ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Today Neenah Paper Technical Products announced that it has joined Epson's Envision Partner Program as a Technology Partner focused on delivering media solutions that complement Epson's healthcare products. Neenah's innovative synthetic paper, KIMDURA Medical Wristbands and Labels are complementary to Epson's SecurColor, an inkjet printer designed specifically for on-demand color printing in the healthcare industry. Neenah's expanded KIMDURA platform delivers durable, waterproof and chemical-resistant face stock that withstands the demanding conditions found in medical environments.

"Hospitals need a quick, reliable, cost-effective way to produce color-coded labels and wristbands," commented Mike Helm, Director of Sales and Marketing, Epson System Device Group. "Neenah Paper provided an innovative substrate to work with our color-on demand inkjet solution. We commend them as a technology partner."

"At Neenah Paper Technical Products, we work to develop unique and innovative substrates for leading manufacturers like Epson," explains Michael O'Connell, brand manager, Neenah Paper.  "What made this solution so successful was the combination of Epson's printer and our media as a package which created new products for the medical environment.  We look to expand these applications with Epson and future customers."