According to Mohawk, 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 that share core 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.
"Today's business climate requires successful companies to exhibit flexibility, agility and adaptability to remain competitive and profitable," said Thomas D. O'Connor, Jr., Chairman and CEO at Mohawk. "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.”
Arjowiggins Creative Papers is one of the world’s leading fine and technical papers manufacturers.
Mohawk is North America's largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes.
