Verified Nov 2026
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Appleton, Wisconsin
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Since 2005
Nekoosa makes specialty print media and visual communication products, including application tapes, synthetic papers, carbonless papers, and extruded films. The company is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and was founded in 2005, with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. In 2026 it agreed to acquire Pixelle's carbonless sheet business and the ExcelOne brand.
Nekoosa at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
2005
Headquarters
Appleton, Wisconsin
Import activity
102
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
102
Named foreign suppliers
11
Top origins
Belgium · Germany · United Kingdom · Singapore
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Nekoosa.
What this tells a buyer
Nekoosa announced the acquisition of Pixelle's carbonless sheet business and the ExcelOne brand in October 2026, according to Packaging News Daily and Midland.
Nekoosa's listed product areas include coating, extrusion, plastic, adhesive, and glass-related products, and it has added new finishes to its Trifecta removable pressure sensitive vinyl line.
The company's public profile describes it as a subsidiary of Appvion, which acquired it in October 2022, and it reports serving more than 70,000 commercial print and graphics shops across 65 countries.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
Overview
Nekoosa makes specialty print media and visual communication products, including application tapes, synthetic papers, carbonless papers, and extruded films. The company is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and was founded in 2005, with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. In 2026 it agreed to acquire Pixelle's carbonless sheet business and the ExcelOne brand.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2005 |
Headquarters | Appleton, Wisconsin |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
What Nekoosa makes
Nekoosa's listed product areas include coating, extrusion, plastic, adhesive, and glass-related products, and it has added new finishes to its Trifecta removable pressure sensitive vinyl line.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Coating, Extrusion, Plastic, Adhesive, Glass (source: nekoosa.com).
Trade and customs footprint
Nekoosa announced the acquisition of Pixelle's carbonless sheet business and the ExcelOne brand in October 2026, according to Packaging News Daily and Midland. US customs bill-of-lading records list 102 inbound shipments across 11 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Belgium · Germany · United Kingdom · Singapore.
Latest developments
2026-10-04 — Nekoosa acquires Pixelle's Carbonless Sheet Business - Midland | Packaging, Paper, Performance (midlandco.com)
2026-10-04 — Nekoosa acquires Pixelle's carbonless sheet business and ExcelOne brand — Packaging News Daily (packagingnewsdaily.com)
2026-09-17 — SYNAPS Synthetic Paper Now Eligible for Nekoosa Bucks (nekoosa.com)
2026-04-07 — Big news from Nekoosa at ISA. Our Trifecta® multipurpose removable pressure sensitive textured vinyl now includes three finishes. In addition to our original finish, Trifecta® Canvas, we are launching two additional finishes, … | Nekoosa (linkedin.com)
2026-01-05 — Nekoosa Coated Products achieves Green Masters status - The Business News (thebusinessnews.com)
2025-10-16 — Nekoosa Enters Domestic Carbonless Paper Roll Market - WhatTheyThink (whattheythink.com)
Company details
The company's public profile describes it as a subsidiary of Appvion, which acquired it in October 2022, and it reports serving more than 70,000 commercial print and graphics shops across 65 countries. Nekoosa was founded in 2005, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nekoosa do?
Nekoosa makes specialty print media and visual communication products, including application tapes, synthetic papers, carbonless papers, and extruded films. The company is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and was founded in 2005, with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. In 2026 it agreed to acquire Pixelle's carbonless sheet business and the ExcelOne brand.
Where is Nekoosa headquartered?
Nekoosa is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin (825 East Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911).
When was Nekoosa founded?
Nekoosa was founded in 2005.
How big is Nekoosa?
Nekoosa has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
Does Nekoosa import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 102 inbound shipments for Nekoosa, with top origins including Belgium · Germany · United Kingdom · Singapore.
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