Appvion 8-K Appleton Acquires European Provider of Secure Printing Services

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  December 23, 2003

APPLETON PAPERS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	333-82084	36-2556469
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

825 East Wisconsin Avenue             Appleton, Wisconsin	54912-0359
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (920) 734-9841

Item 5.  Other Events.

On December 23, 2003, Appleton Papers Inc. issued a press release which is filed as exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.  Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated December 23, 2003

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.

Dated:  December 23, 2003	APPLETON PAPERS INC.
	By:  /s/ Paul J. Karch
	Paul J. Karch Vice President, Human Resources and Law, Secretary and General Counsel

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated December 23, 2003