Mohawk News : Impressive Range of Xeikon Papers from Mohawk Broadens the Options for Printers

COHOES, NY - Available in both 12.5" and 19.7"rolls for Xeikon presses, Mohawk Digital Papers have been thoroughly tested at the Rochester Institute of Technology for consistent runnability and reliable print results and have received a 1-A rating from Xeikon.

"Mohawk currently offers the most comprehensive family of certified digital papers in the industry," explains Craig Slemp, Vice President for Marketing and Business Planning. "We are proud that our Navajo and Options papers meet RIT's rigorous performance criteria, but more important, they provide print and design professionals products that work - and work well, across a broad spectrum of digital and offset presses."

Mohawk Paper Mills, Inc. has long been known as one of North America's leading producers of premium printing papers. Respected globally for their superior text and cover papers, their product line has grown to include a complete line of papers for digital presses - such as the Xeikon-engined presses. The company has thrived through its competitive sprit and its ability to interweave the craft of traditional papermaking with cutting-edge technology.

Introduced in 1995, Options was the first American uncoated paper available for the new Xeikon presses. Options is incredibly opaque and bulky, making it perfect for direct mail applications. Options Bright White Smooth is available in 12.5" and 19.7" rolls in both 80 lb. text and 65 lb. cover.

Versatile Navajo, appropriate for all the ways you print, was introduced in 1996. Navajo Brilliant White is ultra bright and ultra smooth. In just three years, Navajo has become the preferred paper for leading digital printers, with 98 bright Navajo boasting brilliant print results. Navajo is a substantial and stiff sheet, offering consistent press performance. As a service to larger customers, many of whom rely on Navajo as a house sheet, Navajo is readily shipped in 40" diameter rolls. Navajo is available in 12.5" and 19.7" rolls in both 80 and 100 lb. text, as well as 65 and 80 lb. cover.

In addition to the Xeikon DCP/50D, Mohawk's Xeikon-certified larger format paper is designed for the Agfa Chromapress 50i, the Xerox DocuColor 100, and the IBM Infocolor 100. Mohawk Digital Papers are engineered for all the ways you print for the Heidelberg Quickmaster DI and 18 x 12" sheets for full bleed color copies.

Mohawk Paper Mills, Inc. is a leader in the manufacture of premium printing papers. From its flagship grade, Mohawk Superfine, through proprietary Inxwell products, Navajo and Options, Mohawk has engineered its papers to provide optimal performance for sheetfed, web and digital printing.

Laura Shore
Mohawk Paper Mills Inc.
465 Saratoga Street
Cohoes, New York 12047-4698