BZ Boise Inc.

Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ), a leading manufacturer of paper and packaging products, today unveiled Boise POLARIS™ premium multi-purpose paper. The growing demand for a high-quality, versatile paper inspired Boise to create Boise POLARIS paper.

This 97-bright sheet is capable of providing consistent performance and producing high-quality output on all types of imaging equipment and high-speed production devices. Boise POLARIS paper is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) Chain of Custody-Certified, which ensures this premium sheet is manufactured with fiber from responsibly-managed forests.

"Boise POLARIS paper is exceptionally bright and smoothly textured, giving users a high-quality look and feel," said Terry Stepney, Boise Brand Manager. "It provides excellent performance with guaranteed 99.99% jam-free* printing and copying. Now with 'the Bright Star in Paper™' as an option, paper users can showcase their hard work by assuring their important printed materials will look their best."

In nationwide test markets, Boise POLARIS paper has been very well received by end-use customers in offices, corporate in-plants and commercial printers. The positive feedback confirms that Boise POLARIS paper is a highly effective paper solution for their document needs.

Boise POLARIS multi-purpose paper is optimized for two-sided printing and copying with minimal show through. It is available in 20 lb. and 24 lb. basis weights and multiple size configurations, providing customers with a wide range of options. In addition, the 20 lb. product is available in the 2,500 sheet, "ream-less" Boise SPLOX paper delivery system. Boise POLARIS paper is a part of the company's best-selling Boise® X-9® paper family of products.

Boise POLARIS paper is now widely available for sale to distributors of paper and office products. For distributors who prefer greater flexibility when stocking new products in inventory, Boise's Assorted Mixed Pallet (AMP) Program allows suppliers to order as little as a single carton of Boise POLARIS paper in support sizes, along with other premium imaging papers from Boise, provided normal order minimums are satisfied. For information about availability and product or performance guarantees*, contact a Boise customer service or Boise sales representative, or visit www.BoisePOLARIS.com.

About Boise Inc. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ) manufactures packaging products and papers including corrugated containers, containerboard, label and release and flexible packaging papers, imaging papers for the office and home, printing and converting papers, newsprint, and market pulp. Our employees are committed to delivering excellent value while managing our businesses to sustain environmental resources for future generations. Visit our website at www.BoiseInc.com.

License #:FSC C020415. The Mark of Responsible Forestry. www.fsc.org ©1996 Forest Stewardship Council A.C.

Media Contact Lisa Harris Office 360-891-8793 Marketing Contact Terry Stepney Office 630-227-3417 Boise Inc. 591 Supreme Drive Bensenville, IL 60106 T 208 384 7000 F 630-227-3457