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THE GORES GROUP COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF NATIONAL
ENVELOPE CORPORATION ASSETS

LOS ANGELES, CA, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 – The Gores Group, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Gores”) today announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities from National Envelope Corporation (“NEC”), through a transaction under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the transaction on August 23, 2010.

National Envelope Corporation was founded in 1952 and is the largest envelope producer in the United States, manufacturing 37 billion envelopes annually. Based in Frisco, Texas, NEC is an official envelope converter for every major North American paper mill in the $3.7 billion North American envelope industry, generating revenues of approximately $600 million.

“NEC is the market leader in the merchant/wholesale channel, with meaningful growth opportunities in the attractive consumer market. Leveraging a national manufacturing presence and unparalleled supplier and customer relationships, NEC will serve as an attractive platform for future growth, both in the envelope industry and across other relevant adjacencies,” said Jordan W. Katz, Managing Director of The Gores Group.

“We are very happy to be partnering with The Gores Group. The Gores Group has a solid reputation for working closely with the companies it acquires to achieve full operational potential. We look forward to working with them to accelerate our performance over time,” stated Shelby Marlow, NEC’s Chief Financial Officer. “We are emerging a wellcapitalized company that remains committed to serving our customers with the highest level of quality, service and professionalism.”

Mr. Marlow added, “We continue to thank each of our employees, customers and suppliers for their support, loyalty and cooperation during the restructuring process. We are very optimistic about the long-term potential for NEC and the envelope industry.”

About The Gores Group, LLC
The Gores Group, LLC is a private equity firm with $2.9 billion of capital under management that is focused on acquiring controlling interests in mature and growing businesses which can benefit from the firm's operating experience and flexible capital base. The firm combines the operational expertise and detailed due diligence capabilities of a strategic buyer with the seasoned M&A team of a traditional financial buyer. The Gores Group, LLC, which was founded in 1987 by Alec E. Gores, has become a leading investor having demonstrated over time a reliable track record of creating substantial value in its portfolio companies alongside management. Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Gores Group, LLC maintains offices in Boulder, CO, and London. For more information, please visit Www.gores.com.

About National Envelope Corporation
National Envelope Corporation is the largest manufacturer of envelopes in the world with 14 manufacturing facilities and 2 distribution centers and more than 3000 employees in the U.S. and Canada. The company is an environmental leader in the paper and envelope converting industries with certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Rainforest Alliance, Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), Chlorine Free Products Association, and Green Seal. For more information on National Envelope please visit www.nationalenvelope.com.
For more information, please contact:

Frank Stefanik
The Gores Group
(310) 209-3010

Terry Fahn
Sitrick And Company
(310) 788-2850                                   CLICK HERE FOR THE PRESS RELEASE

National Envelope Sale of Assets at Auction Approved 

 Uniondale, NY   July 22, 2010 - National Envelope Corporation has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, DE to sell its assets under court authorized bidding procedures at auction on August 20, 2010. The deadline for bid submission is August 16, 2010, with a court hearing to approve the final sale scheduled for August 23, 2010.

The court approved stalking-horse bidder is NEV Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of The Gores Group, LLC with an opening bid of $134.5 million and the assumption of certain liabilities including $20 million of trade obligations.

National Envelope Receives Court Approval for $25 Million Debter-in-Possession Financing

National Envelope Reaches Agreement to Sell its Assets

National Envelope Corporation Files for Chapter 11 Reorganization

Uniondale, NY  June 10, 2010   National Envelope Corporation announced today National Envelope and its affiliates filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The company has taken this action to implement a financial restructuring that will provide the flexibility and support to complete the operational restructuring already underway.

National Envelope expects to continue to operate in the normal course of business during the Chapter 11 reorganization process. All of the company’s facilities are open and continuing to serve customers as usual.

Stephen Gawrylewski, Chief Restructuring Officer/ Interim CEO for the company, said: “The strategic reorganizing of National Envelope is well underway.  We have been constrained by our capital structure and by the unprecedented economic slowdown. We intend to use the court-supervised Chapter 11 process to develop and implement a new capital structure that will optimize the financial benefits of the operating restructuring currently underway. Fortunately, the fundamentals of our business remain strong and provide an excellent foundation for the future. We expect that National Envelope will emerge from its Chapter 11 reorganization well-positioned for profitable growth.”

About National Envelope Corporation

Uniondale, NY based National Envelope Corporation is the largest manufacturer of envelopes in the world with 14 manufacturing facilities and 2 distribution centers and approximately 3,500 employees in the U.S. and Canada.  The company is an environmental leader in the paper and envelope converting industries with certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Rainforest Alliance, Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), Chlorine Free Products Association, and Green Seal. For more information on National Envelope please visit www.nationalenvelope.com. 

National Envelope Wins Gold & Silver Excellence Awards from Flexo Technical Association

Frisco, TX  May 5, 2010    National Envelope is the proud recipient of two 2010 Excellence in Flexography Awards awarded by the Flexographic Technical Association. The FTA was founded in 1958 and is the leading technical society devoted exclusively to the flexographic printing industry recognizing National Envelope as one of the premier flexography printers in the industry. Winning the Gold was the Company's Exton, PA division with the Silver Award going to their Lenexa, KS division.

National Envelope Expands Nobility Offering With SFI Certified Products

Frisco, TX   February 4, 2010     National Envelope’s Nobility line long known for one of the highest quality commodity retail offerings in the market, has gone green with a completely updated offering of SFI Certified (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) envelopes packaged in eye-catching retail count boxes which promote the environmental aspects of the product. With the SFI mark prominently displayed on the front and back of the box, the customer will be sure to know that the product they are purchasing comes from well managed forests that promote sustainability and the wise use of our valued resources. The Nobility line is available through selected retailers and stationers in the U.S. and Canada.

National Envelope Introduces Printmaster Digital Window Envelopes

Frisco, TX January 25, 2010  National Envelope has introduced a new window envelope specifically designed to address the needs of the emerging digital envelope printing market. With the recent emergence of full color digital printers designed specifically for the printing of envelopes, there was a need for a window envelope that addressed the higher temperatures created during the digital printing process. PrintMaster Digital Window envelopes are created with a special heat resistant window patch material rated for up to 300° F. This solves the problem of finding a window envelope that will work in this type of equipment for many printers.  The new item is widely available through National Envelope's vast distribution network. For more information please email National Envelope at sales@nationalenvelope.com.

National Envelope Introduces Updated Easy Wrap Line

Frisco, TX July 19, 2009 National Envelope has completely updated its popular Easy Wrap do-it-yourself line of announcements and invitations. The line's trendy pocket and pouch wraps are available with a number of complimenting cards including the new scalloped version. Available in the most fashionable text colors of the season, Easy Wrap is where design and fashion meet envelopes and note cards.

National Envelope Announces the Cessation of Manufacturing at its Chino, California Location

UNIONDALE, NY, June 29, 2009  effective June 29, 2009, with the complete closure of the facility scheduled on August 27, 2009. The action is cited as part of the company’s ongoing strategy to adapt its manufacturing, technology and service platforms as necessary to market and economic dynamics, to assure it remains the supplier of choice for its customers. National Envelope will continue to have the most significant manufacturing presence in the western market. Orders previously converted at the Chino facility will now be manufactured at one of the company’s regional state-of-the-art facilities including; City of Industry, CA; Lenexa, KS and Aurora, CO. Comprised of 421,000 square feet of manufacturing and distribution space, these locations possess all the systems, capacity, printing capabilities and personnel necessary to service this business.

Commenting on the Chino action John Grymes, COO of National Envelope, states; “This as well as similar actions previously executed, will allow National Envelope to remain the industry leader in providing our customers with the competitive service and pricing platforms necessary to succeed in this dynamic market. Our planning for this action was done with a firm focus on making sure all affected customers will experience a smooth and transparent transition of their business within the National Envelope manufacturing system. Moving forward, difficult and creative decisions must be made to assure that our company continues to be the long-term supplier of choice for our customers, a stable work environment for our employees and a solid partner for our suppliers. We are resolved that National Envelope will continually evolve as necessary to remain successful.”

Third Edition of Award Winning National Envelope Environmental Products Portfolio Published

FRISCO, TX   May 19, 2009                                                                                                    National Envelope has published a completely updated third edition of its industry reknowned Environmental Products Portfolio. The piece has received numerous awards for its beautiful graphics and comprehensive content that helps the reader understand clearly the various environmental attributes and programs available to make their paper products less impactful on the environment. Considered the standard for the paper industry for environmental publications, the National Envelope Environmental Products Portfolio continues to be in high demand with over 60, 000 in circulation throughout the paper, agency, designer and print community.

National Envelope is a recognized pioneer in adapting various programs, certification schemes and environmental materials to its products and for developing the first true "menu system" of environmental options that allow customers to customize their envelopes and cards based on customer and marketbase demands.

    EnvironmentalProductsPortfolio.pdf            

National Envelope Announces Curtailment of Production at Its Long Island City, NY Facility

UNIONDALE, NY  May 18, 2009  After extensive analysis and careful market assessment relative to its facilities that service the Northeast market, National Envelope has made the decision to curtail all production at its Long Island City, NY facility effective May 18, 2009. The company will continue to use this centrally located 170,000 square foot facility as a finished goods warehouse and distribution center to assure the continued and timely local availability of its products in the NY Metro marketplace. The company cites the action as being part of an ongoing process to coordinate the manufacturing capacity and technology it currently has in place with the ever changing needs of the market.

National Envelope will continue to have the most significant manufacturing presence in the Northeast market and remains firmly committed to the New York Metro region and its customers. Orders previously converted at the Long Island City facility will now be manufactured at one of the company’s  four regional state-of-the-art facilities including, Scottdale, PA; Westfield, MA; Worcester, MA; and Exton, PA. These locations are comprised of 875,000 square feet of manufacturing and distribution space and possess all the systems, capacity, and personnel necessary to service the company’s business without interruption.

John Grymes, COO of National Envelope, states; “We are confident that this action will help us continue to provide our customers with competitive pricing, quick and easy access to our products, exemplary customer service, and the professional sales representation they expect and deserve. It is our intention to keep this action as transparent as possible and to utilize the full resources of our company to affect a smooth and successful transition. In today’s challenging business environment we must constantly reevaluate our organization to assure our future success, remain the long-term supplier of choice for our customers, and  continue as the leading employer in our industry. We are committed to doing whatever is necessary to remain the standard by which our industry is judged.”

National Envelope Receives Rainforest Alliance Green Globe Award

UNIONDALE, New York, May 14, 2009  National Envelope has been honored by the Rainforest Alliance with the awarding of their 2009 Corporate Green Globe Award which recognized the company for its combined efforts with the Rainforest Alliance in making sustainable changes and decisions. The award was presented at the Rainforest Alliance annual gala dinner and awards ceremony in New York City. Environmentalists, progressive companies, celebrities and distinguished leaders in the business and diplomatic communities gathered for this distinctive event. Commenting on the award recipients’ efforts, Tensie Whelan, president of the Rainforest Alliance stated, “The honorees we’ve selected have made solid commitments that benefit ecosystems, workers and wildlife worldwide. By making sustainability a priority in their business decisions, they demonstrate its importance not only for the longevity of their businesses but also for the well-being of the entire planet.”

John Grymes COO of National Envelope Accepting Green Globe Award From Paula Zahn

National Envelope Introduces Carbon Neutral Products

UNIONDALE, New York, March 2, 2009 - National Envelope has introduced a new Carbon Neutral Products Program which is available for all envelopes, announcements and holiday cards manufactured by the company. The program has been under development for two years and involved a complete carbon footprint analysis of the company performed by the CarbonNeutral Company of London, England.

In rendering its products carbon neutral, National Envelope uses a cradle-to-gate process which includes all product and packaging materials, inbound transportation related to those materials, the energy used to make the product, and all associated activities such as business travel. The carbon quantity of the product is computed with a custom carbon calculator developed specifically for National Envelope by the Edinburgh Center for Carbon Management, an internationally renowned analytical facility for carbon and related eco-metrics. Once the amount of carbon is known, the product is made carbon neutral by virtue of carbon offset credits purchased through the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) equal to the amount of the carbon expended in the making of the product.

Carbon Neutral Products by National Envelope are considered free of their associated carbon dioxide which is the principal greenhouse gas. By eliminating the carbon output associated with a product, there is less greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere, thereby mitigating to a great extent that product’s possible contribution to global warming.

The company has developed a carbon neutral mark which it offers to any customer purchasing these products so they may show outwardly that they are utilizing a carbon neutral product for their mailing. Any National Envelope product manufactured as carbon neutral may carry this mark.

National Envelope Publishes Envelope Industry's First Sustainability Report

Uniondale, NY March 2, 2009 - National Envelope is once again setting a benchmark within the envelope industry by publishing the first sustainability report for an individual envelope company. The new report titled, National Envelope and the Environment, Sustainability Report 2009-2010, provides the reader with a comprehensive, informative and believable picture of the company’s environmental programs, products and policies. The design of the report breaks away from the traditional sustainability report format with stunning graphics of nature scenes and animals as well as little known informational tidbits about sustainability and nature throughout the book. 

The report will be an outstanding tool for company sales people and distributors to promote building a business relationship with National Envelope based on its strong environmental platform and unparalleled Environmental Products Portfolio. It should easily assist in drawing the attention and interest of customers and prospects who are prioritizing the environment into their procurement policies.

National Envelope Sustainability2010Report.pdf

National Envelope Earns SFI President's Award

National Envelope Introduces National Envelope Cares Program

National Envelope Founder Mr. William Ungar Honored By EMA

Uniondale, NY July 16, 2008

National Envelope is proud to announce that its founder & chairman, Mr. William Ungar was honored this year with the Envelope Manufacturers Association Founder’s Award.  An inspiration to all of us, Mr. Ungar’s lifetime achievement in the envelope industry is surpassed only by his service to his community and nation.  A holocaust survivor, Mr. Ungar came to the United States in 1946.  He earned a mechanical engineer degree and created a company that has become the largest envelope converter in the world!  Mr. Ungar chooses to give back to the country that offered him freedom and opportunity by becoming active in social, philanthropic and community affairs. 

Chairman and Founder of National Envelope Mr. William Ungar (center) is applauded byMaynard Benjamin, EMA President & CEO (left) and Hugh Mahler, EMA Chairman (right), after his speech accepting the EMA Founders Award.

National Envelope – Aurora, CO Achieves 12 Years Without a Lost Time Accident

Uniondale, NY  July 16, 2008

National Envelope has announced that its Aurora, CO facility has achieved twelve years without a lost time accident. This milestone was attained on July 13, 2008. In commenting on the new record, general manager Zephyr Cecchi stated “It is my continuing and true honor to be associated with our outstanding team of employees, who through their tireless and dedicated efforts, and constant awareness of the value of a safe working environment, have made our division a better place for us all to work and serve our loyal customers.”

National Envelope Announces Curtailment of Production at Its Union, NJ Facility

National Envelope Announces Global Envelope Alliance

UNIONDALE, New York, HEILBRONN, Germany, ALCALA DE HENARES, Spain, OSAKA, Japan, February,15, 2008  – National Envelope headquartered in Uniondale, New York, Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH  headquartered in Heilbronn – Germany,  Group Tompla headquartered in Madrid, Spain and Imura Envelope, based in Osaka, Japan, have entered into an international strategic alliance.

The Global Services Group (GSG) has been formed to address the increasing demand from multi-national corporations for single-source procurement of envelopes and associated products with delivery destinations world-wide. Through the alliance, member companies will work together on an exclusive basis to supply envelopes through their world-wide network of over 65 manufacturing facilities to international clientele requiring a single global envelope source, simplifying what is now a very complicated and cumbersome process. As globalization of the world’s largest corporations and companies continues, the alliance will be in a unique position to provide strategic sourcing and practical solutions for companies with international mailing and delivery requirements. 

An additional focus of the Global Services Group will be a cooperative marketing effort to share proprietary products and services, unique to each company, among the members of the GSG. This will greatly enhance the offering and potential markets for the customers of the Global Services Group. To assist alliance members in establishing and maintaining a competitive advantage in today’s demanding envelope market,

the companies will share and work jointly on product development and research and development projects for the improvement of machine technologies and operational efficiencies.

Through their new alliance within the GSG, National Envelope, Mayer-Kuvert-network, Tompla and Imura Envelope, each a respected supplier in their respective markets, will be able to provide a level of service and opportunity never seen before in the international envelope market. By sharing product information, machine technologies, and operational best practices, each will benefit individually, and will be able to take their service and product offerings to new levels for the benefit their customers and unique markets.

For more information about this program please contact John Grymes, COO of National Envelope at 516-699-4000, Edlef Bartl, MD of Mayer Kuvert at + 49 171 97 55555, Ignacio Reiris, CEO of Tompla at + 34 918 872 239 or Yutaka Imura, MD of Imura at +81 6 6910 2519 

About National Envelope Corporation

Uniondale, New York-based National Envelope Corporation is the largest manufacturer of envelopes in the world, with 20 manufacturing facilities and 5,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.  The company leads the industry in its environmental platform and in the design, print, and production of direct mail envelopes.

About European Envelope Partners EEP

The two envelope groups Mayer-Kuvert-network and Tompla have launched the European Envelope Partners alliance in July 2007, with an aim to give a panEuropean service to multinational clients that demand it. The EEP alliance offers by far the widest geographical coverage and largest manufacturing capability existing in Europe.

About Tompla

Madrid, Spain based Tompla is one of the largest European envelope manufacturers with 9 production sites in Spain, Poland and France and sales offices in  12 different European Union countries. Its leading brands include La Couronne,  Italique, Open Lux, and exclusive licences for Navigator and Paperfect envelopes.

About Mayer-Kuvert-network

The Germany based Mayer-Kuvert-network is the biggest envelope manufacturer in the envelope industry in Europe. Operating from Ireland, across the European Union, and all the way to St. Petersburg, Russia, Mayer-Kuvert operates over 35 envelope manufacturing facilities in 21 countries to service its growing business.

About Imura Envelope

Osaka, Japan based Imura Envelope Company Incorporated is one of the largest envelope companies in Japan, manufacturing a diverse array of envelopes and is a key provider of direct mailing services in their market. The company is also involved in selling and developing office computers, PCs, software and computer peripheral equipment.

Chairman and Founder of National Envelope Mr. William Ungar, (center) cuts a ceremonial ribbon signifying the opening of National Envelope's newest facility in Ennis, TX with the assistance of Nathan Moser CEO (left) and John Grymes COO (right).

National Envelope Supports Please Recycle Campaign

 UNIONDALE, New York, September 14, 2007 - National Envelope announced that it is supporting an industrywide recycling program entitled, Please Recycle. As a program participant the company will begin offering the option to print the Please Recycle logo on all of its recyclable envelopes to encourage customers and mailers to recycle them after use.

“Most people know that newspapers are recyclable, but often times do not realize that many types of envelopes are recyclable,” said Nathan Moser CEO of National Envelope. “The paper industry has committed to an overall goal of recovering 55 percent of the total paper we produce. The Please Recycle initiative is aimed at encouraging our customers to assist us in recovering more used mail and packaging for recycling through existing municipal waste streams and similar waste collection systems. Our primary goal is to improve the management of our resources for the benefit of future generations.”

The Please Recycle campaign is sponsored by the Envelope Manufacturers Association in conjunction with the Direct Marketing Association and the Magazine Publishers Association. These organizations have received the endorsement of the Environmental Protection Agency to include the Please Recycle message on their products. National Envelope is a member of the Envelope Manufacturers Association.

National Envelope Introduces ShimmerPrint

UNIONDALE, New York, September 24, 2007 – In today’s direct and consumer mail markets companies are demanding new and cost-effective solutions to draw attention to their mailings. They expect the mailing envelope to create interest and anticipation for the messages and materials inside. National Envelope has excelled in helping its customers achieve their response goals by creating some of the most dynamic envelopes in the industry. The company is now able to take customer’s envelopes to the next level with their new ShimmerPrintTM metallic enhancement process.  

The advertising and mailing industries have long known that metallic inks and foils are one of the best options for getting an envelope noticed and opened, but many times the cost of these processes is considered prohibitive. To overcome this barrier, National Envelope has developed ShimmerPrintTM, a value-added printing enhancement which gives customers access to beautiful metallic effects at a very reasonable price. ShimmerPrint™ keeps job cost down by adding metallic highlights to an image right during the conventional printing process. It is available in a wide color spectrum, making it possible to produce warm metallic colors such as reds, bronzes and emeralds and paler colors such as frosty blues and greens.

ShimmerPrintTM envelopes should be considered for direct mail, image conscious mailings, mailings requiring differentiation, when metallic inks and foils are desired but too expensive, and when there is a need to create unlimited metallic colors on the same job.

For more information on National Envelope or ShimmerPrint TM please visit the company web site at www.nationalenvelope.com or contact Avery Levy, Senior V.P. Business Development by telephone at 516-699-4000 or by email at alevy@natenv.com. 

National Envelope Joins United Nations Global Compact Initiative

UNIONDALE, New York, September 12, 2007 - National Envelope the largest envelope manufacturer in the world has signed as a participant in the United Nations Global Compact.  As the leader in the manufacture and sales of environmentally certified envelope and announcement products, participating in the Global Compact is a natural extension to the company’s commitment to the environment and business ethics.

The United Nations Global Compact is a voluntary initiative that seeks to advance universal principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption through the active engagement of the corporate community in cooperation with civil society and representatives of organized labor.                                    

Signatories of the initiative are expected to publish in their annual report or similar corporate report (e.g. sustainability report) a description of the ways in which they are supporting the Global Compact and its ten principles. This is known as the "Communication on Progress" which provides openness and transparency to the good practices by participants.

National Envelope Aurora, CO Achieves 11 Years Without a Lost Time Accident

Uniondale, NY 7-18-07

National Envelope has announced that its Aurora, CO facility has achieved eleven years without a lost time accident. In commenting on the achievement, general manager Zephyr Cecchi stated “It is my sincere honor to represent this outstanding team of employees, whose tireless dedication and constant vigilance have served to create and maintain a safe working environment for themselves and for all their co-workers.”

National Envelope Is the First Envelope Company in the World to Receive Green Seal Product Certification.

Consumer Security, Privacy Advanced with SMART CARD GUARD® by National Envelope Corporation

Uniondale, NY 5-7-07

As radio frequency “smart cards” proliferate in North America, Europe and Asia, new mailing envelope and card sleeve products prevent unintended transmission or theft of personal data.

In a significant advance for consumer privacy and security worldwide, financial institutions, governments, businesses and other distributors of contactless “smart cards” now have access to lightweight card sleeves and mailing envelopes that completely shield all personal and financial information on the card’s memory chip from theft or unauthorized transmission.

National Envelope Corporation, the world’s largest envelope manufacturer, announced today that it has developed and is now marketing Smart Card Guard™, a unique and cost-effective new line of products that shield a smart card and its electronic information when mailed or carried in an individual’s purse, wallet or pocket. The company is initially targeting sales to financial services companies and government agencies, and the market is global.

Smart Card Guard™ functions by enclosing the card in a thin protective metallic barrier that is incorporated into a specially produced, easy-to-print substrate. The product prevents personal data in the smart card’s embedded integrated circuit from being transmitted via radio frequency (RF) waves to any smart card reading device.

“Unauthorized access of personal and financial information is a reality today—and the threat is growing,” said John Grymes, Chief Operating Officer of Uniondale, NY-based National Envelope.

“For issuers of smart cards, our secure mailers and card sleeves are a cost-effective, practical way to protect their organizations and assure customers that personal privacy is a top priority,” Grymes said. “For individuals with smart cards, it’s like having your sensitive personal data in a portable lead vault.”

National Envelope Receives Green-e Renewable Energy Certification

Uniondale, NY 9-7-06National Envelope has received Green-e Renewable Energy Certification from the Center for Resource Solutions in San Francisco, California. The certification recognizes the company for environmental leadership through a significant purchase of renewable wind power energy which contributes to cleaner air and the reduction of dependence on fossil and nuclear fuels. The Green-e program is designed to promote renewable energy markets by instilling customer confidence in renewable power products. Green-e certified renewable energy products are distinguished by high environmental quality and the credibility that comes from independent verification by a reputable organization.    

Sterling Planet Supplies 18 Million kWh of Wind Energy Credits to National Envelope

Uniondale, NY 8-14-06

ATLANTA, GA – National Envelope has signed a multi-year contract with Sterling Planet for the purchase of 18 million kilowatt hours of Renewable Energy Credits from wind energy projects located nationwide. The National Envelope purchase serves to avoid the release from conventional electricity generation of approximately 25,056,000 pounds of carbon dioxide, the leading greenhouse gas.  The environmental benefit compares to not taking nearly 10,000 drives between Los Angeles and New York City.

With this purchase, National Envelope gains entry into the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership and its Green Power Leadership Club. To become a Partner, organizations replace a portion of their annual electricity consumption with green power.  The Green Power Leadership Club further honors Green Power Partners that have made an exemplary green power purchase that significantly exceeds minimum Green Power Partnership purchase requirements. http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/index.htm

National Envelope Receives Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certification

Uniondale, NY 7-06-06

National Envelope is the first and only envelope converter in the United States to be certified to produce envelopes, announcements, and greeting cards which are accepted as meeting the standards of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. The SFI mandates for certification required National Envelope to meet rigorous chain-of-custody standards which are then verified through audit on an annual basis. The addition of SFI certification to the company’s growing sustainability platform which includes Forest Stewardship Council certification reinforces the company’s commitment to the environment, environmentally-sound products and eco-friendly business practices. National Envelope’s SFI certification number is SGS-NCS-SFICoC-007.

National Envelope Acquires Atlantic Envelope Company

Uniondale , NY April 4, 2006

National Envelope Corporation is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of the Atlantic Envelope Company, a subsidiary of National Service Industries, Inc. Atlantic Envelope is a leading full-service envelope converter with six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and 900 employees located strategically throughout the United States. The acquisition of Atlantic Envelope enhances National Envelope’s position as the largest privately held envelope manufacturer in the world and establishes it as one of the top specialty envelope companies in the United States.

 Commenting on the acquisition, William Ungar, Founder and Chairman of National Envelope stated, “With the purchase of Atlantic Envelope, National Envelope gains some of the  finest of facilities and equipment in the industry, as well as Atlantic’s dedicated and talented employees. This acquisition enables National Envelope to continue to evolve and service the ever-changing needs of our customers nationwide. Atlantic Envelope’s history of excellence in manufacturing, printing, and customer service for over 100 years will complement those same guiding principles so valued at National Envelope.” Nathan Moser, CEO of National Envelope added “It is our intention to fully integrate Atlantic Envelope into the coast-to-coast footprint of National Envelope, represented by our 16 existing facilities and 3600 employees, which will strengthen our capabilities of providing the finest products and the greatest customer service to the marketplace. We are all excited about the opportunities this acquisition brings to both companies and warmly welcome Atlantic Envelope’s customers and employees into the National Envelope family.”

National Envelope Announces Forest Stewardship Council Certification

Dallas, TX 12-16-05

National Envelope has announced that it is the first and only envelope converter in the United States to be certified by SmartWood to produce envelopes which are accepted as meeting the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council. The FSC mandates for certification require National Envelope to meet rigorous chain-of-custody standards. FSC certification reinforces the company’s commitment to the environment, environmentally-sound products and eco-friendly business practices. National Envelope’s FSC certification number is SW-COC-1706.