Mohawk Collection Now Available Through Europapier

Cohoes, NY /PRNewswire/ -- Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. has again expanded its global presence with the announcement that its Mohawk Collection will now be available through Europapier International GmbH. The largest paper merchant in Eastern Europe will now offer the exclusive collection in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia.

"We have embarked on an aggressive growth strategy to accelerate global expansion that includes staff and warehousing in Europe. By facilitating relationships with merchants of Europapier's caliber and reach we expect continued success in our commitment to meeting customer needs," says Joseph O'Connor, Senior Vice President Sales/Corporate Accounts and International Sales, Mohawk Fine Papers.

The Mohawk Collection, comprised of Mohawk Via and Mohawk Options is a unique selection of high-quality premium environmental papers known for their printability. The product line that Europapier will offer carries 30% and 100% postconsumer waste fiber papers, is entirely FSC-certified, and manufactured with windpower. Plus, the Mohawk Via papers are made carbon neutral.

Mohawk's strong environmental history was a key factor for Europapier -- a company with an equally strong commitment to sustainable solutions. "Mohawk was the first U.S. mill to use wind-generated electricity for manufacturing and the first premium paper mill to move toward carbon neutral production. We have a longstanding and continued interest in reducing our own carbon footprint, as well as supplying our customers with products that help their environmental efforts. We are excited to be working with Europapier and look forward to a successful partnership," says O'Connor.

Mohawk Collection

Mohawk Via Laid: A traditional laid finish, 30% pcw paper available in 90 gsm and four shades.

Mohawk Via Smooth: A smooth uniform formation, 30% pcw paper available in 90 gsm and three shades.

Mohawk Via Felt: A distinctive felt-marked texture, 30% pcw paper available in six basis weights and seven shades from Pure White to Dark Chocolate.

Mohawk Via Linen: A refined linen texture, 30% pcw paper available in five basis weights and 11 shades from 96-bright Pure White to Black.

About Europapier

Europapier is one of the main paper suppliers in Europe. We offer our customers a wide range of graphical, standard and creative papers, office papers, and packaging solutions. Covering the main area of Central Eastern Europe, we serve an overall market of around 265 million people.

For more information, visit www.mohawkpaper.com or call 1-800 the mill.

About Mohawk

Recognized for its technical innovation and environmental focus, Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. is the largest manufacturer of premium printing, writing, and digital paper in North America. Signature grades include Strathmore(R), Beckett(R), Mohawk Superfine(TM), Via(R), BriteHue, Carnival, Synergy, Solutions, Nekoosa Linen, Mohawk Color Copy(R) and proprietary Inxwell(R) products, Navajo(R), and Options(R). Mohawk is also the exclusive marketer of Kromekote and Knightkote, premium coated brands manufactured by Smart Papers.

Mohawk engineers its papers to provide optimal performance for sheetfed, web, and digital printing. Uses for Mohawk papers include corporate reports, corporate identity systems, brochures, packaging, invitations and announcements. Mohawk Digital Papers are also used in on-demand photo books, personalized direct mail and custom packaging. Mohawk offers reams and envelopes through its ecommerce site at mohawkpaperstore.com.

A certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise and leader in environmental stewardship, Mohawk is the first U.S. paper mill to offset 100% of its electricity with windpower renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Also offered are recycled papers certified by Green Seal and papers certified to the Forest Stewardship Council's (FSC) standards by SmartWood, a program of the Rainforest Alliance. FSC certification ensures responsible use of forest resources.

SOURCE Mohawk Fine Papers Inc.

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