Cohoes, NY (June 04, 2008) – Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. has been named as an HP Indigo Preferred Partner for HP Indigo Digital presses, a prestigious standard created by HP to recognize its top-flight partners who, by satisfying stringent program criteria, are the best positioned to provide tailored substrate solutions for HP Indigo equipment.
 
"Mohawk has invested significant research and development resources in maximizing Indigo press performance on our papers. The resulting i-Tone process has quickly gained us the respect of Indigo printers around the world as well as HP.  This most recent recognition by HP is a fantastic way for Mohawk to celebrate 10 years making innovative papers for digital print," said Chris Harrold, Vice President, Market Development, Mohawk Fine Papers.
 
Mohawk offers both coated and uncoated premium papers and is known for supplying the print and design market with relevant products that continuously meet performance demands and application requirements.  Receiving HP Indigo Preferred Partner status is a function of Mohawk's market leadership in environmental stewardship as well as its brand presence, value and recognition with commercial printers and the design community.
 
"By leveraging the industry's largest range of certified media for digital printing, HP Indigo customers are able to pursue profitable growth in a broad range of printing opportunities," said Rich Raimondi, Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Graphic Arts Organization, HP. "Our relationship with Mohawk Fine Papers provides our customers with an attractive selection of papers from one of North America's premium mills."
 
"Mohawk is honored to have gained this important acknowledgment from HP, and we look forward to working with HP Indigo installations across North America to demonstrate how paper can enhance the value of their printed pages," says Thomas D. O'Connor, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mohawk Fine Papers.
For more information visit www.mohawkpaper.com or call 1 800 the mill.