Mohawk and Arjowiggins Creative Papers have announced a strategic alliance starting from May 12, 2015.  Through this exclusive arrangement, the two companies will share best-in-class manufacturing capabilities, facilities, technologies, sales and marketing resources and expertise.

According to Mohawk, the alliance is unprecedented in the paper industry, especially for two brands which previously acted as competitors.  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.  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 Creative Papers is one of the world’s leading fine and technical paper manufacturers. The company has sites in the UK, France, Spain and China. All mills are FSC certified and ISO14001 accredited.