Mosinee, Wisconsin, USA, 19 October 2007 --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.085 per share on its common stock.

The dividend is payable 15 November 2007, to stockholders of record at the close of business on 01 November 2007.

About Wausau Paper:

Wausau Paper, with record revenues of USD 1.2 billion in fiscal 2006, produces and markets fine printing and writing papers, technical specialty papers, and "away-from-home" towel and tissue products. To learn more about Wausau Paper visit: http://www.wausaupaper.com.