Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (now known as Paulding Putnam) introduced its bold new brand during its annual Member Appreciation Day on July 12,2025 celebrating the cooperatives rich history and exciting future. With more than 1,200 members, families, and guests in attendance, the event marked a major milestone in Paulding Putnams 90-year legacy of service.
The new tagline
A Legacy of Power. A Future of Connection. honors the cooperatives strong foundation while signaling its forward-thinking direction. Based on last years member survey, the co-op simplified its name to the familiar Paulding Putnam, uniting both its electric and internet services under one trusted name. The updated logo now tells the full story: a lightning bolt stretching between the two Ps represents the co-ops electric roots, while a cable swoosh symbolizes its future with fiber internet.
A new service deserved a new brand to unite our electric and internet offerings as one, said Samantha Kuhn, Paulding Putnams marketing and communications manager. We listened to our members and created a fresh identity that reflects where weve been and where were going. Two essential services, one trusted cooperative. After 90 years of powering homes and farms, our mission has grown beyond electricity, added CEO Randy Price. This new brand captures who we are today a member-focused, technology-driven cooperative ready to connect our rural communities to the future with high-speed, reliable fiber internet.
Proud to support local businesses, the cooperative used Natural Designs in Paulding to create the new logo and West Bend Printing in Antwerp to install the new truck wraps.
Fiber internet plans for real people
Paulding Putnam announced the launch of its lifestyle-based fiber internet plans designed to meet the unique needs of each household. Once service becomes available, each member will be able to choose from tailored packages, ranging from casual browsing to ultra-connected smart homes, parental controls, gaming, and home offices. Pricing and plan information can be found online at ppec.coop/fiber.
Currently under construction are areas of Paulding and Putnam counties, including Paulding, Blue Creek, Latty, Washington, and Monterey townships. These areas are expected to go live with fiber service within the next three to six months. Members may see contractor ITG out in the field or at their home, installing mainline fiber cable in marked Paulding Putnam vehicles.
To help guide construction and ensure service reaches the areas that need it most, members are encouraged to search their addresses and fill out the interest form at PPEC.coop/fiberupdates to receive updates when service is available for sign-up.
Family fun and co-op spirit on display
Member Appreciation Day featured a range of family-friendly activities, including a free buffet lunch, zip line, inflatables, stilt walkers, face painting, and a flashlight gift to celebrate the co-ops 90th anniversary. Members also had the opportunity to speak with staff and board members about the new branding, internet packages, and the cooperatives long-term vision.
This day was about thanking our members and celebrating what makes cooperatives special community, connection, and commitment. – CEO Randy Price
To learn more, visit PPEC. coop or call 800-686-2357. A video showcasing the new brand and building signage can be found on social media. Photos from Member Appreciation Day can be found on Paulding Putnam’s Facebook page.
