WPP WPP PLC

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported):  July 16, 2015

WAUSAU PAPER CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

100 PAPER PLACE

MOSINEE, WI 54455-9099

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(715) 693-4470

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;

Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain   Officers

Robert H. Yanker was appointed by the Wausau Paper Corp. Board of Directors to be a Class II director of the Company on July 16, 2015.  

Mr. Yanker, 57, is a Director Emeritus with McKinsey & Company, with whom Mr. Yanker was affiliated from 1986 until his retirement in 2013.  Mr. Yanker received both his B.A. and his M.B.A. from Harvard University.

Mr. Yanker’s service on committees of the Board of Directors will be determined when the Board meets in August 2015.

A news release describing Mr. Yanker’s appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1

News release dated July 22, 2015

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

WAUSAU PAPER CORP.

Date:  July 22, 2015

By:  SHERRI L. LEMMER

Sherri L. Lemmer

Senior Vice President–Finance

Chief Financial Officer

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FORM 8-K

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WAUSAU PAPER CORP.

dated July 16, 2015

Pursuant to Section 102(d) of Regulation S-T

(17 C.F.R. §232.102(d))

Exhibit 99.1

News release dated July 22, 2015

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Exhibit 99.1

Wausau Paper Appoints Rob Yanker to Board of Directors

MOSINEE, WI – July 22, 2015 – Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP) today announced that it has appointed Rob Yanker to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.  Mr. Yanker will serve as one of the Company’s nominees for election at its 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Mr. Yanker, 57, is a Director Emeritus at McKinsey & Company.  Mr. Yanker served at McKinsey for 27 years, from 1986 to 2013, where he worked with a variety of clients in the industrial, consumer and telecommunications sectors.

Michael C. Burandt, CEO, commented, “Rob has an exceptional mix of operational, strategic and industrial expertise that will be a valued asset to Wausau and we are excited to have him join our Board.  Rob’s experience at McKinsey gives him an important perspective that will be beneficial as we continue to drive improvement in our operating performance and deliver significant value for shareholders.”

About Wausau Paper: Wausau Paper produces and markets a complete line of away-from-home towel and tissue products, as well as soap and dispensing systems. The Company is listed on the NYSE under the symbol WPP. To learn more about Wausau Paper visit wausaupaper.com.

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INVESTOR AND MEDIA CONTACT:

Perry Grueber

Director Investor Relations

Email:   pgrueber@wausaupaper.com

Phone: 715.692.2056