Fedrigoni and Mohawk partner to strengthen position in global specialty paper market

Italian paper giant Fedrigoni – acquired this year by equity firms Bain Capital and BC Partners – has signed a manufacturing partnership with US papermaker Mohawk to strengthen its position in the global specialty paper market for graphics and packaging. The deal ‘carries the potential’ to lead to an acquisition. Mohawk’s offer presents a mix of papers in line with Fedrigoni products, favouring luxury applications and offering solutions particularly oriented to designers, companies, printers and converters. A similar policy of attention to sustainability, at every stage of the process production, represents a further common element with the Fedrigoni Group.

The strategic agreement will enable Fedrigoni to expand its presence in the US market and consolidate its position as a world leader in specialty papers for luxury applications, and Mohawk to reinforce its commitment and focus on developing increasingly high-performance, innovative, and sustainable solutions.  Mohawk, founded in 1931, is family owned and operated, manufacturing some of the world’s most recognized specialty papers for designers, consumer brands and printers.