NEX Performance Films produces single and multilayer polyethylene films for packaging applications. The division s flexible packaging products are used in the food, personal care, medical, household and industrial products industries. It is a paper division of Appleton, which is one of the leading manufacturers of specialty, high value-added coated paper products, including carbonless, thermal and security papers. Founded in 1907, it is one of North America s leading producers of thermal media. The employee-owned company operates with a staff of approximately 2,100 people. Based in Appleton, Wis., NEX Performance Films offers a wide range of thermal papers and related substrates for the transaction and item identification markets.