ALPHARETTA, GA (September 2, 2008) – Two of Neenah Paper’s flagship brands, CLASSIC CREST® and CLASSIC® Linen Papers have had a makeover. Neenah Paper is proud to announce that both CLASSIC CREST and CLASSIC Linen Papers are now entirely FSC Certified (SW-COC-000885). Additionally, both offerings include two new 100% post consumer fiber sheets, Recycled 100 Bright White and Recycled 100 Natural White, as well as Green Seal Certified options consisting of a minimum of 30% post consumer fiber. They will both continue to be made carbon neutral.

“The FSC Certification is a natural extension for these two flagship brands,” said Greg Maze, Brand Manager for CLASSIC CREST Papers. “We wanted to create an offering of premium papers with maximum printability that our customers can also count on to be environmentally friendly.”

New environmental attributes are just part of the brand updates. With the continued growth of the digital printing market comes the need for a wider selection of premium digital papers. To meet this demand Neenah Paper now offers CLASSIC CREST and CLASSIC Linen Papers cut to size and surface treated for use in the most common types of digital equipment.

The changes in the color palettes of both brands are thoughtful and logical, yet fresh and intriguing. The seven new colors added to CLASSIC CREST Papers include rich mid-tones and deep accent colors. CLASSIC Linen has a completely new look with two new dark accents and three unique pearlescent colors creating a sophisticated and polished offering.

“These additions will continue to make our CLASSIC® Brands the most complete communication choice in the industry,” concluded Pam Hill, Brand Manger for CLASSIC Linen.

New environmental options, new colors, and new digital sizes are available from CLASSIC CREST and CLASSIC Linen Papers, making them more versatile than ever, relevant to designers and printers as well as corporate end-users. Together, these two brands now offer a complete, sensible, and luxurious collection of papers.

For more information visit www.neenahpaper.com , call 1-800-558-5061, or contact your local authorized Neenah Paper merchant.

Each month the FSC updates the listing of FSC Certified Papers. To view the current listing of FSC Certified papers please go to http://www.fscus.org/images/documents/FSC_certified_papers.pdf 

Every sheet of Finch Fine is now made with 10% postconsumer recycled content, as well as being certified to the standards of the FSC and SFI. The new recycled content — along with the dual forestry certifications are standard across the Fine line — in offset and digital sizes; in shades of 98-bright Bright White, Soft White and Vanilla; in Ultra Smooth and Antique finishes; and in every basis weight from 40 lb. text to 200 lb. double-thick cover. “Finch Fine offers a potent combination of outstanding printability, postconsumer content, and the world’s two most-respected responsible forestry certifications,” said Michael Bean, national sales manager for Finch Paper.  A new swatchbook, designed by Bart Crosby of Crosby Associates, is available.

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SMART Papers has become the first North American papermaker to produce FSC-certified premium cast-coated papers. Kromekote, a legendary triple cast-coated paper, is now FSC-certified in Kromekote Recycled. The move underscores the mill’s longstanding commitment to sustainability in its premium branded papers and manufacturing operations. Recently the company broke ground on a $30 million energy production facility to be powered by 100% cellulosic biomass fuel, primarily yard waste. By late 2009, all products will be fully carbon neutral and produced fossil fuel free. “We’re always striving to exceed customer expectations when it comes to environmental stewardship,” said Doug Gruber, Vice President, Sales and Marketing.
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Total Certified Area: 117,195,578 ha

Total Forest Management Certificates: 937

Total Chain of Custody Certitificates: 9,402

Currently the Forest Management and Chain of Custody Certificates are across 78 countries.

For quarterly updates on FSC charts and figures please visit www.fsc.org/facts-figures.html