Aug 07, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. Wausau Paper’s 2Q net sales for 2015 were $90.9 million, an increase of approximately 2% compared to $89.2 million in the 2Q 2014. On a year-to-date basis, net sales rose approximately 5% to $175.1 million compared to $166.7 million in 2014, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

2Q adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in 2015 was $14.5 million compared with adjusted EBITDA of $9.9 million in 2014. 2Q 2015 adjusted EBITDA exceeded the Company’s previous guidance range of $13 to $14 million.

Net earnings from continuing operations were $2.5 million, or $0.05 per share, in the 2Q 2015 compared with a prior-year 2Q net loss from continuing operations of $3.7 million, or $0.07 per share.

Michael C. Burandt, CEO, commented, “Our 2Q results reflect the continuing above-market demand growth for our premium DublNature® and Artisan™ products lines, the positive market response to our differentiated product portfolio, and the benefits from the significant number of Margin Enhancement Initiative (MEI) projects that are evidenced by ongoing improvement in operating performance, as well as, increased cash generation. We are very pleased with the pace of growth of our premium products and the contributions of our entire team toward improving our operating platform.”

Wausau Paper produces and markets a complete line of away-from-home towel and tissue products, as well as soap and dispensing systems.