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| From the Desk of the President |
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2023 saw a continuation of the rapidly moving transportation network. From 2022’s rapid influx of freight to 2023's sudden pull back.
We saw change both external and internal in scope. Here are a few reflections along those lines...< Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG welcomes Helen Balthazor as new Accounting Manager |
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The Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc., parent company of WPG Shippers Association, is pleased to announce the addition of Helen Balthazor as our new Accounting Manager. Click here to view the full letter. |
| Member Board Announcement Letter 2024 |
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The Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc., parent company of WPG Shippers Association held a virtual Annual Meeting on February 21st, 2024. Click here to view the full letter. |
| Addition to the Board of Directors |
| Click here to view the full letter. |
| The Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc., parent company of WPG Shippers Association held a virtual Board Meeting on February 22 |
| Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG announces Denis James (DJ) Esmahan as Member Services Manager |
| The Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc., parent company of WPG Shippers Association is pleased to announce the addition of DJ Esmahan as Member Services Manager. Click here to view the full letter. |
| Wisconsin Paper Group Board Election |
| The Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc., parent company of WPG Shippers Association held a virtual Board Meeting on February 23rd, 2022. At this meeting the Board unanimously approved the Nomination of Jeremy Roemer – Vice President/General Manager at Little Rapids Corporation as a Director level position on our Board. Click here to view the full letter. |
| Wisconsin Paper Group Annual Meeting Notice |
| Notes on the 2022 Annual Meeting. Click here to view the full letter. |
| Wisconsin Paper Group Board Election |
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Greetings WPG Members, On behalf of all of us at WPG, we want to express our appreciation for your support in 2021. While the year presented a number of challenges, organizational changes, and disruption to the supply chain across the country, your partnership with the team here is truly a blessing. As we look forward to 2022, we are focused on improving performance, systems and enhancing our ability to support each and every one of our members. As part of the business review process we need to pass along a rate adjustment due to rising driver, material handling and carrier rates experienced across our network. This pricing impact will be effective January 1st. Additionally , our 2022 Rules Tariff is also available now on our website. Wishing all of you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy, and Healthy, New Year. |
| Wisconsin Paper Group Board Election |
| The Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc., parent company of WPG Shippers Association held a virtual Board Meeting on November 3rd, 2021. At this meeting the Board unanimously approved the Nomination of Brian Seitz – Vice President, Supply Chain at Verso Corporate as a Director level position on our Board. Click here to view the full letter. |
| Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. appoints Tim Metten to Board of Directors |
| The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. (WPG), along with its subsidiary WPG Shippers Association, is pleased to announce that Tim Metten has been appointed to the Board of Directors effective July 14, 2021. Click here to view the full letter. |
| Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. names Tim Metten as President |
| The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. (WPG), along with its subsidiary WPG Shippers Association, is pleased to announce that Tim Metten has been appointed as President effective July 1, 2021. Click here to view the full letter. |
| Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. Executive Retirement Announcement |
| The Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. (WPG), along with its subsidiary WPG Shippers Association, is pleased to announce Tom Murray’s retirement plans. Click here to view the full letter. |
| 2021 WPG Annual Meeting |
| Update from WPG President Thomas Murray on the 2021 Annual Meeting. Click here to view the full letter. |
| COVID-19 Travel Permission |
| For reference, WPG Shippers Association is classified as an "Essential Business" during the time of the COVID-19 crisis. Here is our letter for employees, should travel require such at some point. Click here to view the full letter. |
| Covid-19 News Update |
| At the present time there is no definitive disruption to WPG's services. With the dynamic nature of the Covid19 situation and the rapid changes in the health and political requirements that are being instituted at National and State levels, this information is subject to change. We are monitoring events across the country very closely and will advise as any new information develops that will impact delivery service. |
| President's Message - 2020 |
| WPG President & CEO Tom Murray gives WPG's 2019 Year in Review. Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG 2020 Rules Tariff Notification |
| This is the press release and announcement of the rules tariff update and general rate increase. Click here to view the full letter. |
| President's Message - 2019 |
| WPG President & CEO Tom Murray gives WPG's 2018 Year in Review. Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG 2019 Rates Notification |
| This is the press release and announcement of the general rate increase for the 2019 year. Click here to view the full letter. |
| President's Message - 2018 |
| WPG President & CEO Tom Murray gives WPG's 2017 Year in Review. Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG Elects 2018 Board of Directors |
| WPG membership approves Board of Directors and Officers of the Board. Click here to view the full letter. |
| President's Message - 2017 |
| WPG President & CEO Tom Murray gives WPG's 2016 Year in Review. Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG Elects 2017 Board of Directors |
| WPG membership approves Board of Directors and Officers of the Board. Click here to view the full letter. |
| President's Message - 2016 |
| WPG President & CEO Tom Murray gives WPG's 2015 Year in Review. Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG Elects 2016 Board of Directors |
| WPG membership approves Board of Directors and Officers of the Board. Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG Board of Directors Announcement |
| Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. Elects New Board Members. Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG 2015 Elects Board of Directors |
| WPG membership approves Board of Directors and Officers of the Board. Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG's 2014 In Review |
| Tom Murray, WPG's President & CEO, speaks about the 2014 year, and looks ahead to 2015 in the new letter From The President. Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG 2015 Rates Notification |
| This is the press release and announcement of the general rate increase for the 2015 year. Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG's 2013 In Review |
| Tom Murray, WPG's President & CEO, speaks about the 2013 year, and looks ahead to 2014 in the new letter From The President. Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG Board Approves 2014 Budget With No General Rate Increase to Members |
| This is the press release and announcement of no general rate increase for the 2014 year. Click here to view the full letter. |
| Representative Kaufert Addresses WPG Annual Meeting |
| This is the press release and announcement of Representative Kaufert's visit at the WPG Annual Meeting. Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG Board Approves 2013 Budget With No General Rate Increase to Members |
| This is the press release and announcement of no general rate increase for the 2013 year. Click here to view the full letter. |
| LTL Companies Announce Rate Increases. WPG Doesn't Follow, Holds Rates. |
| LTL transportation companies have released a set of mid-2012 rate increases. WPG holds rates. Click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG Board Approves 2012 Budget With No Rate Increase to Members |
| This is the press release and announcement of no price increase for the 2012 year. Click here to view the full letter. |
| Interesting Times in Business |
| Tom Murray, WPG's President & CEO, speaks about the 2010 year, and looks ahead to 2011 in the new letter From The President. Click here to view the full letter. |
| Speaker for WPG's 2011 Annual Meeting |
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To Our Friends,
Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc., parent of WPG Shippers Association is pleased to announce the guest speaker for its 77th Annual Meeting. Tom Buchholz of the Wisconsin Department
of Transportation will give an overview and update on the US Highway 41 Project. Tom is a Project Manager for this large-scale improvement and expansion of Highway 41.
US 41 is a 200-mile stretch of highway connecting two crucial economic regions in Wisconsin: southeastern Wisconsin and the Fox Valley. Construction work on the US 41 Project
will span over 17 miles of highway in Winnebago County from 2009-2014, and 14 miles in Brown County from 2010-2017. The construction includes: traffic lanes expanded from four to six-ten lanes; 16 US 41 interchanges improved, with 13 of those interchanges completely rebuilt; 44 roundabouts added; 17 traffic cameras installed along US 41; and an eight-lane Lake Butte des Morts Causeway. This project represents a significant step forward for Wisconsin and its economy.
Please plan to joins us for the WPG 77th Annual Meeting at the WPG offices in Neenah on Thursday, February 17, 2011. The US 41 Project presentation is a very timely subject and of interest to all of us.
Thanks and hope to see you Thursday. An invitation is attached. Stop in and enjoy some hors d? oeuvres & refreshments.
Tom Murray President & CEO |
| WPG Annual Meeting 2011 |
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WPG will be holding its Annual Meeting event and open house on February 17, 2011. For details click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG Shippers Association Will Not Take A Rate Increase - Again! |
| WPG has announced another year without a rate increase. For the full release, click here. |
| WPG Elects Two New Board Members |
| The Board of Directors of Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc., parent of WPG Shippers Association, have elected two new members to their Board. Newly elected are Jeff Miller, President of Hoffmaster Group and Michael Nowak, President of Coating Excellence International, Inc. |
| Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. Elects 2010 Board of Directors |
| Neenah, WI - The Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc., parent company of WPG Shippers Association, held its Annual Meeting on February 18, 2010 at their Corporate Headquarters in Neenah, Wisconsin. Unanimously approved during the meeting was the 2010 Board of Directors, including the slate of officers. For the full release, click here. |
| 2009's Whirlwind Economy Affected All of Us |
| The leading business news story of 2009 was the continued slumping national economy. Wisconsin Paper Group's key market segments endured substantial reduction of orders which drove our customers' production to under-performing manufacturing levels and diminished shipments. In order to offset overall this declining volume and revenue, WPG made structural changes internally to gain efficiencies throughout our processes. For the full release, click here. |
| Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. Announces No Rate Increase For 2010 |
| Neenah, WI - During today's Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc., held at its Corporate Headquarters in Neenah, Wisconsin, WPG management announced there would be no rate increase in services provided for its membership in 2010. Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. is the parent company of WPG Shippers Association. This is the third time in four years that the company has controlled costs resulting in a zero percent increase in rates for their customers. For the full release, click here. |
| WPG joins U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership |
| Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. (WPG), parent of WPG Shippers Association, announces that it joined the SmartWay (SM) Transport Partnership, a innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution. For the full release, click here. |
| Kurt Schmitz |
| Thanks to Kurt Schmitz who retired from the WPG Shippers Association on April 3, 2009. Many knew Kurt as he was a Member Account Executive and worked with customers, vendors and employees. Kurt also sat on the WPG Management Committee. All of us at WPG wish Kurt and his family good luck and all the best for the future. |
| From the President 2009 |
| The latest "From the President" letter has been added, click here to view the full letter. |
| WPG Annual Meeting 2009 |
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WPG will be celebrating its 75th anniversary with an Open House and Annual Meeting event on February 18, 2009. For details click here to view the full letter. |
| Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. Approves First Rate Increase Since 2006 |
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The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. has approved a rate increase for services
provided by its subsidiary, WPG Shippers Association. This will be the first rate increase taken by
WPG since the beginning of 2006. For details click here to view the full letter. |
| The Board of Directors of Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc., parent of WPG Shippers Association, has appointed Tom Murray as a member of the Board. Tom is President & CEO of Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. |
| Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc. names Tom Murray as President & CEO The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Paper Group, Inc., along with its subsidiary WPG Shippers Association, is pleased to announce that Tom Murray has been unanimously elected as President & CEO of the company. Tom has an extensive management and executive background, including with companies such as Banta Corporation and RR Donnelley. He has also been active with many trade, industry and government associations and has been recognized nationally for his accomplishments. The Wisconsin Paper Group was formed in 1934 when a group of paper mill executives met to discuss the mutual benefits of a shipper's association to reduce transportation cost and improve service. For over 74 years the WPG has continued to support the transportation needs of its members with value-added services. |
| WPG announces a net increase of zero percent (0%) for 2008! For details click here to view the full information on this event. |