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SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14A-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Filed by the Registrant [ ]
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Check the appropriate box:
[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
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[ ] Soliciting Material pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12
Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as Permitted
by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
BADGER PAPER MILLS, INC.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
JAMES D. AZZAR, BOMARKO, INC., AND EXTRUSIONS DIVISION, INC.
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO ALL BADGER SHAREHOLDERS
WHO HOLD SHARES
THROUGH A BANK OR BROKER
If your Badger share are held for your account by a bank or
broker, you cannot vote your own shares. You must instruct your bank
or broker to vote your shares for you.
Badger management has chosen to delay providing notice of the
upcoming Meeting so that there is only a very short period of time for
proxy materials to be distributed. The company's own secretary has
acknowledged that this short notice gives the company an advantage in
this important vote.
IF AND WHEN YOU RECEIVE PROXY MATERIALS FROM YOUR BANK OR
BROKER (EVEN A MANAGEMENT PROXY), PLEASE VOTE FOR THE SHAREHOLDER
RESOLUTION TO RESTORE FULL VOTING POWER, AND SIGN AND RETURN YOUR VOTE
IN THE ENVELOPE YOUR BANK OR BROKER PROVIDES.
Even if you are unable to vote the shares held by your bank or
broker for your account, it is important that Mr. Hefty and his board
of directors get the message. IF YOU HOLD SHARES THROUGH A BANK OR
BROKER, PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN THE FORM BELOW TO ME TO
EXPRESS YOUR SUPPORT.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Separate and return below)
Board of Directors
Badger Paper Mills, Inc.
Gentlemen:
I hold shares of Badger Paper Mills, Inc. through my bank or
broker. I would vote those shares FOR each of Mr. Azzar's proposals,
if I could.
Date_____________, 1998 X__________________________________
(signature)
No. of Shares___________ ___________________________________
(Please print)
Name:______________________________
Address:___________________________
___________________________________
PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN THIS FORM IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.
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[TRANSCRIPT OF VIDEOTAPE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT
TO BE DELIVERED TO SHAREHOLDERS OF BADGER PAPER MILLS, INC.]
[BOMARKO LOGO]
BOMARKO
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WE ADD VALUE
TO YOUR PRODUCT
Value, it means many things to many people, but what is the
definition of value? A low price tag, a commitment to your company,
or perhaps the timely completion of a project. At Bomarko it's a
philosophy. A philosophy that extends to all aspects of our company.
From our quality labs to our world sourcing of raw materials, to our
dedication to continuous improvement. Value is the motivation behind
everything we do.
So how do we define value? At Bomarko, it's more than a
definition, it's how we conduct our business lives, a result of
Vision, Ingenuity, Talent, and Commitment. It comes from years of
experience producing top quality, flexible packaging that increases
our customer's performance. It's the ability to respond to the
customer's needs and become a business partner in the process. It's
these characteristics which are the building blocks for what Bomarko
is today. A company with a commitment to growing with our customers
and adding value in the process.
For instance, take our in-house quality labs, this is where we
enhance the repeatability of the performance of your products. Our
plants have on premise ink technicians and ink mixing equipment. As
such we can insure repeated color consistency. Instead of examining
finished product for flaws, and then adjusting our processes
accordingly, our lab sets quality standards beforehand so that your
product is run correctly, without errors, the first time and every
time. That means no matter if your product requires Foil Laminating,
Waxing, or Printing, waste is reduced. The Repeatability of Quality
is assured and Efficiency is Increased, which in turn lowers costs.
This Vision and Ingenuity is one of the cornerstones Bomarko is
built on. It's part of our commitment to addressing issues before
they become problems.
Another aspect of problem solving is having the ability to be
in tune with your customer's needs today and anticipating those of the
future and then having the commitment and talents to respond quickly
and accurately. Our people have one focus, one mind set, and that is
to create value for your products. From Dry Waxing to Wet Waxing to
Hot Melt Coating our entire team of employees are empowered to assure
repetition of quality.
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Another aspect in the Bomarko definition of value is in our
purchasing power. We have created a large network of raw materials
suppliers the world over. This network provides us with the
stability. World sourcing means we are less affected by local or
regional raw material price fluctuations and material shortages.
Because of our purchasing power, we are assured Competitive Prices.
This decreases unnecessary costs, a necessary aspect of value.
Our definition of value also includes a vision of the future
with you in mind. Through our systematic product development and
warehousing, we can map your current and past needs and in turn help
you forecast future needs. We can then process your product at the
most efficient time and have it stored in our warehouse ready, on
demand, when you need it. Our adherence to the principles of "Just in
Time" saves us all money.
But our commitment doesn't stop there, it also extends to the
continuous improvement of our machinery and processors. We build much
of our machinery on-site, which lowers our overhead. These machines
are often then linked into single pass processing lines specifically
designed to meet your products specifications. From Margarine and
Butter Wraps to Candy and Medical Wraps, whatever your product may be,
a single pass processing line can be built and dedicated to meet your
present and future needs. Overall, wastes are decreased. In a one
pass process our technicians are able to immediately detect and
correct any quality variations, and since your product is finished in
one pass from candy twisting, cereal lining to ice cream novelty
papers, repeated quality is increased and your product can be
completed more efficiently. This unique manner of processing is out
of the norm in the flexible packaging industry, but this is one manner
in which we differentiate ourselves.
It's because value is more than a low price tag. It's growing
as your partner grows, improving processes as necessary. Actually
these building blocks result in value, in the form of lasting
partnerships with our customers. In over 30 years of business, we
have grown as our customer's needs have grown. It's because of our
commitment to each and every one of our domestic and international
customer's. We believe these partnerships have been built through
good business relationships and mutual trust and commitment.
Our people best exemplify this trust and commitment, because
while we have grown into a multi-million dollar, globally focused
company, we haven't outgrown the close-knit family spirit that
impressed our customer's years ago, many of whom are still customers
today. This spirit is evident in the eyes and smiles of our
employees. They are a talented group of individuals, with focus and
ingenuity. They are the embodiment of all the characteristics that
have built Bomarko. They are committed to your needs, from roto
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griever or flexigraphic printing to laminate, waxing, and coating.
From start to finish, they are the reason we have built such lasting
and productive partnerships with our customers, because they are the
people who add value to your product. We are a value driven team and
look forward to the opportunity to meet your needs.
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