What do Napoleon, George Washington and Queen Victoria have in common? Answer: Whatman™

Before the Whatman™ brand and products were known for laboratory filtration processes, it had an enviable reputation for producing the finest writing paper throughout the world. Despite the posh beginnings and enormous success, Whatman™ pivoted its business plan and answered the call of duty during WWI when the British government needed filter papers for steel production. The rest, as they say, is history.