Friday, March 06, 2009

Smart Papers and Mohawk Papers Unite

Smart Papers announced the sale of its premium uncoated printing papers business and brands to Mohawk Fine Papers Inc., Cohoes, N.Y and that it has named Mohawk the exclusive marketer to traditional paper distributors worldwide for Smart's Kromekote, Knightkote Matte and Smart Digital premium coated papers.
Smart Papers said it will continue to sell its coated brands directly to strategic accounts worldwide, including specialty and technical converters, OEMs, label manufacturers, laminators, packaging printers, gift and box wrap printers and greeting card companies. Smart Papers will expand its primary focus on manufacturing, marketing and product development of Kromekote, Knightkote, SMART Digital and its private label brands.
The premium uncoated brands Mohawk acquired include: Pegasus, Carnival, Synergy, Passport, Genesis, Magna Carta, SMART Brights, Feltweave, Nekoosa Linen, Nekoosa 25% Cotton, Nekoosa Bond, Skytone, Solutions and Proterra.

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