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Mohawk and Arjowiggins Creative Papers have announced an alliance through which they will share manufacturing capabilities, facilities, technologies, sales and marketing resources and expertise.

The alliance is unprecedented in the paper industry, especially for two brands which previously acted as competitors. Arjowiggins and Mohawk are like-minded fine paper manufacturers with brands that have driven the premium paper segment for more than a century. The companies share values of heritage, innovation, operational excellence, craftsmanship, safety-focused manufacturing, environmental commitment and social responsibility.

Under the terms of the agreement, Mohawk will have exclusive rights to manufacture Arjowiggins Creative Papers’ luxury packaging products, Delos and Butterfly, as well as rights to license, market and distribute these and other select Arjowiggins Creative Papers luxury packaging products to design, packaging and print professionals in North America. 

Likewise, Arjowiggins Creative Papers will have exclusive rights to manufacture Mohawk Superfine with iTone, as well as rights to license, market and distribute the product through selected merchants.

Brands including Tiffany, Herman Miller, Aveda, Honda, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales and graphic designers worldwide specify Mohawk Superfine for communications, premium envelopes, fine stationery and luxury packaging.

According to Thomas D. O’Connor, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer at Mohawk, “Today’s business climate requires successful companies to exhibit flexibility, agility and adaptability to remain competitive and profitable. There’s been a considerable amount of consolidation in the North American and European paper industries, but there’s never been a collaborative effort like this on an international level.”

O’Connor added: “Mohawk’s alliance with Arjowiggins Creative Papers is a groundbreaking move to grow our businesses through better utilization of our respective sales, operational, marketing and manufacturing assets, without requiring a lot of additional investment. Arjowiggins has long been a respected leader in the fine paper and luxury packaging markets, and this exciting collaboration will celebrate our companies’ unique strengths and allow sharing of best practices and technologies. Ultimately, this union creates the largest premium paper and luxury packaging manufacturing entity in the world.”

Arjowiggins Creative Papers will share capabilities and paper manufacturing equipment with Mohawk, including a twin wire machine capable of processes resulting in ultra-heavy weight papers with variable finishes. Mohawk will provide manufacturing expertise and will grant Arjowiggins Creative Papers exclusive rights to manufacture the legendary Superfine grade and proprietary iTone surface treatment. 

Representatives from Arjowiggins Creative Papers and Mohawk will be available to speak with press, and will be available for press meetings by appointment at LuxePack New York (stand B121), May 13-14, 2015. Please contact Diane O’Connor to schedule (518) 233-6397, [email protected].