah Paper, a self created color swatch, or the psychology of color with the 
Dewey Color System.  After they select their initial color inspiration, Think Ink gives them four tangible 
palettes labeled as subdued, pop, traditional and blended. 

From there, designers simply place their palette on a variety of Neenah papers to see which works best for
their selection.  From their iPhone, they can save and e-mail their custom color palette to friends, clients or 
vendors, order coordinating paper samples of the newly added ENVIRONMENT® Papers family or CLASSIC 
CREST® and CLASSIC® Linen Writing, Text or Cover papers, and see the palette in different proportions and
type samples.   In addition, they can explore statistically validated psychological meanings of color 
combinations that provide another tool in helping to connect their message with their audience.

For more information on the Think Ink application, visit www.neenahpaper.com/THINKINK/ or download the 
application from the Apple iPhone app store. Designers and printers can also use Neenah’s enhanced version 
of Think Ink:  Color Unleashed microsite at ColorUnleashed.com, which has all the color and paper references 
right at one’s desk top.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 4/7/2010

Neenah Adds New Product to Duraform Jean Label Brand

Safari Tan Offers Dimension and Outstanding Printability and Wash Characteristics

Neenah Paper Technical Products DURAFORM ® Brand, the globally preferred choice for durable washable 
saturated papers for jean labels, introduces a new textured product, Safari Tan.  Safari Tan, with a top grain 
tanned hide and rich caramel color, offers a new dimension and flair to jean labels.  It can be offset, flexo, 
screen and hot stamp printed, as well as sheeted, die-cut, perforated and hole punched using standard 
paper processing equipment.  Once ready Safari Tan can be attached to garments by conventional sewing 
processes and, as an engineered paper highly saturated with latex, it can withstand repeated washings.

“We have built a loyal following worldwide among stringent jeans manufacturers who demand aesthetics in 
the label as a fashion statement for the most discerning denim brands,” explains Charlie Myers, market 
manager, washable tags at Neenah Paper.  

Safari Tan is targeted for new brands and rebranding opportunities for jeans, denim and other garments that 
require rugged washable tags, even those that will be stone and chemical cleaned.  The product also 
provides flexibility and heat and tear resistance; all requirements for sewn-on labels.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 3/9/2010

Neenah Paper Introduces Single-Ply 18pt. Board

A Greener 100 Post Consumer Premium Packaging Solution

Neenah Paper continues to bring innovative solutions to meet your paper needs, including specialty packaging 
papers. The most recent addition to Neenah’s offering of premium packaging papers is the single-ply 
ENVIRONMENT® Folding Board 100 PC 18pt. (125lb. cover). One reason this type of solid board is a 
preferred product for the conversion of folding cartons is because it offers greater dimensional stability, 
enabling the product to flow through scoring, folding and assembly processes more efficiently, while providing
 a perfect surface for printing, embossing, foil stamping, die cutting and gluing. This product is a great green 
choice for premium packaging such as folding boxes for the health, cosmetic and fragrance markets.

Many businesses have a desire to become greener in their packaging, but until now, options with high levels 
of post consumer content were limited. New ENVIRONMENT® Folding Board consists of 100 percent post 
consumer fiber content, and is FSC Certified, Green Seal certified, made with 100 percent renewable energy 
and made Carbon Neutral Plus. This high performance smooth finish paperboard with an incredible 92 
brightness is the perfect solution for greener premium packaging.

Whether it’s a box, bag, wrap, label, or hang tag, using the right paper is essential. It should be considered 
upfront to be an important part of the design as well as an opportunity to promote a greener platform. Neenah 
Paper has the beautiful, yet durable packaging papers that help a brand stand out and stand the test of time.

To obtain a copy of the ENVIRONMENT® Folding Board 100 PC 18pt. promotion, contact your Neenah Paper 
sales representative.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 2/25/2010

Neenah Paper Makes The Prestige of a Watermark Available for Smaller Businesses CUSTOMARK Papers Require Lower Minimums

Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) offers its customers the opportunity to have a custom private watermark 
embedded in their business or personal stationery, no matter the size of the company. What was previously 
available only to large volume customers by way of a genuine watermark is now an option for smaller companies, 
using the CUSTOMARK® Papers process.

There are many reasons why the addition of a private watermark to a company’s stationery has remained 
popular, not the least of which is the way it elevates a brand identity. Though understated, it makes an 
impression, communicating professionalism and attention to detail. It lends an air of importance to a written 
communication.

However, one of the benefits of a private watermark that is even more relevant today is the added protection. 
Genuine watermarks are permanent, unalterable, and cannot be scanned or copied, so using watermarked 
paper for important documents helps defend against many types of document fraud and theft. 

Because genuine watermarks are made during the papermaking process, the minimum amount of paper 
required for ordering a custom watermark has always been high, accessible only to large professional firms, 
universities, financial institutions and corporations. But Neenah has an alternative, with minimum requirements 
as low as 100 lbs. (just two cartons of paper), making it possible for smaller companies, organizations, and 
even individuals to realize the branding and security benefits of the time honored watermark. In the 
CUSTOMARK Paper process, a gravure plate uses a non-alterable solution to transfer the logo, signature 
mark, or specified image onto the finished paper. And because the image is made with a plate rather than a 
dandy roll, it can feature a wider variety of shapes, lines, and solid fields. Not only can it be produced in 
smaller quantities, but it also offers faster turnaround times. 

CUSTOMARK Papers are available in five of Neenah’s top-selling premium brands.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 2/23/2010

Neenah Paper Throws Its Weight Into Digital Papers New Writing and Cover Weights Available

Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) continues to expand its digital offering with the addition of two new weights to the 
CLASSIC CREST® Digital Papers selection: 24lb. Writing and 130lb. Double Thick Cover. Both weights are 
available in four sizes in Solar White, Classic Natural White, and Recycled 100 Bright White. 

“We feel that by offering these weights to our customers we’re opening up the possibilities for the types of 
projects that previously might not have been considered for digital printing,” says Jeff Ringgold, brand 
manager at Neenah Paper. “Both weights can add tremendous flexibility to a marketing campaign.”

Like all Neenah Digital Papers, both weights are HP Indigo Certified, ensuring that the paper meets the 
highest HP Indigo performance expectations. And like all CLASSIC CREST® Digital Papers, the new 
additions are FSC Certified, Green Seal Certified, Green-e Certified, and made Carbon Neutral Plus. 

The updated Neenah Digital line comprises of a selection of premium digital papers that includes CLASSIC 
CREST® Digital, CLASSIC® Linen Digital, CORONADO® SST, and ENVIRONMENT® Digital Papers.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 2/15/2010

Neenah Paper Joins Epson Envision Partner Program

As Technology Partner, Neenah Provides Innovative Media Solutions

Today Neenah Paper Technical Products announced that it has joined Epson’s Envision? Partner Program as 
a Technology Partner focused on delivering media solutions that complement Epson’s healthcare products. 
Neenah’s innovative synthetic paper, KIMDURA® Medical Wristbands and Labels are complementary to 
Epson’s SecurColor™, an inkjet printer designed specifically for on-demand color printing in the healthcare 
industry. Neenah’s expanded KIMDURA® platform delivers durable, waterproof and chemical-resistant face 
stock that withstands the demanding conditions found in medical environments. 

“Hospitals need a quick, reliable, cost-effective way to produce color-coded labels and wristbands,” commented 
Mike Helm, Director of Sales and Marketing, Epson System Device Group. “Neenah Paper provided an 
innovative substrate to work with our color-on demand inkjet solution. We commend them as a technology 
partner.”

“At Neenah Paper Technical Products, we work to develop unique and innovative substrates for leading 
manufacturers like Epson,” explains Michael O’Connell, brand manager, Neenah Paper.  “What made this 
solution so successful was the combination of Epson’s printer and our media as a package which created 
new products for the medical environment.  We look to expand these applications with Epson and future 
customers.”

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 2/9/2010

New Ample Sample Promotion Showcases Pocket Folders Real Commercial Samples That Inspire

Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) has just released another in its popular Ample Sample series, this one a collection 
of commercial reprints of pocket folders. The samples give designers and printers a chance to see real world 
examples of some of the unique ways Neenah’s premium papers are used.

The carrier folder itself, printed on a rich OXFORD® Duplex Cover, is a tactile exploration using embossing, 
foil stamping, die cuts and sewing, a stunning example of how color and texture can make a folder special. 
It holds six folders from different types of businesses. They range in complexity, the simplest folder printing in 
just one color. This folder clearly demonstrates how using a unique paper—ESSE® Cover Pearlized Cocoa—can 
add so much to a simple design. 

Texture and color, the stars of this promotion, both play an important part in some of the folders. One example 
is the crafted finish of CLASSIC® Laid as the backdrop for a photograph of burlap on one folder cover. Or 
SUNDANCE® Felt finish to convey the tactile luxury of wool for the Aspen Brand Clothing media kit. In this 
case, color was a consideration as well. The Harvest Yellow paper adds warmth to the four-color image. And 
speaking of color, the refined look of embossing and a rich brown ink on a real estate folder constructed of 
CLASSIC CREST® Paper in Celery make this folder memorable and impressive. 

“This collection of folders serves as an effective model to demonstrate techniques, printing and craftsmanship, 
while communicating the value of using Neenah’s selection of cover weights,” says Kristin Carpenter, 
advertising and design manager for Neenah Paper. “The paper chosen for a presentation or pocket folder is 
as important as what’s on the inside. Our brands of papers, offering a wide selection of textures and colors, 
can make your message more beautiful and more noticeable as the paper essentially becomes part of the 
design itself.”

For a copy of the new Neenah Paper Pocket Folder Ample Sample set, contact your Neenah Paper sales 
rrepresentative or merchant.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 2/8/2010

Understanding FSC: What it Means to You and Your Clients

What: Free Webinar, Brought to you by Neenah Paper 
Making environmentally responsible choices can be daunting.  With so many options available, how do you 
really know what to choose?  

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at 2 p.m. EDT (11 a.m. PST), the Forest Stewardship Council-US (FSC-US) will host a 
free Webinar, sponsored by Neenah Paper, to help navigate what responsible forestry is and why it’s important.  
The FSC certification process and what it means as well as FSC’s role in the paper marketplace and future plans 
will also be addressed.  The FSC is an independent, international nonprofit organization created to further the 
practice of environmentally and socially responsible forestry worldwide. Today, companies of all sizes including 
Neenah Paper are increasingly specifying FSC-certified papers as part of an overall commitment to reduce their 
environmental footprint.   

Sponsor: Neenah Hosts First Webinar and Expands Education Initatives 
Neenah Paper’s sustainability goals drive its business decisions and also help its eco-conscious customers 
meet their own.  The company is taking this mission one step further by sponsoring its first Webinar that will not 
only engage customers, but will mark a turning point for Neenah Paper as it continues to become a leader in 
education. CLASSIC CREST®, CLASSIC® Linen, ENVIRONMENT®, STARWHITE® and CONSERVATION™ 
premium, Writing, Text and Cover Papers from Neenah Paper are entirely FSC certified.

Who: FSC-US Presenters Offer Look into Organization 
Corey Brinkema, president, FSC-US: A leader with more than 20 years of experience, Brinkema joined 
FSC-US in 2007. Previously, he served as executive director of Minnesota-based Green Institute and was 
also a founder and principal of Trillium Planning & Development, which focused on industrial ecology and 
eco-industrial development.

Emily Crumley, manager, Chain of Custody, FSC-US: Crumley is the primary FSC-US liaison for FSC Chain of 
Custody (CoC) certificate holders and is responsible for assisting companies in understanding CoC policies 
and procedures and how to maximize their benefit as a certificate holder.  She previously worked with the 
Rainforest Alliance, an FSC-accredited Certification Body.

When:
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010
2 - 3 p.m. EDT (11 a.m. PST)

Register:
www.neenahpaper.com/webinars 

Quotes:
“Designers and printers are in a position to help their clients make environmentally responsible choices.  As 
we continue to engage in dialogue about the importance of well-managed forestry, we’re excited about this 
unique opportunity to educate the creative community about FSC Chain of Custody certification, how it works 
and our plans for the future.” – Corey Brinkema, president, FSC-US

“This is an important opportunity for Neenah Paper and our Neenah Green program as we support continuing 
education about new and existing environmental initiatives. Through this Webinar, we hope to educate 
people on the importance of choosing the right paper to reduce their environmental footprint and to showcase 
their client’s image as a responsible corporate citizen.” – Byron Racki, senior director, marketing, Neenah Paper

About FSC
FSC is an international, independent organization that assures environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial 
and economically viable forest management through independent third-party certification and labeling of 
wood, paper and other forest products. It was founded in response to public concern about deforestation 
and demand for a trustworthy wood-labeling system. FSC’s on-product labeling allows businesses and 
consumers to choose products from well-managed forests – those that are managed to meet the social, 
economic and ecological needs of present and future generations.  FSC is also the only forest certification 
organization endorsed by such major environmental organizations as the World Wildlife Fund, National 
Wildlife Federation and Greenpeace.  There are currently more than 100 million acres of FSC-certified 
forestland in the United States and Canada and more than 281 million acres in more than 82 countries. More 
than 14,000 manufacturers and distributors are certified to buy and sell FSC products, representing more than 
$20 billion in FSC-labeled product annually.

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Neenah Papers - 1/14/2010

Neenah Paper Unveils New Think Ink: Color Unleashed Microsite

Companion to Innovative iPhone App with More Advanced Capabilities

Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) today unveiled its Think Ink:  Color Unleashed™ microsite (www.ColorUnleashed.
com), giving designers an unparalleled ability to build color palettes that inspire design and paper choices.  
The site comes on the heels of the Neenah version 1.1 of Think Ink:  Color Unleashed™ iPhone/iPod Touch 
app. 

“We were overwhelmed with the positive response to our Think Ink iPhone apps, but understand not 
everyone has the same smartphones or access to the newest technologies.  With the ColorUnleashed.com 
site, users get all the benefits of the Think Ink smartphone app along with expanded features that give them 
incredibly creative capabilities right on their desktop,” explains Tom Wright, director of design for Neenah 
Paper.  “Designers, printers and even end-users will find the site not only captivating and intuitive to use, but 
a real workhorse tool that puts powerful design and color theory tools to work in their personal workspace.”

According to Wright, the microsite will be especially useful to designers because it’s a color visualization tool 
that bridges the screen and the printed page.  Designers can build color palettes with features no other site 
offers.  With the ColorUnleashed.com site, users can:
? Create custom color palettes based on three different options: RGB and CMYK values; Neenah’s paper 
colors; or the Dewey Color System®, the world’s only scientifically-validated color-based personality testing 
system.

? Create and view color palettes of RGB and CMYK values right on the screen and then with one click 
download the palette as an Adobe® Swatch Exchange (.ASE) file and embed it into Adobe® Creative Suite®.  
This key element saves users from having to hand-enter information and instead populates a library of color 
swatches and Neenah Paper colors into a designer’s personal Creative Suite automatically and saves it for
future use.   

? Select from more than 30 Dewey scientifically validated personality attributes from a word cloud and build 
custom palettes.
? Order sample sheets. Designers can link directly to their Neenah Paper accounts making it easy to order 
samples with just a few mouse clicks.  And for a limited time, Neenah is offering free sample shipping through 
the site.  
? Import their own photos or take imagery displayed from the Think Ink promotional book and play with free-form 
type, change paper and ink colors to simulate real ink on paper.  
? View all saved color palettes and past paper sample orders.
? With a complete line-up of Neenah paper choices added to the site, users can view their designs on 
CLASSIC CREST®, CLASSIC® Linen, ENVIRONMENT® Papers, as well as on other Neenah signature 
brands.  

“The Think Ink microsite really takes design and inspiration to a place it hasn’t been before,” adds David 
Schimmel, president and creative director of And Partners, which developed the iPhone and iPod Touch 
application for Neenah.  “It has incredible capabilities and gives designers another tool for creating really 
great designs.”

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 12/15/2009

Neenah Paper’s Think Ink App Gets An Upgrade

Who says you can’t improve on innovation?  Neenah Paper has taken its groundbreaking iPhone and iPod 
Touch application Think Ink:  Color Unleashed™, an industry first, and added four key enhancements requested 
by app users to give it even greater flexibility when building color palettes that inspire design and link to paper.  
Newly released Think Ink: Color Unleashed V1.1 can be downloaded for free at http://tiny.cc/5Msq9. 

“Thousands of designers have downloaded the original Neenah Think Ink V1 app, used it in the design 
process, and suggested ways to enhance it even further,” said Tom Wright, director of design for Neenah 
Paper.  “Our goal is to create tools and technology that makes integrating paper into designer’s jobs easier, 
so we’re pleased the people have taken the time to help us identify how to make this color tool and paper 
app better.”
 
According to Wright, new features included are:
? The capability to build and edit base colors in both CMYK as well as the previous RGB color system. Designers 
simply take a swatch of their inspiration color and can choose to build their palette in either CMYK or RGB.
? The ability to see each individual color’s CMYK and RGB value within the entire color palette build.  And, with 
the 1.1 version, the values of both color systems appear right on the user’s screen.
? A more sophisticated palette-blending function that creates color blends more closely tied to the proprietary 
Dewey Color System®.
? V1’s selection of coordinating colors and now in V1.1 an enhanced selection of CLASSIC CREST® and 
CLASSIC® Linen beautiful whites and off whites with every paper recommendation.

“The upgrades in Think Ink V1.1 gives designers more control and provides increased access to the 
information they need,” explained David Schimmel, president and creative director of And Partners, which 
developed the iPhone application for Neenah.   “We’ve been able to revamp this really popular app and add 
fresh features that give designers more opportunities to comfortably introduce color and paper into their projects 
as well as edit, create and concept their ideas more easily.” 

Neenah Paper’s iPhone and iPod Touch application is the only app available that allows designers to pull 
inspiration from a number of resources to build their own custom color palettes using the Dewey Color System®.   
Here’s how it works:  designers begin with one of four approaches - a photo taken on the iPhone’s built-in 
camera, a product from Neenah Paper, a predetermined color swatch, or the psychology of color with the 
Dewey Color System.  After they select their initial color inspiration, Think Ink gives them various palettes, 
such as subdued, pop, traditional and blended. 

From there, designers simply place their palette on a variety of Neenah papers to see which works best for 
their selection.  From their iPhone, they can save and e-mail their custom color palette to friends, clients or 
vendors, order coordinating paper samples of CLASSIC CREST® and CLASSIC® Linen Writing, Text or 
Cover papers, and see the palette in different proportions and type samples.   In addition, they can explore 
statistically validated psychological meanings of color combinations that provide another tool in helping to 
connect their message with their audience.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 11/24/2009

Neenah Paper Offers Access to Virtual Swatchbooks

In a continuing effort to provide product information whenever and wherever needed, Neenah Paper now 
offers its most popular swatchbooks in a virtual format on its Web site. The electronic swatchbooks are a 
great new tool for printers, estimators, and anyone who specifies premium paper. 

Because paper is such a tactile product, it might seem that the word “virtual” doesn’t make sense when 
referring to paper. But sometimes, no matter how many swatchbook copies are kept in the shop or office,
they aren’t always where they’re needed. In addition, a virtual swatchbook can be just the ticket when on 
the move or calling on clients, providing quick access to useful information such as paper color selections, 
environmental properties, paper characteristics, and stocking charts. Currently available are some of 
Neenah’s top-selling brands such as CLASSIC CREST®, CLASSIC® Linen, CLASSIC COLUMNS®, 
ENVIRONMENT®, and OXFORD® Papers, with more to be added. 

“A virtual swatchbook is a perfect example of how to best use technology to direct customers to the right 
paper color, surface and weight,” says Tom Wright, director of design for Neenah Paper. “Today, using 
web-based tools—like our Think Ink and eco calculator iPhone apps, BlackBerry downloads, and now the 
iPaper swatchbooks—is part of helping customers make the right paper selections, so when they print, they 
can do it well.”

To browse Neenah’s online library, visit www.neenahpaper.com/virtuallibrary, where electronic versions of 
some of Neenah’s promotional sales tools are also available.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 10/20/2009

Neenah Paper Announces Partnership to Help Reforest Conservation Property

Partnership Will Help Protect and Restore Natural Habitat 

Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) today announced that it has partnered with Friends of the Osa and the Natural 
Resources Foundation of Wisconsin to help reforest a conservation property in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, 
one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world.  

With Neenah’s support and contributions, the reforestation project will remove carbon from the atmosphere, 
protect and restore viable plant and animal habitats, create a new habitat for endangered wildlife and restore 
land degraded by deforestation. 

“Partnering with Friends of the Osa and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is exciting because 
together we will have a direct impact not only on the Costa Rican rainforest, but on some of the world’s 
threatened and endangered species,” said Rodger Ferguson, director of environmental services at Neenah 
Paper. 

Added David Clutter, director of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin Wisconservation Corps and 
Lands Programs, “The Osa Project is another example of how government, foundations and private industry 
can work together to be good stewards of the land, water and wildlife that is quickly vanishing.”

The conservation property, an extensive 1,500 acres in the southeastern portion of the Golfo Dulce Forest 
Reserve, is located in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula.  It harbors the last remaining old growth rainforest on the 
western flank of Central America and is one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world.  Sandwiched 
between encroaching development and deforested land, the Osa Peninsula is widely acknowledged as a 
global conservation priority by conservation organizations such as the Nature Conservancy and Conservation 
International.  

“Neenah Paper has a long history of contributing to conservation projects,” explained Ferguson. “The Osa 
Project was particularly appealing because it is the migratory home of 54 native Wisconsin species of birds, 
18 of which are state conservation priorities and three of which are listed as threatened. Wisconsin is home to 
our fine papers mills and is a large part of Neenah Paper’s heritage. It just makes sense to be one of the 
founding partners in this project.”

The Osa project is not the first project that Neenah has partnered on with the Natural Resources Foundation 
of Wisconsin.  Its conservation initiatives include helping to fund Wisconservation Corps, a Natural Resources 
Foundation of Wisconsin AmeriCorps program that helps train young conservation professionals responsible 
for managing state natural areas that are home to endangered and threatened plants and animals.  Neenah 
also works with the Wisconservation Corps to help conserve the Chiwaukee Prairie State Natural Area, one 
of the most biologically diverse prairie systems in the upper Midwest and home to more than 400 species of 
plants.

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Neenah Papers - 8/27/2009

Neenah Paper and Crane & Co. Announce Partnership for Fine Business Papers

Neenah Paper, Inc. (NYSE: NP) and Crane & Co. Inc. today announced they have signed an exclusive 
partnership agreement for Neenah to manufacture, market and distribute Crane’s fine business paper 
brands:  CRANE’S CREST®, CRANE’S BOND®, CRANE’S LETTRA®, CRANE’S PALETTE™ and 
CRANE’S® Choice Papers. 

“Neenah Paper and Crane & Co. have an unwavering and shared commitment to excellence and have 
formed this partnership based on manufacturing quality, market reputation and the history of two remarkable 
companies,” said John P. O’Donnell, president, Neenah Fine Paper.  “Together, we’ll be able to offer 
distributors the preeminent corporate identity and business stationery within the Neenah portfolio, adding 
value and driving growth to their business.”

“We are very pleased to embrace this opportunity with a partner who can offer Crane’s business papers 
best-in-class manufacturing, marketing, promotion and channel excellence,” added Charles J. Kittredge, 
president and CEO of Crane & Co. “This marks a premier partnership of the two top premium brands in the 
industry.”

The agreement is an extension of a partnership Neenah and Crane launched in early 2007.  Since then, 
Neenah has manufactured 100 percent cotton paper for Crane, although the paper continued to be 
marketed and distributed through Crane & Co.  

“Because we’ve manufactured Crane’s business paper for over two years, we understand its longstanding 
tradition of craftsmanship and quality and how well Crane’s products complement our portfolio,” O’Donnell 
noted.  “Meaningful brands with a recognized promise drive real value in our category and the marketplace.  
This association with Crane is an illustration of how we are demonstrating our commitment to both.”

Neenah will continue to manufacture the CRANE’S CREST®, CRANE’S BOND®, CRANE’S LETTRA®, 
CRANE’S PALETTE™ and CRANE’S® Choice Papers.  The papers will be available to distributors through 
Neenah sales representatives beginning late third quarter of 2009.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 7/23/2009

When it Comes to the Art of Linen, Seeing is Believing

Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) wants designers to save their imagination for when they really need it.

Thanks to the company’s latest effort marrying paper and technology, designers no longer have to imagine 
what their finished work might look like on the company’s CLASSIC® Linen papers line.  Now they can see 
for themselves just how well CLASSIC Linen Writing, Text and Cover grade papers will help visuals pop at 
Neenah’s new “Do You Love Linen?” Web site, www.doyoulovelinen.com.

The new site – created to celebrate CLASSIC Linen’s updated offerings and keep the sparks flying from 
the recent brand revision – makes it easier than ever for designers to “try before they buy” through the 
virtual online studio.

“We encourage designers to be inspired and experiment with the colors, textures and tones showcased on 
the Web site,” says Kristin Carpenter, assistant advertising and design manager at Neenah Paper.   “They 
can upload a design of their own or grab one from Neenah’s image library and see what a world of 
difference the right paper makes.  And, if they like what they see, with just a few keystrokes, their own 
Neenah Personal Proof(SM) will be on its way to their office.”

With the Neenah Personal Proof, the only program of its kind offered by a paper company, designers can 
order up to three free printed samples of a single design on different CLASSIC Linen papers; and multiple 
visits are encouraged.  Once they submit their Personal Proof order, the samples will be custom 
printed and sent to them within two weeks.

“Both the Web site and the Neenah Personal Proof are revolutionary for our industry,” says Carpenter. 
“We believe the ability to digitally view the color and texture of paper online and then receive a printed 
sample of your personal work is really going to amaze designers.”

Innovation is nothing new for Neenah, which has made its name by creating cutting-edge applications 
in user-friendly ways.  Most recently, the company made news by introducing the first iPhone and iPod 
Touch application that allows designers to create color palettes from the palm of their hand using the 
Dewy Color System®.  

“Our goal at Neenah is to continue to inspire our customers,” sums up Carpenter.  “By creating tools to 
make their jobs easier and providing them with premium uncoated papers that turn ordinary applications 
into extraordinary projects, we want to continue to surprise and inspire them.”

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 7/21/2009

Neenah Paper Expands its Color Theory Tool from iPhone App to Paper

Following the highly successful launch of the revolutionary new Think Ink: Color Unleashed™ iPhone a
pplication, Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) has introduced the coordinating, must have print component of 
its innovative design and color theory system — the Think Ink:  Color Unleashed guide.  This vital paper 
and print reference tool for designers and printers showcases the industry’s leading CLASSIC CREST® 
and CLASSIC® Linen Papers and demonstrates how these beautiful FSC-certified/Carbon Neutral papers 
will print even the most creative color palettes. 

Neenah Paper has partnered with Dewey Sadka, one of the country’s leading color theorists, to create a 
proprietary application to let the user build custom color palettes in a whole new way. Using the scientifically 
validated Dewey Color System®, Think Ink allows the user to explore the psychological meanings of color, 
ink and paper combinations before even turning on the computer.  

“The ability to incorporate the psychology of color is just one valuable aspect of this book,” says Tom Wright, 
director of design for Neenah Paper. “The daily value is how it illustrates to designers what the same ink 
colors look like on more than 50 paper colors and finishes, including digital print samples. The goal is to 
help designers feel comfortable in moving the paper specification process to the front of their design process.” 

Each CLASSIC CREST® and CLASSIC® Linen paper from white to light, mid-tone and deep rich dark 
saturated colors are printed the same way. The darkest colors show metallic inks, foil and even embossing 
to help demonstrate how these papers can add value and impact to the design. 

A paper industry first, Neenah’s Think Ink guide also provides a direct digital printing comparison by including 
CLASSIC CREST® and CLASSIC® Linen digital papers with their Universal Digital Print Surface.  By using 
the same imagery, it’s easy to compare digital to offset.  These digital papers are available in three colors, 
four weights and four digital sizes and optimized for use with the HP Indigo®, Xerox iGen and the Kodak 
NexPress®.

Adds Wright, “We want to encourage users to unleash their desire to bring color to their next project. When 
used in combination with the powerful new Think Ink iPhone and iPod Touch app, the guide presents 
unlimited opportunities and provides unmatched confidence to create, explore and print with on Neenah 
papers.”

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Neenah Papers - 5/27/2009

Neenah Paper Adds Color to the iPhone App Store Think Ink: Color Unleashed Launched for iPhone

Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) today introduced the first iPhone and iPod Touch application that allows designers 
to create color palettes from the palm of their hand.  Think Ink: Color Unleashed was created specifically for 
the iPhone to allow users to build custom color palettes using the Dewey Color System®.   It can be 
downloaded for free at http://tinyurl.com/oujv4o.

“We wanted to give designers and printers the ability to pull inspiration from a variety of resources, whether
it’s a vibrant green found on a blade of grass or a pale shade of yellow, and create a perfect color palette 
for their project,” says Tom Wright, senior director of advertising and design for Neenah Paper.  “This 
application is unlike anything on the market.  Users not only can translate the source of the inspiration 
into an immediate color palette, but they can use the app to select a paper that best enhances the 
design.” 

A new hand-held tool for designers and printers, the application begins with one of four approaches: a photo
taken on the iPhone’s built-in camera, a product from Neenah Paper, a predetermined color swatch, or the 
psychology of color with the Dewey Color System.  After the initial color is selected, Think Ink gives users 
various palettes, such as subdued, pop, traditional and blended. 

From there, designers can place their palette on a variety of Neenah papers to see which works best for their 
selection.  They can then save and email their custom color palette, order coordinating samples of Neenah 
Paper and see the palette in different proportions, all from their iPhone. In addition, they can shop for 
Neenah paper and explore the psychological meanings of hundreds of color combinations with Think Ink.

“This is a smart and powerful tool,” says David Schimmel, president and creative director of And Partners 
(www.andpartnersny.com), which developed the iPhone application for Neenah.  “Inspiration strikes 
anywhere at anytime, and with this app, designers can capture the moment of inspiration in color.  
Within minutes, you can have a palette and paper for a design project or idea.” 

“We’ve strived to be a critical resource for designers when searching for innovation and quality in paper,” 
Wright adds. “There wasn’t an application out there that does what Think Ink does – that is, capture 
inspiration for colors no matter where it strikes, and help designers translate color ideas into work.  We 
hope this will be a very valuable app for designers.”

The Think Ink: Color Unleashed application is the latest in a series of technology firsts for Neenah Paper.  
Over the last several months, Neenah Paper has released a series of innovative BlackBerry applications 
such as Paper Math which provides mobile access to Neenah Paper’s online paper calculator, the Stocking 
Guide for mobile access to specifying paper, and the Eco Calculator which allows users to calculate the 
environmental savings realized by choosing recycling papers consisting of different levels of post consumer 
fiber content.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 4/28/2009

Paper Math Is Easy With Neenah Paper Paper Calculator Application for BlackBerry Now Available

Neenah Paper continues to build its suite of mobile applications and resources by adding their latest 
wireless application for BlackBerry® smartphones. The new Paper Math application provides mobile 
access to Neenah Paper’s online paper calculator, a practical tool for those who specify and order 
premium paper.   

For both the novice and the expert, the easy-to-use paper calculator provides common price, quantity, 
and metric conversions. It can convert pounds into sheets, or grams per square meter to basis weight, as 
well as a variety of pricing conversions for all of the standard paper industry pricing structures. This 
information can then be emailed to anyone in order to simplify and expedite the paper ordering process. 

“Our Paper Calculator has always been a great tool for our printer and distributor customers. Being able to 
convert pricing or quantity is essential to accurate paper specification and ordering,” says Ellen Bliske, 
Senior Associate, E-Commerce for Neenah Paper. “But now, with so many sales reps working from mobile 
offices, it’s important that they have instant access to this same information, from anywhere. We are really 
excited about this and all of the mobile applications we’re introducing.”  

Within the paper industry Neenah Paper is leading the way in effectively using today’s technology to offer 
fast mobile access to up-to-date information. To download the Paper Math BlackBerry application as well 
as the Stocking Guide and Eco Calculator BlackBerry applications visit www.neenahpaper.com/mobile. 
Together, these innovative applications support the user in making an informed paper decision.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 4/24/2009

Neenah Paper’s Starting Lineup Comparing Paper Colors is Quick and Easy

Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) makes it easy to compare paper colors with its newly updated online Color 
Comparison Chart. All of Neenah’s premium brands are represented, and one has only to click on a color to 
place it in the comparison grid. It’s a convenient way to see how different papers work together.  

“This is basically an online version of our popular chip charts,” says Tom Wright, Director of Design at 
Neenah Paper. “You can compare different colors within a brand or between brands and order samples 
of your selections, making this chart an invaluable tool for anyone putting design projects together. You 
get everything you need all in one place, so it’s great for a quick, at-a-glance reference.”

When a color is chosen, it is displayed in a larger window, along with brand and color name, and placed in 
the grid. The user can compare up to nine colors in the grid, and order samples directly from this page. 
There are individual color charts for each brand that provide additional information such as environmental 
certifications and attributes as well as available weights and finishes.

Neenah Paper continues to offer innovative online solutions for today’s paper purchaser, providing tools 
and resources for designers, printers, and end users. Visit www.neenahpaper.com/ColorComparisonChart 
and see why Neenah Paper is the perfect starting point for any design project.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 4/9/2009

Neenah Paper on the Move

Complete Stock List Guide Application for BlackBerry Now Available

Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) has launched the second in a series of wireless applications for BlackBerry® 
smartphones. This new innovative application provides mobile access to Neenah’s Stock List Guide, a 
useful and convenient tool for sales representatives as well as anyone who specifies premium paper.  

By simply entering the brand name and color of any premium paper from Neenah Paper, the user will 
immediately be able to view that paper’s stock offering, including finishes, weights, sizes, M weights, 
sheets per carton, and digital sizes when applicable, as well as environmental attributes like FSC certified, 
Carbon Neutral, Green-E, Green Seal™ certified, and recycled fiber content. This information can then be 
emailed to anyone in order to simplify and expedite the paper decision process. 

“Paper is a major consideration in the planning stage of any project. Knowing what size or weight is available
in a particular brand or color can have a real impact on the outcome of the project, especially when the 
project consists of several components or requires a mix of weights and colors,” says Ellen Bliske, Senior 
Associate, E-Commerce for Neenah Paper. “Access to this information from anywhere can be invaluable to 
our customers.” 

Speed, mobility, and up-to-date information are important factors in any business transaction. Within the 
paper industry Neenah Paper is leading the way in effectively using today’s technology to offer a better 
way of doing business. To download the free BlackBerry application visit www.neenahpaper.com/mobile.  
Here you will also find the Neenah Paper Eco Calculator BlackBerry application available for download. 
The Eco Calculator allows the user to instantly calculate the environmental savings from using paper 
made with post consumer fiber as well as the savings from using paper made with 100% renewable energy. 
Together, these two applications support the user in making an informed paper decision.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 4/7/2009

ENVIRONMENT Papers: The Next Generation in Recycled Papers What Goes Around Comes Around

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (April 7, 2009) — Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) presents a newly updated 
ENVIRONMENT® Papers swatchbook that reflects a new breed of sustainable, post consumer recycled 
paper. Now greener than ever, the brand is entirely FSC Certified, Green Seal Certified, and made with 
100% renewable green energy. 

ENVIRONMENT Papers was the first premium Writing, Text and Cover post consumer fiber recycled paper 
brought to market back in 1990. The brand now offers papers manufactured with four different levels of post 
consumer fiber, with the balance of pulp either FSC Certified fiber or alternative fiber such as bamboo and 
bagasse. In 2007 Neenah Paper acquired another environmentally preferable brand known as 
EVERGREEN Papers. Neenah took the most popular colors from the brand and incorporated them 
into ENVIRONMENT Papers, creating an exciting new color palette that is crisp, yet natural.   

“It’s important in today’s market to bring clarity to product lines, avoid duplication between brands,” says Kathy 
Kemps, Senior Brand Manager for Neenah Paper. “These two brands are a perfect example of 1+1=3. Both 
great brands on their own, but together—extraordinary.”

Just as remarkable is ENVIRONMENT Smooth Digital PC 100 White, the newest addition to the HP Indigo 
certified Neenah Digital collection. It has the same Universal Digital Finish as all Neenah Digital papers and 
has been optimized for use on all digital presses as well as office and desktop equipment.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 3/19/2009

Neenah Paper Goes Mobile First Blackberry Application is the Eco-Calculator

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (March 19, 2009) — Neenah Paper is pleased to introduce another exciting first in the 
paper industry: a series of useful applications for BlackBerry® smartphones. The first application provides 
mobile access to Neenah’s popular eco-calculator and is available now. It allows the user to instantly 
calculate the environmental savings from using paper made with post consumer fiber as well as the savings 
from using paper made with 100% renewable energy. Neenah Paper offers a wide selection of recycled and 
sustainable premium papers including the CLASSIC® and ENVIRONMENT® Brands.

“Merchant and printing sales representatives in the field are calling on design studios and printing offices 
around the world, selling our Neenah Green premium papers. They need information at their fingertips, 
and sometimes have limited access to an internet connection. Because information is power, a wireless 
application like our eco-calculator brings real value in real time. Decisions can be made faster, and that is 
critical to our customers,” says Meredith Grant, Environmental Marketing Representative at Neenah Paper.

By simply entering the amount of paper needed for a project, the Neenah Paper eco-calculator provides the 
amazing environmental savings realized by choosing recycled papers consisting of different levels of post 
consumer fiber content. Displayed immediately on the screen, the savings are measured in wood, water, 
energy, carbon emissions, and solid waste. This instant access is an important tool when energy conservation 
and sustainability are contributing factors in the customer’s decision-making process for today’s paper 
specification.  

To download the free BlackBerry application visit www.neenahpaper.com/mobile and be sure to check 
back for additional BlackBerry applications in the series that Neenah Paper will be introducing.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 3/5/2009

Neenah Paper Renews Its Commitment to Energy Conservation Change Within™ Begins at Home

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (March 5, 2009) — Neenah Paper announces its renewed commitment to investing in 
best-in-class energy conservation practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Working with Wisconsin 
Focus on Energy Neenah Paper is exploring ways to engineer and install energy efficiency projects. This 
year-over-year initiative creates savings in energy consumption that translate into real economic and 
environmental benefits. 

As part of its ChangeWithin™ philosophy Neenah Paper believes that real change begins at home, at its 
facilities as well as in the community. Some of the changes that Neenah Paper has made in its Wisconsin 
facilities include energy efficient improvements to processing equipment, innovative upgrades to the 
wastewater treatment plant, and energy efficient lighting at the Neenah, Appleton and Whiting mills. At each 
mill a team of employees is tasked with identifying and researching opportunities to increase system efficiencies 
and reduce energy consumption, then implementing solutions. 

“This is a unique way for us to actively involve our employees in conserving energy and minimizing our 
environmental impact,” says John Gray, Director of Engineering and Energy, Neenah Paper. “We feel our 
team approach to energy management as well as working with Focus on Energy is very effective. With 
participation at every level, it’s become a part of our culture.”

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 2/19/2009

New ENVIRONMENT Digital Papers From Neenah Paper

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Feb. 19, 2009) — Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) continues to broaden its ever-expanding 
digital offering with the addition of ENVIRONMENT® Digital PC 100 White, an FSC Certified, Green-e 
Certified 100 percent post consumer recycled paper. This warm white with a 95 brightness offers another 
option in environmentally preferable papers for digital printing applications.

“We are pleased to give our customers another great option for production print jobs,” says Pamela Hill, 
Brand Manager for Neenah Paper. “As we integrate more branded premium papers into the Neenah Digital 
portfolio we make it easier for our customers to move between digital and offset technologies.”

ENVIRONMENT Digital with its Smooth Digital Finish is HP Indigo Certified, ensuring that the paper meets 
the highest HP Indigo performance expectations. It has the same Universal Digital Finish as all Neenah 
Digital papers, and has been tested and optimized for use on all digital presses as well as office and desktop 
equipment. It is available in 80 lb. and 100 lb. Text and 80 lb. and 100 lb. Cover, in the commonly used 
sizes 12 x 18 and 18 x 12 as well as the increasingly popular sizes 13 x 19 and 19 x 13.

Along with the expansion into digital, the ENVIRONMENT Papers brand revision also incorporated some of 
the more popular colors from EVERGREEN Papers. Additionally, the new ENVIRONMENT Papers are 
completely FSC Certified, Green Seal Certified, and made with 100 percent renewable energy.

The updated Neenah Digital comprises a selection of premium digital papers that includes CLASSIC CREST® 
Digital, CLASSIC® Linen Digital, CORONADO® SST, and now ENVIRONMENT Digital Papers.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 1/21/2009

Neenah Innovation Continues with the Introduction of New Heat Transfer Papers

New Products for Desktop Printing of Images on Active Wear 

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (January 21, 2009) ľ Neenah Paper is starting 2009 with the launch of new heat transfer 
papers for desktop digital printing of images for apparel made of poly, blends and other synthetic fibers.  
JET-PRO® for Active Wear Heat Transfer Paper was developed for light fabrics with high levels of synthetic 
fiber.  

JET-PRO® for Active Wear Heat Transfer Papers are ideal for the adult and children’s athletic wear market.  
The papers are ink jet printable and provide excellent color on poly, blends and other synthetic fibers.  They 
do not crack or form a film.  They have excellent stretch and wear and long lasting wash fastness.  Transfers 
for synthetic fibers have typically required a high initial investment for equipment and inks.  This new product 
provides the same great color and long wear using standard desk top equipment.    

“The interest in desk top printing of performance fabrics for active wear and the any size order solution are 
frequently mentioned by customers as unmet needs,” explains Gerry Rector, associate marketing director for 
Neenah Paper.  “The demand for children’s and adult’s team wear is a growing area and this provides a 
product for vivid graphics as well as numbers and letters.”

Neenah’s new heat transfer papers also boast an impressive environmental record.  The base substrate is 
CLASSIC CREST® Paper.  This premium bond base paper is FSC-certified (SW-COC-000885), Green 
e-certified (made with renewable energy) and manufactured Carbon Neutral, as defined by the Chicago 
Climate Exchange (CCX).  Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification ensures that the standards and 
guidelines of certification are met from the forest to the finished product. 

JET-PRO® for Active Wear as well as the other heat transfer papers from Neenah Paper  meet all of the most 
stringent requirements for lead and phthalates in children’s products as outlined in the Consumer Product 
Safety Act of 2008 (CPSIA).  This Act, which is a major overhaul of the consumer product regulation and 
enforcement, requires mandatory testing and certification for specific products.  Neenah Paper will provide its 
customers with the necessary compliance documents for all products that are affected by these new changes. 

JET-PRO® for Active Wear Heat Transfer Papers are available for immediate shipment from authorized Neenah
Paper heat transfer distributors.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 12/4/2008

Neenah Paper Brings Modern Chic to a Traditional Classic Classic Linen: The Sensible Luxury

ALPHARETTA, GA (December 4, 2008) — CLASSIC® Linen, one of Neenah Paper’s top-selling brands, has 
just been updated with some exciting changes that offer more creative opportunities than ever to designers and 
printers. Neenah Paper has taken this Writing, Text and Cover grade to a new level of modernity and sophistication
without compromising print performance, and shows it all off in a new swatchbook and a promotion titled Love Linen.

With its double-sided linen-textured embossing, CLASSIC Linen has always been a great choice for corporate 
stationery and print collateral as well as direct mail, announcements and invitations. But as you will see in the 
Love Linen promotion, Neenah Paper has really spiced things up. A fresh new color palette adds something 
extraordinary to these types of everyday, ordinary applications. Two rich new colors—Canyon Brown and 
Burgundy—add depth to the strong selection of accent colors. Like all CLASSIC Linen papers these darker 
hues are highly receptive to metallic inks, embossing and foil stamping. But the real excitement is the introduction 
of three new pearlescent colors: White Pearl, Natural White Pearl, and Gold Pearl. 

“I think our customers will be very surprised when they see the changes we’ve made, especially the new pearl 
colors. They really are versatile,” says Pamela Hill, brand manager at Neenah Paper. “This luxurious new palette 
is great for applications and end uses that previously might not have been considered.”

But luxury also means having it all. As part of Neenah Paper’s ongoing environmental commitment, CLASSIC 
Linen Papers are now FSC Certified and are made 100% Carbon Neutral, and the 100% post consumer Recycled 
100 Bright White is now whiter and brighter. You no longer have to choose between premium quality and 
sustainability. 

Also, CLASSIC Linen Papers are now available with a new Digital Finish that works on all the most common 
digital printing equipment. The expanded digital offering is available in three colors, four weights, and four digital 
sizes. The option to specify this premium, textured paper certainly raises the bar on short run digital printing to a 
new level.  

One look at the new swatchbook and promotion and it’s easy to see that even through change, some things 
remain the same—like the consistently high performance of CLASSIC Linen. You’ll love it!

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 10/28/2008

Neenah Paper Expands Premium Digital Papers Portfolio

New Sizes, Weights, Colors, and Textures Plus Universal Finish Offer Versatility and Performance

ALPHARETTA, GA (October 28, 2008) — In a move that expands both its Neenah Digital and FSC Certified 
portfolios simultaneously, Neenah Paper is pleased to introduce the new FSC Certified CLASSIC CREST® 
Digital and CLASSIC® Linen Digital Papers. This new offering, combined with the award-winning 
CORONADO® SST Papers, composes a comprehensive selection of premium papers engineered for 
any digital application. 

The new universal Digital Finish papers are available in three colors, four weights, and four digital sizes in 
both CLASSIC CREST Digital and CLASSIC Linen Digital Papers, making it easy to mix coordinated textured 
and smooth papers. Additionally, they offer effective solutions for hybrid offset/digital projects that require 
perfectly matched, high performance premium papers. The new offering also includes a brighter Recycled 100 
Bright White made from 100% post consumer fiber, giving customers the option of using an environmentally 
preferable paper. 

All three of Neenah Paper’s digital brands, CLASSIC CREST Digital, CLASSIC Linen Digital and CORONADO 
SST Papers, are available in the commonly used sizes 12 x 18 and 18 x 12 as well as the increasingly popular 
sizes 13 x 19 and 19 x 13. Now with the addition of 100 lb. Text and 100 lb. in CORONADO SST, all three 
brands offer heavier weights.

Neenah Digital Finish has been tested and optimized for use in all digital presses, such as HP Indigo®, 
Xerox iGen®, Kodak NexPress®, as well as office and desktop equipment. Many items in the digital papers 
portfolio are third-party HP Indigo Certified. For the most current listing of HP Indigo certifications as well as 
more information regarding the full selection of Neenah Paper Digital Finish Papers, 
visit www.neenahpaper.com/digital.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 10/6/2008

Neenah Paper Introduces New FSC-Certified Decorative Papers

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (October 6, 2008) ľ To meet and exceed the environmental needs of its growing 
number of eco-conscious customers, Neenah Paper has introduced FSC-certified decorative papers and 
materials that can be used for the manufacture of box wrap, book covers and other decorative products.  

“Our goal is to grow the market for sustainable materials and build our FSC-certified environmentally 
preferable product offerings,” says Greg Burdick, director, Graphics & Identification SBU for Neenah Paper.  
“These decorative components are our latest example.  They provide a green option for printed, embossed 
and decorated substrate surfaces on products such as book covers, passport covers and box wraps.”

Burdick notes that Neenah’s new FSC-Certified Decorative Papers can be used to provide book covers with 
aesthetic appeal such as faux leather with embossing and foil techniques.  Box wrap made with the new 
materials can feature embellishments which increase the appeal and value of the box wrap.

“We believe this product offering will help the increased number of FSC-certified printers and converters who 
wish to supplement their sustainable paper choices with FSC-certified decorative components,” he says.

The new products will be produced in Neenah’s Munising, Mich. mill which achieved FSC-certification in 
April 2008.

“As the call for using FSC-certified products gets louder, we will continue to see more products such as 
Neenah’s being developed to meet market demands,” said Keri Davis, U.S. Chain of Custody Coordinator 
for SmartWood, the certification arm of the Rainforest Alliance.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 9/30/2008

A Translucent Paper That is Clearly a Green Choice

Neenah Paper Adds CLEARFOLD® Translucent Paper to its FSC Portfolio

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Sept. 30, 2008) — CLEARFOLD® Translucent Paper from Neenah Paper is now FSC 
Certified (SW-COC-000885). Neenah Paper is committed to expanding its FSC Certified offering and the 
addition of CLEARFOLD® Translucent Paper to the wide array of unique textures, stylish colors, and business 
whites in its FSC portfolio affords customers the convenience of one-stop shopping. 

The on-machine transparentizing process used for CLEARFOLD Translucent Papers offers good offset 
printing and excellent foldability capabilities. Available in four weights, this durable translucent paper is a 
perfect choice for envelopes and other folding applications. It is also recommended for cover wraps, belly 
bands, fly sheets, direct mail, envelopes, greeting cards, announcements and invitations.

Clearly Neenah Green, CLEARFOLD Translucent Paper is manufactured totally chlorine free and acid free, is 
recyclable and is now FSC Certified.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 8/19/2008

Neenah Paper Turns Up the Heat With Biomass Fuel System for Whiting Mill

Facility Will Convert Wood And Fiber Waste Into Steam Energy
                                                                       
ALPHARETTA, GA (August 19, 2008) — In one of its boldest green initiatives yet, Neenah Paper has 
contracted to convert wood and fiber waste into steam energy to power its largest fine paper mill. The Neenah 
Green: Change Comes from Within environmental campaign gave impetus to the development of broader 
mill-based solutions such as this state-of-the-art facility. Located at the company’s Whiting Mill, the fossil 
fuel-free steam energy system will be built by Vision Power, a Florida-based independent energy services 
company, and is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2009. 

Biomass is a green, sustainable resource consisting mainly of wood and fiber waste. Unlike fossil fuel 
combustion, which takes carbon that was underground and puts it in the atmosphere, the use of biomass as 
an energy source recycles carbon, so the net effect is that no new carbon dioxide is added to the 
atmosphere. The biomass energy project creates a closed loop system where the source of the steam 
energy is waste originally identified for landfill disposal as well as waste from the mill’s own production 
processes and, as a result, the expectation is to emit zero net direct carbon dioxide at the Whiting Mill.

“We are the leading premium paper company in North America, and with that comes a level of accountability 
that we have not only chosen to meet, but to exceed. Our Whiting Mill was an obvious choice for this project 
because it represents over half of Neenah’s fine paper production, including the company’s CLASSIC 
CREST® and CLASSIC® Linen flagship brands,” said John O’Donnell, President, Fine Paper. “Our 
commitment to the environment is based on real internal change such as investing in innovative, energy-
efficient upgrades and manufacturing processes versus simply buying carbon credits. This project supports 
that strategy and complements existing initiatives already in place at our other manufacturing sites where we burn 
biomass and utilize local hydro, solar and wind power.” 

With the project, virtually all of the direct energy produced at the Whiting Mill will be from fossil fuel-free, 
renewable sources. The project will reduce Neenah Paper’s carbon footprint by approximately 42,000 tons 
annually—the equivalent of taking 8,408 average-sized cars off the road for one full year,* while also reducing 
energy costs at the Whiting Mill as a result of shutting down its current gas-fired boilers. 

“We fully recognize our responsibility in managing the natural resources that are used in manufacturing our 
premium papers, and we will continue to lead the way in our industry in managing those resources in a 
sustainable and productive manner,” concludes O’Donnell.

Third party certifications also play an important role in validating Neenah Paper’s Neenah Green initiatives. 
Many of Neenah’s heritage and flagship brands are FSC Certified 

(SW-COC-000885), Green Seal Certified, and made Carbon Neutral. Neenah Paper is also a member of the 
Chicago Climate Exchange, a legally binding system in which participation is a testament to Neenah’s 
willingness to be held accountable to ongoing reductions in carbon emissions that are certified by an 
unbiased and credible third party.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 6/26/2008

Neenah Releases Timeless Calendar

Atlanta, GA (June 26, 2008) — Neenah Paper has released its latest paper promotion:  the “Timeless (365) 
Calendar” featuring ESSEâ, OXFORDâ and UV/ULTRAâ II Translucent Papers.  This distinctive promotion 
reinforces Neenah’s role as the leader in premium paper colors and textures.

The perpetual calendar is easy and fun to use, plus it invites daily interaction with these three cornerstone 
Neenah brands — all exquisite paper lines with wonderful varieties of textures and colors, all with extreme 
print performance capabilities.  Each time the calendar pages are turned, designers witness new 
opportunities to specify the papers for brochures, report covers, posters or identity applications.

The Timeless (365) Calendar exhibits both paper and creativity in the three lines that have long been designer 
and printer favorites.  The calendar works like a swatch book, allowing users to experience pairings of over 
thirty premium colors, textures/finishes and weights in seemingly endless combinations.  Every day, thought-
provoking word combinations appear on the reverse side of the calendar to add surprises to the experience.

There are a wide number of visual puns and cognitive devices deployed in the piece that users discover with 
use. One example, shared by Steve Sikora, a founding partner at Design Guys, is emblematic:  “Days of the 
week icons include a cup of coffee, a bicycle, a meal and martini. These are ways people commonly mark 
time, with events and appointments such as ‘Hey, let’s discuss that over a cup of coffee!’”

“Functionality is determined by the number of days in the week, months in the year and the number of years 
allowed in the calendar [5],” says Sikora. “There were a lot of opportunities to show unique combinations of 
weights, colors and finishes across three exceptional brands.  The backs of each flip-tab gave us an 
opportunity to showcase print performance that we converted into thoughtful and clear messages that 
change every time the user changes the date.”

The subtext of the Timeless Calendar is the proof that three cornerstone brands are complimentary and 
compatible.  The colors and textures in each brand can be mixed and matched, all while working together 
beautifully.  The trick is to add enough value to the print demonstration that a designer wants to hang on it.  
Neenah hopes this Timeless Calendar invites the user to enjoy it for years. But that is not their only wish: they 
want the promotion to compel users to specify the featured brands alone, or in combination.

Sikora of Design Guys says, “Yes, its complicated binding but technically the print production values are 
relatively straightforward.  A successful promotion is a fine balance of papers, inks and processes and 
compelling physical presence.”

Adds Tom Wright of Neenah Paper, “We are delighted with the response to this promotion so far. The interest 
has been remarkable considering the short time it’s been available.  Designers who want to get their own 
perpetual calendar should call their Neenah merchant or Neenah sales rep and ask for a sample.”

Let this perpetual calendar be your daily reminder to create arresting results 365 days a year.  Hurry, the design 
may be timeless — but quantities are not.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 6/19/2008

Neenah Releases New ESSE, OXFORD and UV/ULTRA II Swatchbooks

New Look, New Focus for Three Popular Lines

ALPHARETTA, GA (June 19, 2008) — Neenah Paper recently released three new swatchbooks for ESSE, 
OXFORD, and UV/ULTRA II & CLEARFOLDâ Papers to continue the series of swatchbook releases that 
repackage, refocus and redefine Neenah’s broad offering of Neenah, Fox and Gilbert brands.  The three 
swatchbooks were created by Design Guys of MPLS.

“We’ve spent the last year introducing new looks and tools to the marketplace,” says Tom Wright, Senior 
Director, Advertising and Design at Neenah Paper. “A lot of work and thought has gone into to creating these 
materials — and the quality of that effort will show when designers get them in their hands.”

The three lines have long been designer and printer favorites, offering wide varieties of textures and colors 
with Green Seal Certification and competitive pricing.  Here is a summary of what designers can expect to see 
within the three revisions:

ESSE —“To Be” A Paper with Presence

In Latin, ESSE means “to be” — it is one of Neenah’s most designer-requested and, thus, designer-driven 
papers. It boasts textures and colors created by renowned Italian designer and colorist Beatrice Santiccioli. 

The colors Ms. Santiccioli put together for ESSE Papers were all inspired by her experiences in her native Italy. 
 At the foundation of the collection are four color families: black, green, brown and blue.  Ranging in tonal 
values from dark to light; each group boasts a complement of coordinating pearlized colors.  A fifth group of
 bold accent colors completes the offering. 

“Our primary goal in designing this new swatchbook was to strike a balance between the line’s beauty and its 
accessibility as a paper for everyday use,” points out Steve Sikora of Design Guys.

 

OXFORDâ — Woven with Passion

For years the attraction of OXFORD’s writing, text and cover papers has made it a long popular among 
printers and corporate identity enthusiasts. With this new swatchbook Neenah turns the heat up in order 
to get younger designers to take a fresh look at a very clean paper line. 

Neenah defines OXFORD’s brand personality with an exclusive finish that feels to the touch like finely 
woven fabric.  Its four palettes were developed by renowned design curator Holly Hunt, who gained her 
legend with a simplified aesthetic in American interior design. OXFORD’s four palette families — Innocence, 
Experience, Desire and Consequence — represent the “totality of the human emotional experience, from light to 
dark and all that exists in between.” 

“We wanted to emphasize the luxuriousness and sensuality of this line,” explains Kathy Kemps, Senior Brand 
Manager for Neenah Paper. “Sure, printers and corporate buyers love it for its versatility and richness — but 
those same qualities also give it sex appeal that designers cannot overlook.”


UV/ULTRAâ II & CLEARFOLDâ — The Clear Choice
“What makes a translucent paper superior,” says Kemps, “are three things: printability, foldability and 
‘dimensional stability,’ a technical term for curl resistance vital to registration control.” This new group of 
translucents offers all three — and it is arguably the best in its class. The lines’ superiority is clearly 
demonstrated by Design Guys’ new swatchbook. 

“By uniting the long-popular UV/ULTRA II line with CLEARFOLD, Neenah has now two complementary papers, 
both manufactured differently and now offering towering strengths in two significant areas: superior printability 
and superior fold-ability,” adds Wright. “For many, this is the ultimate one-two punch in translucent paper. They’re 
getting superior performance on press and in fulfillment and construction.”
 
The three-part release has received remarkable attention so far.  The demand has been overwhelming, 
considering the short time these swatchbooks have been available. Designers who want to get their own 
copies should call their Neenah merchant or Neenah sales rep and ask for a sample.

To request a copy of the ESSE, OXFORD and UV/ULTRA II & CLEARFOLDâ Papers swatchbooks, call 
1-800-994-5993 or e-mail samples@neenahpaper.com.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 2/26/2008

Neenah Paper Expands Digital Portfolio To Include New CLASSIC CREST and CLASSIC Linen Cut Size Items

Enhancements Follow Successful CORONADO® SST Paper Launch

ALPHARETTA, GA. (February 26, 2008) — Following the successful launch of CORONADO® SST, Neenah 
Paper is expanding its digital portfolio to include additional cut-size items in the company’s CLASSIC CREST® 
and CLASSIC® Linen brands.  These digital offerings will be featured at the Neenah booth at the 2008 ON 
DEMAND show on March 4 to 6.  The company has also entered the CORONADO® SST Text and Cover 
promotion for ‘Best in Show’ award in the Substrates category at ON DEMAND.

The new precision cut sizes of CLASSIC CREST (18x12 Cover) are stocked and ready for immediate shipment.  
The new CLASSIC Linen items (12x18 Text and 18x12 Cover) will be available in the second quarter of 2008.  
Several items in the digital lineup are certified by the Rochester Institute of Technology for either HP IndigoTM 
or Kodak Nexpress, to ensure high print fidelity and runnability.  

According to Pam Hill, Brand Manager for Neenah Paper, the incredible versatility of Neenah’s digital papers is 
a key differentiator that many customers prefer.  The same premium uncoated brands that offer outstanding 
performance in traditional offset applications also provide equal performance in today’s digital applications, too.  

“Feedback from the marketplace tells us that many print shops appreciate being able to use the same papers in 
both the digital and offset platforms,” Hill says.  “Instead of stocking an overwhelming number of offerings, print 
shops need only to carry the leading Neenah brands.  This helps streamline their inventory, provides their 
customers with the recognized quality leader and also makes it easier to match up colors, for which Neenah is 
well known.”

Helping designers and printers fulfill their sustainability needs, the papers also boast a great environmental profile.  
All CLASSIC Linen Papers are designated Carbon Neutral (offsetting 100 percent of the emissions associated 
with the manufacturing of these papers), and all CLASSIC CREST® Papers are Carbon Neutral and Green-e 
certified (using 100 percent certified renewable energy).

The new offerings include the following:

For HP IndigoTM: 
CLASSIC CREST, HP Indigo, Solar White, 100C, 18x12 
CLASSIC CREST, Indigo, Classic Natural White, 100C, 18x12 
CLASSIC CREST, Indigo, Solar White, 80C, 18x12 — certified by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) 
CLASSIC CREST, Indigo, Classic Natural White, 80C, 18x12 
CLASSIC® Linen, Indigo, Solar White, 80C, 18x12 (RIT certified) 
CLASSIC Linen, Indigo, Solar White, 80T, 12x18 (RIT certified) 
 

For Kodak Nexpress and Xerox iGen3TM:
CLASSIC CREST, Smooth, Solar White, 80C, 18x12 (RIT certified) 
CLASSIC CREST, Smooth, Classic Natural White, 80C, 18x12

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 10/4/2006

Neenah Paper Joins the Fight Against Breast Cancer

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (October 4, 2006) - Choose pink!  Neenah Paper has joined the fight against breast cancer 
and partnered with the Susan G. Komen® Breast Cancer Foundation to create new Soft Pink stationery as part 
of the prestigious Classic Crest Paper brand.  By choosing the Soft Pink stationery from Neenah Paper, 
businesses and individuals can help to support the fight against breast cancer, as a portion of the purchase 
proceeds will be donated to the foundation.  Beginning this month, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 
the stationery will be available on the company’s web site at www.neenahpaper.com/susangkomen.  

"Neenah Paper is using the signature pink made famous by the Susan G. Komen® Breast Cancer Foundation 
to provide embossed thank you cards and envelopes, No. 10 square flap envelopes, and matching letterhead 
watermarked with the symbolic breast cancer awareness ribbon," says Patrick Lynch, Senior Brand Manager for 
Neenah Paper.  " Paper has the only stationery brand supported by the foundation.  Our Soft Pink 
letterhead sheets are an elegant opportunity to show support of the cause.  These smooth finish papers are 
beautiful to write or image on."

Classic Crest Paper offers unparalleled print performance and image quality.  The stationery paper is laser 
and ink jet guaranteed.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 9/20/2006

Neenah Paper Makes Major Green Power Purchase

Alpharetta, Ga. (September 20, 2006) - Neenah Paper (NYSE:NP), one of the country's leading premium paper 
manufacturers, announced today that it is purchasing over 10 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of renewable energy, 
making it one of the largest purchasers of green power in the paper industry. Neenah Paper is also the largest 
purchaser of green power in the entire state of Wisconsin, where its mills are located.  The purchase is 12 
percent of Neenah Paper's total energy purchase for its Wisconsin fine paper manufacturing operations. The 
purchase also qualifies Neenah Paper for distinguished membership in EPA's Green Power Partnership, a program 
recognizing organizations for exemplary green power purchases.  Neenah Paper's energy purchase consists of 
environmentally preferable, renewable sources of energy such as wind, solar, low-impact hydro and biomass.

Renewable resources have little to no impact on the environment and produce no net greenhouse gas emissions 
in generating electricity.  The fast-growing recycled brand, ENVIRONMENTR Papers, and two finishes of the 
EAMEST Paper Collection (Painting and Furniture finishes) will be made entirely with renewable energy.  

"It is Neenah Paper's great honor to be recognized as a major purchaser of green power in the paper industry 
and as the top purchaser of green power in the entire state of Wisconsin, a state that is nationally renowned for 
its significant environmental strides," said Bill O'Connor, President, Paper Group.  "Our customers appreciate and 
support responsible stewardship of our natural resources and this purchase will make a difference that will be 
heard throughout the paper industry."

This purchase reinforces Neenah Paper's ongoing commitment to using alternative energies.  In January 2006, 
the company announced it would purchase 350 million pounds of Green Steam annually to dry paper during 
manufacturing and also to heat the mill in Neenah, Wis.  This reduces both Neenah Paper's natural gas 
consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into the atmosphere by 80 percent every year.  Decreasing 
carbon dioxide by this amount is equivalent to planting 250,000 tree seedlings, which naturally remove carbon 
dioxide from the air.  The steam was declared "green" by the State of Wisconsin because it is derived from a 
renewable, organic source: wastewater sludge from paper mills.

Neenah Paper's Green Power Purchase

Neenah Paper is purchasing over 10 million kWh of Green-e certified renewable energy annually from We 
Energies' Energy for Tomorrow program.  This is one of only nine utility renewable energy programs certified as 
Green-e in the country.  For the fifth straight year, it has been ranked among the nation's top 10 green energy 
programs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Green-e is the 
nation's leading independent certification and verification program for renewable energy products and is managed 
by the Center for Resource Solutions, a nonprofit organization working to build a robust renewable energy market
by increasing demand and supply of renewable
resources.

"We are extremely pleased to have Neenah Paper participating in the Energy for Tomorrow program," said Wally 
Kunicki, We Energies vice president - Customer Relations.  "This not only underscores Neenah Paper's commitment 
to using alternative energy solutions, but it is also an example of how businesses can create better opportunities 
for others to do the same."

Neenah Paper Now a Member of EPA's Green Power Partnership

Members of the Green Power Partnership pledge to replace a portion of their electricity consumption with green 
power.  Neenah Paper has exceeded the minimum purchase requirements of the Green Power Partnership, 
making the short list of organizations recognized as Green Power Leadership Club members.  According to EPA, 
the environmental benefit of Neenah Paper's green power purchase is equivalent to reducing the CO2 emissions 
associated with the combustion of 1,037,754 gallons of gasoline.  This is the equivalent of reducing the emissions 
associated with the conventional electricity needed to power 1,170 average American homes for one year.  

"EPA applauds Neenah Paper's efforts to protect the environment by purchasing clean, renewable energy for its 
Neenah, Wisconsin facilities," said Matt Clouse, program director for EPA's Green Power Partnership.  "With this 
purchase, Neenah Paper is both demonstrating environmental leadership and helping reduce our nation's 
dependence on foreign energy resources."

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 8/2/2006

Neenah Paper Announces Updated Awards For Paperworks Contest

Alpharetta, Ga. (August 2, 2006) - Neenah Paper announces it has created dramatic-looking and modern new 
awards for its long-running PAPERWORKS Contest.  In addition to the generous monetary prizes, the trophies 
now feature the company’s fresh, award-winning "N" logo in a luminous, clear acrylic.  Neenah Paper continues 
to heighten its reputation as constant innovators with the introduction of the new trophies, which are part of the 
fine paper manufacturer’s award-winning re-brand initiative.  

"The Neenah Paperworks Contest is the longest continuous paper contest in North America," said Tom Wright, 
Director of Advertising and Design for the company.  "Specifiers are excited to receive a Paperworks award, 
and it generates a desire in our customers to consider other opportunities to specify Neenah Paper products.  
The contest provides continual opportunities to bring customers together with Neenah representatives to toast 
the use of paper as a vital part on the communication process.  Since the first Paperworks awards were presented 
more than 25 years ago, they have become some of the most coveted honors that paper specifiers can receive."

The contest recognizes graphic designers, paper merchants, printers and end users for the finest examples of 
using Neenah’s Writing, Text and Cover papers.  Entrants are judged by and compete against their peers.  
Neenah Paper awards gold, silver and bronze Letterhead and Text and Cover winners within the Eastern, 
Central and Western regions.  Gold winners in both the Letterhead and Text and Cover categories then go on 
to compete for the Paperworks Contest Design of The Year awards.  Winners receive two trophies, one 
for exhibit in their offices and the other for presentation to customers or valued project contributors.  Trophies 
are packaged in bold new boxes with a lid wrapped in Classic Columns® Paper, Red Pepper and a surprise 
bottom wrapped in EAMES Furniture Collection, Tivoli Green.

"We look at the design’s originality, the paper selection as a part of the overall piece and the production 
craftsmanship as it is impressed on the paper," said Wright.  "This allows Neenah Paper to see how customers 
use our papers, which allows us to market them better our for our customers’ needs.  We see samples of all skill, 
design and production levels.  This gives us a portal for Neenah to purchase reprints of real work by real designers."

Paperworks Contest entry forms can be downloaded at www.neenahpaper.com/contestforms or printed forms 
may be obtained from Neenah Paper customer service by calling 1-800-558-5061 then press 5.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 6/28/2006

Elevate Your Business Identity Using Classic Crest® Papers

Alpharetta, GA. (June 28, 2006) - Fresh, real-world samples in the current Classic Crest® Papers identity 
promotion show how a single sheet of this prestigious brand can consistently elevate business identities to a 
new level.  

Leading graphic designers continually specify these Writing, Text and Cover papers for their identity projects 
because of their smooth communicating style, coordinating weights and envelope offerings.  They count on 
Neenah Paper for dependability and consistency.  In fact, colors originally introduced with Classic Crest® 
Papers 30 years ago are still available.          


"If you design an identity system and two or five years later you need additional envelopes, the colors have to 
be available and must match up.  That is exactly what CLASSIC CREST® Papers offer and why it is the leading 
corporate identity brand.  No matter when and where you order, you’ll be able to find it.  And, the No. 1 reason 
graphic designers specify a brand is because of the availability of matching envelopes and Neenah Paper 
has the best envelope support around with unique policy and even square flap envelopes," said Tom Wright, 
Director of Advertising and Design for Neenah Paper.  "The gradeline has truly proven itself as the leader in 
the identity field since its introduction in 1976.  It is just a great paper for designers and printers.  They love it!  
No other paper mill has something like this brand.  It’s amazing!"

Identity samples in the promotion show the brand’s superb versatility.  For example, the Buck Productions 
system is fresh and current with its intentionally thick business cards, which were designed using 130 lb. 
Double Thick Cover weight, Super Smooth.  Designed using Solar White, the iconic stationery graphics pop 
with bold color from border to border.  

Leading design firm, Ellen Bruss Design in Denver, created the identity system for the Chotin Asset Management 
Corporation.  Featuring letterhead, business cards, envelopes and note cards, this system is a model for creating 
communications that stand out with the added touch of foil.

By contrast, the system designed for Trump Place is rich and understated.  Although the power of the Trump 
name can seem overwhelming, Liska & Associates of Chicago successfully softened its commanding presence 
using Classic Natural White.  

"Classic Crest® Papers go beyond what’s traditionally available from most brands," said Wright.  "We’ve made 
this paper so it allows you to focus on graphic design.  No matter whether you’re entering the design field or 
are a seasoned professional of 30 years, you want it."

Classic Crest® Papers are offset guaranteed in Writing, Text and Cover weights and are laser and ink jet 
guaranteed in Writing and Text weights.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 5/25/2006

Neenah Paper Sponsors "The Graphic Imperative" Poster Exhibition In New York

NEW YORK (May 25, 2006) - Neenah Paper is sponsoring a thought-provoking exhibition of influential political 
posters, titled, "The Graphic Imperative:  International Posters of Peace, Social Justice and the Environment 
1965-2005," at AIGA’s National Design Center at 164 Fifth Avenue in New York City from June 15, 2006 to 
August 18, 2006.  "The Graphic Imperative" features international posters about such important themes as 
racism, sexism, civil rights, environmental and health concerns, war, literacy and tolerance.

"Neenah Paper is proud to sponsor this event," says Tom Wright, Director of Advertising and Design for the 
fine paper manufacturer.  "Seeing the posters together really drives home how powerful a graphic design tool 
they can be.  These politically charged posters have symbolized and helped propel social and environmental 
change throughout the world.  That means paper, as an integral part of the posters, has helped serve as an 
agent of change."

Neenah Paper, which also commissioned the delightful poster series Punc’t, is committed to showcasing the 
masterful work of graphic designers and highlighting their critical role in American culture.  For further information 
about the company, call 1-800-558-5061 and press 5 or visit the web site at www.neenahpaper.com.  

Images of "The Graphic Imperative" are available upon request.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 4/20/2006

Neenah Paper Announces Earth Day Design Contest

Fourth Annual ‘Design for the Environment Contest’ Recognizes Outstanding Graphic Design Work
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (April 20, 2006)  In support of Earth Day and to recognize graphic design work among 
non-profit, pro-environmental organizations, Neenah Paper is seeking entries for its fourth annual "Design for the 
Environment Contest."

The contest asks graphic designers to submit examples of brochures, letterhead, annual reports or other printed 
materials developed for non-profit, environmental organizations and printed using ENVIRONMENT Papers from 
Neenah Paper or other uncoated papers with recycled fiber. 

Materials will be judged for overall look, layout, use of color and use of environmentally responsible paper. The 
winning designer will receive $1,000 in cash, $1,000 for a designated non-profit environmental organization, plus 
three cases of 8 ˝" x 11" FSC- (Forest Stewardship Council) certified ENVIRONMENT Papers from Neenah 
Paper. Winners of the second and third place design awards will each receive a $500 cash award, $500 for 
their designated non-profit environmental organization, and three cases of 8 ˝" x 11" FSC-certified 
ENVIRONMENT Papers.

To enter the "Design for the Environment" Contest, graphic designers can visit www.neenahpaper.com/earth 
for official rules and entry requirements. All entries must be postmarked by August 15, 2006. The winners will be 
notified in September. 

"As one of the first earth-friendly paper companies, Neenah Paper believes it is our responsibility to recognize 
ecologically minded work and encourage graphic designers who choose recycled papers," said Gerry Rector, 
senior brand manager for Neenah Paper. "In nearly every industry, environmental responsibility is no longer an 
alternative, but it is a mandate. That is why we are happy to support graphic designers in doing their part."

ENVIRONMENT Papers
ENVIRONMENT Papers are an ecologically responsible brand that features a 100 percent recycled offering 
certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Also available are ENVIRONMENT Alternative Fiber and 
ENVIRONMENT FSC-Certified with a minimum of 17.5 percent virgin fiber. All of the papers in this brand are 
Green Seal certified and meet the Federal Procurement Guidelines.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 3/14/2006

Neenah Classic Columns Papers 2006 Brand Revision

ALPHARETTA, GA. (March 14, 2006) :  If you think the columns paper finish is only for special occasions, 
feast your eyes on the CLASSIC COLUMNS® Papers 2006 brand revision!  Neenah Paper has again outdone 
itself with three new colors, and a new XL finish that has a denser surface and prints extraordinarily well.  
The swatchbook lets you see and feel the powerful difference unique textures can make.  Take a fresh look 
at CLASSIC COLUMNS® Papers and be inspired to buck the status quo!      

The XL finish has a deeper lineal texture that is more observable and tactile, yet it does not distract from your 
messages or images.  In fact, the new finish makes four-color process look amazing and virtually explode off the 
page.  You’ll want your hands to linger on the sheets.  The new finish is stocked in three colors: Solar White, 
Red Pepper and Epic Black.

Three new colors - Easter Chick Yellow, Spring Green and a breathtaking Canyon Brown, which is quickly 
becoming the new black - are available in the original Columns lineal finish.  Just in time for spring, these lively 
colors are sure to make your designs memorable and attention-grabbing.  

"This brand revision is all about a paper surface that creates impact," says Tom Wright, Director of Advertising 
and Design for Neenah Paper.  "It offers designers another new and original finish.  It is all about the colors and 
textures for this designer-recognized brand.  CLASSIC COLUMNS® Papers is the newest tool for the designer’s 
creative arsenal.  Coming off the heels of some thrilling developments including the ‘Chocolatté’ CLASSIC® 
Linen Brand promotion and the EAMESTM Paper Collection, the CLASSIC COLUMNS® Papers 2006 brand 
revision further distinguishes Neenah Paper as THE company for unique paper textures and colors." 

The swatchbook provides great printed samples that designers can use to create impact. The coordinated 
samples show how the message can be varied to the project and the result can be subtle or bold, whispered
or shouted. Matching A size envelopes are available in many colors including Red Pepper and the newest XL 
Finish in Solar White.  Envelope sizes include A2, A6, A7, A8 and number 10 envelopes.         

"The papers practically speak for themselves," says the promotion’s designer, Ellie McKenzie, Farmhouse 
Design Studio, Atlanta.  "Using CLASSIC COLUMNS® Papers adds another layer to printed promotions.  It 
allows graphic designers the opportunity to enhance creativity almost effortlessly, raise the level of artistry in 
communication design, and create something memorable."

To request a copy of the CLASSIC COLUMNS® Papers 2006 swatchbook or promotion, call 1-800-558-5061 
and press 5, email finepaper@neenahpaper.com or contact your local authorized Neenah Paper merchant. 

About Neenah Paper

Neenah Paper manufactures and distributes a wide range of premium and specialty paper grades, with leading 
positions in many of its markets and well-known brands such as CLASSICŇ, ENVIRONMENTŇ, UV/ULTRAŇ II, 
NEENAHŇ, EAMES and other fine brand names.  Neenah Paper is a proud consumer of Green Energy, and is 
one of the first paper mills to utilize steam energy that was converted using paper mill byproducts.  Neenah 
also manufactures many brands carrying the Green Seal and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifications.  
For more information, call 1-800-558-5061 and press 5 or visit the web site at www.neenahpaper.com.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 7/13/2005

Neenah Paper Introduces Revised CLASSIC® Linen Papers Swatchbook

ALPHARETTA, GA. (July 13, 2005)  Linen finish papers are hip, and the newly revised swatchbook for 
CLASSIC® Linen Papers demonstrates why it is today’s go to finish.

"CLASSIC® Linen Papers are fresh and versatile," says Celena L. Evans, Brand Manager for Neenah Paper. 
"The texture of the papers gives them amazing printability.  Graphic designers are rediscovering this great 
characteristic that the brand has to offer, making the paper hot right now, especially in cover weights.  And, 
printers have always loved the consistency and print fidelity."

The unique embossing process delivers an even-sided linen finish, which is an excellent surface for digital 
printing, especially when using metallics.  Two digital sizes are available: 12"x18" Text weight and 18"x12" 
Cover weight. The papers also have exceptional ink hold out with minimal dot gain.  Some of the world’s 
leading companies, including those in the fashion, automotive and fine jewelry industries, use CLASSIC® 
Linen Papers to market their brands.  

There is a remarkable range of accent colors available: 27 colors in total and seven 120 lb. Duplex Covers.  
Neenah Paper has also introduced additional 100 lb. heavyweight covers in Epic Black, Ponderosa Pine, 
Patriot Blue and Solar White, and 130 lb. Double Thick Covers in Solar White.

Some stunning samples featured in the revised swatchbook include digitally printed designs, a four-color process 
with spot metallic, and a CYK process with foil stamping and embossing.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 7/28/2004

Neenah Paper Offers Tips for Faster, Easier Communications

ROSWELL, Ga. (July 28, 2004) – A key to faster, easier and more cost-efficient design projects is using a paper 
grade that works equally well in any type of press — offset or digital.  By selecting premium cross-platform papers,
companies can enhance the quality of both offset and digitally printed jobs, and better manage the time and
costs associated with their projects.  

“Specifying the same papers for traditional offset printing as well as digital presses can simplify the entire design
process by helping eliminate the time spent sorting through swatchbooks of endless paper choices,” says Gerry 
Rector, senior product development manager for Neenah Paper.  “Paper selection can be a time and money
consuming process.  But now it does not have to be.” 

Neenah Paper offers the following five tips for selecting papers:
Papers with the smoothest, most even formation are the easiest to use.  Superior formation is probably the best 
predictor of which papers will work well in digital presses. 

Using highly textured papers for digital applications that follow offset printing may cause the toner not to adhere
well to heavily printed areas.  The digital image should print directly onto the paper not onto a printed area.  

The weight and thickness of the paper must be appropriate for the equipment specifications.  For example, double
thick or duplex papers are not recommended for digital printing. 

Special inks that are designed for cross-platform applications should be used.  Preprinted forms that have not
been produced using these inks may smear under the heat and pressure of fuser rollers in high speed copying 
equipment.  Inks designed for cross-platform use are heat resistant and are available from most ink manufacturers. 

The subsequent printing steps are important.  If the next printing operation is high speed copying, the shell should
minimize the use of metallic inks and foil laminates.  Be careful when using high speed copiers to print on paper
that has been engraved, foil stamped, embossed or produced using thermography.  These techniques may cause 
high speed copiers to jam and generally work best with slower digital equipment.  However, normal or “office-sized”
laser printers and copiers work very well with designs produced using these techniques.  It is best to allow for 
a trial of the product.  

The CLASSIC CREST® Brand from Neenah Paper features a collection of high performance papers designed
for offset and digital printing.  The Papers are known for their superior formation and a smooth even surface.  
Papers such as CLASSIC® Linen, CLASSIC COTTON®, smooth finish in ENVIRONMENT® and the Imaging
Finish in CLASSIC® Laid are laser, ink jet and cross-platform guaranteed.

For further information about cross-platform applications or free samples of Neenah Papers, please call
1-800-558-5061.

Neenah Paper is the leading manufacturer of premium uncoated writing, text and cover papers marketed
under the CLASSICŇ, ENVIRONMENTŇ, NEENAHŇ, UV/ULTRAŇ II, and other fine brand names.  
Established in 1873, Neenah Paper is a sector of Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 7/22/2004

'NEENAH | BOUND' PROMOTION LIBERATES THINKING ABOUT CREATIVE USES OF PAPER

ROSWELL, Ga. (July 21, 2004) — Neenah Paper is bound and determined to help graphic designers turn direct 
mails into direct sales with an ongoing promotional series, called Neenah | bound.  The first booklet in the 
promotion provides tips, information and resources for developing great business-to-consumer direct mail 
programs. The next two installments will cover various market end-uses of direct mail, including fundraising 
efforts, to be released in the fall 2004, and business-to-business applications.  

“As designers go through the booklets, they will receive quick bite-size bits of information and can compare 
various Neenah papers to see how each can be used to differentiate their clients in the markets they serve,” 
says Tom Wright, director of strategic advertising for Neenah Paper.  “NEENAH | bound is a valuable reference
tool that designers can use time and again.”

The series is full of useful subject matter, design and printing information.  Each individually bound booklet 
also contains a realistic design example.  The business-to-consumer direct mail booklet includes an 
invitation, letter and coupon for fashion retailer Buck & 7.  The letter and coupon are letterpressed using
CLASSIC CREST® Text Papers, Classic Natural White, and UV/ULTRA® II Translucent Paper, Radiant 
white.  Both pieces are enclosed in a unique envelope designed using ENVIRONMENT® Paper, 
Green Tea, and sealed with a perforated CLASSIC CREST® Label Stock tab.

Neenah Paper is the leading manufacturer of premium uncoated writing, text and cover papers marketed 
under the CLASSICŇ, ENVIRONMENT®, NEENAHŇ, UV/ULTRAŇ II, and other fine brand names.  
Established in 1873, Neenah Paper is a sector of Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 7/1/2004

NEENAH PAPER HEATS THINGS UP WITH “HOT PAPER FOR CHILI SEASONS”

ROSWELL, Ga. (July 1, 2004) — Neenah Paper has launched a chili recipe contest to promote Red Pepper, 
the company’s most recognizable and popular deep color.  The CLASSIC COLUMNS® Red Pepper Best 
Chili Recipe Contest will award one grand prize package worth $400, including a $250 gift certificate to 
Williams-Sonoma, $100 worth of the company’s premium papers, a SCRIBE® notebook, and, appropriately, 
a Neenah Paper apron.

"Color has become increasingly important in developing personal and brand identities that create an impact," 
says Celena L. Evans, Associate Product Manager for Neenah Paper.  "Our Red Pepper color is so striking 
that many customers ask for it by name."

Red Pepper is available in CLASSIC COLUMNS®, CLASSIC® Linen, and as a duplex with CLASSIC 
CREST® Solar White.  It contains 60 percent recycled fiber, including a minimum of 30 percent 
post-consumer recycled fiber.   

CLASSIC COLUMNS® Papers feature a uniquely textured lineal look that lends class and style to any job,
including pocket folders, menus, business cards, announcements, postcards, brochures and light-duty 
packaging.  In addition to Red Pepper, CLASSIC COLUMNS® Papers come in a spectrum of colors from 
brilliant whites to intense jewel-tones.  All CLASSICŇ Brand papers offer colors made with 60 percent 
recycled fiber, including 30 percent post-consumer materials.  

See www.neenahpaper.com/PEPPER for official rules and entry requirements, beginning July 19, 2004.  
The winning recipes will be announced on October 15 and posted to the Neenah Paper web site. Ten 
recipes will be selected as finalists and will then compete for the grand prize.  Two runners-up will also be 
named and win exciting prizes.  All contestants will receive a 10-sheet sample pack of CLASSIC 
COLUMNS® Red Pepper Papers for their participation in the contest.

All entries must be postmarked by September 30.  Recipes can be entered via the Neenah Paper Web site
or sent to:

Neenah Paper
Red Pepper Best Chili Contest
1376 Kimberly Drive 
Neenah, WI 5495.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 11/11/2003

NEENAH PAPER ANNOUNCES REGIONAL WINNERS IN PAPERWORKS COMPETITION FOR LETTERHEAD DESIGN

ROSWELL, Ga. (November 7, 2003) Neenah Paper announces the regional winners of the September 2003 
PAPERWORKS competition for letterhead design.  The PAPERWORKS Letterhead Competition recognizes 
designers, paper merchants and printers from North America and around the world who showcase creative 
combinations of design and printing techniques using Neenah Paper products.

"Designing a brand identity package that gets noticed and makes you say, ‘Wow’ is no easy task," said Tom 
Wright, Director of Strategic Advertising for Neenah Paper.  "But this month’s winners accomplished just that, 
using premium papers to enhance their messaging."

The following designers, merchants and printers received awards in September:

 International Winner

·        Sharon Rushworth of Haddons-Star in Johannesburg, South Africa, for submitting an entry that was 
produced using CLASSIC CREST® Papers.

 Gold Winners

·        Rosena Radenberg and Patricia Sahertian of Critical Inc., in Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., for their Filmforce 
Stationery package, which was produced using CLASSIC® Laid Papers.

·        Maria Garcia and Alejandra Moure of Shepard Lobé Costa in Miami, for their St. Georges Finance and 
Trust entry, which was produced using CLASSIC CREST® Papers.

·        Charles Hinshaw of [r]evolve in Indianapolis, for his in-house letterhead design, which was produced 
using CLASSIC CREST® Papers.

·        Susan Roe of xpedx in Denver, for a design that was produced using CLASSIC CREST® Papers.

 Silver Winners

·        Denise Serio of Gateway Printing and Graphics, Inc., in Hamburg, N.Y., who produced a design using 
CLASSIC COLUMNS® Papers.

·        Clif Jenness in Dallas, for a design that was produced using CLASSIC CREST® Papers.

·        Steve Liska of Liska and Associates in Chicago, who produced a design for the Lubeznik Center for the 
Arts using CLASSIC CREST® Papers.

·        Brenda Cofield of Coast Paper in Vancouver, British Columbia, for a design that was produced using CLASSIC CREST® Papers.

 Bronze Winners

·        Tina Smith of OK Paper in Dallas, for a design that was produced using CLASSIC® Laid Papers.

·        Harold Warwick of Kansas City, Kan., who produced a design using CLASSIC CREST® Papers.

·        Brenda Cofield of Coast Paper in Vancouver, British Columbia, for a design that was produced using 
CLASSIC COLUMNS® Papers.

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 9/16/2003

NEENAH PAPER TOUTS CLASSIC CREST® PAPERS FOR DIGITAL APPLICATIONS

ROSWELL, Ga. (Sept. 16, 2003)  Trusted brands such as CLASSIC CREST® Papers from Neenah Paper are 
the ones to use in today’s and tomorrow’s technology.  The best choice of papers for digital applications is also 
the easiest.

"With Neenah Paper’s state-of-the-art online machine controls and high quality finishing equipment, the digital 
revolution requires we make only a small change in our overall paper management plan," said Gerry Rector, 
senior product development manager for Neenah Paper.  "CLASSIC CREST® Papers allow our customers to 
print more quickly and more easily on digital presses, using the papers they already know and trust."

Although CLASSIC CREST® Papers are ideal for use in digital applications, they work equally well in traditional 
offset printing.  Neenah Paper has enhanced the brand’s resistivity and moisture-optimized it for use in digital 
equipment.  In addition, Neenah has developed new sizes specifically for digital processes.  

CLASSIC CREST® Papers combine all of the characteristics required for the highest quality digital printing, 
including the following: 

Laser and Ink-Jet Performance Guarantee:  CLASSIC CREST® Writing and Text Papers are guaranteed to perform 
in laser printers and copiers within the limits outlined by the equipment supplier.  

Formation:  Superior formation may be the best predictor of which papers will work well in digital presses.  
Basis Weight:  A wide range of weights is available, including 24 lb. Writing Paper.  Double thick or duplex papers 
are not recommended for digital printing, due to equipment limitations.
Opacity:  A higher opacity paper is generally the best choice, since the amount of ink on the surface can be heavy.  
Archival:  Alkaline- or acid-free papers are the best choice for most digital applications.  
Moisture and Resistivity:  Moisture levels and resistivity a measure of electrical charge in the paper  affect how the 
toner adheres to each sheet.  These two important characteristics are tightly controlled at the paper mill.  

"From digital applications to laser printers to plate process color presses, CLASSIC CREST® Papers perform," said 
Rector.  "Neenah papers are made for all the ways you print."

www.neenahpaper.com


Neenah Papers - 9/9/2003

CLASSIC CREST® ‘MINI REVISION’ SHOWCASES NEENAH PAPER’S BEST-SELLING BRAND

ROSWELL, Ga. (Sept. 4, 2003) " Minis are all the rage " from mini candies, mini skirts to mini meals.  Not to be 
left out, Neenah Paper has made a mini revision to the CLASSIC CREST® Brand of premium Writing, Text and 
Cover Papers.  The revision is targeted to enhance and refresh the company’s best-selling brand. 

"The mini revision features enhancements that add value for merchant distributors and their customers," said Gerry 
Rector, senior product development manager, Neenah Paper.  "In addition, CLASSIC CREST® Papers are 
guaranteed so merchant distributors can sell with even more confidence."

The enhancements include:

·        A performance guarantee.  Based on the tremendous success and performance of the CLASSIC CRESTŇ 
brand, Neenah Paper has added a performance guarantee.  CLASSIC CRESTŇ Papers are guaranteed to print 
using offset lithography.  Writing and Text Weights are also guaranteed for ink-jet and laser printing.  

·        New labels that are press ready, and ink-jet and laser guaranteed.  The labels are high-opacity 70 lb. Text.  
They feature an improved backer so they can be laser and ink-jet guaranteed.  

·        Increased opacity on Text weights, and archival, acid-free furnish for longevity.  Opacity and archival properties 
are characteristics that enhance the paper’s premium performance.

·        Sales sheets.  These sales sheets, designed as one-page leave behinds for printer customers, also convey 
the mini-theme by featuring single, bite-sized messages about the features and benefits of the brand.

·        Enhanced swatchbook.  The CLASSIC CRESTŇ Papers swatchbook has been refreshed and revised to 
make it easier to find the best selling and performing Smooth and Super Smooth printing sheets.

 
"We’re very excited about the enhancements we’ve made throughout the brand," said Rector.  "Overall, these 
changes can bring tremendous value to our merchant distributors and their customers."

www.neenahpaper.com


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