Employees Acquire Appleton

Luca Paveri-Fontana, chairman of Arjo Wiggins Appleton, adds that he was pleased that Appleton Papers employees were able to buy the company. "I know the people of Appleton to be a talented and dedicated team. I wish them every success in their efforts to grow their company."

Buth also states the buyout could not have occurred without personal commitment from Appleton Papers employees to the company's plans for growth and development. "The quality of our people and their dedication to taking care of our customers are the greatest strengths of our company. Our employees have made us successful in the past, and I am confident that we will continue that success in the future."