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Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, is pleased to announce Tom O’Connor Jr., Mohawk’s Chief Executive Officer and Ted O’Connor, Mohawk’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of Envelopes and Converting have been named 2017 Peyton Shaner Awards recipients by AIPPM.

AIPPM’s Peyton Shaner award was established to commemorate the founder of the Association of Independent Printing Paper Merchants. The recipients are recognized as someone who has shared Shaner’s passion for the industry.

“I have always been a big fan of the O’Connor family and feel they run a top notch family business that is not afraid to explore new markets or reenergize traditional ones!” say Don Clampitt of Clampitt Paper. Bayard Tynes of Strickland Paper adds “Tom and Ted are a dynamic duo. They are lions in our industry that represent the first family in paper with old fashioned values and exciting new products and services that make this crazy business fresh and fun. When the O’Connor family succeeds, we all succeed.”

Tom O'Connor Jr. joined Mohawk in 1986 and was named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 2004. During his tenure, Mr. O’Connor has grown the company to become North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes which are preferred for commercial and digital printing, photo specialties and high-end direct mail. As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. O’Connor has doubled Mohawk’s business and positioned the organization for the future by leading Mohawk into new areas of growth. Through a series of strategic initiatives, Mr. O’Connor has expanded global sales, operations and distribution channels; diversified Mohawk’s product portfolio to include envelopes and specialty substrates for digital printing; upgraded IT and operational infrastructure; and has expanded Mohawk’s distribution base through strategic initiatives including the acquisition of several companies, including the iconic Strathmore line of fine papers which was acquired in 2005. Mr. O’Connor has served as chairman of the National Paper Trade Association, and on the boards of the American Forest Products Association, St. Gregory’s School, and the Advisory Board of M&T Bank. He is also a former member of The Capital Region Economic Development Council (CREDC).

Ted O’Connor has been in the paper business on and off since 1980. From 1980-1982 he worked for the Carter Rice Paper Company as a Sales Representative for their Boston and West Haven, CT divisions. In 1982 Ted came to work for Mohawk Fine Papers as a Specification Sales Representative for the New York City market. In 1985 he became the District Sales Manager for upstate New York and Canada. In 1987 Ted was promoted to National Sales Manager. In 1992 he left Mohawk to work in Bond Sales for Lehman Brothers in New York City. From 1998-2008 Ted continued his career in Bond Sales at First Albany Corporation. He returned to Mohawk in 2008 as National Sales Manager for the Eastern Region and in 2011 was promoted to Senior Vice President Sales, responsible for sales of fine paper across the United States and Canada as well as Mohawk's growing envelope business. In 2016, Ted was promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mohawk Envelope and Converting. In this new role, Ted leads Mohawk’s sales and marketing efforts for envelopes, while working closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams to enhance Mohawk’s rapidly growing envelope and converting businesses.

ABOUT MOHAWK

Mohawk is North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes which are preferred for commercial and digital printing, photo specialties and high-end direct mail.  Mohawk fine papers and envelopes include the signature brands Mohawk Superfine® and Strathmore®, as well as proprietary treatments Inxwell® and i-Tone®. With a culture of innovation, Mohawk’s business model now extends beyond paper manufacturing into new areas of growth, including digital substrates, which connect designers and printers to new markets. 

As a leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices, Mohawk was the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match 100% of its electricity with wind power renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Mohawk’s portfolio of recycled papers is certified by Green Seal and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Mohawk is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business based in Cohoes, New York, with global sales and operations located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.

Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, celebrates the fifth anniversary of Mohawk MakeReady, an online community for digital print service providers at Graph Expo 2016, September 25-28 in Orlando, Florida.

Mohawk MakeReady, which launched at Graph Expo 2011, is designed to give digital printers practical tools and actionable guidance to help them meet their business objectives. Visitors to the site can easily browse content by relevant topic or type including a popular downloads section. Mohawk’s goal in creating the site was to provide straightforward strategies that printers can implement immediately for their customers.

Content on Mohawk MakeReady varies from perspectives from industry leaders, case studies about marketing a successful printing business, concise videos on topics such as operational efficiency, and presentations and articles that showcase solutions to maximizing social media efforts and identifying sales opportunities. Additionally, the site offers design-ready die-lines and templates and equipment compatibility charts to support Mohawk’s broad line of specialty digital substrates. All content is designed to be concise and practical, and new topics are added weekly.

“When we launched MakeReady in 2011, our goal was to leverage Mohawk’s knowledge, relationships and experience as a leader in digital substrates to help digital printers make more efficient use of their time, materials, people and entrepreneurial spirit,” says Joe Schember, Product Manager, Digital Specialty & Paper, Mohawk.

The site has experienced significant growth since its inception, showing increases in page views and visitors, including an impressive 60% increase in visitors and 1,300% increase in membership since 2011.

“Five years later, we’re pleased that the community has expanded to include paper merchants, graphic designers, marketing professionals, brand owners, students and educators, and we’re pleased that the site’s content continues to receive positive feedback from the graphic arts industry worldwide. We encourage anyone who may not be familiar with the Mohawk MakeReady community to join us as we continue to grow and deliver valuable industry insight,” Schember continues.

Print Service providers and members of the graphic arts industry describe how MakeReady has helped their businesses grow and thrive:

“MGI Digital technology marketing, sales and technical teams have all learned more about paper & substrate application opportunities from Mohawk MakeReady than from any other source.”

-          Jack Noonan, Marketing Coordinator, MGI Digital Technology

“Mohawk continues strengthening their industry position as a highly valuable resource for information and creative inspiration for the graphic arts supply chain through MakeReady. Their dedicated team is always on trend with what’s next in printing and marketing, and the site provides a wealth of free knowledge that consistently inspires me.”

-          Deborah Corn, Print Media Centr

“Comprehensive, informative and fun, is how I would describe Mohawk MakeReady. In our environment, where digital media and workflows are converted into physical products, Mohawk MakeReady has become a go-to resource as I navigate an ever-expanding market of new products and technologies.”

-          Matt Rees, Sr. Strategy Development Manager, Vistaprint Corporate Solutions

“Mac Papers has found MakeReady to be an excellent resource and I highly recommend printers utilize the Equipment Compatibility section. This is an easy reference guide to verify the wide selection of substrates for their digital press. As this segment of digital paper expands, Mohawk keeps current with the new technologies in qualifying substrates, so it is always up to date. In addition, there are many educational tools that print service providers can reference to generate ideas for their customers thus creating new revenue streams. If you have not already done so, bookmark MakeReady.”

-          David Schaffer, Product Manager, Digital Papers and Substrates, Mac Papers

“Mohawk MakeReady provides an easy-to-use avenue for inspiration and application ideas that help Konica Minolta digital press users grow their business and leverage their technology investment. Konica Minolta also uses MakeReady to download templates to produce great looking samples at all of our open houses and trade shows.”

-          Dawn Nye, Solutions and Services Marketing Manager, Konica Minolta Business Solutions

“Mohawk MakeReady was truly the first of its kind. A valuable, no-nonsense resource giving real world tips and information that its readers can easily put to use.”

-          Lisa DiBacco, DiBacco + Company

“Mohawk MakeReady provides great information on digital printing. My favorite section of the site focuses on case studies demonstrating innovative uses of substrates across a range of applications. Any service provider will benefit from a close look at this and other materials on the site, including videos with industry thought leaders.”

-          Jim Hamilton, Group Director, InfoTrends

Mohawk will exhibit in booth #2413 within the Material Matter pavilion at Graph Expo 2016. Mohawk’s presence in the pavilion aligns with the brand’s Maker Campaign, celebrating the role that well-crafted materials play in the print ecosystem, and supports the brand’s leadership position in the digital print industry.

Members of the graphic arts industry interested in learning more about Mohawk MakeReady or joining the community should visit https://www.mohawkconnects.com/makeready/.

ABOUT MOHAWK

Mohawk is North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes which are preferred for commercial and digital printing, photo specialties, packaging and high-end direct mail.

Mohawk fine papers and envelopes include the signature brands Mohawk Superfine® and Strathmore®, as well as proprietary treatments Inxwell® and i-Tone®. With a culture of innovation, Mohawk’s business model now extends beyond paper manufacturing into new areas of growth, including specialty digital substrates and wide format ink jet materials. Mohawk remains committed to an 85 year heritage of bringing the most innovative and beautiful materials to the design and print communities.

As a leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices, Mohawk was the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match 100% of its electricity with wind power renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Many products within Mohawk’s portfolio of recycled papers are certified by Green Seal and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Mohawk is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business based in Cohoes, New York, with global sales and operations located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.

Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, is pleased to announce the following organizational changes and promotions.

Ted O’Connor has been named Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mohawk Envelope and Converting.  In this new role, Ted leads Mohawk’s sales and marketing efforts for envelopes, while working closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams to enhance Mohawk’s rapidly growing envelope and converting businesses. Previously, Ted served as Senior Vice President, Sales, responsible for sales of fine paper across North America.

Melissa Stevens has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Sales for Premium Paper. In this new role, Melissa will leverage her expertise in sales process management to drive sales and business development efforts for Mohawk’s core premium paper business across North America. Previously, Melissa served as Vice President, Sales.

Beth Reardon has been promoted to Sales Director, East, overseeing business development efforts and field sales activities in the Midwest, Mid Atlantic and Northeast Regions of the U.S.

Nancy Dutch has been promoted to Sales Director, West, overseeing business development efforts and field sales activities in the West and South Central regions of the U.S.

Becky Thomas has been promoted to National Accounts Manager, New England, overseeing business development efforts for Mohawk’s core paper, social stationery and packaging businesses.

ABOUT MOHAWK

Mohawk is North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes which are preferred for commercial and digital printing, photo specialties, packaging and high-end direct mail.

Mohawk fine papers and envelopes include the signature brands Mohawk Superfine® and Strathmore®, as well as proprietary treatments Inxwell® and i-Tone®. With a culture of innovation, Mohawk’s business model now extends beyond paper manufacturing into new areas of growth, including specialty digital substrates and wide format ink jet materials. Mohawk remains committed to an 85 year heritage of bringing the most innovative and beautiful materials to the design and print communities.

As a leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices, Mohawk was the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match 100% of its electricity with wind power renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Many products within Mohawk’s portfolio of recycled papers are certified by Green Seal and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Mohawk is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business based in Cohoes, New York, with global sales and operations located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.

Mohawk Walks the Talk: Cohoes-Based Manufacturer Continues to Lead Nation in Renewable Energy Use and Green Initiatives

EPA Names Mohawk to National ‘Top 100 List’ of Environmental Green Power Users

Environmental commitment, social responsibility and corporate stewardship are woven into the fabric of Mohawk’s culture and business practices.

Cohoes-based Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, continues to lead the paper industry in environmental and sustainable practices, and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ‘National Top 100 List’ of Green Power Users for the eleventh year in a row.

11 Years of EPA Recognition on ‘National Top 100 List’

As of April 8, 2016, Mohawk ranks 77^th in the nation for green power use,  and has been named to the EPA 100% Green Power Users list for using wind power to meet 100 % of the company’s electricity use.

Since 2007, 100% of electricity used in Mohawk’s operations is matched with Green-e certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Mohawk ranks among other leading renewable energy purchasers including Google, REI, American Express, JP Morgan Chase, The Estee Lauder Companies, Starbucks, Herman Miller and Apple.  

The National Top 100 list represents the largest green power users within the EPA Green Power Partnership, which is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to use green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with conventional electricity use. Partners include a wide variety of leading organizations such asFortune 500® companies, small and medium sized businesses,local, state and federal governments, as well as colleges and universities.

“As a paper manufacturer, we have always understood that our dependence on basic resources such as water, wood fiber and energy creates a unique responsibility for environmental stewardship. We continue to examine each aspect of our business with the objective of minimizing our environmental footprint in every way practicable. Environmental responsibility is at the core of Mohawk’s company culture,” said Michelle Carpenter, Vice President, Environmental and Energy Stewardship, Mohawk.

Mohawk has also qualified for the U.S. EPA SmartWay Partnership, a program of the U.S. EPA designed to reduce transportation-related emissions by creating incentives to improve supply chain efficiency.

Mohawk efficiently transports paper products across the country on a regular basis, and the company’s logistics team is recognized for optimizing shipping methods and routes, and using biodiesel in the Mohawk truck fleet.

Longstanding environmental alliances and partnerships

Mohawk takes pride in the company’s numerous environmental partnerships and certifications, including longstanding alliances with:

• US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green Power Partnership
• EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership 
• Center for Resource Solutions Green-e Marketplace
• Green Seal (celebrating a 22-year affiliation)
• The Rainforest Alliance 
• The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) 

As a leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices, Mohawk was the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match 100% of its electricity with wind power renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Mohawk’s portfolio of recycled papers is certified by Green Seal and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Engaging Employees and Community

From a community standpoint, Mohawk encourages its employees to volunteer in their communities and participate in the company’s annual Earth Day clean-up. Employees at all Mohawk locations (Cohoes, Waterford and Albany, NY; South Hadley, MA, and Saybrook, OH) are encouraged to clean up parks, sidewalks, and other community areas in the vicinity of their workplaces on Earth Day each year. Employees are incentivized to pitch in, and educate themselves about responsible use of energy, water and other natural resources.

Supporting STEM Education

Mohawk is engaging students in the New York State New Visions STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Questar III program in an effort to foster a new generation of leaders in renewable energy.

Mohawk provides real world, practical experiences for high school seniors participating in STEM programs through Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The students participate in laboratory experiments as well as interact with scientific professionals.

Most recently, Mohawk hosted several STEM student presentations exploring innovative clean energy technologies and carbon reduction projects that could appeal to Mohawk. Students from around the Capital Region presented projects to Mohawk executives spanning topics such as harnessing wind and wave energy, maximizing use of solar and fusion technologies, exploring biofuel and geothermal energy sources and exploration of solid oxide fuel cells for energy.

For more information about Mohawk’s environmental and sustainable business practices, visit http://www.mohawkconnects.com/company/environment.

ABOUT MOHAWK

Mohawk is North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes which are preferred for commercial and digital printing, photo specialties and high-end direct mail.  Mohawk fine papers and envelopes include the signature brands Mohawk Superfine® and Strathmore®, as well as proprietary treatments Inxwell® and i-Tone®. With a culture of innovation, Mohawk’s business model now extends beyond paper manufacturing into new areas of growth, including non-paper substrates for digital printing. 

Mohawk is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business based in Cohoes, New York, with global sales and operations located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.

Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, has expanded the company’s envelope offerings and is now an official converter and distributor of Domtar Cougar®, Lynx® Opaque Ultra and EarthChoice® Colors envelopes.

“In an ongoing effort to provide the highest level of service and supply chain options for our merchant partners, Domtar is pleased to announce that Mohawk is now a full line converter servicing all Domtar branded envelopes,” said Vanecia Carr, Director of Marketing, Printing and Publishing, Domtar.

“With the addition of these well-known Domtar branded envelope lines, we now proudly offer the broadest collection of envelopes available in the market. Mohawk provides one-stop shopping convenience, fast delivery and superior envelope converting quality,” said Bob Scammell, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Operations, Mohawk. 

Cougar, Lynx Opaque Ultra and EarthChoice Colors envelopes are engineered and converted by Mohawk to stringent specifications, ensuring trouble free printing and inserting on a wide range of equipment. 

Mohawk will convert and provide a wide range of items including multiple color options in various basis weights, finishes and envelope types:

• Cougar envelopes are offered by Mohawk in a broad selection of styles and sizes including #9 commercial, #10 commercial, #10 commercial windows, A2 through A10 announcements plus a selection of booklets, catalogs, monarchs, square flaps, baronials, panel cards and panel folders. Envelopes are available in two finishes and two shades (white and natural), that match the Cougar paper lines for ease in coordinating printed communications.

• Lynx Opaque Ultra envelopes are now offered by Mohawk in six standard sizes including #10 commercial and A-2 through A-10 announcements that match the Domtar Lynx Opaque Ultra line.  Featuring exceptional opacity for minimal show-through and a smooth finish for excellent print performance, Lynx envelopes are acid free for archival quality and FSC® certified.

• EarthChoice Colors envelopes are now offered by Mohawk in seven standard sizes including #6.75 commercial, #9 commercial, #10 commercial, #10 commercial windows and A-2 through A-7 announcements. Available in 12 pastel colors with a vellum finish, EarthChoice envelopes are acid free for archival quality and FSC® certified.

Converted with Mohawk quality

Mohawk’s envelope quality stands above the rest.  Every envelope converted by Mohawk features a discreet die-cut “M” on the inside seam, which is revealed by holding the envelope up to a light source.  The “M-notch” is a symbol of Mohawk quality and assurance, backed with world class service and support.

One-stop shopping

Mohawk envelope customers enjoy ease of ordering and the convenience of one-stop shopping for fast delivery. With advanced envelope converting services, exceptional warehousing capability, and available stock in regional distribution centers throughout the country, Mohawk provides next-day or two-day delivery to 98% of the country.

ABOUT MOHAWK

Mohawk is North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes which are preferred for commercial and digital printing, photo specialties and high-end direct mail.  Mohawk fine papers and envelopes include the signature brands Mohawk Superfine® and Strathmore®, as well as proprietary treatments Inxwell® and i-Tone®. With a culture of innovation, Mohawk’s business model now extends beyond paper manufacturing into new areas of growth, including digital substrates, which connect designers and printers to new markets. 

As a leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices, Mohawk was the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match 100% of its electricity with wind power renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Mohawk’s portfolio of recycled papers is certified by Green Seal and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Mohawk is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business based in Cohoes, New York, with global sales and operations located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.

Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, announces a major expansion of its wide format inkjet portfolio to meet the needs of the rapidly growing digital printing market.

The Mohawk Wide Format Inkjet portfolio, which previously consisted of six items, expands to 112 items, featuring 32 different product lines, including: backlit, lightblock, black polyester, adhesive, Dupont™ Tyvek®, tear resistant fabric and more.

Items in the expanded portfolio are optimized for Aqueous inks, Memjet® inks, Solvent/Eco-Solvent inks, Latex inks and UV-Cured inks, and many products are compatible across multiple ink types.

“With our expanded offering of wide format inkjet media, Mohawk is truly a one-stop shop for the broadest range of digital papers and substrates, including dry toner products, HP Indigo-compatible products, and now wide format inkjet products,” said Mike Madura, Vice President, Digital, Mohawk.  

Mohawk Wide Format Inkjet substrates are known for benchmark performance including outstanding color control and top coat consistency for scratch resistance. The result is vibrant and durable print quality for use across a wide range of applications including banners, posters, signs, point-of-purchase graphics, wall murals, architectural renderings and more. 

Mohawk Wide Format Inkjet products are now easily searchable via Mohawk’s Digital Product Selector by media type or ink type. All products are currently available in inventory and can be ordered through Mohawk Digital Specialists or through paper merchants.

ABOUT MOHAWK

Mohawk is North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes which are preferred for commercial and digital printing, photo specialties and high-end direct mail.  Mohawk fine papers and envelopes include the signature brands Mohawk Superfine® and Strathmore®, as well as proprietary treatments Inxwell® and i-Tone®. With a culture of innovation, Mohawk’s business model now extends beyond paper manufacturing into new areas of growth, including digital substrates, which connect designers and printers to new markets. 

As a leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices, Mohawk was the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match 100% of its electricity with wind power renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Mohawk’s portfolio of recycled papers is certified by Green Seal and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Mohawk is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business based in Cohoes, New York, with global sales and operations located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.

Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, has been named the exclusive North American distributor for The Curious Collection & Conqueror lines of fine papers. 

Mohawk will oversee all North American distribution, marketing and sales for these product lines beginning January 1, 2016, and will begin accepting orders for The Curious Collection & Conqueror on December 28, 2015.

Mohawk has been named the exclusive North American distributor for The Curious Collection & Conqueror lines of fine papers, overseeing all North American distribution, marketing and sales for the product lines beginning January 1, 2016.

“We are very pleased to be named as exclusive distributor for The Curious Collection & Conqueror in North America as a result of our strategic partnership with Arjowiggins Creative Papers. We know that materials matter, and we believe these grades uniquely complement our legacy collection of Mohawk fine papers. We look forward to the opportunity to grow sales significantly through our extensive network of merchant partners and through our strong relationships in the print, design and packaging communities,” said Bart Robinson, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Mohawk.

The strategic alliance began earlier this year when Arjowiggins Creative Papers granted Mohawk exclusive rights to manufacture, license, market and distribute Arjowiggins Creative Papers’ luxury packaging products, Delos and Butterfly, while Arjowiggins Creative Papers was granted exclusive rights to manufacture, market and distribute Mohawk Superfine with iTone® through select merchants worldwide. The decision to allow Mohawk exclusive rights to market and distribute The Curious Collection & Conqueror is an extension of this alliance.

The Curious Collection is comprised of the following seven beautiful and tactile grades of extraordinary papers for special projects that call for very saturated color and/or unusual textures. 

Curious Translucents:Naturally translucent papers for use with designs where layering or show through is desired.

Curious Particles:A 100% recycled flecked paper with inclusions for added interest.

Curious Metallics:A rich, glittering alloy adds a shimmery, visual appearance and tactile texture in 24 fashion-forward and complementary colors.

Curious Cosmic:Shimmery reflective colors with an extraordinary soft matte metal effect and a remarkable, patented tactile feel.

Curious Matter:An innovative paper featuring potato starch to create an intriguing tactile experience.

Curious Touch:A deep soft matte texture as remarkable as it appears.

Curious Skin:Distinctive surface and saturated, bold colors invite recipients to touch and feel.

Mohawk will launch a new swatchbook featuring the entire line of papers (150 skus) within The Curious Collection in early 2016.  The Curious Collection is manufactured with FSC Certified pulps, using renewable energy credits (RECS) from Green-e® certified energy sources.

Since 1888, Conqueror has been known in Europe as the gold standard for brand identity and projects ranging from corporate stationery to exclusive invitations. 

Arjowiggins and Mohawk are like-minded fine paper manufacturers with legendary brands that have driven the premium paper segment globally for over a century. The companies share core values of heritage, innovation, operational excellence, craftsmanship, safety-focused manufacturing, environmental commitment and social responsibility.

For more information about The Curious Collection and Conqueror lines, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.

ABOUT MOHAWK

Mohawk is North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes which are preferred for commercial and digital printing, photo specialties and high-end direct mail.  Mohawk fine papers and envelopes include the signature brands Mohawk Superfine® and Strathmore®, as well as proprietary treatments Inxwell® and i-Tone®. With a culture of innovation, Mohawk’s business model now extends beyond paper manufacturing into new areas of growth, including digital substrates, which connect designers and printers to new markets. 

As a leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices, Mohawk was the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match 100% of its electricity with wind power renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Mohawk’s portfolio of recycled papers is certified by Green Seal and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Mohawk is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business based in Cohoes, New York, with global sales and operations located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.

Marketing campaign recognized with global paper industry award

Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, has been honored with a 2015 PPI Award for Bringing Paper to Life: Innovative Printing & Writing Campaign of the Year.

Mohawk’s Maker Campaign was recognized by PPI for celebrating the beauty of print and maker culture through the use of high quality papers that effectively demonstrate the versatile use of paper.

The PPI Awards are presented annually by RISI, a leading information provider for the global forest industry. The PPI Awards honor leadership, vision, innovation and strategic accomplishments within the pulp and paper industry, and are the only global awards dedicated to recognizing the achievements of companies, mills and individuals in the forest products industry. The winners were announced at the annual PPI Awards dinner on September 28 in Chicago, IL.

Mohawk President Paul Biesiadecki (top right), accepts the 2015 PPI Award forInnovative Printing & Writing Campaign of the Year in Chicago on Sept. 28, 2015.

“The Bringing Paper to Life: Innovative Printing & Writing Campaign of the Year award is about the fabulous ways in which the industry promotes its successes through the use of compelling films, eye-catching print quality and grades. In a technological era punctuated with email, tablets and texts, Mohawk believes that a new ‘maker’ culture is emerging, and this winning campaign strikes at the heart of the papermaking community. The Mohawk Maker Campaign communicates experiences that are unique to paper to elevate print, and to highlight the beauty and tactility of paper,” said Erica McArdle, Marketing Manager,RISI.

“We are pleased to receive this prestigious industry award from PPI. Mohawk has taken pride in the art of papermaking for nearly a century. Generations of fine papermakers have honed their craft in our mills in upstate New York, so we are endlessly inspired by the artistry of others and we’re proud to share the beauty and tactility of fine paper,” said Bart Robinson, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Mohawk.  

Mohawk’s Maker Campaign was recognized by PPI for celebrating the beauty of print and maker culture through the use of high quality papers that effectively demonstrate the versatile use of paper.

“The Maker campaign clearly communicates Mohawk’s longstanding dedication to manufacturing excellence and entrepreneurial spirit, and serves as a platform for the company’s beliefs in heritage & innovation, mastery of materials, pride in the details, and respect for a community of makers,” Robinson continued.

The Mohawk Maker campaign was developed byHybrid Design.  Hybrid initially modeled the campaign as an exercise to raise awareness of the Mohawk Superfine grade, and then it evolved into an investigation of Mohawk as a brand and how the company and paper itself are culturally relevant.  During the process, the paper industry’s chief communication device - the paper sample - was re-imagined to connect with contemporary culture and redefined to alter the industry’s perspective of paper in a progressively digital world.

The Mohawk Maker Quarterly publications serve as paper samples, printed on different Mohawk grades, featuring unique finishes and using varied print techniques.  The elements of the campaign work together to build a compelling narrative around the Mohawk brand and the relevance of fine paper today.

To view the Mohawk Maker Quarterly online or to sign up to receive an issue, visit www.mohawkconnects.com/cultureofcraft.

ABOUT MOHAWK

Mohawk is North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes which are preferred for commercial and digital printing, photo specialties and high-end direct mail.  Mohawk fine papers and envelopes include the signature brands Mohawk Superfine® and Strathmore®, as well as proprietary treatments Inxwell® and i-Tone®. With a culture of innovation, Mohawk’s business model now extends beyond paper manufacturing into new areas of growth, including digital substrates, which connect designers and printers to new markets. 

As a leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices, Mohawk was the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match 100% of its electricity with wind power renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Mohawk’s portfolio of recycled papers is certified by Green Seal and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Mohawk is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business based in Cohoes, New York, with global sales and operations located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.

Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, announces a redesigned swatchbook for its Superfine product line.

The new swatchbook features three new Superfine offerings, including:

• Superfine Layers™ G1S, which was developed to provide extra thick, 34 pt. paper suitable for digital printing

• Eggshell, Ultrawhite 150c/400gsm, 23 pt., a single-ply heavy weight cover with excellent folding characteristics
• Smooth Digital with i-Tone Ultrawhite 130c/350gsm, 18 pt., a single-ply heavy weight cover with excellent folding characteristics

Fifth in a series of new Mohawk swatchbooks, the Superfine swatchbook has been designed to make the paper specification process clearer, easier and more inspirational for designers, printers, stationers and paper enthusiasts.

Mohawk Superfine has long been celebrated for its quality, consistency and perfect printing surface.  Developed in 1946, Mohawk’s iconic, flagship paper grade has become known as the finest uncoated text and cover paper for offset printing, and as the benchmark in fine paper for digital printing. Celebrating its 70^th anniversary in 2016, Superfine has endured - inspiring designers, printers, and makers with its archival quality and timeless appeal.

No other premium paper works so well on today’s leading digital printing presses, which makes Mohawk Superfine ideal for social stationery, wedding invitations, greeting cards, business cards, annual reports, real estate collateral, beautiful coffee table books and other high quality photo products, or digital print projects in which luxurious results are essential.

The Superfine swatchbook includes new items for projects demanding a heavy cover and extraordinary print results – short run business cards, luxurious invitations, impactful post cards, substantial brochure covers, boxes, gift card holders, perfume sample cards, membership cards, hang tags and more.

The Superfine swatchbook was designed by Hybrid Design of San Francisco, CA, and produced by McCarty Printing, Erie, PA.  To order a copy, paper specifiers can contact their local paper merchants or place an order from Mohawkconnects.com.

ABOUT MOHAWK

Mohawk is North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes which are preferred for commercial and digital printing, photo specialties and high-end direct mail.  Mohawk fine papers and envelopes include the signature brands Mohawk Superfine® and Strathmore®, as well as proprietary treatments Inxwell® and i-Tone®. With a culture of innovation, Mohawk’s business model now extends beyond paper manufacturing into new areas of growth, including digital substrates, which connect designers and printers to new markets. 

As a leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices, Mohawk was the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match 100% of its electricity with wind power renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Mohawk’s portfolio of recycled papers is certified by Green Seal and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Mohawk is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business based in Cohoes, New York, with global sales and operations located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.

Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, in cooperation with GASC, has organized a collaborative, featured space called ‘Materials Matter’ and will introduce two new substrate lines at Graph Expo 2015, September 13-16, 2015, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

The Materials Matter pavilion (Booth #3002) will feature multiple fine paper and substrate manufacturers to demonstrate the powerful role that paper and non-paper substrates play in every print project. The 1,200 square foot hub will feature: Graphic Design USA Magazine (GDUSA), Glatfelter, Holliston, Legion Paper, Lindenmeyr, Mohawk and Sappi North America as well as a ‘substrates lounge’ meeting space for attendees. 

Mohawk spearheaded the initiative which aligns with the brand’s Maker Campaign, celebrating the role that well-crafted materials play in the print ecosystem, and supporting the brand’s leadership position in the digital print industry.

In an era of impermanence, a renewed interest in the tangible has emerged. Though the Internet and digital communications have permanently changed the graphic arts landscape, they have also revealed the lasting impact of print.

The impact of print is hard-wired in our brains and is tied to print's tactile qualities and its ability to deliver a message with an indelible impression. This underscores the importance of selecting and using the highest quality papers and substrates to achieve the finest end results. 

“Better quality materials bring more senses into play. They look different, they feel different, they create an emotional response,” says Frank Romano, Professor Emeritus, Rochester Institute of Technology.

The goal of the Materials Matter pavilion is to establish a prime show floor location to improve visibility and traffic for like-minded substrate manufacturers, while raising the overall awareness of paper and substrate options at Graph Expo.

“The entire Mohawk product portfolio is designed to bring craftsmanship, tactility and quality to print. Whether Graph Expo attendees are looking for fine text and cover papers, or innovative specialty substrates for digital, offset or letterpress print projects, Mohawk has the perfect material to bring a print project to life,” says Bart Robinson, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Mohawk. 

“We know when we encounter well-made things. They last longer, look more beautiful and feel good in our hands. To put it simply, materials matter,” says Chris Harrold, Vice President Business Development and Creative Director, Mohawk.

Mohawk (Booth # 3002c) will occupy a 10 x 20 foot space within the Materials Matter area, where attendees can obtain samples of high quality envelopes, innovative digital substrates, and a new line of swatchbooks, which have been redesigned to make the paper specification process clearer, easier and more intuitive for printers and designers.

Mohawk Launches Two New Product Lines at Graph Expo 2015

With a focus on the importance of high quality materials at Graph Expo, Mohawk plans to launch two new substrate lines: Mohawk Synthetic Performance Polyester and the Mohawk Pressure Sensitive Select Collection.

New Performance Polyester

Mohawk Synthetic Performance Polyester is a new digital synthetic film designed for a variety of everyday durable applications. The product line includes 5, 8, 10, and 14 mil caliper options, in a 93 bright white shade for printing on dry toner presses.

Mohawk Synthetic products are ideal for applications which require a high level of durability, such as menus, manuals, maps, ID cards/badges parking passes, road race bibs, outdoor tags/signage, all weather manuals, luggage tags, POP displays, table tents, and more.

Expanded Pressure Sensitive Substrates

Mohawk announces an expanded line of pressure sensitive substrates, now featuring Standard, Select and Kiss Cut Collections. With three distinct collections available for a host of end uses, Mohawk Pressure Sensitive products offer a wide range of options for digital labels and signage, including a variety of sizes, calipers, face stocks and adhesive strengths.

The new Select Collection features white polyester and vinyl labels in the three most popular adhesive strengths: permanent, removable and ultra-removable. With HP Indigo and dry toner optimized versions, this new collection is designed to run on a range of digital printing equipment including light production.

“We look forward to the opportunity to inspire and educate Graph Expo attendees about Mohawk’s category-leading materials for digital printing, including our new Performance Polyester and Pressure Sensitive Select lines,” says Mike Madura, Vice President, Digital, Mohawk.

The Most Comprehensive Package of Digital Resources in the Industry

Since 1998, Mohawk has been leading the industry with category-defining substrates for digital printing. Today, Mohawk offers a substrate solution for virtually every digital press platform on the market and is a single source for all digital print needs.

Mohawk offers the most comprehensive package of digital resources in the industry, including fine papers, specialty products, production papers, a team of dedicated and knowledgeable digital specialists, industry-leading website MohawkMakeReady.com, downloadable templates, a digital product finder, and digital equipment/substrate compatibility charts.

Printer sample kits are available, and Mohawk can provide custom orders for many substrates.  For more information, visit www.mohawkconnects.com or call 1-800 the mill.

ABOUT MOHAWK

Mohawk is North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes which are preferred for commercial and digital printing, photo specialties and high-end direct mail.  Mohawk fine papers and envelopes include the signature brands Mohawk Superfine® and Strathmore®, as well as proprietary treatments Inxwell® and i-Tone®. With a culture of innovation, Mohawk’s business model now extends beyond paper manufacturing into new areas of growth, including digital substrates, which connect designers and printers to new markets. 

As a leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices, Mohawk was the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match 100% of its electricity with wind power renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Mohawk’s portfolio of recycled papers is certified by Green Seal and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Mohawk is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business based in Cohoes, New York, with global sales and operations located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.