ALPHARETTA, GA., - June 17, 2008 - Neenah Paper is pleased to announce that Avalanche White, its 99+ brightness white sheet, is now FSC Certified. This blue white sheet is a sleek and sophisticated option within the realm of environmentally favorable papers, and is available in CLASSIC CREST(R), CLASSIC(R) Linen, CLASSIC(R) Laid and CLASSIC COLUMNS(R) Papers - all made Carbon Neutral. Offered in a wide range of weights, including a 130lb. Double Thick Cover, Avalanche White is a highly appropriate choice for identity and communication design.

This announcement immediately follows the consolidation of all Neenah Paper Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified products under a single chain of custody certification number (SW-COC-000885), including those products previously certified under Fox River Paper.

"Since 2006 we have more than doubled our number of FSC Certified offerings from our existing product line. This sends our customers a strong message: sustainability doesn’t have to mean sacrificing color, weights or finishes, and now brightness," says Meredith Grant, Product Manager for Neenah Paper.

Neenah Paper has continued to grow its FSC portfolio at a rate of 100% each year while simultaneously developing solutions to reduce its environmental footprint, specifically by reducing and offsetting carbon emissions. Neenah Paper's innovative green initiatives have established it as the industry leader in environmentally responsible business and manufacturing policies and practices.

In response to the rising demand for premium, third-party certified papers made with fiber from well-managed, responsible sources, Neenah Paper is committed to expanding its FSC, Carbon Neutral and Green Seal Certified product offerings. These are exciting milestones in Neenah Paper's mission to make meaningful reductions in its environmental footprint.

To find out more about Neenah Green and other Neenah papers, visit www.neenahpaper.com, contact your local Neenah distributor or call 1-800-558-5061.

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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 CLASSIC(R), ENVIRONMENT(R), STARWHITE(R), NEENAH(R), ESSE(R) and other fine brand names. Neenah Paper is a proud consumer of Green Energy and is a U.S. EPA Green Power Partner. Neenah also manufactures many brands carrying the Green-E, Green Seal and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifications (SW-COC-000885).

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For over 100 years, Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) has been an innovative leader in the creation and manufacturing of premium and specialty papers. Neenah brings state-of-the-art technology to its signature brands, CLASSIC®, ENVIRONMENT®, STARWHITE®, NEENAH® and SUNDANCE®, as well as a host of other fine paper products preferred by graphic designers and printers. Neenah also has an exclusive partnership agreement with Crane & Company 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's award-winning and versatile digital papers round out its comprehensive portfolio. Neenah's sustainability commitment is reflected through the Neenah Green initiative, which includes mill-based solutions for minimizing environmental impact. A proud consumer of Green Energy, Neenah Paper is also a U.S. EPA Green Power Partner, and manufactures many brands carrying the Green-e, Green Seal and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifications (SW-COC-000885). For more information, visit www.neenahpaper.com or call (800) 558-5061.

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