STEVENS POINT, Wis., Aug. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Stora Enso has joined the United States Postal Service (USPS) in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the opening of Star Wars with the recently unveiled Star Wars stamps. Stevens Point Mill supplied OptiLabel Stamp face paper and LumiSil Stamp release liner for the 15 commemorative Star Wars stamps.
The Star Wars collector's sheet bears the images of characters from all six episodes: Luke Skywalker; Han Solo and Chewbacca; Princess Leia Organa with R2-D2; C-3PO; Yoda; Queen Padme Amidala; Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Darth Maul; Imperial Stormtroopers, Boba Fett; the Millennium Falcon; and an X-wing Fighter.
The USPS also invited America to vote for the most popular character to feature on the only Star Wars stamp that will be available for individual sale. The voting developed into a classic battle of good vs. evil, between Yoda and Darth Vader. In the end, good prevailed: The Yoda stamp will be available this fall ... also printed on Stora Enso papers.
Star Wars debuted at only 32 U.S. movie theaters on May 25, 1977. After its small opening, the movie quickly became an icon as the characters and the words "May the force be with you" became part of American culture. Written and directed by George Lucas, the film won seven Academy Awards, and was followed by two sequels and three prequels.
The commemorative set of 15 Star Wars stamps is currently available for $6.15 through the USPS.
Stora Enso Speciality Papers
Stora Enso Speciality Papers, a business area within the Packaging Boards Division of Stora Enso Oyj, manufactures one-sided coated papers for customers in the labeling, converting, and pressure-sensitive businesses. With manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe, Speciality Papers markets products globally through a matrix of regional sales managers, business development managers and Stora Enso's network of nearly 40 global sales offices. With innovative products, customer service and technical support, Stora Enso Speciality Papers helps customers grow and achieve operational effectiveness.
Stora Enso
Stora Enso, (domiciled in Finland,) is an integrated paper, packaging and forest products company, producing publication and fine paper, packaging board and wood products - all areas in which the Group is a global market leader. Stora Enso’s sales totaled EUR 14.6 billion in 2006. The Group has some 44,000 employees in more than 40 countries on five continents. Stora Enso has an annual production capacity of 16.5 million metric tons of paper and board and 7.4 million cubic meters of sawn wood products, including 3.2 million cubic meters of value-added products. Stora Enso's shares are listed in Helsinki, Stockholm and New York. To learn more about Stora Enso, visit: http://www.storaenso.com .
