Materials?Substrates
May 2003
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Acucote
Pressure-sensitive labelstocks with environmentally safe, water-based, permanent, removable, and specialty adhesive formulations. Specialists in thermal transfer media. Visit www.acucote.com
API Foils
Hot stamping foils and supplies: metallic, pigment, pearl, specialty, and holographic foils. Visit www.api-worldwide.com
Avery Dennison,
Fasson Roll N.A.
Innovative self-adhesive solutions for consumer products and label products. Fasson-brand pressure-sensitive and non-adhesive coated papers, films, and foils in roll form are widely used in brand identity, bar code labeling systems, product identification, and other applications by label converters and consumer products package designers and manufacturers.
Visit www.fasson.com
Contract Converting
Contract Converting's Roll Express™ program carries traditional paper tag, lightweight coupon stock, synthetic papers, the exciting new confectionary films, and flexible packaging materials. New for 2003: a polyester-based synthetic paper named Thermador™, a C3S thermal transfer tag-Trilogy™, and an improved HDPE called Tundra™.
Arjobex
Polyart™ has a unique clay coating on both sides of a high-performance, high-density polyethylene base, which enables printing with conventional and most variable information printing processes. Grease, water, and tear resistant. Visit www.polyart.com
Bi-Ax Int'l
Manufactures a complete range of high-quality BOPP films for the packaging industry. We also offer product development service for oriented films.
CPFilms Inc.
Capable of providing full-service film enhancement under one roof. These processes include deep-dyeing.
Visit www.cpfilms.com
J CROWN ROLL LEAF
Manufacturer of hot stamping foils, heat transfers, and holograms. Over 2,000 standard products, including golds, silvers, and metallic colors, special effects, tints and pearls, and pigments. Largest selection of holographic and pixelated patterns. Vertically integrated, state-of-the-art manufacturing and origination facility.
Visit www.crownrollleaf.com,
Dunmore Corp.
Engineered, custom-coated, laminated films and fabrics. A key supplier of print-base films and specialty packaging films, such as stripe metallizing and other decorative and barrier films. Visit www.dunmore.com
Enterprise Coated Products
Enterprise offers a wide variety of direct-coated, thermally cured, solventless silicone release liners suitable for most applications. Substrates include bleached and natural kraft, clay-coated kraft, and high-density polycoated kraft, in sizes from 63˝ down to 1/2˝. Visit www.enterprise-cp.com
FLEXcon
Pressure-sensitive films for P-O-P graphics, product identification, automatic identification and data capture labeling, primary labeling, bonding and mounting, and security labeling. Standard products immediately available from a quick-ship inventory. Visit www.FLEXcon.com
Foilmark
Hot-stamping foil, holographic media, laminated board/paper, metallized paper, and pad printing systems to enhance the appearance and perceived value of consumer packaging/products. Visit www.foilmark.com
General Formulations
Printable self-adhesive vinyl and polyester films for P-O-P, nameplates, and product ID. Special products: Traffic Graffic™ floor decal system; Comp-U-Cut™ sign vinyls; Concept™ brand mounting and laminating films.
Visit www.generalformulations.com
J GRANWELL PRODUCTS
Polylith® synthetic papers combine the durability of plastic with the printability of paper—value-priced and printer friendly. Available in the widest range of basis weights, finishes, and no-tear and tear-resistant grades in the industry. Visit www.granwell.com
Hazen Paper Co.
A paper converter specializing in film, foil, and holographic laminations; gravure printing, rotary embossing, and precision-matched color coatings. Available in rolls, sheets, or registered sheeting. Visit www.hazen.com
Hutchison Miller Sales
Non-pressure sensitive facestock with specialty products like digitally printable foil and film laminations; laser and inkjet printable materials; and security, water soluble, and color matched films, papers and laminates.
Visit www.hutchisonmiller.com
IIMAK
Thermal transfer ribbons for bar code and color tag and label printers. General purpose wax, wax/resin, and resin ribbons are available in black and an assortment of colors. Thermal transfer ribbons are manufactured to printer's specifications for various printers. Visit www.iimak.com
IGF (International Graphic Films)
Provides the roll label and screen print industries with self-wound and linered overlaminates (including several UL-recognized products), printable films, supported and unsupported transfer adhesives, and other specialty products. Visit www.igf-films.com
ITW Foilmark
Product range covers the spectrum of graphic applications for a true single source supply, including metallic, diffraction, and pigment hot stamp foil, holographic media, and laminations. Visit ww.itwfoils.com
J KURZ TRANSFER PRODUCTS
State-of-the-art application technology, magnetic foils and holograms provide effective and attractive brand name protection, as well as increased security for businesses everywhere. Kurz offers a wide range of other products such as stamping tools and machines. Visit www.kurz.de
Lamart Corp.
Flexible and pressure-sensitive laminates and coated products featuring special release liners, unique face stocks, holographic diffraction films, and floor graphic materials. Visit www.lamartcorp.com
LOPAREX Inc.
Loparex specializes in release coatings on flexible webs for printing and converting applications.
Visit www.loparex.com
Matthias Paper Corp.—Sure•Cut
Converter of paper, paperboard, and allied products. First quality uncoated, coated-one-, and coated-two-sided paper and paperboard to be slit, sheeted, and/or re-cut to customer specifications. Visit www.matthiaspaper.com
Miami Wabash Paper
A wide variety of specialty-coated paper products. Air knife coating methodology produces smooth printing surface with excellent ink hold-out. Visit www.mafcote.com
Nakai International
Manufacturer of hot stamping foils for the printing and packaging industries. Specializes in gold and silver foils for hard-to-stamp surfaces. Visit www.nakaiintl.com
NAStar Inc.
Pressure-sensitive products. Comprised of 25 laser-ready paper and slim facestocks in our 9˝ Redi-Roll™ inventory program. Visit www.nastar-inc.com
Plastic Suppliers
Master distributor for Deprosa's acrylic and PVdC coated products, and other co-ex and slip polypropylene films.
Visit www.plasticsuppliers.com
Polyonics
Thermal transfer, ink jet, laser/toner, laser etch, hot stamp, flexographic, and new digital technologies create labels which can withstand the harshest industrial environments. Visit www.polyonics.com
PROMA Technologies
Produces unique metallized papers including HoloPRISM® holographic paper, PROMAVAC® metallized paper, and HoloSECURE® security paper. Visit www.promatechnologies.com
QuickLabel Systems
QuickLabel is a leading manufacturer and direct supplier of premium label materials and thermal transfer ribbon for use with every brand of bar code printer. Visit www.quicklabelsystems.com
Raflatac
Suppliers of paper-based and synthetic pressure-sensitive labelstock. Pressure-sensitive laminates for product, information, and security labeling. Visit www.raflatac.com
Ritrama
Pressure-sensitive films designed for a wide range of labeling applications including primary labels, product identification and product information labels, and a growing range of promotional marking films. Visit ww.ritrama.com
Russell-Field
Non-pressure sensitive and specialty papers for narrow-web; specialty papers for sheetfed presses; contract slitting/sheeting services; and substrates for digital printing. Visit www.russellfield.com
A.J. Schraefel Paper
All grades of paperboard/folding stock. Converting facilities for sheeting/guillotine cutting. Visit www.schrafelpaper.com
SE Associates
Supplies metallized films of all types including PET, OPP, OPA, CPP, PE, PVC, cello, and paper. Also provides pattern-metallized, color-tinted, and hologram-patterned films as well. Visit www.seassociatesinc.com
S+E Group U.S.A., Inc.
Offers glassines, SCK, clay coated krafts, MG krafts, and poly coated krafts liners papers. Silicone systems include both solventless platinum and solvent platinum systems. Visit www.schleipenerkens.com
Sierra Coating
Technologies
Custom and stock solutions ranging from barrier coatings and heat seals to custom top coatings for surface protection, printing, and color enhancement. Visit www.sierracoating.com
Sony Chemicals Corp.
Sony's general purpose, wax, premium wax/resin, specialty resin, and near edge thermal transfer ribbon products set the standard for consistent, high-grade resolution and clear printing. Visit www.sonychemicals.com
STA Industries
Manufacturer of polyester and polypropylene film over-laminating tapes designed for printed label, tag, and card applications. Both clear and matte films, as well as specialty products. Visit www.sta-usa.com
Technicote, Inc.
Pressure-sensitive roll label material including paper, films, foil, and specialty facestocks with a wide variety of adhesives and silicone release liners. Visit www.technicote.com
Toray Plastics Inc.
Manufacturer of polyester and polypropylene films for magnetic, industrial and capacitor applications, as well as flexible and rigid packaging. Visit www.toraytpa.com
Transilwrap Co.
Manufactures and converts plastics for the thermal laminating, printing, industrial, specialty packaging, and graphic arts markets. Visit www.transilwrap.com
UCB Films
BOPP and cellophane films for packaging, pressure-sensitive labels, security products, and industrial membranes.
Visit www.ucb-group.com
Valeron Strength
Products
Valéron® Strength Film and other specialty films for high-strength, tear, puncture, and chemical resistance combined with superior printability. Visit www.valeron.com
Wausau CoatedProducts
Offers a full line of pressure-sensitive paper and film products with a wide range of adhesives to serve an extensive variety of markets. Custom coating solutions including toll coating, top coating, and pattern coatings can be designed to meet specific application and end-use needs. Visit www.wausaucoated.com
Pressure-sensitive labelstocks with environmentally safe, water-based, permanent, removable, and specialty adhesive formulations. Specialists in thermal transfer media. Visit www.acucote.com
API Foils
Hot stamping foils and supplies: metallic, pigment, pearl, specialty, and holographic foils. Visit www.api-worldwide.com
Avery Dennison,
Fasson Roll N.A.
Innovative self-adhesive solutions for consumer products and label products. Fasson-brand pressure-sensitive and non-adhesive coated papers, films, and foils in roll form are widely used in brand identity, bar code labeling systems, product identification, and other applications by label converters and consumer products package designers and manufacturers.
Visit www.fasson.com
Contract Converting
Contract Converting's Roll Express™ program carries traditional paper tag, lightweight coupon stock, synthetic papers, the exciting new confectionary films, and flexible packaging materials. New for 2003: a polyester-based synthetic paper named Thermador™, a C3S thermal transfer tag-Trilogy™, and an improved HDPE called Tundra™.
Arjobex
Polyart™ has a unique clay coating on both sides of a high-performance, high-density polyethylene base, which enables printing with conventional and most variable information printing processes. Grease, water, and tear resistant. Visit www.polyart.com
Bi-Ax Int'l
Manufactures a complete range of high-quality BOPP films for the packaging industry. We also offer product development service for oriented films.
CPFilms Inc.
Capable of providing full-service film enhancement under one roof. These processes include deep-dyeing.
Visit www.cpfilms.com
J CROWN ROLL LEAF
Manufacturer of hot stamping foils, heat transfers, and holograms. Over 2,000 standard products, including golds, silvers, and metallic colors, special effects, tints and pearls, and pigments. Largest selection of holographic and pixelated patterns. Vertically integrated, state-of-the-art manufacturing and origination facility.
Visit www.crownrollleaf.com,
Dunmore Corp.
Engineered, custom-coated, laminated films and fabrics. A key supplier of print-base films and specialty packaging films, such as stripe metallizing and other decorative and barrier films. Visit www.dunmore.com
Enterprise Coated Products
Enterprise offers a wide variety of direct-coated, thermally cured, solventless silicone release liners suitable for most applications. Substrates include bleached and natural kraft, clay-coated kraft, and high-density polycoated kraft, in sizes from 63˝ down to 1/2˝. Visit www.enterprise-cp.com
FLEXcon
Pressure-sensitive films for P-O-P graphics, product identification, automatic identification and data capture labeling, primary labeling, bonding and mounting, and security labeling. Standard products immediately available from a quick-ship inventory. Visit www.FLEXcon.com
Foilmark
Hot-stamping foil, holographic media, laminated board/paper, metallized paper, and pad printing systems to enhance the appearance and perceived value of consumer packaging/products. Visit www.foilmark.com
General Formulations
Printable self-adhesive vinyl and polyester films for P-O-P, nameplates, and product ID. Special products: Traffic Graffic™ floor decal system; Comp-U-Cut™ sign vinyls; Concept™ brand mounting and laminating films.
Visit www.generalformulations.com
J GRANWELL PRODUCTS
Polylith® synthetic papers combine the durability of plastic with the printability of paper—value-priced and printer friendly. Available in the widest range of basis weights, finishes, and no-tear and tear-resistant grades in the industry. Visit www.granwell.com
Hazen Paper Co.
A paper converter specializing in film, foil, and holographic laminations; gravure printing, rotary embossing, and precision-matched color coatings. Available in rolls, sheets, or registered sheeting. Visit www.hazen.com
Hutchison Miller Sales
Non-pressure sensitive facestock with specialty products like digitally printable foil and film laminations; laser and inkjet printable materials; and security, water soluble, and color matched films, papers and laminates.
Visit www.hutchisonmiller.com
IIMAK
Thermal transfer ribbons for bar code and color tag and label printers. General purpose wax, wax/resin, and resin ribbons are available in black and an assortment of colors. Thermal transfer ribbons are manufactured to printer's specifications for various printers. Visit www.iimak.com
IGF (International Graphic Films)
Provides the roll label and screen print industries with self-wound and linered overlaminates (including several UL-recognized products), printable films, supported and unsupported transfer adhesives, and other specialty products. Visit www.igf-films.com
ITW Foilmark
Product range covers the spectrum of graphic applications for a true single source supply, including metallic, diffraction, and pigment hot stamp foil, holographic media, and laminations. Visit ww.itwfoils.com
J KURZ TRANSFER PRODUCTS
State-of-the-art application technology, magnetic foils and holograms provide effective and attractive brand name protection, as well as increased security for businesses everywhere. Kurz offers a wide range of other products such as stamping tools and machines. Visit www.kurz.de
Lamart Corp.
Flexible and pressure-sensitive laminates and coated products featuring special release liners, unique face stocks, holographic diffraction films, and floor graphic materials. Visit www.lamartcorp.com
LOPAREX Inc.
Loparex specializes in release coatings on flexible webs for printing and converting applications.
Visit www.loparex.com
Matthias Paper Corp.—Sure•Cut
Converter of paper, paperboard, and allied products. First quality uncoated, coated-one-, and coated-two-sided paper and paperboard to be slit, sheeted, and/or re-cut to customer specifications. Visit www.matthiaspaper.com
Miami Wabash Paper
A wide variety of specialty-coated paper products. Air knife coating methodology produces smooth printing surface with excellent ink hold-out. Visit www.mafcote.com
Nakai International
Manufacturer of hot stamping foils for the printing and packaging industries. Specializes in gold and silver foils for hard-to-stamp surfaces. Visit www.nakaiintl.com
NAStar Inc.
Pressure-sensitive products. Comprised of 25 laser-ready paper and slim facestocks in our 9˝ Redi-Roll™ inventory program. Visit www.nastar-inc.com
Plastic Suppliers
Master distributor for Deprosa's acrylic and PVdC coated products, and other co-ex and slip polypropylene films.
Visit www.plasticsuppliers.com
Polyonics
Thermal transfer, ink jet, laser/toner, laser etch, hot stamp, flexographic, and new digital technologies create labels which can withstand the harshest industrial environments. Visit www.polyonics.com
PROMA Technologies
Produces unique metallized papers including HoloPRISM® holographic paper, PROMAVAC® metallized paper, and HoloSECURE® security paper. Visit www.promatechnologies.com
QuickLabel Systems
QuickLabel is a leading manufacturer and direct supplier of premium label materials and thermal transfer ribbon for use with every brand of bar code printer. Visit www.quicklabelsystems.com
Raflatac
Suppliers of paper-based and synthetic pressure-sensitive labelstock. Pressure-sensitive laminates for product, information, and security labeling. Visit www.raflatac.com
Ritrama
Pressure-sensitive films designed for a wide range of labeling applications including primary labels, product identification and product information labels, and a growing range of promotional marking films. Visit ww.ritrama.com
Russell-Field
Non-pressure sensitive and specialty papers for narrow-web; specialty papers for sheetfed presses; contract slitting/sheeting services; and substrates for digital printing. Visit www.russellfield.com
A.J. Schraefel Paper
All grades of paperboard/folding stock. Converting facilities for sheeting/guillotine cutting. Visit www.schrafelpaper.com
SE Associates
Supplies metallized films of all types including PET, OPP, OPA, CPP, PE, PVC, cello, and paper. Also provides pattern-metallized, color-tinted, and hologram-patterned films as well. Visit www.seassociatesinc.com
S+E Group U.S.A., Inc.
Offers glassines, SCK, clay coated krafts, MG krafts, and poly coated krafts liners papers. Silicone systems include both solventless platinum and solvent platinum systems. Visit www.schleipenerkens.com
Sierra Coating
Technologies
Custom and stock solutions ranging from barrier coatings and heat seals to custom top coatings for surface protection, printing, and color enhancement. Visit www.sierracoating.com
Sony Chemicals Corp.
Sony's general purpose, wax, premium wax/resin, specialty resin, and near edge thermal transfer ribbon products set the standard for consistent, high-grade resolution and clear printing. Visit www.sonychemicals.com
STA Industries
Manufacturer of polyester and polypropylene film over-laminating tapes designed for printed label, tag, and card applications. Both clear and matte films, as well as specialty products. Visit www.sta-usa.com
Technicote, Inc.
Pressure-sensitive roll label material including paper, films, foil, and specialty facestocks with a wide variety of adhesives and silicone release liners. Visit www.technicote.com
Toray Plastics Inc.
Manufacturer of polyester and polypropylene films for magnetic, industrial and capacitor applications, as well as flexible and rigid packaging. Visit www.toraytpa.com
Transilwrap Co.
Manufactures and converts plastics for the thermal laminating, printing, industrial, specialty packaging, and graphic arts markets. Visit www.transilwrap.com
UCB Films
BOPP and cellophane films for packaging, pressure-sensitive labels, security products, and industrial membranes.
Visit www.ucb-group.com
Valeron Strength
Products
Valéron® Strength Film and other specialty films for high-strength, tear, puncture, and chemical resistance combined with superior printability. Visit www.valeron.com
Wausau CoatedProducts
Offers a full line of pressure-sensitive paper and film products with a wide range of adhesives to serve an extensive variety of markets. Custom coating solutions including toll coating, top coating, and pattern coatings can be designed to meet specific application and end-use needs. Visit www.wausaucoated.com
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