Mohawk to showcase its fine papers, dimensional packaging and synthetic substrates for first time at Luxe Pack Shanghai, says it has products, staff, warehousing and resources in place to meet luxury packaging demand growth in China

Debra Garcia

COHOES, New York , April 10, 2014 (press release) – Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, will showcase a broad portfolio of fine papers, dimensional packaging and synthetic substrates at Luxe Pack Shanghai (stand #A32), April 16-17 at the Shanghai Exhibition Center in Shanghai, China.

This is the first time Mohawk has exhibited at Luxe Pack China. “We are excited about the opportunities in China and we have the resources, products, warehousing capabilities and staff in place to meet the growing demand for luxury packaging in this market,” said F. Joseph O’Connor, Senior Vice President, International Sales, Mohawk.

Mohawk will highlight a selection of fine papers and digital substrates at Luxe Pack China, including the company’s iconic, flagship paper Mohawk Superfine. Mohawk Superfine, developed in 1946, has long been the fine paper of choice selected by the world’s leading brands, graphic designers, and fashion houses.

World-renowned consumer brands including Louis Quatorze, Tiffany, Aveda, Honda, Bloomingdales - and the world’s best graphic designers specify Mohawk Superfine for luxury packaging, communications, premium envelopes, and fine stationery because they want the very best. Mohawk Superfine is a legendary paper of the highest quality, with perfect formation, and many weights for both offset and digital printing.

Mohawk will also highlight the company’s recently expanded Dimensional Portfolio, a line of pre-scored and perforated packaging products designed for digital press equipment and dry toner equipment. Mohawk Dimensional Portfolio products are ideal for custom packaging, events, merchandising, and advertising specialties.

The Mohawk Dimensional Portfolio includes sheets of pre-scored and perforated shapes and formats. Dozens of templates are available including boxes of various sizes, table tent cards, pocket folders, golf ball sleeves, wine bottle boxes, greeting cards and door hangers.

Mohawk’s dimensional products are a fast, high-value solution for the brand strategy and marketing needs of vertical markets such as colleges, medical, hospitality, small businesses and more. Due to Mohawk’s proprietary microperf, clean edge technology, forms quickly and easily pop out, fold and assemble, eliminating finishing operations from budget and production schedules. Reduce turnaround time by eliminating die cutting

WHY MOHAWK?

From Mohawk’s legendary fine papers, to a suite of production papers designed for everyday use, to specialty substrates including synthetics, pressure sensitive, magnets, embedded forms, dimensional products and photo products, Mohawk has a solution for virtually any job requirement.

Mohawk has a team of dedicated and knowledgeable product specialists and customer service representatives available in China to answer questions related to all Mohawk products.

MOHAWK IS COMMITTED TO A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT

Environmental commitment, social responsibility and corporate stewardship are woven into the fabric of Mohawk’s culture and business practices. 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 takes pride in the company’s numerous environmental partnerships and certifications, including longstanding alliances with:

· Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green Power Partnership

· EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership

· Green-e Marketplace,

· Green Seal

· The Rainforest Alliance

· The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

From simple activities like desk-side recycling, to designing and providing a unique Environmental Calculator on the company’s website, to complex decisions about manufacturing techniques, energy choices and vendor selection, nothing is left unexamined by Mohawk, a company that truly walks the talk when it comes to its environmental commitment.

For more information about Mohawk, visit stand #A32, April 16-17 at Luxe Pack Shanghai.

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 and web-based software platforms, 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.

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