CIT Northbridge Provides Financing to Mohawk Fine Papers
CIT Northbridge Credit, part of First Citizens Bank, announced financing for Mohawk Fine Papers, North America's largest privately held premium paper manufacturer. The funds will refinance existing debt and provide working capital for strategic initiatives. Mohawk, family-owned since 1931, is known for its innovative and sustainable paper products. CFO Casey Rosenzweig praised CIT's flexibility in designing a financing package to support their growth. Neal Legan from CIT emphasized Mohawk's legacy and experienced management as key factors in their financing commitment.
- CIT Northbridge Credit provided financing to Mohawk Fine Papers, enhancing its capital structure.
- The financing is aimed at refinancing existing debt and supporting strategic growth initiatives.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that CIT Northbridge Credit, as advised by CIT Asset Management LLC, provided financing to Mohawk Fine Papers, the largest privately held premium paper manufacturer in North America. The financing will be used to refinance existing debt and provide working capital to support strategic initiatives and future endeavors.
Founded in 1931, Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc, is family owned and operated, manufacturing some of the world's most recognized specialty papers for designers, consumer brands, and printers globally. Mohawk's early innovation in digital printing and sustainability has secured its leadership position in these two significant growth sectors. Crane Stationery is also a business unit of Mohawk, producing some of the finest social stationery products.
"Mohawk worked closely with CIT Northbridge to design a financing package that supports our business goals for growth and vision," said Casey Rosenzweig, CFO & SVP at Mohawk Fine Papers. "We were impressed with CIT's experience, creativity and flexibility throughout the financing process and look forward to a long relationship."
"Mohawk Fine Papers' 90-year legacy of innovation and craftsmanship, global brand equity, and highly experienced management team were all driving factors in our commitment to support a long-term financing solution," said Neal Legan, who leads CIT Northbridge. "We're pleased to provide a finance package that supports their business plans and growth."
CIT Northbridge Credit is a trusted financial partner supporting middle-market companies with a broad range of flexible asset-based debt solutions. A joint venture advised by CIT Asset Management, it provides revolving and term loan commitments from
About CIT
CIT is a division of First Citizens Bank, the largest family-controlled bank in the United States, continuing a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. Parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than
About Mohawk
Mohawk is North America's largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes which are preferred for commercial and digital printing, photo specialties and high-end direct mail. Mohawk fine papers and envelopes include the signature brands Mohawk Superfine®, Crane Lettra® Strathmore®, and Renewal®, as well as proprietary treatments Inxwell® and i-Tone®. With a culture of innovation reaching back to its beginning in 1931, Mohawk is committed to providing materials that help make every printed project more beautiful, effective, and memorable. Crane Stationery is also a business unit of Mohawk, producing some of the finest social stationery products. As a leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices, Mohawk was the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match
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