Mac Papers and Packaging Unveils New Corporate Branding

Renewed corporate identity highlights evolution of 50-year-old, family-owned company into leading merchant distributor with four distinct lines of business

JACKSONVILLE, Florida (March 10, 2015) – Mac Papers, one of the largest merchant distributors in the Southeast U.S., today unveiled a new corporate brand that reaffirms the company’s position in the marketplace and positions it for future success. The company is now a distribution partner with four lines of business, giving customers the best value in paper and print, packaging, facility supplies and office products.

The brand reflects a comprehensive reframing of Mac Papers’ corporate vision and business offering. It is the result of an evolution that began nearly a decade ago, as the company spent several years expanding into additional industrial products, equipment and services that complement its traditional business.

“This is an unprecedented time for Mac Papers,” said Sutton McGehee, Chairman and CEO of Mac Papers. “We used to say, ‘Paper is all we do,’ but that is no longer the case. Mac Papers now serves its customers with innovative ideas across all four lines of business. While our new brand stays true to the values and service that remain central to the company, it’s time to tell a new story about what Mac Papers is today.”

The company has a new logo, tagline and visual identity after an 18-month planning and execution process that included investing significant resources researching how to improve Mac Papers’ positioning in today’s market.

“This is the first rebrand in the company’s 50-year history, and it’s a vital part of our strategic vision for the next 50,” said Ray McGehee, Director of Marketing and Communications at Mac Papers. “The new brand honors our company’s heritage – the values, tradition and family that founded Mac Papers – while showcasing the innovation, drive and diversification that is shaping its future.”

The logo is a visual representation of the Mac Papers evolution. Features of the new logo include:

  • The “M”: The Mac Papers “M” is iconic and the decision to keep it in the logo was easy. But it was time to update it with a more modern and refreshed look.
  • The colors: The colors reflect Mac Papers’ core values. The main blue is associated with stability and reliability, and implies leadership, confidence and tradition. The greens reflect truth and peace of mind.
  • The lines: Mac Papers now encompasses four lines of business: Paper & Print, Packaging, Facilities Supplies and Office Products. Each line of business is represented by a line, and they come together to create the new “M.”
  • The diagonal: This visually reinforces that Mac Papers is now a multi-faceted distribution business that serves customers across a range of industries.
  • The history: The logo’s center line is the same teal from the original Mac Papers logo. It is at the heart of the new “M” to demonstrate that heritage and tradition is still at the center of the company.

Mac Papers also unveiled its new tagline, “Ideas to power your business,” to reinforce that Mac Papers offers more value than the products it sells. Whether it’s working with expert engineers or using tools like e-commerce and Just In Time delivery, Mac Papers is delivering ideas to our customers that save money and increase efficiency.

The letters that make up “Ideas” in the tagline are a commitment Mac Papers makes to its customers every day. They are:

  • I – Innovation: To meet changing needs in an evolving marketplace
  • D – Diversification: To deliver a broader range of products and services
  • E – Efficiency: To simplify processes and improve the bottom line for customers
  • A – Agility: To respond with local distribution, decision-making and support
  • S – Service: To demonstrate the value of local expertise and reliability

Mac Papers today unveiled a range of branded assets, including a new corporate website, new printed corporate collateral. Signage on its 22 locations and 18 stores in nine Southeastern states, along with its 150 trucks, will be updated this month. More than 700 corporate assets will be rebranded by year’s end.

To learn more about Mac Papers and its new brand, including the official video and files to download, please visit macpapers.com/brand. Follow Mac Papers on Twitter @macpapers.

Media contact:
Travis Hill
[email protected]
904.348.3237

About Mac Papers
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Mac Papers is one of the largest merchant distributors in the Southeast U.S. The company is a distribution partner for paper and print, packaging, facility supplies and office products. Mac Papers works with best-in-class suppliers to help businesses and consumers deliver quality results, improve efficiency and increase their bottom line. The company operates 22 locations and 18 retail stores across nine states in the Southeast. Mac Papers is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business founded in 1965. For more information, please visit macpapers.com or on Twitter @macpapers.



We Are Now a Full-Line Distributor of Shurtape®

Agreement advances Mac Papers’ packaging offering, adding the premier manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes as company’s second core tape supplier

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (Feb. 18, 2015) – Mac Papers today announced it is now a full-line distributor of Shurtape Technologies, LLC, a leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes. The company now offers Shurtape’s full range of tapes, tape applicators and dispensers to better meet the packaging needs of its customers.

To ensure expertise in Shurtape’s full product line, Mac Papers’ sales force and packaging specialists are training on the capabilities of Shurtape’s tapes and equipment.

“As Mac Papers continues to grow its packaging business, it is vital to add premier suppliers and products,” said Chris McCabe, Director of Packaging for Mac Papers. “Shurtape is an outstanding partner and we look forward to working together. This agreement will only strengthen Mac Papers’ ability to deliver the highest-quality and most cost-effective packaging solutions.”

Based in Hickory, N.C., Shurtape is a privately owned company serving a variety of markets, from packaging and painting to HVAC and transportation. Its products include masking, paper, cloth, duct, foil, film, packaging, double-coated and other specialty tapes, as well as packaging dispensers and equipment for automated and manual packaging applications.

To learn more about packaging at Mac Papers, visit macpapers.com. Follow Mac Papers on Twitter @macpapers.

Media Contact
Travis Hill
904-348-3237
[email protected]

About Shurtape®
Shurtape®, Hickory, N.C., is an industry-leading producer of pressure-sensitive tapes designed to meet the most exacting standards. Products include masking and paper, foil and film, packaging, double-coated, cloth and duct, and other specialty tape products, in addition to packaging dispensers and equipment for automated and manual packaging applications. Recognized as a Responsible Tape Manufacturer by the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC), Shurtape proudly serves a variety of markets, from painting and packaging to HVAC and transportation, with facilities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Peru, United Arab Emirates and China. For more information, visit shurtape.com, find us on Facebook® (facebook.com/Shurtape) or follow us on Twitter® (@shurtapetech).

About Mac Papers
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Mac Papers is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the Southeast U.S. The company is a distribution partner for paper, wide format printing, graphics, packaging, facility solutions and office products. Mac Papers works with best-in-class suppliers to help businesses and consumers deliver quality results, improve efficiency and increase their bottom line. The company operates 22 branch locations and 18 Mini Mac retail stores across nine states in the Southeast. Mac Papers is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business founded in 1965. For more information, please visit MacPapers.com.



Acquisition of Nashville-Based Boxes Etc. II

Demonstrates company’s commitment to Nashville market, underscores packaging as a core business and adds to growing team of packaging design experts

JACKSONVILLE, FLA (Feb. 2, 2015) – Mac Papers announced today that it completed its acquisition of substantially all the assets of Boxes Etc. II, a specialized distributor of packaging products and services out of Nashville, Tennessee. This is Mac Papers’ first acquisition to date in Nashville, following the company’s entrance into this market in July 2012. The deal signifies a long-term commitment to the city of Nashville, and that Mac Papers is becoming a key player in packaging distribution in the Southeast. All Boxes Etc. II employees have joined Mac Papers as part of the acquisition. Terms of this deal are not disclosed.

“Mac Papers has made a series of investments in Nashville, as part of our strategic initiative to strengthen our offering and infrastructure in this growing market,” said Sutton McGehee, Chairman and CEO of Mac Papers. “This acquisition follows recently announced plans to purchase land and build a larger facility in Nashville, demonstrating our commitment to serving local businesses with deep inventory, expertise and top-notch customer service.”

Boxes Etc. II will continue operations out of its facilities for the next year, until it moves into a Mac Papers warehouse location in Nashville. The deal adds packaging experts and customer service professionals to better serve Mac Papers’ growing packaging customer base and to provide more comprehensive sales and support solutions.

Mac Papers anticipates sustained growth from its packaging line of business, accounting for a greater percentage of its net sales across the company. This acquisition will also continue to grow and expand Mac Papers’ partnership with premier suppliers, positioning the company to bring the best end-to-end solutions to its customers that reduce cost and drive efficiencies.

This follows the November 2013 acquisition of Alles, a full-scale distributor of packaging products, systems and services out of Miami. In December 2012, Mac Papers acquired All Packaging Supplies, a distributor of industrial and food service packaging supplies located in Pembroke Park, Florida. Mac Papers also acquired Orlando-based Redd Paper Company in November 2011, which included paper, packaging and wide format printing divisions.

Learn more about this announcement at macpapers.com and follow the company on Twitter @macpapers.

Media Contact
Travis Hill
904-348-3237
[email protected]

About Boxes Etc. II

Founded in 1992, Boxes Etc. II has become a leading provider of standard and custom packaging supplies, with a specialty in corrugate boxes, and also including tapes, bubble wrap, foam wrap, stretch films, poly bags and bubble mailers. Known for its in-depth inventory, the company inventories hundreds of thousands of corrugate boxes. The company has earned a strong reputation for offering full-color printing for custom packaging solutions.


About Mac Papers

Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, Mac Papers is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the Southeast U.S.  The company is a distribution partner for paper and print, packaging, facility supplies and office products. Mac Papers works with best-in-class suppliers to help businesses and consumers deliver quality results, improve efficiency and increase their bottom line. The company operates 22 locations and 18 retail stores across nine states in the Southeast. Mac Papers is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business founded in 1965. For more information, please visit macpapers.com or on Twitter @macpapers.



Addition of Clorox® Brand to Facility Supplies Offering

Global supplier strengthens the distributor’s growing chemical business, with brands like 409, SOS, Tilex, Pine-Sol, Green Works, Glad and Liquid Plumr

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (Jan. 26, 2015) – Mac Papers announced today that it is now a full-line distributor of Clorox, the multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products. Mac Papers now offers the full range of products from Clorox’s Cleaning & Disinfecting, Laundry and Toilet & Bath lines, including well-known brands like 409, SOS, Tilex, Pine-Sol, Green Works, Glad and Liquid Plumr.

The addition of another premier supplier continues Mac Papers’ evolution to a top merchant distributor specializing in paper and print, packaging, facility supplies and office products.

“Clorox is a strong fit with the range of first-class products that Mac Papers delivers,” said Tim Nowe, Director of Facility Supplies for Mac Papers. “Relationships with the leading manufacturers of the biggest brands combined with our large-scale distribution network, depth of inventory and industry expertise legitimizes Mac Papers as a go-to partner for our customers’ facility supply needs.”

Mac Papers has begun stocking inventory for next-day delivery and same-day pickup at its 22 distribution facilities and its 18 retail stores across the Southeast. The Clorox brand augments Mac Papers’ lineup of first-class janitorial and sanitation products.

To learn more about Mac Papers’ facility supplies, visit MacPapers.com/facilitysolutions.

 

About The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with about 7,700 employees worldwide and fiscal year 2014 sales of $5.5 billion. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Pine-Sol® cleaners; Liquid Plumr® clog removers; Poett® home care products; Fresh Step® cat litter; Glad® bags, wraps and containers; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden Valley® and KC Masterpiece® dressings and sauces; Brita® water-filtration products and Burt’s Bees® natural personal care products. The company also markets brands for professional services, including Clorox Healthcare®, HealthLink®, Aplicare® and Dispatch® infection control products for the healthcare industry. More than 80 percent of the company’s brands hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories. Clorox’s commitment to corporate responsibility includes making a positive difference in its communities. In fiscal year 2014, The Clorox Company and The Clorox Company Foundation contributed more than $16 million in combined cash grants, product donations, cause marketing and employee volunteerism. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com.

About Mac Papers
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Mac Papers is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the Southeast U.S. The company is a distribution partner for paper, wide format printing, graphics, packaging, facility solutions and office products. Mac Papers works with best-in-class suppliers to help businesses and consumers deliver quality results, improve efficiency and increase their bottom line. The company operates 22 branch locations and 18 Mini Mac retail stores across nine states in the Southeast. Mac Papers is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business founded in 1965. For more information, please visit MacPapers.com.

 



Celebrating 50 Years in Business

Year-long tribute includes launch of anniversary website, plans to unveil new corporate brand in March, customer appreciation roadshow and community service

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (Jan. 7, 2015) – Mac Papers launched today a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary in business. This campaign will include a series of events with customers, suppliers and employees across the markets it serves throughout 2015.

“This is an incredible milestone for our company and we’re thankful for each employee, customer and supplier that has helped Mac Papers become what it is today,” said Sutton McGehee, Chairman and CEO of Mac Papers. “It’s exciting to see the company’s growth and evolution over the past 50 years, and with strong values as our foundation, a robust distribution network and a diversified offering, the future looks promising.”

The core values that its founders instilled into Mac Papers remain at the heart of the business, and the company will bring those values to life through a series of events throughout 2015, including:

  • 50th Anniversary website: A new site dedicated to the 50th anniversary launched today, including a message from leadership, a commemorative video, a photo yearbook and an invitation to contribute photos and stories about Mac Papers.
  • A new brand: Mac Papers will unveil a new corporate brand on March 10, symbolizing the company’s heritage alongside the innovation that paves the way forward.
  • Customer appreciation roadshow: Mac Papers will host a series of open-house events to celebrate its 50th and showcase the new brand. It is one of many ways we’ll thank customers and suppliers for their continued support.
  • Day of service: Mac Papers is planning an event where employees will be invited to give back to the local community. It will be in partnership with Dreams Come True, a Jacksonville non-profit founded by Tom McGehee that grants the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses.
  • Going social: The company has officially joined Twitter. Follow Mac Papers to stay up to date with the latest news and insights.

Founded by brothers Tom and Frank McGehee, Mac Papers opened in January 1965 as a Jacksonville-based paper merchant, followed by the opening of its affiliate, Mac Papers Envelope Converters, in 1967. Since then, the company has evolved into a leading industrial distributor, spanning 22 distribution centers and 18 stores across nine Southeastern states. In addition to growing its paper and print offering, Mac Papers has expanded its business around other industrial products, which include packaging, facility supplies and office products.

Mac Papers remains a family-owned business, and is currently run by the second generation of the McGehee family: Sutton, David and Mac McGehee. Five third-generation family members also currently work in the business.

To learn more about this anniversary, please visit MacPapers.com/50.



Welcoming Mutoh Line to Our Growing Wide-Format Business

Strengthens the company’s solvent, eco-solvent and UV Curable Printer line-up.

JACKSONVILLE, FL (June 2, 2014) – Mac Papers announced today that its is now a full-line distributor for Mutoh, a leading manufacturer of wide format equipment and consumables. Through this partnership, Mac Papers now compliments its existing Wide Format offering with Mutoh’s full-line of solvent and eco-solvent printers, UV Curable printers, inks and media for customers across the Southeast U.S.

“Our greatest value is in the seamless delivery of trusted and customized, end-to-end printing solutions,” said Marty Davis, Director of Wide Format and Graphics for Mac Papers. “This agreement with Mutoh positions Mac Papers to distribute yet another top global print solutions brand with our unmatched local service, logistics and delivery platform.”

To ensure product expertise, Mac Papers will send its wide format specialists to Mutoh’s corporate training program, where they will gain first-hand knowledge of the equipment, consumables and service.

Over the next two months, Mac Papers will be stocking inventory for next-day delivery from its 22 distribution facilities in nine states across the Southeast. Mutoh’s line compliments Mac Papers’ existing offering of end-to-end wide format solutions, including proofing and workflow technology, solvent and aqueous printers and a range of inks, chemical and media.

To learn more about Mac Papers’ wide format solutions visit macpapers.com/wideformat.

About Mac Papers
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Mac Papers is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the Southeast U.S. The company is a solutions partner for its customers’ paper, packaging, wide format printing, graphics, facility solutions and business products needs. Mac Papers works with best-in-class suppliers to help businesses and consumers deliver quality results, improve efficiency and increase their bottom line. The company operates 22 branch locations and 18 Mini Mac retail stores across nine states in the Southeast. Mac Papers is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business founded in 1965. For more information, please visit www.macpapers.com.

About Mutoh
Mutoh Industries, Ltd. founded in 1952 in Tokyo, manufactured and distributed mechanical drafting products. Since then, Mutoh Industries, Ltd. has become the world’s foremost manufacturer of large format piezoelectric printers. Mutoh manufactures printers and related peripherals for some of the biggest names in the pre-press, sign and graphics industries. Mutoh has key engineering, manufacturing and distribution centers in Japan, Belgium and Phoenix, Arizona, home to subsidiary Mutoh America. There are now five Mutoh Learning Centers in the US to support its growing market share with Eco-solvent, UV and Dye Sublimation customers. For more information, please visit www.mutoh.com.



Craig Boortz Named as VP & Regional Manager

JACKSONVILLE, FL (Jan. 7, 2013) – Mac Papers today announced Craig Boortz as the new vice president and regional manager, effective January 1. In this role, Boortz will oversee 10 of the 22 Mac Papers branch locations throughout six states across the Southeast U.S. He succeeds Steve Bethea, who is retiring after more than 42 years with the company.

Boortz will be responsible for overseeing and growing the company’s business across Greenville, S.C., Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Fla., Mobile, Montgomery and Birmingham, Ala., Jackson, Miss., Chattanooga and Memphis, Tenn. and Little Rock, Ark. He joins Dave Milleman, who oversees the other 12 branch locations. Boortz will be based at Mac Papers’ Headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla., and will report to David McGehee, president.

“Since 1995, Craig has served Mac Papers in key leadership positions,” said Sutton McGehee, chairman and CEO of Mac Papers. “His management, technical and field experience will be invaluable to the company as we work towards achieving innovation and operational excellence for our customers.”

As General Manager in Greenville, S.C., Boortz also oversaw AllSquare Digital Solutions, a Greenville-based wide format equipment and supplies distribution company owned by Mac Papers. This provided Boortz with intimate knowledge of wide format printing, a core business for Mac Papers, along with paper and packaging solutions.

Having spent his entire career with Mac Papers, Boortz brings more than 21 years of experience across the paper, packaging and wide format industries. He joined Mac Papers in 1992, where he first served as a sales representative in Tampa, Fla. He was appointed General Manager for the company’s Greensboro, N.C., branch in 1995 before becoming General Manager for the Greenville branch in 1997.

Craig is a graduate of the University of Florida with a BSBA in Finance. He also earned his MBA from the University of Tampa.

David McGehee, Jr., has been named Boortz’s successor as the new General Manager in Greenville.

About Mac Papers

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Mac Papers is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the Southeast U.S.  The company is a distribution partner for its customers’ paper, packaging, wide format printing, graphics, facility solutions and business products needs. Mac Papers works with best-in-class suppliers to help businesses and consumers deliver quality results, improve efficiency and increase their bottom line. The company operates 22 branch locations and 18 Mini Mac retail stores across nine states in the Southeast. Mac Papers is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business founded in 1965. For more information, please visit www.macpapers.com.

Media Contact
Ray McGehee
904-348-3380
[email protected]



Acquisition of Alles, a Full-Scale Packaging Distributor

This legitimizes packaging solutions as a core business for Mac Papers, bolsters our team of packaging experts and furthers our footprint across the Southeast.”

a division of Mac Papers

JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Nov. 6, 2013) – Mac Papers announced today that on Nov. 1, it completed its acquisition of Alles Inc., a full-scale distributor of packaging products, systems and services out of Hialeah, FL. This is Mac Papers’ largest acquisition to date outside of our printing paper business, signifying the company’s commitment to diversifying its core business offering and becoming a key player in packaging distribution. The terms of this acquisition were not disclosed.

“When Mac Papers opened its doors in 1965, we used to say “paper is all we do.” A lot has changed in nearly 50 years,” said Sutton McGehee, Chairman and CEO of Mac Papers. “While we aim to be the most valued and respected paper distributor, we’re diversifying our core business to be sustainable in a declining paper market. This strategic acquisition underscores our commitment to becoming a bigger player in the packaging industry by combining our strong product and distribution expertise with Alles’ geographical footprint and increased scope of services.”

The Alles footprint includes offices and distribution centers in Tampa and Jacksonville, FL, as well as Louisville, KY, a new location that furthers Mac Papers’ footprint across the Southeast. Alles will continue operations out of its facilities for the first 30-60 days, until it moves into Mac Papers warehouse locations in those regions. The Louisville facility will continue to operate as is.

The deal adds 48 packaging experts, servicing technicians and customer service professionals to better serve Mac Papers’ growing packaging customer base and to provide more comprehensive integration and servicing solutions for customers.

Mac Papers anticipates sustained growth from its packaging line of business, accounting for a greater percentage of its net sales across the company and resulting in better volume pricing from core suppliers. The company also anticipates new relationships with additional suppliers as a result of the company’s growing presence across the industry.

Mac Papers views the acquisition of successful packaging distributors as an opportunity for continued growth of our packaging business. In Dec. 2012, the company acquired All Packaging Supplies, a distributor of industrial and food service packaging supplies located in Pembroke Park, FL. Mac Papers also acquired Orlando, FL-based Redd Paper Company in Nov. 2011, which included packaging and wide format printing divisions.

About Alles, Inc.
Founded in 1941, Alles has become a leading provider of packaging and industrial automation equipment, boxes, tapes, label printers and industrial products, distributing to customers across the U.S. The company has also earned a strong reputation for offering effective turnkey solutions, a complete range of integration services and superior equipment servicing offering. As a member of Packaging Distributors of America, Alles partners with best-in-class packaging suppliers, including International Paper, Storopack, Wulftec, Domino Amjet, and Combi. Learn more at www.allesinc.com.

About Mac Papers
Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, Mac Papers is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the Southeast U.S. The company is a distribution partner for its customers’ paper, packaging, wide format printing, graphics, facility solutions and business products needs. Mac Papers works with best-in-class suppliers to help businesses and consumers deliver quality results, improve efficiency and increase their bottom line. The company operates 22 branch locations and 18 Mini Mac retail stores across nine states in the Southeast. Mac Papers is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business founded in 1965. For more information, please visit www.macpapers.com.

Media Contact
Ray McGehee
904-348-3380
[email protected]



NewPage Launches Anthem Plus: Available at Mac Papers and Packaging

JACKSONVILLE, Florida (July, 29, 2013) – Mac Papers is pleased to announce that NewPage has launched a new economy coated sheet Anthem Plus, available after August 12, 2013 at Mac Papers locations. Anthem Plus will be replacing Anthem, Fortune and Gusto as NewPage’s economy coated sheet offering.

Attributes:

  • Made in the USA with pride
  • 90 Bright, Blue-white
  • Gloss, dull and matte finishes
  • 60 lb. text to 110 lb. cover
  • 7 pt. and 9 pt. calipers are guaranteed for postal applications
  • Press-ready mini skids and cartons
  • Chain-of-custody fiber: FSC®, SFI, PEFC
  • Matching Digital Product: Blazer Digital®

Please contact your local Mac Papers sales professional for additional information.

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NEWPAGE LAUNCHES THE SMARTER ECONOMY COATED PAPER: ANTHEM PLUS MIAMISBURG, Ohio – July 29, 2013 – NewPage Corporation (NewPage) announced today Anthem® Plus™, the all-new, all-American economy coated paper built to perform in virtually every print application.

“Customers including merchants, printers and end users have been asking for a simplified economy sheet offering from NewPage with 90 brightness, a competitive price, good on-press performance and breadth and depth of inventory,” said Jeff Pfister, commercial marketing manager, economy sheets for NewPage. “So we listened to our customers and we went to work developing an improved product and service offering that meets or exceeds all expectations. The result is Anthem Plus.”

Anthem Plus offers a strong value proposition for all stakeholders in the supply chain. It has 90 brightness with a pure blue-white shade for beautiful printed results coupled with an unparalleled offering including gloss, dull and matte finishes ranging from 60 lb. text to 110 lb. cover. Anthem Plus has the broadest and deepest inventory commitment of any economy product available today and is stocked in press-ready mini skids and cartons for maximum efficiencies. Anthem Plus is chain-of-custody certified to the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC®), the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification™ (PEFC) to support sustainable forestry practices; and is made in the USA with pride which supports local economies and American jobs.

Until now, NewPage offered multiple economy sheet brands with different attribute packages and value propositions. These brands included Anthem®, Fortune® and Gusto®. With the introduction of Anthem Plus, NewPage will be discontinuing Fortune® and Gusto® coated sheets.

“Last year, we made a major shift at our customers’ request with the introduction of Sterling® Premium,” stated Steven DeVoe, vice president of Marketing for NewPage. “Sterling Premium shifted the definition of premium grades to reflect the times, delivering a better option for customers looking for premium print performance. Now we bring our customers another shift in our grade offering with the introduction of Anthem Plus. No other North American coated paper producer currently offers the breadth and depth of this line-up, and we are excited about the potential to continue to grow and evolve with our customers.”

To learn more about Anthem Plus and NewPage visit www.NewPageCorp.com. Or join us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

About NewPage

NewPage is a leading producer of printing and specialty papers in North America with $3.1 billion in net sales for the year ended December 31, 2012. NewPage is headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio, and owns paper mills in Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. These mills have a total annual production capacity of approximately 3.5 million tons of paper.
The company’s portfolio of paper products includes coated, supercalendered and specialty papers. These papers are used in commercial printing to create corporate collateral, magazines, catalogs, books, coupons, inserts and direct mail as well as in specialty paper applications including beverage bottle labels, food and medical packaging, pressure-sensitive labels and release liners. To learn more, visit www.NewPageCorp.com. All copyrights, trademarks, tradenames and logos mentioned or used in this publication are the property of their respective owners. # # #
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New Distribution Facility in Little Rock, Arkansas Now Open

JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Jan. 17, 2013) – Mac Papers, Inc. the Southeast’s largest distributor of fine printing papers, has announced the opening of its newest branch location in Little Rock, Arkansas, according to CEO Sutton McGehee.

“The Little Rock market is an exciting and attractive market to Mac Papers and is a continuation of the company’s growth plans” said McGehee “and with our strong focus on the customer, broad array of products stocked and local service capabilities, we will become a strong resource for customers in the Little Rock area.”

Mac Papers Little Rock includes a warehouse, Mini Mac Paper Store, truck fleet, inside sales, outside sales and local management. “We are very excited about our growth opportunities with all phases of our business in and around Little Rock “ said David Barr General Manager. “We are also very excited about our wide format program, graphic supplies, packaging solutions and office products program offerings.”

The Mac Papers facility is located at 12120 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210. Local telephone numbers are (501)223.9532, (855)294.6043, Fax (501)223.9597.

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Mac Papers was founded in 1965 and distributes fine printing papers, envelopes, graphic supplies, wide format media & equipment, packaging supplies & equipment and office products throughout the southeastern United States. The company has 22 branch locations and operates 19 Min Mac Paper Stores.



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