New Value Calendered Print Media Provides Great a Print at a Great Price
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. is introducing a new value-priced calendered print media designed for everyday use. FDC Series 7203 is a high quality PVC film
that provides a great print at a great price.
“We’re pleased to introduce a lower priced film that still meets the everyday needs of signmakers. This new film provides a cost-effective alternative to
other value-priced calendered films,” said Karen Snyder, Customer Service Supervisor.
7203 is an ideal film for producing shorter term promotional graphics, decals and signs applied to flat surfaces. It’s available in a 3 mil. gloss white with
an outdoor durability of 3 years.
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. Expands Digital Banner Product Choices
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. is adding two non-curling roll-up banners and a large scale exterior banner to the digital product line. These additions provide
even greater product selection and more diverse banner application possibilities.
“FDC’s new products expand the range of banner applications and are offered with the same high-quality printing capabilities and reliable performance
as our current product line,” Marketing and Technical Manager Matt Buckley said.
FDC Series 7604 Print Media: Banner 13 oz. Scrimless Non-Curling Grey Back offers a single sided surface for printing and FDC Series 7606 Print
Media: Banner, 15 oz. Scrimless Non-Curling Blockout provides a front and back printing surface for two-sided viewing. These new indoor banners
are scrimless, non-curling, and perfect for hanging displays or for use in retractable banner stands. Series 7508 Print Media: Banner, 18 oz. Blockout,
makes an ideal large exterior banner for over-street or pole mount advertising.
Xtreme Sign Supply Adds FDC Thermal Advantage Heat Transfer Films
Xtreme Sign Supply is pleased to announce its partnership with FDC Graphic Films, Inc. to provide a new heat transfer solution for clothing and textiles.
Thermal Advantage™ films are designed to be cut or printed and applied on 100% cotton, 100% polyester or cotton/poly blends.
“We chose to add FDC’s Thermal Advantage line to diversify our product offerings. Everyone knows the FDC name, and we’re pleased to provide
a wide assortment of quality products under one roof,” said Dan Simon, Owner at Xtreme Sign Supply.
Thermal Advantage™ films are available in a wide range of colors and effects, including glitter, fluorescent, opaque and printable. Possible
uses include promotional jackets, team jerseys, branded clothing or safety wear.
New England Sign Supply and FDC Partner Together to Offer Thermal
Advantage Heat Transfer Films for Clothing
New England Sign Supply is pleased to announce its partnership with FDC Graphic Films, Inc. to provide a new heat transfer solution for clothing and
textiles. Thermal Advantage™ films are designed to be cut or printed and applied on 100% cotton, 100% polyester or cotton/poly blends.
“Requests for FDC’s Thermal Advantage products are ever-increasing, and we’re pleased to offer our digital printing customers with a high-quality,
competitively priced option for clothing,” said David Tettoni, Manager for New England Sign Supply.
Thermal Advantage™ films are available in a wide range of colors and effects, including glitter, fluorescent, opaque and printable. Possible uses include promotional jackets, team jerseys, branded clothing or safety wear.
CiberSupply and FDC Graphic Films, Inc. Join Forces
CiberSupply is pleased to announce its partnership with FDC Graphic Films, Inc. to provide the Southeastern U.S. with a new heat transfer solution for
textiles. Thermal Advantage™ films are designed to be cut or printed and applied on 100% cotton, 100% polyester or cotton/poly blends. CiberSupply
currently stocks FDC’s 9000 Series Opaque films and will be incorporating FDC’s 9001 Series Fluorescent, 9105 Series Glitter film and 9303 Print
Media: Ultra Flexible White PU starting May, 2012.
“We are proud to stock FDC’s Thermal Advantage™ products due to our mutual commitment to the end-user. Providing quality products at competitive
prices allow us to focus on building long-term relationships with our customers,” CiberSupply President Bobby Fosson said. “We understand our role is to
provide the best service possible to our customers, and one way we accomplish this is through our convenient e-commerce website.”
Thermal Advantage™ films are available in a wide range of colors, including glitter, and feature embedded metal flakes that add sparkle and shine to any
graphic. Possible uses include promotional jackets, team jerseys, branded clothing or safety wear.
New Sizes for Wider Width Signs at FDC Graphic Films, Inc.
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. has expanded the available widths of two popular sign vinyl products to 60 inches - FDC 2500 Series Premium Translucent
Vinyl Film and 3500 Series Intermediate Etch Glass Vinyl Film. This expansion will provide greater access to wide width material for translucent and
etch glass applications.
“Customer feedback has been a huge component in the decision to provide wider width materials, and I’m confident they’ll be pleased. The new
expanded sizes will allow users to create signs up to five feet wide without paneling,” said George Marsh, Vice President and General Manager for FDC.
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. Expands Banner Product Line
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. announces the expansion of their digital print media line with the introduction of 7505 series 13oz. super smooth blockout banner
and 7506 series 15oz. super smooth blockout banner. Both products are two side printable and feature a block out layer that obstructs light. Their
super smooth face provides an excellent print surface suitable for eco solvent, solvent and latex printing.
“Banner has become an everyday print media.” Said Andrew Nussel, FDC Vice President/Purchasing Manager. “Our customers continue to use more
banner and have been requesting application specific products. These additions provide a great solution for two side printing, as well as a heavier
weight option.”
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. Now Offering 20” Wide Print Media
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. announces the availability of 20” wide, short length print media to accommodate narrow width digital printers. This new size
offering includes our most popular digital products: 7242 Intermediate Calendered (002 Gloss White and 049 Matte White), 7300 Premium Reflective
(002 Gloss White), 7420 Paper (002 Gloss White and 049 Semi-Matte White), 9301 Heat Transfer Film (002 White) and 9402 Print Mask Heat Transfer
(000 Clear).
“The sale of narrow width printers is on the rise.” Said Karen Snyder, FDC Customer Service Manager. “The interest in these machines has created a
demand for narrow width, short length rolls of print media to produce decals, graphics, posters and even customized clothing. We’ve expanded our
size offering to meet this demand.”
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. Introduces 7267 Series Perforated Window Film
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. announces the availability of 7267 series, an economical perforated calendered vinyl film. 7267 is designed for printing one-way
vision window graphics requiring short term durability with clean removal. It is available in two finishes 102 Matte White (50% surface / 50% perforation)
and 402 Matte White (60% surface / 40% perforation).
“7267 series is a great addition to our digital print media line” said Judy Eck, FDC President. “There is a high demand for economical short term window
films. This product meets that demand and provides exceptional print quality and performance at a value price.”
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. Introduces 7104 Series Premium Cast Print
Media
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. announces the availability of 7104 series, a premium cast print media with a permanent clear adhesive. 7104 series is designed
for printing permanent graphics, signage and decals requiring long term durability with conformability. It is available in two in two finishes 000 Gloss Clear
and 002 Gloss White. This product is an addition to our existing 7102 series premium cast print media, which features a permanent grey adhesive.
“We’re happy to make 7104 series available again” said Dan Stretch, FDC National Sales Manager. “There is a high demand for a clear adhesive option
in our high performance print media line. This product is ideal for application to windows and other clear substrates.”
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. has recently added 118 additional ICC Color profiles for popular FDC Intermediate Digital Media series: 7233, 7242 7243, 7246,
7247 and 7270. The profiles work with the new Roland VS and HP Latex printers. The addition of the color profiles makes the products easier to use
and helps to ensure quality print results.
Profiles are available for download from the FDC website www.fdcfilms.com. From the home page select ICC Profiles and search by Printer, Software or
Media. FDC digital products provide media and laminate solutions designed for demanding, everyday and unique applications.
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. Announces 2011 Product and Color Selector
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. announces the availability of the 2011 Product and Color Selector. The new selector highlights the complete FDC sign vinyl line
and also includes the full selection of R Tape VinylEfx films. “The selector offers color swatches for all of our sign films, as well as an application guide
and product key features.” said Karen Snyder, Customer Service Manager, FDC Graphic Films, Inc. “The product and color selector includes over 45
series of films and more than 400 colors. It’s the ideal tool for choosing a film for any application.”
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. Introduces 3508 Series Ice Look, Dryapply Film
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. announces the availability of 3508 series, an Ice Look, self adhesive etch vinyl film with an air egress adhesive system.
3508 series is produced for FDC by ASLAN, Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, of Cologne Germany, a leading European film manufacturer. “3508 features
ASLAN’s uniqe Dryapply adhesive for easy bubble free application and eliminates the need for wet applications,” said Matt Buckley, Technical
Specialist, FDC Graphic Films, Inc.
“This product has a silvery shimmer, Ice Look finish and a matte surface that eliminates unwanted reflection. When you combine these features
with the Dryapply adhesive system you get the ultimate film for glass decoration.” Buckley added.
ASLAN, Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, of Cologne Germany is a leading manufacturer of application-specific self-adhesive sign and digital films sold to the
sign and graphics market. In North America FDC Graphic Films is the exclusive distributor of ASLAN® brand graphic products.
FDC is a master distributor and converter of sign films, wide-format digital media and digital overlaminating films for the sign and graphics industry.
The company sells exclusively through distributors throughout the United States and Canada.
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. announces the availability of FDC Memo Board Films™. Memo Board Films are designed for creating reusable, erasable surfaces
for a wide range of applications including menu boards and personal message centers. “FDC’s new memo board films are ideal for creating unique signs
and displays with often-changing information,” said Judy Eck, President, FDC Graphic Films, Inc.
3404 Series memo board film is a self adhesive Ferrous Film containing a special iron mixture, which allows magnetic attachment. 4308 Series memo board
films include Chalk Board, Liquid Chalk and White Board. “These products expand our ASLAN product offering and compliment FDC’s complete line of
sign products,” Eck added. FDC Memo Board Films are produced for FDC by ASLAN, Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, of Cologne Germany, a leading
European film manufacturer.
FDC is the exclusive North American supplier of ASLAN products. ASLAN is a manufacturer of application-specific self-adhesive sign and digital films.
FDC is a master distributor and converter of sign films, wide-format digital media and digital overlaminating films for the sign and graphics industry. The
company sells exclusively through sign and graphics distributors throughout the United States and Canada.
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. announces the availability of 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fastener and 3M™ Hook and Loop Fastener from FDC. These
product additions offer excellent solutions for temporary or removable mounting of signs and graphics to a wide range of substrates. Available in both
10’ trial bag lengths and full length reels, FDC has the most popular fastening products in the right sizes ready to ship today.
3M™ Dual Lock™ provides a unique reclosable fastening system featuring hundreds of mushroom-shaped stems that “SNAP” together to form a
secure attachment. 3M Hook and Loop fasteners provide a secure bond when the stiff hooks of one side mesh with the pliable loops on the
other. “3M’s fastening solutions provide strong, yet removable fastening and are lighter weight than traditional mechanical fasteners,” said Matt
Buckley, FDC Technical Specialist. “These products are easy to apply, repositionable and simplify assembly with no surface holes.”
FDC is a 3M Authorized Master Distributor and Preferred Converter. In addition, FDC is a master distributor and converter of sign films, wide-format
digital media and digital overlaminating films servicing the sign and graphics industry. The company sells exclusively through sign and graphics
distributors throughout the United States and Canada.
FDC Graphic Films Introduces 7504 Series Indoor/Outdoor Banner
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. has announced the immediate availability of their new 7504 Series, a 13 oz. printable
promotional banner ideal for indoor and outdoor use. This FDC-branded product is designed to accept eco-
solvent and solvent-based inkjet inks, resulting in exceptional quality prints when compared to similar non top-
coated banner materials. The 7504 Series also provides great results with adhesive backed vinyl lettering.
Available in gloss and matte white in 38” and 54” width rolls, this PVC scrim product has a white point and brightness
comparable with leading banner products. It features high tear strength, minimal curl and fire resistance passing the
NFPA 701 fire resistant certification. It is an ideal solution for indoor and outdoor point of purchase advertising,
event marketing, temporary signs and banners of all kinds. Products are priced by the roll, mixed pallet or unmixed
pallet.
FDC Graphic Films to Celebrate 20th Anniversary at ISA
South Bend, IN (February 18, 2008) - FDC Graphic Films will celebrate their 20th anniversary in the sign industry
at the 2008 ISA show in Orlando, Florida, announced Judy Eck, FDC president. "I credit the company's
success to the employees of FDC, who are dedicated to offering the widest selection of sign and digital
products in the industry, shipped same day," said Eck. "We consistently offer over 600 colors of sign vinyl and
5 industry leading digital media brands representing over 150 printable products."
A full schedule of product demonstrations, website tutorials and 20th anniversary events are planned for the
show. All show attendees are invited to the festivities at booth 236.
FDC Graphic Films Adds New Intermediate-Grade Digital Print Film to it’s
Lineup
South Bend, IN - FDC Graphic Films has expanded their intermediate-grade digital print
media offerings with the introduction of FDC 7247.
FDC 7247 is a 5-year durable, 3.2 mil calendered vinyl film recommended for flat surfaces and surfaces with
simple curves. Solvent-based inkjet and UV curable ink compatible, FDC 7247 is available in Gloss White and
Matte White (coming in winter ’08) with a permanent grey adhesive for greater opacity. It is ideally suited for
interior and exterior signage, decals, name plates and point of purchase displays. Available in 30 inch, 54 inch
and 60 inch rolls, it is recommended to be coupled with FDC overlaminate 7010 for protection against abrasion,
dirt and solvents.
Sample rolls of 30 inch by 10 foot are available from our convenient, no charge sample program by calling FDC
at 800-634-7523. Please consult the FDC website at www.fdcfilms.com to download ICC profiles for this and all
FDC products.
FDC Graphic Films, Inc., headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, is a master distributor and converter of sign
films, wide-format digital media and digital laminating films to the sign and graphics industry. The company sells
exclusively through sign and graphics distributors throughout North America. Please visit us on the internet at
www.fdcfilms.com to find your nearest distributor, download ICC profiles, or search for the right products for your
next project.
South Bend, IN (January 15, 2008) - FDC Graphic Films has expanded their overlaminate offerings with the
introduction of FDC 7011, FDC 7061, FDC 7004 and FDC 7005. These overlaminates are recommended to be
paired with FDC media to protect against chemicals, abrasion and UV damage.
FDC 7011 is a 3.5 mil premium calendered laminate that can be used on any FDC premium calendered media.
It was specifically designed to be paired with FDC 7240 calendered media on P.O.P graphics, decals, interior
or exterior signage, labels and window graphics.
FDC 7061 is a 10.0 mil promotional grade laminate that is designed to protect graphics used in high scuff
environments. This laminate also adds depth to the aesthetics of visual images such as photo displays and
point of purchase graphics.
FDC 7004 is a 2.0 mil optically clear cast laminate with a high-gloss finish designed for both interior and exterior
uses. It was designed to be paired with FDC cast, reflective and FDC 7260 media.
FDC 7005 is a 1.0 mil promotional grade polypropylene laminate designed for both interior and exterior
applications. It is a excellent inexpensive laminate for short-term promotional graphics when paired with FDC
media 7246.
Sample rolls of 30 inch by 10 foot are available from our convenient, no charge sample program by calling FDC
at 800-634-7523. Please consult the FDC website at www.fdcfilms.com to download ICC profiles for this and
all FDC products.
South Bend, IN - January 15, 2008 - FDC Graphic Films is pleased to introduce David Olesinski as Director of
Sales. In this capacity, David will lead FDC’s overall sales effort with a continuing emphasis on strengthening
relationships with our distributor partners.
David brings over 15 years of sign industry experience in wholesale distribution, business development, and key
account management to FDC. He will use the knowledge he has gained through this experience to drive FDC’s
efforts to meet the needs of our customers in the sign and graphics industry.
FDC Graphic Films Introduces New Promotional-Grade Digital Print
Media
South Bend, IN (November 6, 2007) - FDC Graphic Films has expanded their promotional-grade digital print
media offerings with the introduction of FDC 7246.
Affordably priced for short term or temporary interior/exterior graphics, FDC 7246 is a 2-year durable face stock
recommended for flat surfaces only. Solvent and eco-solvent compatible, FDC 7246 is available in Gloss White
and Matte White with a permanent pressure sensitive adhesive. Available in 30 inch, 54 inch and 60 inch rolls,
it is recommended to be coupled with FDC overlaminate 7005 for economical protection against abrasion, dirt
and solvents.
Sample rolls of 30 inch by 10 foot are available from our convenient, no charge sample program by calling FDC
at 800-634-7523. Please consult the FDC website at www.fdcfilms.com to download ICC profiles for this and all
FDC products.
FDC Graphic Films, Inc., headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, is a master distributor and converter of sign films,
wide-format digital media and digital laminating films to the sign and graphics industry. The company sells
exclusively through sign and graphics distributors throughout North America. Please visit us on the internet at
www.fdcfilms.com to find your nearest distributor, download ICC profiles, or search for the right products for your
next project.
FDC Graphic Films Dramatically Expands Digital Products Line-Up
South Bend, IN - FDC Graphic Films has announced a significant expansion of the company’s digital products
offering with the additions of the 3M, Ritrama, MACtac® and R Tape brands to the existing FDC digital product
line. With these additions, FDC now offers the broadest range of pressure-sensitive, digital products available
from any one source.
"We believe that these additions to our digital product lineup will provide our network of distributors with the
widest range of popular, pressure-sensitive solutions for every digital application" says George Marsh, Vice
President and General Manager for FDC. "And we’re supporting this expanded offering with our own in-house,
digital technical staff to ensure our solutions work the first time, every time."
New product offerings include 3M’s industry standard IJ180Cv2 line of air-egress films, MACtac’s popularly
priced JT5529BFD and JT 5929BFD series of high-performance bubble-free films with matching overlaminates,
and R Tape’s Vinyl efx Series for wide-format digital printing. In late 2006, FDC added the full line of Ritrama wide-
format digital products. As the exclusive master distributor for Ritrama, FDC’s offering includes a wide variety of
digital media and overlaminates in a broad range of widths, including the popular 30" size.
FDC is widely-known for stocking the broadest range of sign films, offering a nearly limitless range of roll widths
from ¼" to 60" wide, custom converting of roll lengths, no order minimums, same-day shipping, and no drop ship
charges. Now over 100 digital products including print media, overlaminating films, and mounting films, makes
FDC the leader in product selection for both sign and digital products.
FDC Graphic Films, Inc., headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, is a master distributor and converter of sign
films, wide-format digital media and digital laminating films to the sign and graphics industry. The company sells
exclusively through sign and graphics distributors throughout North America.
