Mohawk Named Converter, Distributor of Domtar Cougar, Lynx Opaque Ultra, EarthChoice Lines

COHOES, N.Y.—February 3, 2016—Mohawk, a 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 at Domtar.

Bob Scammell, senior vice president, Strategy and Business Operations at Mohawk, also noted, "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."

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 Ultraenvelopes 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 Colorsenvelopes 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, warehousing capability and available stock in regional distribution centers throughout the country, Mohawk provides next-day or two-day delivery to 98 percent of the country.

About Mohawk
Mohawk is a privately-owned manufacturer in North America that produces fine papers and envelopes 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 percent 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.

Source: Mohawk.