NETHERLANDS -- Neenah Paper announced the opening of its new European Distribution Center in Utrecht, Netherlands.

This new facility, managed by the C. van Heezik Group, will serve as a local European resource for some of Neenah's most popular and best-selling brands in Europe. Neenah will immediately stock select Environment® Papers and Neenah® Folding Board, the company said.

"The location for Neenah's new European Distribution Center was strategically selected for three reasons," said Chris Schneider, Sr. International Marketing and Logistics Manager. "First, the city of Utrecht is centrally located within Netherlands and larger Europe, already a well-known transport hub. Second, this particular location enables Neenah to better service its US-based global accounts who produce a large amount of print and packaging locally in Europe. Finally, Neenah has a strong, local logistics partner that we know and trust."

The company said the new facility enables the timely, efficient, and cost effective operations of Neenah throughout Europe, as well as room for expansion.

Neenah is a leading global specialty materials company. Key products and markets include advanced filtration media, specialized performance substrates used for tapes, labels and other products, and premium printing and packaging papers.