MACta Roll Label Receives UL Recognition for EFI Jetrion UV Digital Label Ink
MACtac Roll Label secured Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Recognition for EFI Jetrion UV digital label inks used with its durable films, including:
FAD6914, BDE6914 and FCD6914.
When using UL Recognized MACtac products, converters now have pre-approved compliance that they can rely on when printing durable labels
digitally. Pre-approval means no new testing is required, only a paper transfer which can be submitted through an Internet portal, via email or
phone.
"With the shift toward digital printing, UL Recognition for printing our durable films digitally is a major advantage to converters," said Kim Hensley,
product manager, MACtac Roll Label. "It allows converters to complete short- and medium-run label jobs, which not only reduces costs but also
shortens the time needed to enter the durable goods labeling market."
MACtac durable films are ideal where high-performance adhesive labels are required to resist extreme heat and cold temperatures and chemical
exposure in applications such as nameplate, brand identification, caution, and warning labels, and compliance and hazard labels. The durable
films now pre-approved for digital printing with the EFI Jetrion Series UV inks include:
2-mil gloss top-coated white PET with a 3.2 SCK liner
2-mil gloss top-coated clear PET with a 3.2 SCK liner
2.6-mil matte top-coated white UV resistant BOPP with a 3.2 SCK liner
UL is an independent product safety testing and certification organization that has been testing products and writing standards for more than a
century, making it one of the most recognized conformity assessment providers in the world. UL's label adoption process ensures fast market
access by demonstrating that recognized labels have been evaluated to meet UL safety requirements. UL's Marking & Labeling Systems Program
covers labels (nameplates or markers) that display safety and warning information on UL certified components and products. Most products are
required to be permanently marked with specific safety-related information such as hazards, warnings, cautionary markings, installation instructions
and electrical ratings.
MACtac Printing Products Expands BS 5609 Certifications to Chemical Drum Labels
MACtac Printing Products expands BS 5609 Section 2 and Section 3 certifications for MACtac FCD6914 2-mil white polyester to print with ITW
Thermal Films B324 black and C5440 red resin ribbons using cab XC4 and cab XC6 thermal printers. Developed to address the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), the solution meets internationally recognized standards for durability and
environmental resistance.
"Working with chemicals can create safety hazards in the workplace and noncompliance can result in hefty fines," said Kim Hensley, product
manager, MACtac Roll Label. "When using labels with BS 5609 certifications, customers can have confidence that labels will stay put knowing
the products meet the latest industry regulations, keeping workers safe."
BS 5609 is a specification for printed pressure-sensitive, adhesive-coated labels for marine use, including requirements for label base material. BS
5609 comprises four parts, of which there are two key sections - Section 2 and 3. Section 2 details the tests to be carried out on the base label
material and Section 3 on the printed label. Base labels must meet the requirements of Section 2 in order to meet the print methods in Section 3.
Tests of the print method set out various durability criteria including adhesive performance, print performance and abrasion resistance, stipulating
minimum standards for labels to be used in marine environments.
BS 5609 is widely referred to when specifying an extremely durable label. Compliance is a requirement for self-adhesive drum labels needing
certification with merchant shipping regulations, international maritime dangerous goods (IMDG) and globally harmonized system of classification
(GHS) standards.
FCD6914 is 2-mil gloss top-coated, white polyester with a durable and aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and a 3.2 SCK liner. With MP690
adhesive, a high-performance, high-tack, durable permanent acrylic emulsion with excellent adhesion and mandrel hold, it offers chemical and
solvent resistance to various high- and low-energy substrates. Applications include nameplate, durable equipment and drum label applications
designed for warning and instructional labeling that contain critical information about safety and handling.
The cab XC4 and cab XC6 thermal printers have been developed to address GHS application by offering two-color capability in a thermal printer.
The two offset print heads permit the entire label to be printed in one pass through the printer at a maximum speed of 5 IPS.
GHS is a system that's been created by the United Nations for standardizing the classification and labeling of chemicals throughout the world.
Under the GHS standard, labels include signal words, pictograms and hazard and precautionary statements on durable labels to ensure workers
are informed and to prevent possible dangers.
MACtac Expands Mounting Films Offering with New PERMACOLOR ColorTrans™ CT2200
New product line features permanent and removable adhesive with optically clear mounting film
MACtac® Graphic Products has expanded its optically clear mounting films offering with the addition of PERMACOLOR® ColorTrans™ CT2200,
featuring a permanent and removable adhesive.
The optically clear, double-sided film is specifically intended for face-mounting and back-mounting transparencies to glass, Plexiglass® and other
clear or transparent substrates for indoor, outdoor and backlight applications. In addition, PERMACOLOR ColorTrans CT2200 helps protect
mounted images from fading caused by ultra-violet (UV) light exposure.
"PERMACOLOR ColorTrans CT2200 works as both a removable mounting film and as an optically clear mounting film," said Mary Ann Kucera,
marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. "This is a great economical product for our customers to create removable graphics mounted on
glass or other transparent substrates."
PERMACOLOR ColorTrans CT2200 is a 2.0-mil glass clear polyester film coated with a permanent clear acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive on
one side and a removable clear acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive on the other. A clear polyester release liner protects each side and permits
complete visual inspection of the product as well as easy liner removal and a distortion-free adhesive surface. Typical applications include
temporary mounting of graphics to retail windows and light boxes. CT2200 can be used wherever superior clarity and smoothness are required.
PERMACOLOR ColorTrans CT2200 is available in a variety of roll sizes, including:
CT2241L150: 41" x 150' roll
CT2251L150: 51" x 150' roll
CT2254L150: 54" x 150' roll
CT2261L150: 61" x 150' roll
The full line of MACtac Graphic Products: IMAGin®, PERMACOLOR®, MACmark® and REBEL™ provides a pressure-sensitive solution for every
signage need. Whatever technology—wide-format digital printing, mounting and laminating, CAS or screen printing—MACtac has you covered.
MACtac Launches New Website to Enhance Customer Experience
Redesigned website features new user interface
MACtac® recently launched a new and improved website at MACtac.com. The redesigned site features an enhanced product search with
updated product information, easy-to-navigate product categories, refreshed content and a new user interface.
"Our customers asked for easier navigation and more product information," said Jennifer Bowman, marketing communications manager, MACtac
Corporate Marketing. "By redesigning our website we can now provide a better user experience for our customers."
Customers are now able to search by specific application via the advanced product search on the site's homepage as well as view product
videos. In addition to updated products and navigation bars, the new site includes interactive features where customers can look up invoices,
search inventory, request samples, track shipments and download product performance guides and more.
MACtac Printing Products Receives Forest Stewardship Council Certification
New certified products lead customers to responsible purchasing decisions
MACtac® Printing Products recently received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody (CoC) certification for its Columbus, Ind., Stow,
Ohio, and Scranton, Pa., facilities.
"FSC CoC certification allows MACtac to strengthen its sourcing policies and comply with procurement policies where FSC is the preferred option,"
said Allie Braham, marketing manager, MACtac Roll Label Products. "We are constantly seeking ways to enhance our product offering. With FSC
CoC certification, our customers can now make socially and environmentally responsible purchasing decisions because we know the origin of raw
materials used in our FSC certified products."
MACtac Printing Products recognized under FSC CoC certification include:
AC9002FSC - 60# semi-gloss with 710 permanent
TT1702FSC - OPTISCAN® 2C with 710 permanent
PCW1810 - 100% PCW uncoated with MP910 permanent
PCW9500 - 100% PCW uncoated with ST95 permanent
FSC CoC allows credible tracking of FSC material from the forest, through all successive stages of the production process, to committed retailers
and consumers. CoC certification requires operations to identify the origin of raw materials used in FSC certified products and to keep FSC certified
products separate from other products throughout the production process.
MACtac Printing Products Launches MACcopy Jr., Offering the Convenience of Shorter Rolls
New line offers wide variety of facestock options and patented non-ooze adhesives in short rolls
MACtac® Printing Products expands its current MACcopy® line with the introduction of MACcopy® Jr. for those customers interested in
purchasing shorter rolls of label stock for roll-fed laser printing on color digital presses, such as the Primera CX1200.
MACcopy Jr. offers the same quality that customers have come to expect from MACtac and features the most popular MACcopy products. In
addition to our patented non-ooze adhesives, layflat liners and wide breadth of facestock options, MACcopy Junior offers exceptional print quality
as well as superior toner anchorage.
"We are now able to offer our most popular facestock options with our patented non-ooze adhesives in shorter rolls," said Allie Braham, marketing
manager, MACtac Roll Label Products. "Convenience is the key, and MACcopy Jr. allows our customers to work more efficiently."
MACcopy Jr. is available in 1,250' rolls on 3" cores as part of MACtac's PreciseSM Program, which offers next-day shipping on a precise amount
of material needed for small runs and quick turnarounds.
MACtac Printing Products Enhances INDIE Line of Certified Stocks & Introduces redigo
Patented MP910 adhesive and ready-to-topcoat labelstocks offered for new presses
Printing Products enhances its INDIE® line of certified stocks for Indigo by expanding its product offerings to include MACtac's patented non-
ooze MP910 adhesive and the addition of redigo™, complementary labelstocks that have been optimized to be topcoated by the customer.
"Our goal at MACtac is to provide an ever-growing product offering that continuously advances with the latest digital press technologies," said
Allie Braham, marketing manager, MACtac Roll Label Products. "With our new, state-of-the-art topcoating capabilities in Columbus, Ind., we are
investing in the future of digital for the labels and labeling industry while providing a variety of material options for the needs of printers and
converters."
In addition to the ideal 78" web width now available with INDIE, MACtac provides the convenience of its PreciseSM Program, which offers next
day shipping and allows you to order only what you need. Another advantage, the inclusion of the MP910 adhesive in the INDIE product line
makes it the only patented non-ooze adhesive available on the market that is formulated for trouble-free performance in digital presses. The result
is the ability to run faster and cleaner, providing printers an improved price point due to quicker turnaround capabilities.
MACtac INDIE Products received a three-star certification rating from Rochester Institute of Technology for performance on the WS4050 and
WS6000 presses. The test measures for runability, or web handling and registration, ink adhesion and blanket compatibility. The three-star rating
is reserved for the best performing substrates.
redigo is a new line of untreated labelstocks that offers converters the convenience of applying their own topcoats. Many converters utilize both
pre-topcoated and non-topcoated products that are treated on press prior to Indigo printing. The new line of redigo stocks are optimized through
paper chemistry and process conditions during adhesive coating to perform best for topcoating on press. The redigo products mirror the INDIE
products, allowing customers to have the same product both pre-topcoated and ready to be Indigo printed or non-topcoated and ready to be
topcoated.
The full line of INDIE certified labelstocks is specifically engineered for Indigo press technology and can be used anywhere a flexo printed label is
used. Designed to take digital printing to the next level for short-run, high-quality, complex label jobs, INDIE achieves optimal costs and production
efficiencies.
MACtac PUREtac CL216 exhibits superior clarity and adhesion for packaging and labeling applications
MACtac® Printing Products introduces the latest advanced adhesive technology with MACtac PUREtac CL216, the only optically clear adhesive
specifically designed to go on and stay on packaging and labeling applications of health, beauty, food, beverage and household cleaner
products.
MACtac PUREtac CL216 exhibits superior clarity, high tack and peel, a quick, strong bond and excellent adhesion to low-energy surfaces. The
adhesive is ideal for application to high-density polyethylene (HDPE) surfaces, such as juice and water bottles, oil bottles, detergent and other
household cleaner product containers.
"The market demanded an ultra-clear, high-tack permanent adhesive for a variety of substrates and facestocks," said Kim Hensley, product
manager, MACtac Roll Label. "Designed for film labeling applications where exceptional clarity and excellent tack are required, MACtac PUREtac
CL216 is the ultimate adhesive. Its optically clear, go-on, stay-on performance also benefits security aspects required of packaging and labeling
applications."
Offering unique adhesive properties compared to other clear label adhesives, MACtac PUREtac CL216 outperforms in a variety of areas,
including:
Aggressiveness to HDPE, LDPE and PET
Exceptional clarity
Improved non-water whitening
Outstanding initial tack
Direct food contact compliance
Tamper evident
MACtac PUREtac CL216 is currently available on a 2.0-mil clear, 2.3-mil white and 2.0-mil chrome, top coated, biaxially oriented polypropylene
(BOPP) with 1.0-mil and 1.2-mil PET liners.
Polyester (PET) liners are commonly used in specialty applications as well as in no-label-look, high-volume prime label applications, such as food,
beverage and personal care products. PET liners offer excellent die-cut capabilities, smaller roll diameters, better adhesive appearance that leads
to flawless application of the label on brand owners' containers, higher productivity and the potential for recyclability. MACtac has successfully
tested application speeds up to 1,000 feet per minute.
MACtac Expands BS 5609 Certifications on Polyester and Vinyl Labels
MACtac® Printing Products expands BS 5609:1986 Section 3 certifications for MACtac FCD6914 polyester label stock and VDG6911 vinyl label
stock to print with a variety of ITW Thermal Films PrintheadSaver® thermal transfer ribbons.
Expanding to include two label stocks printed with three different ITW Thermal Films ribbons, it certifies MACtac FCD6914 polyester label printed
with ITW B324 Durable Extreme Series Resin™ ribbon, MACtac FCD6914 polyester label printed with ITW B325 Flexible Extreme Series Resin™
ribbon and MACtac VDG6911 vinyl label printed with ITW B128 Durable Extreme Series Midrange™ wax/resin ribbon.
"BS 5609 is an internationally recognized standard covering the suitability for the labeling of goods for marine shipment," said Kim Hensley,
product manager, MACtac Printing Products. "Label durability is a must for marine and extreme environments, and MACtac continues to develop
products to meet the latest industry regulations."
BS 5609 is a specification for printed pressure-sensitive, adhesive-coated labels for marine use, including requirements for label base material. BS
5609 comprises four parts, of which there are two key sections - Section 2 and 3. Section 2 details the tests to be carried out on the base label
material and Section 3 on the printed label. Base labels must meet the requirements of Section 2 in order to meet the print methods in Section 3.
Tests of the print method set out various durability criteria including adhesive performance, print performance and abrasion resistance, stipulating
minimum standards for labels to be used in marine environments.
BS 5609 is widely referred to when specifying an extremely durable label. Compliance is a requirement for self-adhesive drum labels needing
certification with merchant shipping regulations, international maritime dangerous goods (IMDG) and globally harmonized system of classification
(GHS) standards.
FCD6914 is a 2-mil gloss top coated, white polyester and VDG6911 is a 3.4-mil top coated, white flexible PVC. Both feature a durable and
aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and a 3.2 super-calendared kraft liner. Applications include chemical drum labels, drums and containers
used to transport petroleum, paint and liquid or powder chemicals designed to hold up under extreme conditions. FCD6914 and VDG6911 are
typically used for content identification, warning and instructional labeling.
ITW Thermal Films B128 wax/resin ribbon is UV resistant and offers strong abrasion and environmental resistance. The B325 resin ribbon
provides good resistance to chemicals and is used in demanding industrial applications that require high durability. The B324 resin ribbon is a UL-
recognized, multi-purpose ribbon that is halogen-free and features high durability and chemical resistance. All ITW Thermal Films PrintheadSaver
thermal transfer ribbons feature advanced technologies such as an anti-static coating and high-sensitivity inks that maintain and sustain the life of
printheads, use less energy and print at faster speeds.
MACtac Printing Products Adds New Label to Durable Film Product Line
FDD6919 topcoat offers optimized laser and impact printability for durable applications
MACtac Printing Products adds to its Durable Film product line with FDD6919, a new resilient label optimized for laser and impact printing.
Ideal for chemical drum labeling, the new FDD6919 offers high strength, tear resistance, dimensional stability and temperature endurance.
Available in a top-coated matte finish, it offers improved printability for laser and impact printing for a variety of durable label applications, including
lawn and garden equipment, appliances, nameplates and more.
"We are continuously developing enhanced durable film solutions to provide our customers with additional options for their toughest labeling
challenges," said Kim Hensley, product manager, MACtac Printing Products. "We are pleased with the development of this new label stock that
allows us to help customers achieve superior printability while upholding stringent regulatory standards."
FDD6919 is a 2-mil white polyester available with MP690 durable adhesives and a 3.4-mil C1S layflat liner. FDD6919 has passed the British
Maritime Standard BS 5609, a widely recognized specification for printed pressure-sensitive, adhesive-coated labels for marine use that requires
the label withstand a three-month salt water submersion test.
MP690 is a high-performance, durable, permanent acrylic emulsion with aggressive initial tack, excellent ultimate adhesion and mandrel hold.
Extremely chemical and solvent resistant, it has very good adhesion to various high- and low-energy substrates.
MACtac's Durable Film products, including FDD6919, are available with MACtac's PreciseSM program, which offers next-day shipping on a
precise amount of material needed for small runs and limited applications.
MACtac Distributor Products Expands Starliner® Digital Line of Sheet-Fed Solutions
New multi-purpose digital product supports numerous print technologies
MACtac Distributor Products adds Starliner® Blinding White2 multi-purpose pressure-sensitive paper to its Starliner Digital line of sheet-fed
solutions. This new universal product enables merchants and printers to stock only one product to support a variety of print technologies.
“As the sheet-fed digital market continues to grow, merchants and printers continue to look for products that work on both newer digital equipment
as well as conventional commercial presses,” said Cathy Kimpton, marketing manager, MACtac Printing Products. “Blinding White2 fills that need
and is able to print on three different sheet-fed digital formats in addition to traditional offset presses including direct image presses.”
Starliner Blinding White2 features a very bright 60# white, uncoated smooth sheet optimized for digital and offset printing. It is certified for both HP
Indigo sheet-fed presses including HP5000/5500 and HP7000/7500 presses and Kodak NexPress. It also prints on direct image presses and
standard offset presses using standard offset inks.
Starliner Blinding White2 is suitable for applications such as promotions and point-of-purchase displays as well as shipping and inventory labels
that require a bright white litho pressure sensitive for sheet-fed digital production sized presses.
MACtac Receives UL Recognition for Water-Based and UV Curable Flexo Printing Inks on
its Durable Film Product Line
Convenient pre-approval offers converters and customers fast entry into the durable goods labeling market
MACtac Printing Products secured Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Recognition for inks used with its durable film product line, including 3.4-mil
white vinyl, 2.6-mil white polypropylene, 2.0-mil white polyester and 2.0-mil bright silver polyester labels.
When using UL Recognized MACtac products, converters now have pre-approval for flexo inks and thermal transfer ribbon. Pre-approval means
no new testing is required, only a paper transfer which can be submitted through an Internet portal, via email or phone.
"Developing products that meet the latest industry regulations that help our customers enter new markets faster is crucial," said Kim Hensley,
product manager, MACtac Printing Products. "Upfront UL Recognition reduces converters' cost and time spent qualifying substrates from UL."
UL is an independent product safety testing and certification organization that has been testing products and writing standards for more than a
century, making it one of the most recognized conformity assessment providers in the world. UL's label adoption process ensures fast market
access by demonstrating that recognized labels have been evaluated to meet UL safety requirements. UL's Marking & Labeling Systems Program
covers labels (nameplates or markers) that display safety and warning information on UL certified components and products. Most products are
required to be permanently marked with specific safety-related information such as hazards, warnings, cautionary markings, installation instructions
and electrical ratings.
MACtac's durable films product line features MP690, a high-performance adhesive specifically developed for durable labeling that offers
resistance against heat, cold and chemical exposure. All durable film products are part of MACtac Roll Label's PreciseSM Program, which offers
next-day shipping on a variety of roll label solutions.
Flexo ink suppliers that are UL Recognized for use with MACtac durable products include ACTEGA WIT, Environmental Inks and Flint Group
Narrow Web. Water-based inks and UV curable flexographic ink systems are UL Recognized for use with MACtac durable products.
MACtac Launches New Environmentally Friendly IMAGin Verde™ Digital Print Media and PERMACOLOR Verde Overlaminates
MACtac® Graphic Products introduces its new line of sustainable digital print media and overlaminate series – IMAGin® Verde™ VM1229P and
PERMACOLOR® Verde VL1000 series. IMAGin Verde VM1229P is a 100 percent chlorine- and phthalate-free film designed for indoor or medium-
term outdoor advertising and promotional applications on flat or slightly curved surfaces. PERMACOLOR Verde VL1000 series overlaminates are a
family of intermediate pressure-sensitive adhesive coated, clear overlaminating films available in gloss, matte and lustre finishes.
IMAGin Verde VM1229P is intended for use in a variety of applications including indoor and outdoor signage, point-of-purchase (POP) displays,
product identification labels, bumper stickers, short-term OEM decals and window graphics.
“With the introduction of IMAGin Verde VM1229P and PERMACOLOR Verde VL1000 overlaminates, MACtac is able to offer more
environmentally friendly products to our customers,” stated Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. “In addition, these
products offer a greener alternative to vinyl wide-format media and laminates and satisfy end users looking to use more sustainable materials.”
MACtac’s IMAGin Verde VM1229P is a 3.1-mil gloss white, topcoated polypropylene film. Featuring an 86# kraft liner, it offers a permanent, grey,
acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive for excellent hiding power. IMAGin Verde VM1229P is intended for wide-format, eco-solvent, solvent-based,
latex and UV-cured inkjet printing.
PERMACOLOR Verde overlaminates VL1000 are 3.1-mil polypropylene films coated on one side with a clear acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Featuring a 60# coated kraft liner, PERMACOLOR Verde overlaminates VL1000 are designed for indoor or short-term outdoor applications and
available in a variety of surface finishes.
PERMACOLOR Verde overlaminates VL1000 can be laminated to photographic prints, transparencies and digital images including solvent and
eco-solvent and water-based inkjet prints to impart protection from abrasion, moisture and other potentially damaging effects in both indoor and
outdoor environments.
The full line of MACtac Graphic Products: IMAGin®, PERMACOLOR®, MACmark® and REBEL™ provides a pressure-sensitive solution for every
signage need. Whatever technology—wide-format digital printing, mounting and laminating, CAS or screen printing—MACtac has you covered.
MACtac Introduces New PERMACOLOR PermaFlex DecoLam™ Textured Laminates
New overlaminate series designed to add dimension to high-profile applications
Bringing exciting textures to a broad range of high-profile wide-format and screen print graphic applications, MACtac® Graphic Products
introduces its new line of six premium textured laminate films—PERMACOLOR® PermaFlex® DecoLam™. The new overlaminate series adds depth
and eye-catching effects, making ordinary graphics extraordinary.
Ideal for indoor and outdoor use on colored vinyl, graphics or other compatible flat or slightly curved substrates, PERMACOLOR PermaFlex
DecoLam is designed for decorative finishes for high-profile applications such as furnishings, point-of-purchase (POP) displays, decals and
signage, as well as wall graphics for the interior design, hotel décor and architectural graphics markets.
“Printers and installers looking to add a unique effect to high-end graphics now have a solution with our new PERMACOLOR PermaFlex
DecoLam overlaminate series,” said Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. “Consistent image quality and durability are
easily achieved with this new laminate series specially designed for upscale applications. This premium laminate series is popular with our
European customers and we are seeing excitement from our North American customers who have tried samples.”
High-performance vinyl PERMACOLOR PermaFlex DecoLam ranges in thickness from 4.0- to 4.7-mil with an outdoor durability of up to five years.
It features a high-tack permanent adhesive with an 85# White Clay Coated Kraft (CCK) liner.
The overlaminate series is available in a variety of finishes including fine and coarse wood grain, brushed metal, carbon clear, flock and leather,
making it suitable for a wide range of applications. With the use of an application tape, PERMACOLOR PermaFlex DecoLam can also be used in
cut vinyl applications.
The full line of MACtac Graphic Products: IMAGin®, PERMACOLOR®, MACmark® and REBEL™ provides a pressure-sensitive solution for every
signage need. Whatever technology—wide-format digital printing, mounting and laminating, CAS or screen printing—MACtac has you covered.
MACtac Launches New Line of Removable Label Products Offering Medium-Tack Adhesion
New family of products delivers consistent, long-term removability across a variety of substrates
MACtac® Printing Products introduces a new removable label product line with the addition of MACtac Removable MR860. MACtac’s MR860 is
a general-purpose, acrylic emulsion medium-tack adhesive with excellent long-term removability from a wide variety of surfaces. Featuring
consistent product performance and cleaner converting, MR860 is suitable for application temperatures above 25 F.
“MACtac Removable MR860 is a competitively priced, medium-tack removable that does it all. This should be everyone’s new house removable,”
said Allison Hazel, marketing manager, MACtac Printing Products. “MACtac’s MR860 will be the workhorse of any product line, offering very
consistent removability long-term.”
MACtac Removable MR860 meets the following criteria: • Photographic Activity Test (PAT) – ISO18916
• LHAMA – Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (CFR) Title 16 (CPSC) Part 1500.14(b)(8) – ASTMD4236
• TRA – Toxicological Risk Assessment – 16 CFR 1500.3 (b)(5), (7)-(9) FHSA & C.R.C., c.931 sec. (10)&(11)
• FDA 21 CFR 175.105
• Compliant with Hasbro and Toy Safety
MR860 is available in a number of product constructions to fit multiple label applications:
AC8602 Platinum™ Semi Gloss • Bright white, semi-gloss coated litho construction with a removable adhesive and a 2.45 semi-bleached
calendered kraft liner
• Ideal for prime labeling applications requiring a removable adhesive
AC8612 Platinum™ Semi Gloss • Bright white, semi-gloss coated litho construction with a removable adhesive and a 3.2 semi-bleached
calendered kraft liner
• Ideal for prime labeling applications requiring a removable adhesive
AP8602 Majestic Matte Litho • A 60# bright white, high-strength, matte-coated litho construction with a removable adhesive and a 2.45 semi-
bleached calendered kraft liner
• Ideal for prime labeling applications requiring a removable adhesive
DTM8602 • Medium sensitivity, bright white direct thermal paper topcoated for optimum environmental resistance
• Used for barcode and consumer readable labels in retail and industrial markets where ultra-removable labels are required
• Recommended for use in standard speed thermal printers
EDX8612 Premium EDP • A 50# bright white, uncoated smudge-proof facestock with a removable adhesive and a 3.2 semi-bleached
calendered kraft liner
• Suitable for impact printable and dot matrix labels requiring a removable adhesive and continuous form applications
LAS8612 MACcopy® Removable • A bright, white flexible 50# uncoated stock with a removable adhesive and a 50# layflat liner for roll-to-sheet
applications
• Designed for excellent image quality and processing in most high-speed, mid-range, and continuous-feed toner fusion printers and roll-to-sheet
applications
• Applications include point-of-sale promotions, information processing, work-in-process labels, pricing and promotion on mirrors, housewares,
office supplies, software, automotive products, toys, crafts, and lawn and garden products
NS8612 MACcopy® Semi-Gloss Removable • A 60# high-strength, semi-gloss coated litho construction designed for processing in most toner
fusion printers and photocopiers where higher pre-print flexographic quality and gloss are required
• Typical applications include toner fusion printed labels that also require higher quality pre-print flexographic or offset quality printing, requiring a
removable adhesive
TN8600-52 Durascan® N Thermal Transfer Film • Bright white BOPP film with a removable adhesive and a 2.45 semi-bleached calendered kraft
liner
• Thermal transfer labels ideal for short outdoor durability labeling, shelf marking, parts and inventory labels and anywhere a strong, durable label
with removable adhesive is needed
TPL8600-52 Thermal Transfer Film • A white BOPP film with removable adhesive and a 2.45 semi-bleached calendered kraft liner designed for
thermal transfer and impact printing as well as flexo printing
• Applications include drum labeling, shelf marking, parts and inventory labels as well as thermal transfer labels requiring durability and a removable
label
TT8602 Optiscan® 2C Thermal Transfer • A premium, thermal transfer paper construction with a removable adhesive and a 2.45 semi-bleached
calendered kraft liner
• Intended for thermal transfer label applications requiring a removable adhesive; compatible with most thermal transfer ribbons designed for
coated papers
Many of the products in the new removable label line are also available in MACtac’s PreciseSM Program, which offers next-day shipping on a
precise amount of material needed for small runs and limited applications. Precise is available on the following MR860 products: • AC8602-P5
• AC8612LF-P10
• DTM8602-P5
• EDX8612-P10
• LAS8612-P10
• TT8602-P5
• TT8602-P10
MACtac Introduces New Ultra-Removable Adhesive Product Lin
MACtac® Printing Products announces its new removable label products offering with the addition of MR840, an ultra-removable, acrylic emulsion
adhesive characterized by good adhesion that removes cleanly from most substrates. MR840 is ideal for applications where easy removability is
critical. Featuring consistent, long-term product performance and superior converting, MR840 is suitable for application temperatures above 25 F.
“MACtac’s MR840 is an excellent ultra-removable adhesive, offering consistent product performance,” said Allison Hazel, marketing manager,
MACtac Printing Products. “It is competitively priced and converts cleaner than most removable adhesives.”
Applications include point-of-sale promotions, information processing, work-in-process labels, pricing and promotion on mirrors, housewares, office
supplies, software, automotive products, toys, crafts, and lawn and garden products.
MACtac’s ultra-removable MR840 is compatible with a wide range of facestocks across product lines, including:
AA8402 Kromekote® High Gloss
A 60# Kromekote, high-gloss facestock with an ultra-removable adhesive and a 2.45 semi-bleached calendered kraft liner, offering long-term,
clean removability across a wide variety of substrates
AC8402 Platinum™ Semi Gloss
A 60# bright white, matte-coated litho with an ultra-removable adhesive and a 2.45 semi-bleached calendered kraft liner, offering long-term, clean
removability across a wide variety of substrates
AP8402 Majestic Matte Litho
A 60# Kromekote, high-gloss facestock with an ultra-removable adhesive and a 2.45 semi-bleached calendered kraft liner, offering long-term,
clean removability across a wide variety of substrates
DTM8402
Medium sensitivity, bright white direct thermal paper topcoated for optimum environmental resistance
Used for barcode and consumer readable labels in retail and industrial markets where ultra-removable labels are required
Recommended for use in standard speed thermal printers
LAS8412 MACcopy® Ultra Removable
A bright, white flexible 50# uncoated stock with an ultra-removable adhesive and a 50# layflat liner for roll-to-sheet applications
Designed for excellent image quality and processing in most high-speed, mid-range, and continuous-feed toner fusion printers and roll-to-sheet
applications
TT8402 Optiscan® 2C Thermal Transfer
A premium thermal transfer paper construction with an ultra-removable adhesive and a 2.45 semi-bleached calendered kraft liner offering long-
term, clean removability across a wide variety of substrates
Used for barcode and consumer readable labels in retail and industrial markets where ultra-removable labels are required
Selected products in the new removable label line are also available in MACtac’s PreciseSM Program, which offers next-day shipping on a precise
amount of material needed for small runs and limited applications. Precise is available on the following MR840 products:
AC8402-P5
LAS8412-P10
MACtac Graphic Products Simplifies Large Scale Graphic Installation and Removal
IMAGin B-free Gruv™ GV429R is designed for easy application and removal
MACtac Graphic Products has added an easy-to-use pressure-sensitive adhesive media to its IMAGin® B-free® Gruv™ portfolio. IMAGin B-free
Gruv GV429R is the first air egress media in the bubble-free product line specifically designed not just for easy application but also for easy, clean
removal from a variety of surfaces.
IMAGin B-free Gruv GV429R is ideal for outdoor medium-term advertising and promotions on flat or simple curved surfaces. It is intended for use in
applications such as wall murals, point-of-purchase (POP) displays, and indoor and outdoor signage.
“We wanted to provide a product for our customers who are looking for an easy-to-apply and easy-to-remove media for large graphics,” said Mary
Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. “So, we focused on air egress when developing IMAGin B-free Gruv GV429R. It’s
easy to install and remove from a wide range of surfaces. Plus, the product has an outdoor durability of four years, which further contributes to its
versatility.”
IMAGin B-free Gruv GV429R features a B-free air egress removable, opaque, acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive. It can be applied and removed
from most latex-painted walls and many other well-maintained surfaces for up to a year after application without the need for heat or chemicals.
IMAGin B-free Gruv GV429R is a 3.0-mil gloss, PVC film designed for solvent and ultraviolet (UV) inkjet printing. The product is also suitable for
most other wide-format processes, including eco-solvent, solvent screen and UV screen inkjet printing. The product is supplied with a 98#
polycoated liner.
The full line of MACtac Graphic Products: IMAGin®, PERMACOLOR®, MACmark® and REBEL™ provides a pressure-sensitive solution for every
signage need. Whatever technology—wide-format digital printing, mounting and laminating, CAS or screen printing—MACtac has you covered.
MACtac Supplies Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Label for American Scientists Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service shares the legacy of four distinguished American scientists with the dedication of its latest FOREVER® stamps.
MACtac® supplied the pressure-sensitive adhesive label materials for 30 million, 44-cent first-class stamps issued.
The stamps celebrate American scientists’ commitment to understanding the fundamental process of nature and their contributions to the
advancement of science. The stamps were designed by art director Ethel Kessler and designer, typographer and photo illustrator Greg Berger.
They worked together to create a collage featuring a photograph, a signature and items such as equations and diagrams associated with each
scientist’s research.
“MACtac is happy to be a part of the celebration honoring American scientists,” said Allison Hazel, marketing manager, MACtac Printing Products.
“Science is important in our everyday lives, and the hard work of scientists often times goes unrecognized. By acknowledging their contributions,
we hope to inspire another generation of scientists to continue to fuel advances.”
The stamp issuance honors chemist Melvin Calvin; botanist Asa Gray; physicist Maria Goeppert Mayer; and biochemist Severo Ochoa. They were
recognized by Pritha Mehra, USPS vice president, mail entry and payment technology, at a special ceremony at the Science Museum of
Minnesota on June 16, 2011. The ceremony enabled the USPS to share the stories of each of the scientists. Their contributions and
achievements include the following:
Melvin Calvin was the first scientist to trace in detail the process of photosynthesis, and he conducted pioneering research on using plants as an
alternative energy source. He won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1961.
Asa Gray, one of the first professional botanists in the United States, advanced the specialized field of plant geography and became the principal
American advocate of evolutionary theory in the mid-nineteenth century.
Maria Goeppert Mayer developed a theoretical model that helped explain the structure of the atomic nucleus; for this work she became one of
only two women, the other Marie Curie, to win a Nobel Prize in physics.
Severo Ochoa, a biochemist, was the first scientist to synthesize ribonucleic acid, and he competed in the race to decipher the genetic code.
Ochoa won the Nobel Prize in physiology of medicine in 1959.
The American Scientists stamps are the third in the American Scientist series issued by the USPS. The first series was issued in 2005 and
featured geneticist Barbara McClintock, thermodynamicist Josiah Willard Gibbs, mathematician John von Neumann and physicist Richard
Feynman. The second series was issued in 2008 and included physicist John Bardeen, biochemist Gerty Cori, astronomer Edwin Hubble and
structural chemist Linus Pauling.
The stamps celebrating American scientists are FOREVER stamps and are available as a pane of 20 stamps, a block of 10 stamps, or a block of
four stamps. Stamps may be purchased at local post offices, at the postal store website at www.usps.com/shop, or by calling 800-STAMP-24.
MACtac has been a qualified supplier for USPS stamps for more than seven years, providing materials for a number of pressure-sensitive stamps,
including Wedding Roses, Neon Celebrate!, Holiday Evergreens Forever, 2010-2011 Federal Duck Stamp, Nature of America: Hawaiian Rain
Forest, Winslow Homer, Sunday Funnies and Adopt a Shelter Pet.
MACtac Adds New Ultra-Wide PermaGard PG7285XL to Line of PERMACOLOR Pressure-
Sensitive Overlaminates
MACtac® Graphic Products announces the addition of one of the industry’s widest laminates, PermaGard® PG7285XL, to its premier line of
PERMACOLOR® pressure-sensitive overlaminates. PERMACOLOR PermaGard PG7285XL is an ultra-wide matte overlaminate at 79 inches by
164 feet that can be used for interior and exterior signage, murals, point-of-purchase (POP) displays and wide-format graphics requiring protection
from ultraviolet (UV) light, weather and scuffing.
As the newest addition to the PermaGard overlaminate portfolio, ultra-wide PermaGard PG7285XL joins MACtac’s LF656079 gloss and LF655079
matte ultra-wide 79-inch intermediate vinyl overlaminates, replacing MACtac’s current PERMACOLOR IP7286 overlaminate.
“PermaGard PG7285XL offers our customers a variety of upgrades including a solvent-based permanent acrylic adhesive, a change in the liner
color from yellow to white and a roll width increase,” stated Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. “In addition, the
matte finish helps to reduce glare to improve readability of the print.”
MACtac’s PermaGard PG7285XL is an economical, repositionable, 2.75-mil, non-reflective, matte vinyl film coated on one side with a clear acrylic
pressure-sensitive adhesive. Featuring a white paper liner, it protects the adhesive and offers easy liner removal.
PermaGard PG7285XL is intended for use over UV, solvent, eco-solvent and latex wide-format prints.
The full line of MACtac Graphic Products: IMAGin®, PERMACOLOR, MACmark® and REBEL™, provides a pressure-sensitive solution for every
signage need. Whatever technology—wide-format digital printing, mounting and laminating, CAS or screen printing—MACtac has you covered.
MACtac Graphic Products Expands Application Nation with New Authorized Installer Program
Popular educational training program now offers certification status for graphics applications
MACtac® Graphic Products announces the latest enhancement to its popular Application Nation graphics education platform, the Application
Nation Authorized Installer program. The authorized program was created to provide certification for and visibility to professional installers who
adhere to industry standard processes and systems for vehicle and architectural applications.
“Graphic applications not only require personal expertise and ongoing education, but also a higher level of dedication to continual improvement
and acknowledgment for accreditation; this was one of the primary drivers behind the creation of the authorized installer program,” said Jason
Yard, marketing specialist, MACtac Graphic Products. “We are not selling a product with this program. We are building, through collaboration, a
network of professionals who uphold standards and participate in the system of checks and balances that can lead to the formalization of
processes for our entire industry.”
MACtac is a leader in application training, being one of the few pressure-sensitive manufacturers to offer dedicated resources for applications,
including the first to provide a dedicated Internet website, www.TheApplicationNation.com, to serve the installer community. MACtac is a sponsor
and partner of the Professional Decal Application Alliance (PDAA), which is the recognized certification body for graphics applications.
Much of the criteria set forth by the PDAA’s Master Certification process will be utilized as a basis for the Application Nation Authorized Installer
program, furthering the idea of a uniform approach to standardization for the industry. Currently there are 10 authorized installers in the Application
Nation Authorized Installer program, who will be featured on TheApplicationNation.com.
“As a leading supplier to the decorative graphics industry, MACtac is fortunate that through Application Nation we can provide an avenue to
promote the companies that have proven themselves successful in the ever-changing application landscape,” Yard added.
In 2007, MACtac took an industry-leading role in addressing all the factors involved in correctly applying, handling and removing pressure-
sensitive graphics to vehicles, walls, floors, buildings, glass and other surfaces, with the introduction of Application Nation. Since then, MACtac
has consistently launched additions to Application Nation, including traveling seminars, training videos, an online community and educational
website, and now the authorized installer program.
“Industry installers can greatly benefit from obtaining authorized status with MACtac because they can showcase value through manufacturer
support,” Yard said. “Additionally, the authorization demonstrates to their peers that they are a trusted, educated installer with a high sense of and
dedication.”
For more information about the Application Nation Authorized Installer program, MACtac products or graphic solutions, call a graphics
representative at 866.622.8223, e-mail MACtac.Americas@bemis.com, or visit MACtac.com/Graphics and TheApplicationNation.com.
The full line of MACtac Graphic Products: IMAGin®, PERMACOLOR®, MACmark® and REBEL™, provides a pressure-sensitive solution for every
signage need. Whatever technology—wide-format digital printing, mounting and laminating, CAS or screen printing—MACtac has you covered.
MACtac Launches New PERMACOLOR PermaGard PG6000 Dry-Erase Overlaminate
MACtac Graphic Products introduces PERMACOLOR PermaGard PG6000, a high-gloss, clear overlaminate with an extremely smooth adhesive
coating used to transform almost any indoor or short-term outdoor graphic into a dry-erase board.
Designed to bond to a variety of substrates, PERMACOLOR PermaGard PG6000 is suitable for use with dry-erase markers. In addition,
Permacolor PermaGard PG6000 is an extremely cost-effective solution for indoor and short-term outdoor applications.
“At a very competitive price point, PERMACOLOR PermaGard PG6000 can be used as an economical overlaminate indoors as well as outdoors
for up to one year,” stated Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. “MACtac’s new dry-erase overlaminate allows our
customers to improve profitability, without forgoing quality.”
PERMACOLOR PermaGard PG6000 is a repositionable, clear 1.0-mil polypropylene film coated on one side with a clear acrylic pressure-sensitive
adhesive. The film face is dry-erasable and helps retard color fade caused by ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. The adhesive is protected by a 1.2-
mil polyester release liner that provides for easy liner removal and a near distortion-free adhesive surface.
PERMACOLOR PermaGard PG6000 is intended for use on digital images including inkjet, electrostatic, and thermal to impart protection from
abrasion, moisture, and other potentially damaging effects in both indoor and outdoor environments.
The full line of MACtac Graphic Products: IMAGin®, PERMACOLOR, MACmark® and REBEL™, provides a pressure-sensitive solution for every
signage need. Whatever technology—wide-format digital printing, mounting and laminating, CAS or screen printing—MACtac has you covered.
Tie the Knot This Wedding Season with New Wedding Roses Stamp
To a future bride and groom, every wedding planning detail matters, including the stamps on announcements, RSVP envelopes, thank-you notes
and other letters of correspondence. To accommodate couples seeking that final touch to make their special day perfect, the U.S. Postal Service
has introduced the Wedding Roses commemorative stamp. MACtac® supplied the pressure-sensitive adhesive label materials for the 300 million,
44-cent first-class stamps issued.
The stamp was released as part of the Postal Service’s Weddings series and features a photo of two white roses perfectly laid atop of an
invitation with a white ribbon in the background. The stamp was designed by Ethel Kessler of Bethesda, Md., and the photo was taken by Renee
Comet of Washington, DC.
“To most engaged couples, especially brides-to-be, planning a wedding is an exciting process consisting of several steps of intricate, detailed
planning – from the flowers chosen to the stamps used on the invitations – that culminates into one joyous occasion,” said Allison Hazel, marketing
manager, MACtac Printing Products. “Knowing MACtac’s label stock is the solution depended on to deliver messages of love, joy and happiness
while adding a unique touch to wedding correspondence is very pleasing.”
MACtac also supplied the pressure-sensitive adhesive label material for the Wedding Rings stamp issued in 2009 as part of the Weddings series.
The Wedding Roses stamps are available in panes of 20 stamps. They may be purchased at local post offices, at the postal store website at
usps.com/shop, or by calling 800-STAMP-24.
MACtac has been a qualified supplier for USPS stamps for more than seven years, providing materials for a number of pressure-sensitive stamps,
including the Neon Celebrate!, Holiday Evergreens Forever, 2010-2011 Federal Duck Stamp, Nature of America: Hawaiian Rain Forest, Winslow
Homer, Sunday Funnies, Adopt a Shelter Pet and Flags of Our Nation. For more information about MACtac Printing Products, please call
800.255.9733 or visit MACtac.com/rolllabel.
MACtac Roll Label Introduces MACScript 2 for the Prescription Labeling Market
New direct thermal labelstock designed for excellent printing, outstanding environmental resistance
Image fade on a label can cause serious problems for converters as well as end users, especially in the medical industry where the legibility of
patient data and medical care instructions is critical. A recognized leader in the prescription labeling market, MACtac® Roll Label has introduced
MACScript™ 2 (DDRX9502), a new direct thermal labelstock specifically designed to address prescription labeling challenges.
MACScript 2’s advanced thermal chemistry design virtually eliminates the need for a press applied UV overcoat, which can add cost, slow the
printing process, inhibit full image density and cause premature print head wear. The new direct thermal labelstock offers outstanding
environmental resistance, enabling it to withstand extreme exposure to heat, moisture, sunlight and certain chemicals typical to prescription
labeling such as oils, lotions, hand sanitizers and soaps. Outside lab endurance tests resulted in MACScript 2 receiving superior image density
ratings for the following testing categories: sustained heat and humidity, sunlight, bleaches, ammonias, soaps and detergents.
“Our second-generation prescription labeling solution is one of the most durable prescription labels currently available,” said Kathy Magyar,
marketing manager, MACtac Printing Products. “We continue to utilize internal and third-party testing to develop and improve upon our advanced
thermal chemistry to ensure our position as industry leaders in addressing the latest application challenges our converters face, especially in
regard to prescription labeling.”
Compatible with both high speed and low voltage direct thermal printers, MACScript 2 is a medium to high sensitivity top coated paper labelstock.
Its bright white face offers full image density for easy-to-read text and images.
It features MACtac’s ST-95 acrylic emulsion adhesive, which offers outstanding open time for short-term repositionability and excellent ultimate
adhesion and mandrel hold, ideal for most plastic prescription containers. A glove-friendly adhesive, ST-95 offers service temperature abilities
ranging from negative 75 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. A semi-bleached kraft liner designed for excellent die cutting, stripping and label dispensing
in roll-to-roll applications protects the adhesive.
New USPS Celebratory Stamp Commemorates Special Occasions
From birthdays to retirements, anniversaries and other special events, many occasions call for celebrations, and the United States Postal Service
(USPS) is helping to commemorate these joyous moments with the introduction of the Neon Celebrate! stamp. MACtac® supplied the pressure-
sensitive adhesive label materials for the first 100 million, 44-cent first-class stamps, available in a pane of 20 stamps.
A perfect match for greeting cards, invitations, gift-bearing envelopes and packages, the stamp features images of swirls, circles and dashes in
pink, blue, orange, yellow and green, modeled after a fireworks display on a summer evening. Each letter of the word “Celebrate” and the
exclamation point that is part of this stamp’s official title are highlighted in bright white light, vibrantly expressing excitement and happy wishes.
“This new stamp adds a special touch to celebratory packages, bringing smiles to recipients and acknowledging milestones achieved,” said
Allison Hazel, marketing manager, MACtac Printing Products. “MACtac feels honored to be part of these celebrations by supplying the label stock
for this special stamp that bears messages of joy, goodwill and happiness.”
The Neon Celebrate! stamp was unveiled in Cleveland, Ohio during the Garfield-Perry Stamp Club’s 121st Annual Exhibition and Bourse—one of
the largest stamp shows in the United States—that celebrates stamp collecting as a hobby.
The stamp was designed by Phil Jordan of Falls Church, Va., who was inspired by a visit to the Museum of Neon Art in Los Angeles. Jordan
worked with neon artist Michael Flechtner of Van Nuys, Calif., to create the Neon Celebrate! stamp.
Neon Celebrate! is issued as a Forever® stamp and may be purchased at local post offices, at the postal store website at usps.com/shop, or by
calling 800-STAMP-24.
MACtac Adds 20 New Color Options to MACmark 8900 Series Marking Films
Responding to market demand for additional color options of the industry’s most versatile, colored vinyl—MACmark 8900 Series marking
films—MACtac Graphic Products has added 20 new matte colors, bringing the full portfolio to 51 color finishes.
The MACmark 8900 Series product line launched with 12 colors originally, but due to continued popularity among sign shops and interior
designers, has consistently grown throughout the past few years.
The marking film series features a unique, high-performance, removable solvent-based adhesive that quickly forms a strong bond to most
substrates, including drywall, yet removes cleanly and easily.
“The new color additions to our MACmark 8900 Series marking films, driven by market demand, offer even more options and uses for a wider
variety of applications,” said Rick Moore, marketing director, MACtac Graphic Products. “With 51 unique matte color options now available,
combined with longer durability and product performance, sign makers are able to conquer wide ranging design challenges and application
opportunities.”
A 2.8-mil soft calendered, intermediate vinyl, MACmark 8900 Series offers superior, smooth cutting and weeding. It has an outdoor durability of up
to four years and can be removed cleanly for up to two years after application. The vinyl features a highly stable 83# white kraft liner with grid
lines that allow for easy alignment and installation. Customers also appreciate that MACmark 8900 Series can be applied in very low temperature
conditions with success.
MACmark 8900 Series marking films are suitable for a range of applications that include decorative wall designs, interior décor, window graphics,
spray masks, vehicle markings, floor graphics and other indoor or outdoor advertising signage.
The full line of MACtac Graphic Products: IMAGin, PERMACOLOR, MACmark and REBEL™, provides a pressure-sensitive solution for every
signage need. Whatever technology—wide-format digital printing, mounting and laminating, CAS or screen printing—MACtac has you covered.
MACtac Roll Label Offers Expanding Line of Opaque Labelstocks
From corrective labeling to blocking out a graphic effect, converters often require a product that will ensure concealment while guaranteeing a
clean, legible new label. For labeling applications that require complete cover-up properties, MACtac® Roll Label has improved and expanded its
offering of opaque labelstock options with facestocks suitable for a variety of labeling needs.
New opaque labelstocks are offered in thermal transfer, high-gloss options, and a new semi gloss product meeting different labeling requirements.
Featuring a charcoal gray, opaque primer for an end product that ensures 99 percent opacity, MACtac’s opaque labelstocks provide excellent
cover-up while maintaining the whiteness and brightness of the sheets’ facestocks. Typical end use includes healthcare, promotional, corrective
and retail over-labeling applications.
“MACtac has served this market for a number of years, but we’ve recently worked to perfect our primer and expand our facestock options to offer
our customers solutions driven by their need for variety and value,” said Kathy Magyar, marketing manager, MACtac Roll Label. “Our new product
offering covers both, from facestocks for blank variable information printing to glossy stocks for high-end graphic printing.”
Featuring several MACtac adhesives, including ST95, a general purpose, permanent adhesive with aggressive initial tack and excellent ultimate
adhesion and mandrel hold, MACtac opaque products feature a semi-bleached, 2.5-mil super-calendered kraft liner, excellent for die-cutting and
stripping.
MACtac Graphic Products Certifies Additional Digital Media with HP Latex Inks
MACtac continues to test and profile media for use with latest printers, ink systems
Following extensive evaluation, MACtac® Graphic Products has received certification for several products within its IMAGin® line of wide-format
digital media on the HP Designjet L25500 and L65500 with HP Latex inks.
MACtac Graphic Products’ newly certified products include bubble-free media IMAGin B-free® JT5529BFD designed for vehicle wraps and
IMAGin B-free JT5798MBF for long-term outdoor signage; StreetRAP™ STR328 vinyl for sealed concrete or asphalt pedestrian walkways;
wallNOODLE™ WN628 repositionable vinyl for wall graphics and P.O.P displays; and RoughRAP™ WW100 wall wrapping film for moderately
textured exterior and interior brick or block walls. To date, more than 20 profiles have been created with more in development.
An HP Registered Latex Developer since 2009, MACtac continues to test and profile its media with the new HP Latex inks, allowing the company
to provide printers with options in media that offer excellent compatibility and impressive results on film and the environment.
“As an HP Registered Latex Developer, MACtac has made a commitment to continuously improve our IMAGin line of digital media, ensuring we
are addressing customers’ environmental concerns through solutions designed to work flawlessly with HP’s environmental technology,” said Rick
Moore, director of marketing, MACtac Graphic Products. “Through rigorous testing, we have certified a new series of products that offer proven
performance with these progressive printers and ink systems. As these technologies continue to advance, so will our media.”
Other certified products include several of MACtac’s high-performance, intermediate, promotional and specialty IMAGin media, such as JT5829P,
designed for indoor and outdoor signage and point-of-purchase (P.O.P) displays; JT828P and JT829P, designed for short-term indoor and outdoor
signage and P.O.P. displays; JT5828HTO, designed for carpet graphics, signage and tri-vision billboards; and, JT5826P, designed for low-surface
energy substrates and banners.
The full line of MACtac Graphic Products: IMAGin, PERMACOLOR®, MACmark® and REBEL™, provide a pressure-sensitive solution for every
signage need. Whatever technology - wide-format digital printing, mounting and laminating, CAS, or screen printing - MACtac has you covered.
MACtac Receives British Standard Institute Approval for Durable Film Solutions
MACtac® Printing Products has received British Standard (BS) 5609 marine immersion testing approval and certification on five additional durable
film label stocks.
BS 5609 is a specification for printed pressure-sensitive, adhesive coated labels for marine use, which include requirements for the label base
material. Labels are typically used for identification, warning and instruction.
BS 5609 testing is a requirement for self-adhesive drum labels needing International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) certification. Testing
includes a three-month exposure of labeled test plates in salt water at mid-tide.
MACtac’s BS 5609 compliant chemical drum labeling products include:
VDG6911 – 3.4-mil matte white vinyl / MP690
VDG6919 – 3.4-mil matte white laser and impact printable vinyl / MP690
VDG9511 – 3.4-mil matte white vinyl / ST-95
FCD6914 – 2-mil gloss white polyester / MP690
FDD6914 – 2-mil matte white laser and impact printable polyester / MP690
PJ6914 – 2.6-mil gloss white labellyte / MP690
BDE6914 – 2.6-mil matte white UV polypropylene / MP690
DSS4501 – DURASCAN S white polyethylene / 705VHP
DT8001 – DRUMTAC white polyolefin / MF2030
LWP6914 – 2-mil satin white laser printable polyester / MP690
“With the BS 5609 certification, we can now offer our label converters and end-users additional durable film solutions specifically engineered to
meet the most stringent drum label application requirements,” said Kim Hensley, product manager, MACtac Printing Products. “We are continually
augmenting our offering to ensure all our durable film solutions are recognized to meet the latest industry regulations.”
Designed for long-term durability and performance in harsh environments, MACtac durable film solutions adhere to a wide variety of substrates
lasting, or in some cases, outlasting the life of the application. Typical durable film applications include lawn and garden, appliance and
nameplate, chemical drums and wet-cell batteries. Designed to address extreme application needs, MACtac durable film solutions provide
protection against solvents and chemicals, temperature extremes, ultra-violet (UV) light, moisture and abrasion.
Now for Commercial Carpet Applications, MACtac Changes Standard Roll Size for IMAGin
JT5828HTO High-Tack Media
MACtac Graphic Products announces the addition of IMAGin® JT5828HTO, an intermediate high-tack media, to its floor graphics product
portfolio. IMAGin JT5828HTO is an easy-to-print, white opaque digital vinyl commonly used for short-term promotions and indoor or outdoor
advertising, including tri-vision or flat billboards and other flat or slightly curved surfaces. Designed to bond well and cleanly remove from its
intended applications, IMAGin JT5828HTO is ideal for short-napped commercial carpet applications.
As a new addition to the floor graphics media portfolio, the roll size of IMAGin JT5828HTO is changing to 54 inches by 164 feet, from the current
60-inch by 328-foot and 164-foot rolls, to better match the specifications of MACtac’s floor graphics laminates.
“Now part of MACtac’s floor graphics media solutions, IMAGin JT5828HTO is an excellent carpet graphics media, although it is still strongly
recommended for low-surface energy substrates,” stated Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. “The new width better
matches our PERMACOLOR® floor graphics laminates IP6200, PF6300, PF6400, and PF6500,” Kucera added.
MACtac’s IMAGin JT5828HTO is a 3.7-mil matte white, soft-calendered PVC film. Featuring an 86# kraft liner, it offers a high-tack, permanent,
opaque acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive. IMAGin JT5828HTO is intended for wide-format, eco-solvent, solvent-based, and UV-cured inkjet
printing.
The current roll size of IMAGin JT5828HTO will be discontinued and inventory transitioned to the 54-inch by 164-foot rolls in late February.
MACtac Printing Products Announces New Topcoat Availability for Products in Vivid Films
Line
Continuing to offer customers high-performance film solutions with superior printability, MACtac Printing Products has enhanced its Vivid™ prime
film label stocks line with a new, robust topcoat for optimal print receptivity.
The new topcoat will be available on two Vivid 3.4-mil soft white vinyl stocks and is the same topcoat used on several of MACtac’s Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) recognized durable film products.
The new topcoat offers a matte finish and improved printability for a variety of prime film applications, including labels for health and beauty
products, food and beverages, chemical and cleaner containers, and more.
“MACtac continues to develop its expertise in high-performance film solutions and is always looking for ways to enhance our Vivid prime film label
stocks to offer customers improved performance and benefits unique to their applications,” said Kim Hensley, product manager, MACtac Printing
Products. “We are pleased to offer a new topcoat that enhances our industry leading prime films line and allows us to help customers achieve the
superior printability they demand.”
MACtac's Vivid line features a range of high-clarity, clear films as well as white and clear fully squeezable films available in multiple liner choices
designed for full-squeeze, semi-squeeze and rigid containers.
MACtac Printing Products’ INDIE® Digital Stocks Certified for HP Indigo WS6000 Press
Four INDIE film labelstocks certified for the latest in digital press technology
Continuing to enhance its INDIE® line of certified stocks to help converters address the latest advances in digital press technology, MACtac®
Printing Products recently received RIT certification for four of its INDIE film labelstocks on the HP Indigo WS6000 press.
MACtac’s INDIE Clear Polypropylene (ICP9502), INDIE Matte Polypropylene (IMP1810), INDIE Gloss Polypropylene (IGP2602) and INDIE Label-
Lyte® (ILL9500) are topcoated for printing on the HP Indigo series WS2000, WS4000 and now WS6000 presses with excellent results. The pre-
treated film labelstocks alleviate the need for converters to apply their own topcoats on the press and are available with a variety of adhesive
options to meet most labeling application needs.
“As digital press technology continues to evolve, so do the printing requirements for each new press. MACtac is constantly expanding our INDIE
line of certified digital labelstocks allowing us to provide customers with a variety of material options that are compatible with the latest press
technologies,” said Allison Hazel, marketing manager, MACtac Printing Products. “Our goal is to serve as an industry leader in topcoating, and we
are focused on advancing our expertise in that area in order to provide an extensive product offering to the digital printing industry.”
The four recently certified film labelstocks offer high durability for demanding applications and cover a range of constructions:
INDIE ICP9502 is a 2.0-mil clear polypropylene that enables a ‘no label look’ for food, cosmetic, beverage and household cleaning product
applications. It features MACtac’s well-established ST95 general-purpose acrylic emulsion adhesive, for aggressive initial tack and excellent
adhesion and mandrel hold, and a 40# liner, making it an economical digital print option.
INDIE IMP1810 is a 3.0-mil matte polypropylene, featuring MACtac’s MP910 patented non-ooze adhesive, offering ultimate adhesion and virtually
eliminating the need for adhesive cleanup on the press. Designed for semi-rigid and rigid containers, typical applications include cosmetics,
household cleaning products, food and beverage labeling and more.
INDIE IGP2602 is a 2.3-mil white gloss polypropylene, featuring MACtac’s 640AT adhesive, making it ideal for label application at various
temperatures despite cold and damp environments. Applications include food packaging.
INDIE ILL9500 is a 2.6-mil white Label-Lyte polypropylene that’s pearlescent face enables striking graphic quality. It features MACtac's ST95
adhesive and a 2.45-mil semi-bleached calendared kraft liner. INDIE Label-Lyte is designed for prime labeling applications in several industries,
including food, cosmetic, toiletries and more.
INDIE certified digital stocks can be used anywhere a flexo printed label is used. Additional applications include new product introductions,
seasonal and regional products, test market products and special promotions labeling.
MACtac’s INDIE products are available under MACtac’s Precise Program, allowing customers to order a smaller amount of material for small runs
and limited applications.
MACtac Printing Products’ Substrates Qualify for the Xeikon 3000 Series of Digital Label
Presses
Addressing the latest advances in digital press technology, MACtac® Printing Products has enhanced its digital label offering with a series of
qualified paper and synthetic film labelstocks for the Xeikon 3000 Series of digital label presses.
MACtac Printing Products partnered with Xeikon, a leader in digital color printing innovation, to ensure that label converters achieve optimal print
performance on the tested substrates. These substrates feature a broad range of facestock options paired with a variety of high-performance
adhesives, including MACtac’s patented non-ooze adhesive for clean, dry label edges for less cleanup and faster press runs.
“The digital market continues to show exceptional growth, and MACtac is keeping pace, growing its qualified digital substrates offering to address
the needs of the latest digital press technologies,” said Allison Hazel, marketing manager, MACtac Printing Products. “We are pleased to partner
with Xeikon to qualify several of our products specifically for Xeikon-based printing, ensuring converters that pairing product and press will result in
high quality, exceptionally printed labels.”
The Xeikon 3000 Series of digital label presses includes four models: Xeikon 3500, Xeikon 3300, Xeikon 3050 and Xeikon 3030. All the presses
deliver the same print quality and are divided into two maximum web widths: 13 inches (Xeikon 3300 and Xeikon 3030) and 20.3 inches (Xeikon
3500 and Xeikon 3050). Entry-level versions are designed to be field-upgraded to the wider and/or faster specifications as the user’s business
grows, without having to make any concessions in print quality. All models can print on an unrivaled range of substrates without pre-coat,
including various self-adhesive materials such as co-extruded films, polypropylene (BOPP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyester (PET), paperboards,
paper with weights ranging from 40 to 350 grams per square meter, and transparent and opaque foils.
“The Xeikon technology is a perfect fit for label applications due to its unparalleled productivity, image quality, flexibility and sustainability, all of
which enable label converters to be more profitable,” said Filip Weymans, business development manager, labels and packaging at Xeikon. “We
are excited about our partnership with MACtac as it further broadens the range of substrate options available for digitally printed labels.”
MACtac Supplies Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Label Material for Holiday Evergreens Forever
Stamps
New USPS Stamps Commemorate Holiday Decorating Tradition
With the holiday season fast approaching, American homes will once again be adorned with traditional holiday evergreens. Carrying the seasonal
greenery from home to home, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has issued four new stamps as part of its Holiday Evergreens Forever
series. MACtac® supplied the pressure-sensitive adhesive label materials for the more than 2 billion 44-cent first-class stamps issued, available in
booklets of 20.
The new stamps feature foliage and cones of four different conifers: ponderosa pine, eastern red cedar, blue spruce and balsam fir, which will
grace billions of cards and packages expected to be delivered this holiday season.
“The holiday season is always an exciting time for families and friends and one of the busiest times for mailing cards, packages and other forms of
good cheer,” said Allison Hazel, marketing manager, MACtac Printing Products. “By supplying the label stock for this season’s stamps, MACtac
joins in the holiday celebrations and hopes these small touches of greenery bring smiles to households across the nation.”
The stamps, designed by the late Ned Seidler, an artist with a gift for painting objects of nature, can be purchased online at usps.com/shop, by
phone at 800-STAMP-24, or at local post offices.
MACtac has been a qualified supplier for USPS stamps for more than seven years, providing materials for a number of pressure-sensitive stamps,
including the 2010-2011Federal Duck Stamp, Winslow Homer, Sunday Funnies, Adopt a Shelter Pet, Flags of Our Nation, Winter Holidays,
Forever, Olympic Games, Wedding Rings and Simpsons. For more information about MACtac Printing Products, please call 800.255.9733 or visit
MACtac.com/rolllabel.
