Articles Tagged with ''films''

Release Paper

Release Liners: Clay-Coated Kraft vs. Polyethylene-Coated Papers

Examining the pros and cons of clay-coated kraft papers (CCK) and polyethylene-coated papers (PCK).
November 3, 2016
The graphic arts market is dominated by two paper-based release liner options: clay-coated kraft papers (CCK) and polyethylene-coated papers (PCK). The AWA global market study “Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Films 2016” shows that CCK papers hold a share of 44%, and PCK papers have a share of 40%; both are mostly used worldwide as release liners.
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Vehicle Graphics
Market Trends

The Future of Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Films

Vehicle graphics are predicted to be the fastest-growing segment in the next two years.
November 3, 2016
Today, pressure-sensitive graphic films are required to perform an extraordinary and ever-changing number of functions across a variety of industries, including building and construction, road traffic signage, home décor, and large-format weather-resistant labels, in addition to the “traditional” markets of outdoor advertising, point-of-purchase promotions, and vehicle graphics.
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FLEXcon Receives Product of the Year Award

FLEXcon recently announced it has received two awards in the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association’s Product of the Year Competition.
October 21, 2016
The competition judged submissions across 19 categories for output devices and 29 categories for non-output devices.
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Ashland, Mark Andy Launch Labeling Technology

Ashland Inc. and Mark Andy Inc. recently announced they have launched a film lamination technology.
September 19, 2016
The combination of materials and machinery reportedly will save converters time, labor costs, and adhesive scrap.
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