Wisconsin Paper Council: Holding papermakers day in Madison

Contact:
Jeff Landin
920-419-7030 (cell)

Appleton – The Wisconsin Paper Council is holding their 1st “Papermakers Day in

Madison in the State Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, February 10.

“The Wisconsin Paper Council and our members are excited to travel to Madison and

showcase the great products we make that keep Wisconsin the #1 papermaking state in

America,” said Jeff Landin, president of the Wisconsin Paper Council. “The paper industry

employs nearly 31,000 people across the state and has a major positive impact on our

economy. It is important to educate decision makers about the paper industry as they

consider legislation and regulation that impacts our good paying, family supporting jobs.”

Twelve companies will have displays in the Capitol Rotunda from 10:00am-12:00pm

highlighting their operations and sharing their finished products. In the afternoon Paper

Council members will meet with legislators to discuss legislative priorities.

Companies scheduled to participate:

Appleton Coated (Combined Locks)

Beloit Box Board (Beloit)

Cascades Tissue Group (Eau Claire)

Clearwater Paper (Neenah, Ladysmith)

Domtar (Nekoosa, Rothschild)

Expera Specialty Solutions (De Pere, Kaukauna, Mosinee, Rhinelander)

Fox River Fiber (De Pere)

Georgia-Pacific (Green Bay)

Green Bay Packaging (Green Bay)

Little Rapids Corporation (Shawano)

Packaging Corporation of America (Tomahawk)

Proctor & Gamble (Green Bay)

The Wisconsin Paper Council advocates for and represents its members in public affairs

and public relations matters, serves as a center for the exchange of ideas, and

disseminates news and information concerning the industry. The Council also works to

educate and inform the generations of tomorrow by providing educators with informational

tools to aide in teaching Wisconsin’s children about the importance of paper and the

papermaking process…thus preserving our legacy well into the future.