Wisconsin Paper Council: Neenah Paper whiting mill chosen for inaugural invite

Contact:
Jeff Landin, President, Wisconsin Paper Council
920-419-7030 (cell)
landin@wipapercouncil.org

Central Wisconsin will play an important role in the historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.

Neenah Paper Whiting Mill will provide Obama’s team with the “greenest premium paper in the world” for invitations to the Jan. 20 event. The Classic Crest Recycled 100 Natural White grade paper is made with recycled fiber and renewable energy.

“This choice is a sign that Wisconsin paper is still looked at as a strong and viable leader in the industry,” says Jeff Landin, president of the Wisconsin Paper Council. “Our heritage combines the time-honored craftsmanship of our workers with the latest, most advanced technology to produce quality work.”

The choice of the environmentally friendly paper not only is a sign of Obama’s commitment to the environment, but gives the Central Wisconsin mill – and others like it – a leg up on its competitors. Even in a sluggish economy, consumers remain committed to their strong environmental beliefs.

Produced with 100 percent renewable energy, Classic Crest papers are made 100 percent carbon neutral and processed chlorine free. In addition, the Recycled 100 Natural White grade is made from 100 percent post-consumer fiber.

“The types of paper and products we are able to produce make a remarkable statement about the innovative nature and continued vitality of the paper industry,” states Landin. “The inaugural invites will no doubt be kept for souvenirs, meaning that paper’s legacy will travel through yet another great moment in our history.”

Obama’s paper choice for invitations to perhaps the most sought-after event of the decade is a cause for celebration for Wisconsin, where paper mills play a crucial role in the state’s economy, providing about 34,000 paper-industry jobs, more than any other state.

Neenah Paper, based in Alpharetta, Ga., employs about 515 people in Neenah and Appleton, and another 245 at its Whiting mill.