Cohoes, NY – Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, has been named as strategic, stocking distributor for the PaperTyger® product range in North America and the exclusive converter for PaperTyger branded envelopes. 

The celebrated durable PaperTyger product range is well-known for seamlessly blending the look and feel of paper with the unique properties of tear, water and grease resistance. The entire offering also performs on press like conventional papers and carries the additional benefit of being FSC certified.

“We are excited to add the durable PaperTyger range to our product portfolio as a result of a partnership with Chase Corporation’s Durable Paper Products division. This is a unique offering that rounds out our specialty digital portfolio, allowing us to serve a broader range of needs for commercial printers and designers across North America,” said Mike Madura, Vice President, Product Development/Management, Mohawk.

The PaperTyger product range available from Mohawk is comprised of eleven paper items in four basis weights with corresponding envelopes:

Mohawk will commence North American distribution, marketing and sales for these product lines beginning May 18, 2017 and will begin accepting orders for the PaperTyger product range on May 23, 2017. Marketing support and samples will be available in the next few weeks, with inventory available mid-June 2017. For more information about the PaperTyger product range, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.