Bensenville, Illinois, USA 06 September 2013 -- (Marketwired) -- Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ) has launched new, intuitive categories for the company's wide range of office papers in an effort to further the company's commitment to customer service. Whether their paper needs are everyday or extraordinary, consumers will find it easier than ever to select the Boise office paper that best suits a particular project.

In the Performance category, consumers will find papers that keep pace with the demands of today's busy workplaces while offering better document performance. Those looking for enhanced document appearance will find that Boise's Impact papers are exactly what they need to increase the wow factor of their print communications.

"From listening to our customers, we know that they're always looking for solutions that make their jobs simpler and save them time," said Mary Ignas, Boise portfolio manager. "This product categorization is Boise's latest answer to both of those needs. With Performance and Impact papers, we're taking the guesswork out of paper selection and making the entire experience of communicating on paper better."

Boise's Performance paper brands include Boise® X-9®, Boise® ASPEN®, Boise POLARIS®, and Boise® SPLOX®, all of which are designed for high-volume printing, runnability, consistency, and versatility. Delivering a superior look and feel to print projects, Impact paper selections include Boise® FIREWORX®, Boise® HD:P™, Boise® ASPEN® Laser, and Boise® ASPEN® Color.

In addition to supporting customer needs, papers in both of these product lines support Boise's commitment to future generations through sponsorship of important programs such as Box Tops for Education® and environmental initiatives such as Project UP™ and Boise® CHOICES™.

To learn more about Boise's Performance and Impact papers and how they can better print communication, visit www.boiseinc.com/officepapers.

About Boise Inc.

Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ) manufactures a wide variety of packaging and paper products. Boise's range of packaging products includes linerboard and corrugating medium, corrugated containers and sheets, and protective packaging products. Boise's paper products include imaging papers for the office and home, printing and converting papers, and papers used in packaging, such as label and release papers. Our employees are committed to delivering excellent value while managing our businesses to sustain environmental resources for future generations. Visit our website at www.BoiseInc.com.