Company Overview
Recognized for its technical innovation and environmental focus, Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. is the largest privately-held premium paper manufacturer in North America. Mohawk offers a forward-looking product line of writing, text, cover and digital papers that are used for corporate reports, corporate identity systems, brochures, packaging, on-demand photo books, personalized direct mail, custom packaging, and everyday communication for businesses of all types and sizes.
Mohawk embraces a broad definition of corporate stewardship that guides our interactions with employees; suppliers; customers; our communities; our industry; other businesses; educational institutions; environmental organizations; and governmental regulating agencies.
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Mission Statement
Mohawk Fine Papers mission is to:
- Provide innovative, high quality products and superior customer service at a competitive price
- Provide employees with a safe and respectful working environment that encourages personal development
- Pursue the highest standards of environmental stewardship and sustainable practices
- Contribute to the economic and social development of our communities
- Strive for the highest quality results and honor our commitment to customers, stakeholders, partners and employees without compromising ethical standards.
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History
George O’Connor founded Mohawk in 1931 near Albany, New York. In 1972, his children, Thomas D. O'Connor, Frances Hardart and Annabelle Strife began modernizing and expanding the operation. During the 1990s the company launched Mohawk’s patented Inxwell papers; the first coated paper made with postconsumer fiber; and a new breed of papers for the growing digital print market. In 2005, Mohawk acquired the Strathmore and Beckett brands including a mill in Hamilton, OH. In 2009, Mohawk acquired the uncoated brands of SMART Papers and became the exclusive marketer of Kromekote and Knightkote to paper merchants worldwide. Today, a third generation O'Connor family runs a company that manufactures a full range of premium papers on six paper machines and employs approximately 650 people at three paper mills, two converting centers, four distribution facilities, and sales offices around the world.
Brand Portfolio
Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. manufactures an impressive range of premium printing, writing and digital papers engineered that provide optimal performance for sheetfed, web and digital printing. Signature grades include Strathmore,® Mohawk Superfine,TM Beckett Concept,® Beckett Expression,® BriteHue,® Via,® Mohawk Color Copy,® Mohawk Digital Papers and patented Inxwell® products, Navajo® and Options.®
Distribution
We operate four warehouses and work with 400 distributors in 40 countries to provide our customers with plenty of inventory and prompt delivery through wholesale, retail, and e-commerce services all over the world.
Our Commitment to the Environment
As a privately owned company, Mohawk sets its own high standards for sustainability, with an emphasis on environmental stewardship. Mohawk’s Environmental Management System is structured around principles promoted by the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economics (CERES). We manage our paper production in ways that protect the biosphere; use natural resources in a responsible and sustainable way; reduce waste and recycle; reduce risk to the business, employees and environment; and conserve energy.
Mohawk Fine Papers is featured in Metafore’s Environmental Paper Assessment Tool (EPAT), a web-based evaluation tool that provides buyers and sellers of paper products a consistent language and framework to evaluate and select environmentally preferable paper.
The EPAT uses 20 performance indicators in its evaluation, and does not determine which papers are “good” or “bad,” but rather gives businesses a comprehensive analysis so that they may choose paper products that coincide with their own environmental goals. For more information, visit www.metafore.org
As a partner in the EPA Climate Leaders program, Mohawk is developing corporate-wide greenhouse gas reduction goals and completes regular emissions inventories to help measure progress.
In addition, senior staff members share their knowledge about sustainable business practices through presentations for customers, end users, and other interested organizations.
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Our Commitment to our Communities
Mohawk is active in our communities with a variety of initiatives. We provide internships for local high school and college students, fund scholarships for AIGA and others, donate to area hospitals, the United Way and other charity drives each year, and helped the Emmy Awards go green. Our employees volunteer their time for activities such as clean-up days at Double H Ranch, a camp for seriously ill children and local road races that support breast cancer research. We take active leadership and sponsorship roles in such diverse organizations as the AIGA, the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship, the United States EPA Climate Leaders, and the FSC North America Economic Council.
Executives
Mohawk’s financial health and growth have been directed by a management team with knowledge gained over multiple decades of experience in the paper industry. The senior management team follows a strategic planning approach that includes ongoing and judicious reviews of investment opportunities, including capital expenditures and acquisitions. This combination of senior management expertise, financial strength, and strategic discipline ensures we are well-positioned to continue to grow, innovate, and lead our industry.
Board of Directors
Mohawk is privileged to have an outside Board of Directors with business knowledge and insight gained at the most senior levels of leadership at publicly owned corporations or privately-held firms with recognized global presence and reputation. The Board meets regularly to discuss challenges and oversee progress against objectives.
Working Here
Mohawk is committed to being a great place to work. We offer our employees opportunities for career advancement through tuition reimbursement and on-site training. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) plan with company match and an additional pension plan; both plans incorporate socially responsible investment choices. Mohawk’s comprehensive wellness program includes subsidized gym memberships, on-site health screenings and other programs to promote healthy living.
Contact Us
Headquarters and Cohoes Mill:
Mohawk Fine Papers Inc.
465 Saratoga Street
Cohoes, New York 12047
1-800-THE-MILL (1.800.843.6455)
www.mohawkpaper.com
Waterford Mill and Sample Department:
Mohawk Fine Papers Inc.
1 O’Connor Drive
Waterford, New York 12188
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Beckett Mill:
Mohawk Fine Papers Inc.
Beckett Mill
400 Dayton Street
Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Saybrook Converting and Distribution Center:
Mohawk Fine Papers Inc.
6800 Center Road
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
International Office:
Jutta Birkenhauer, International Sales Director, Europe
Johanna Paananen, Area Sales Manager, Europe
Mohawk Fine Papers Europe LLC
22a Bankton Park
Kingskettle, Cupar
KY15 7PY Fife
Phone: 011.44.1337.831.474
Fax: 011.44.800.471.5402