MACtac Graphic Products Enhances MACmark 8900 PRO
Designer Series
MACtac® Graphic Products enhances its MACmark® 8900 Series with 16 fashion colors based on the 2013/2014 color trends. Intended for interior
design and home décor, MACmark 8900 PRO Designer Series transforms any interior application into a stylish environment in an instant.
Specifically designed for interior wall and window graphics for retail, restaurant and home décor, the MACmark 8900 PRO Designer Series offers the latest
trends in colored vinyl. Additionally, the series provides low-gloss and soft matte finishes for eliminating glare.
"The MACmark 8900 PRO Designer Series helps our customers stay on top of the latest color trends," said Cathy Kimpton, marketing manager,
MACtac Distributor Products. "Each new color provides excellent dimensional stability for an application that looks great year after year."
Easy to plotter cut and apply, MACmark 8900 PRO Designer Series is comprised of removable adhesives formulated to ensure perfect adhesion to a
wide range of smooth painted walls and furnishings. It also maintains the ability to remove cleanly for up to two years with no damage to the wall.
MACmark 8900 Series offers more than 60 matte colors for interior decoration. The MACmark 8900 PRO Designer Series films are 2.8-mil vinyl coated
with a removable solvent-based adhesive and protected by an 83# white kraft liner.
MACtac Graphic Products Adds Three New Wrapping Films to
MACmark Tuning Films Product Line
MACtac® Graphic Products adds to MACmark® Tuning Films with three new wrapping categories: MACmark Tuning Film Sublime, MACmark Tuning
Film Brushed Metals and MACmark Tuning Film Special Effects. As an alternative to painting, MACmark Tuning Films is the market's widest range of
textured, matte and gloss wrapping films for a variety of custom wrap applications.
Designed for complete or partial vehicle wraps, interior vehicle trim, personal computers, tablets, cell phones and more, the new MACmark Tuning Films
offer unique finishes for personalized effects and accents. Additionally, MACmark Tuning Film Brushed Metals and MACmark Tuning Film Special
Effects add an appealing tactile dimension to any design.
"The MACmark Tuning Films product line is dedicated to enhancing applications with a variety of options," said Jason Yard, marketing training
specialist, MACtac Graphic Products. "The product line offers more than 45 colors and finishes, and our new tuning film offerings take automotive
and personal electronics customization to a new level."
MACtac MACmark Tuning Film Sublime is a 3.4-mil pigmented air egress vinyl available in 15 gloss and 15 matte colors designed for vehicle color change
and custom color accents. With a durability of seven to eight years, it is quick and easy to install, has excellent conformability and good scratch and
stain resistance.
MACtac MACmark Tuning Film Brushed Metals offer a 5.5-mil embossed air egress vinyl available in five color finishes, including black, aluminum, steel,
titanium and graphite. Designed for vehicle accents and custom effects with a realistic appearance and a distinctive brushed effect, it offers
moderate conformability and a durability of five years.
MACtac MACmark Tuning Film Special Effects features three iridescent colors designed for full vehicle wrapping and two embossed textures for vehicle
accents and custom effects. The 3.9-mil iridescent colors include pearl, green and fuchsia. With an 8.6-mil facestock, the embossed textures are
available in leather and silver moon.
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 Mounting Films with
PERMACOLOR ColorPrint PP2018
MACtac® Graphic Products introduces a new addition to its mounting films offering with PERMACOLOR® ColorPrint PP2018, a permanent general
purpose mounting film for signage, graphics and POP applications. PERMACOLOR ColorPrint PP2018 is an economical solution designed to provide
good adhesion of photographic prints and other images to graphic art substrates.
PERMACOLOR ColorPrint PP2018 consists of a thin, clear polyester film coated on both sides with an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive. It offers great
all-around performance for general purpose mounting applications for a variety of mounting surfaces.
"We're pleased to offer an economical mounting film for everyday applications," said Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products.
"It fills the need for a well-priced mounting film with solid performance for back mounting."
ColorPrint PP2018 is composed of a clear polyester carrier coated on both sides with an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive protected by a single white,
moisture-stable paper liner. The smooth adhesive construction permits distortion-free mounting to substrates including Fome-Cor®, Gatorfoam®, Cresent®
board, Masonite® and Sintra®. The single release liner permits easy lamination and eliminates the need to remove a second liner in applications where
that may be difficult or impossible. It also efficiently processes through most roll laminators.
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 Expands Mounting Films Offering with New PERMACOLOR
ColorTrans CT2200
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® Graphic Products® adds to the IMAGin® wallNOODLE™ product line with a new specialty wall vinyl featuring an acrylic pressure-sensitive
adhesive. As with all IMAGin wallNOODLE and ROODLE™ products, Permanent IMAGin wallNOODLE PN629 offers excellent printing performance
with ease of application.
Permanent IMAGin wallNOODLE is a thick vinyl facestock coated with a permanent acrylic adhesive, resulting in an easy to apply media and
adhesive combination for customers. It is designed for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications, including:
POP graphics
Signage
Wall graphics
Decals
"The newest addition to our line, Permanent IMAGin wallNOODLE has the same exceptional print quality you've come to expect from the wallNOODLE
and ROODLE products," said Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. "Its thick vinyl facestock makes it easy to handle
during installation, with or without an overlaminate."
Permanent IMAGin wallNOODLE is a 6.0-mil matte white, semi-rigid vinyl print surface, featuring MACtac's high performing 90# SuperFlat™ release liner.
Available in rolls of 54" x 100' as well as custom sheet sizes, Permanent IMAGin wallNOODLE is intended for wide-format, eco-solvent, solvent-based,
latex and UV-cured inkjet, as well as screen and offset printing.
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
MACtac® recently launched a new and improved website at www.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 Graphic Products Takes You There with GlassMovie
Rear-Projection Film
MACtac® Graphic Products introduces GlassMovie™ GM090P, a patented diffusion vinyl that turns clear surfaces into dynamic visual displays.
Ideal for tradeshows, in-store and other visual merchandising displays, GlassMovie can be plotter cut into eye-catching shapes for use in touch
screen and virtual presenter applications.
GlassMovie is a pressure-sensitive screen vinyl that acts as a rear-projection screen with excellent resolution under all brightness levels, from day or
night to indoors or outdoors. For use in places where bulky monitors typically would not fit, it offers a wide viewing angle of up to 100 degrees and
excellent viewing from both the rear and front.
"There are countless ways to use GlassMovie," said Cathy Kimpton, marketing manager, MACtac Distributor Products. "At a tradeshow, a manufacturer
can use GlassMovie to showcase large equipment that would have been impossible or too expensive to transport."
GlassMovie brings products to life and puts services at the center of attention with capabilities to make products, logos, pictures and more appear out
of thin air. Available for customization, it features 24/7 engagement for an impactful user experience.
GlassMovie GM090P is a 5.9-mil translucent grey vinyl with a high-quality, permanent, solvent, acrylic adhesive with a high cohesive strength
for long-term durability and is protected by an 83# white kraft release liner. It is designed for indoor and outdoor visual communications on any
clear surface. GlassMovie GM090P can be digitally printed or plotter cut to any shape or size to create unexpected digital displays.
Create Eye-Catching Illuminated Signs and Window Décor with
Adhesive-Backed Vinyls from MACtac
MACtac® Graphic Products introduces its newest adhesive-backed vinyl for illuminated signs and window décor with MACmark® 8400. Designed for
creating unique decorative and functional applications, MACmark 8400 is ideal for a variety of applications used by interior designers, architects,
photo labs, sign shops and exhibitors.
A transparent vinyl film, MACmark 8400 is designed for use in translucent illuminated signs and window decoration. Answering customers' demands for
the latest trends in interior design, MACmark 8400 can be used to create vibrant signs and décor for offices, day care centers, schools and more.
MACmark 8400 is available in 16 transparent, bright-gloss colors which can be further combined to create nearly any color imaginable.
MACmark 8400 is a glossy transparent film with up to three years of outdoor durability. This 3-mil cadmium-free vinyl is coated with a durable, permanent
acrylic, pressure-sensitive adhesive with excellent wet-out characteristics for clarity. An 83# white kraft liner, MACmark 8400 offers excellent stability
and layflat. And, MACmark 8400 offers good dimensional stability and is designed for excellent cutting and weeding.
"Creating windows and illuminated signs that offer visual impact is very important to our customers," said Cathy Kimpton, marketing manager,
MACtac Graphic Products.
Add Visual Interest to Glass Surfaces with MACtac's Newest Glass
Décor Lines
MACtac® Graphic Products announces the expansion of its MACmark® line to include a new line called Glass Décor 600 and adds additional colors to
Glass Décor 700.
Answering customers' demands for the latest trends in interior design, the MACmark Glass Décor 600 and Glass Décor 700 lines can be used to create
different moods as well as privacy and overall aesthetics in a variety of settings. The new adhesives are ideal for a variety of applications used by
interior designers, architects, photo labs, sign shops and exhibitors.
MACmark Glass Décor 600
A transparent film printed with decorative patterns suited for interior glass partitions, tables and window surfaces, MACtac's Glass Décor 600 line features
four designs: rice paper, lines, small lines and large squares and offers durability of up to five years.
MACmark Glass Décor 700
A translucent, high-performance film with outdoor durability of five years, the MACmark Glass Décor 700 series is ideal for the decoration of windows and
glass surfaces for an etched, frosted or sandblasted effect. Glass Décor 700 is available in frosted and dusted matte finishes, as well as five new matte
colors, including: offshore blue, refreshing mint, sparkling yellow, romantic rose and luxurious gold.
"Window décor is a popular trend globally and in the United States," said Cathy Kimpton, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. "The addition
of MACmark Glass Décor 600 and expansion of the Glass Décor 700 line means enhanced design options for our customers."
MACmark Glass Décor films are coated with a durable permanent acrylic adhesive that provides excellent wet-out characteristics for clarity. The Glass
Décor 600 adhesive is protected with a clear release coated PET film that provides an ultra-smooth adhesive for better optical clarity. Glass Décor 700
offers an 83# white kraft liner for stability and layflat.
MACtac Announces Application Nation Session Dates for 2012
MACtac® Graphic Products announces Application Nation™ session dates and locations for the first half of 2012. Each one-day class will cover the
basics of proper vinyl preparation and installation for a variety of applications.
At each session, attendees will learn how to process different films, how to prepare substrates, and best practices for successful vehicle wrap and
architectural applications. Following the instructional portion, attendees will have the opportunity to implement the techniques by practicing with
hands-on demos.
Session schedule and participating distributors include:
April 3 – Milwaukee, Wis. – Big Systems
April 11 – Virginia Beach, Va. – D&L Supply
May 2 – Stow, Ohio – MACtac
June 27 – Cinnaminson, N.J. – Pioneer Supply
July 11 – Kansas City, Mo. – 123 Graphics
Products featured in the sessions include: IMAGin® B-free® GRUV™ GV929BFD, RoughRAP™, StreetRAP™, B-free® Window Films, Tuning Films,
wallNOODLE™, ROODLE™ and IMAGin® DecoSatin™. Each attendee will be provided with a tool kit and plenty of vinyl samples to use during the
session. The cost to attend a session varies depending on the distributor but is usually less than $300 per attendee. For more information on
Application Nation sessions or to register, call a graphics representative at 866.622.8223 or email MACtac.Americas@bemis.com.
Visit www.MACtac.com/Graphics and www.TheApplicationNation.com.
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.
MACtac® Launches New Carbon Fiber and Matte Wrapping Film
Solution with MACmark® Tuning Films
MACtac® Graphic Products introduces MACmark® Tuning Films, the market’s widest range of carbon fiber and matte wrapping films for a variety of
custom wrap applications. These films are designed for complete or partial vehicle wraps, interior vehicle trim, laptops, game consoles, cell phones and
more.
“MACmark Carbon Fiber Tuning Films feature a very detailed and authentic pattern which allows for no waves or irregularities with a flexible and
conformable facestock,” stated Jason Yard, marketing specialist, MACtac Graphic Products. “In developing this product, we listened to the needs of
automotive and specialty application customization providers and developed an easy-to-use product based on customer desire and application needs.”
MACmark Matte Tuning Films can be used for complete vehicle color change, racing and rally stripes, vehicle detailing or any other type of
automotive customization. Both matte black and matte white provide a unique alternative to gloss paints, and the automotive aftermarket industry
has embraced this trend as one of the fastest growing.
MACtac’s Tuning Film faces are 6.9-mil cadmium-free polymeric vinyl and are available in five carbon fiber colors including black, white, silver, gold
and graphite plus matte white and matte black. The black matte and white matte have a repositionable adhesive with a true zero-glare matte finish
resistant to fingerprints and smudges. In addition, they are resistant to most oils and grease, fuels, aliphatic solvents, weak acids, salts and alkalis.
The Carbon Fiber Tuning Film is coated with a high-performance micro-structured (bubble-free) permanent, acrylic adhesive for easy application. It
also features an 80# polycoated release liner for added stability and layflat with a light grey ‘MACtac’ back printing.
MACtac Introduces New PERMACOLOR DecoLam Textured Laminates
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® 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 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 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 Europe customers and we are
seeing excitement from our North American customers who have tried samples.”
High-performance vinyl PERMACOLOR 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 DecoLam can also be used in cut vinyl
applications.
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 Expands Wall Graphic Offerings with New DecoArt DecoSatin
MACtac® Graphic Products has expanded its wall graphics media offering with the addition of DecoArt™, an interior pressure-sensitive product line.
DecoArt™ DecoSatin™ DA012, a fabric-based product first to launch in the DecoArt line, is specifically intended for wide-format printing of pressure-
sensitive wall graphics, wall murals and custom wall coverings.
DecoArt DecoSatin DA012 can be used in a variety of interior locations, ranging from hotels, conference centers and reception areas to stores and
waiting areas. In addition, it has a durability of five to seven years indoors and up to a year outdoors. DecoSatin is backed by MACtac’s Open Image
Warranty which guarantees the quality and longevity warranted in registered applications.
“Because DecoArt DecoSatin was designed with wide-format printers in mind, it prints vibrant colors beautifully installs easily, and just as important
removes without the need for steam or wallpaper ‘claws’,” said Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. “The product
line enables customers to create custom designs for both short-run print jobs and longer run jobs like multiple hotel rooms.”
DecoArt DecoSatin DA012 is a white woven polyester textile that is coated with a clear, repositionable acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive. DecoSatin
meets ANSI / NFPA - Class A and IBC - Class A specifications for flame spread and smoke density. The product is intended to be used with wide-format,
eco-solvent, solvent-based, latex-based and ultraviolet (UV) - cured inkjet printers. Stability and smooth feeding characteristics through the inkjet printers
are provided by a protected 86# polycoated release 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 Launches New Carbon Fiber and Matte Wrapping Film
Solution with MACmark Tuning Films
MACtac® Graphic Products introduces MACmark® Tuning Films, the market’s widest range of carbon fiber and matte wrapping films for a variety of
custom wrap applications. These films are designed for complete or partial vehicle wraps, interior vehicle trim, laptops, game consoles, cell phones
and more.
“MACmark Carbon Fiber Tuning Films feature a very detailed and authentic pattern which allows for no waves or irregularities with a flexible and
conformable facestock,” stated Jason Yard, marketing specialist, MACtac Graphic Products. “In developing this product, we listened to the needs
of automotive and specialty application customization providers and developed an easy-to-use product based on customer desire and application
needs.”
MACmark Matte Tuning Films can be used for complete vehicle color change, racing and rally stripes, vehicle detailing or any other type of
automotive customization. Both matte black and matte white provide a unique alternative to gloss paints, and the automotive aftermarket
industry has embraced this trend as one of the fastest growing.
MACtac’s Tuning Film faces are 6.9-mil cadmium-free polymeric vinyl and are available in five carbon fiber colors including black, white, silver,
gold and graphite plus matte white and matte black. The black matte and white matte have a repositionable adhesive with a zero-glare matte
finish resistant to fingerprints and smudges. In addition, they are resistant to most oils and grease, fuels, aliphatic solvents, weak acids, salts and
alkalis. Both matte films have an ultra smooth adhesive which creates a true painted on look. The Carbon Fiber Tuning Film is coated with a
high-performance micro-structured (bubble-free) permanent, acrylic adhesive for easy application. It also features an 80# polycoated release
liner for added stability and layflat with a light grey ‘MACtac’ back printing.
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® 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.
MACtac and Nazdar Announce New Warranty Agreement for Screen
Print Solution
MACtac® and Nazdar® announce a newly available screen print warranty featuring MACtac’s recently introduced REBEL™ multi-print media and Nazdar’s
3500 Series Screen ink sets.
The warranty is part of MACtac’s customer-favorite Open-Image Warranty™ program, which covers many combinations of approved printer, ink and
laminate or clear coat, used with MACtac graphic media.
The joint warranty agreement has been initiated to give screen printers and end-users both complete assurance that finished graphics manufactured by
MACtac and printed with Nazdar 3500 Series Screen inks will perform as intended, meeting needed durability requirements and featuring image
coloration in its truest form.
“MACtac’s Open-Image Warranty is a great way to ensure our customers that our products meet the demands of today’s marketplace,” stated Jeff
Stadelman, technical marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. “Our customers have told us that one of the greatest advantages of selecting a
MACtac product is the added confidence that they are getting more than a product; they are getting a quality solution. Working with an industry
organization, like Nazdar, that approaches product development with the same mindset reinforces that message.”
The warranted media-ink combination is unique to other similar screen print solutions on the market. The media alone, which is a multi-print media
designed for both screen and digital printing, brings many advantages. REBEL offers value to those screen printers who also print digital through
inventory reductions. And, it expands application potential as it can be used for interior or exterior signage, OEM decals, point-of-purchase (POP)
displays, intermediate vehicle markings, vending machines, ice boxes, light boxes, window, floor and wall graphics and other specialty
applications.
When paired with Nazdar 3500 Series Screen inks, REBEL’s nearly 100 percent opaque, white face film and clear acrylic adhesive allow the ink sets to
truly pop, showcasing ideal coloration for finished graphics that are top-quality.
“We are impressed with the weathering results of 3500 Series Screen inks and REBEL high-performance media,” stated Tom Keegan, global products
systems director, Nazdar Company.
REBEL is a 4.0-mil, non-top coated, opaque vinyl available in matte or gloss white finishes, coated with a clear acrylic high-tack permanent or
removable adhesive. Featuring a 90# SuperFlat liner, it provides superior lay flat. REBEL is available in standard roll sizes with custom options
available as well.
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.
For more information regarding MACmark 8900 Series marking films or other MACtac products, or graphic solutions, call a graphics representative
at 866.622.8223, e-mail MACtac.Americas@bemis.com or visit www.MACtac.com/Graphics and www.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 Graphic Products Certifies Additional Digital Media with HP
Latex Inks
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.
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® Expands Indoor and Outdoor Window Advertising Potential
with New IMAGin® Perforated Window Media
MACtac® Graphic Products introduces IMAGin® Perforated Window Media WP129, a one-way visibility film used to transform indoor or outdoor window
surfaces into graphical canvases on one side, without sacrificing significant visibility on the other.
Designed to maximize the use of promotional real estate, IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 can be used for a variety of shorter-term indoor and
outdoor window applications, including buildings, some vehicles, retail and point-of-purchase (POP) displays, architectural graphics, and more.
Additionally, IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 is an extremely cost-effective solution. "At a very competitive price point, IMAGin Perforated Window
Media WP129 allows our customers to improve profitability, without forgoing quality," said Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products.
MACtac's latest perforated window film solution is a 6.0-mil soft white vinyl film coated with a black semi-permanent adhesive. It features 41/59 percent
perforation with a hole diameter of 1.6 mm and a distance between holes of 2.4 mm, which enhances visibility of window graphics.
"MACtac's new versatile indoor/outdoor window film solution has better-than-average visibility characteristics when compared to similar films," Kucera added.
"WP129 allows for minimal visual disruption while providing maximum media real estate."
Featuring an 86# stable white kraft liner, IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 offers excellent stability during printing, handling and installation. Along
with its ease in print and installation, the window film helps increase window security and privacy while decreasing heat and glare from the sun in outdoor or
externally exposed applications.
IMAGin Perforated Window Media WP129 is intended for wide format, eco-solvent and, solvent-based inkjet printing.
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.
Offering the most comprehensive bubble-free product line on the market, MACtac® Graphic Products has expanded its IMAGin® B-free® portfolio with the
introduction of new IMAGin B-free Gruv™ pressure-sensitive media. The new cost-effective product line enables printers and installers to produce high-
impact graphics for a range of applications, from medium- to long-term full and partial vehicle wraps, to medium- to long-term indoor and outdoor flat to slightly
curved signage applications.
Pairing bright white gloss vinyl films with an efficient bubble-free, air-egress adhesive pattern, IMAGin B-free Gruv products offer the same performance
characteristics found in its other bubble-free solutions – IMAGin B-free PRO™ and IMAGin B-free Window Films – to provide customers with more options in
vinyl and price points.
"Because of its exceptional features and competitive price, IMAGin B-free Gruv is a film you can rely on for jobs where easy installation is a must," said Mary
Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. "Its ultra-smooth, gloss white surface delivers high-impact color graphics, and the opaque
adhesive provides excellent hiding power."
The IMAGin B-free Gruv line features three products: intermediate GV529BFD, high-performance GV729BFD and ultra-conformable GV929BFD, suitable for
most wide-format processes – solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV-cured ink jet printing. All products are supplied with a 98# polycoated liner.
IMAGin B-free Gruv GV529BFD is a 3.0-mil gloss white, soft calendered PVC film ideal for quick turnaround time on installation to a variety of substrates – from
Sintra® to aluminum. It offers ease of installation for short- to medium-term indoor and outdoor advertising and signage, such as point-of-purchase (POP),
tradeshow and museum graphics, and offers an outdoor durability of up to five years.
IMAGin B-free Gruv GV729BFD is a 2.8-mil gloss white vinyl designed for use on flat or simply curved surfaces such as indoor and outdoor signage, displays
and POP, as well as partial vehicle wraps. The unprinted film offers an outdoor durability of up to seven years.
IMAGin B-free Gruv GV929BFD is a 2.1-mil gloss white vinyl designed for long-term outdoor and permanent vehicle markings on flat, curved, complex and
riveted surfaces, such as full and partial vehicle wraps, bus wraps, museum signage and more. It offers an outdoor durability of up to nine years for the
unprinted film.
When paired with MACtac's PERMACOLOR® ColorGard™ or RAYZor™ clear overlaminates, customers can further enhance the durability and performance of
their final printed graphics.
MACtac Delivers Unrivaled Image Integrity with New and Improved
PERMACOLOR ColorGard
Serving the broadest range of wide-format graphic applications, MACtac’s new and improved PERMACOLOR® ColorGard™ intermediate overlaminate series
gives printers an edge not found with average overlaminates.
Ideal for both indoor and outdoor signage – retail displays, wall murals, event posters, point-of-purchase (POP) graphics and more – PERMACOLOR ColorGard
CG8000 features an outdoor durability of up to four years, the best intermediate signage overlaminate in the industry.
In addition, PERMACOLOR ColorGard is designed to bond well to the toughest ink sets, including solvent, eco-solvent, latex and UV-printed graphics.
Through customer collaboration, MACtac developed its PERMACOLOR ColorGard product line to improve ease of lamination, adhere to a variety of ink
types, and enhance graphic aesthetics. With the addition of a new Clay Coated Kraft (CCK) liner, the PERMACOLOR ColorGard CG8000 series
surpasses expectations in all three areas.
“Our new, ultra-smooth Clay Coated Kraft liner delivers an even adhesive layer that minimizes air entrapment and provides unrivaled adhesive wet-out to
virtually eliminate silvering between graphic and laminate – ensuring color fidelity and brilliance for all of our customers’ needs,” said Mary Ann Kucera,
marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. “The CCK liner is easy to handle too, with a release level designed to allow for smooth lamination.”
The new and improved PERMACOLOR ColorGard CG8000 is a 3.0-mil intermediate vinyl overlaminating series designed for flat or slightly curved surfaces
and wide-format graphic applications. It is available in three finishes, including lustre, gloss and matte and all are stocked in 38”, 51”, 54” and 60” x 150’
rolls. When paired with MACtac IMAGin® digital media, customers receive a comprehensive product solution that will conquer any intermediate signage
challenge.
MACtac is dedicated to delivering its customers exceptional service, professional expertise, superior quality and product performance that will exceed
expectations. Placing a heavy emphasis on testing, research and development, MACtac is devoted to working with its customers to produce superior
product solutions and industry innovations.
“For decades, MACtac overlaminate and mounting film technology has led the graphics and signage industry,” Kucera said. “PERMACOLOR ColorGard is a
prime example of MACtac’s dedication to this industry. With superior finishing quality for consistent, compelling graphics, PERMACOLOR ColorGard more
than meets our customers’ needs.”
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® Experts to Showcase Industry-Leading Installation Techniques,
Products at 2010 PDAA Graphics Application Zone
MACtac® Graphic Products will provide graphics installers the expertise they need to conquer their installation
challenges at the Professional Decal Application Alliance (PDAA) Graphics Application Zone during the 2010
Specialty Graphics Imaging Association (SGIA) Expo in Las Vegas, Nev., from Oct. 13-15.
The Graphics Application Zone, which began as an educational vehicle graphics wrap event known as Wrap
Quest at the 2007 SGIA Expo, has grown exponentially as it embarks on its fourth year of existence. Extending
beyond vehicle graphic installations in 2009, the Graphics Application Zone now also spotlights wall, window
and floor graphic installations.
The three-day event features industry-leading suppliers and manufacturers showcasing the latest graphic
application tools, techniques and materials, including a variety of films, pressure-sensitive media options, ink
systems, and more. Attendees can also view live demonstrations by PDAA Master Certified installers and
participate in hands-on graphic installation sessions.
MACtac is a four-time event participant and two-time partner of the event. This year, MACtac will unveil graphic
innovations for an array of application surfaces with varying textures, including vehicles, windows, walls, and
floors as well as object displays, such as home mail boxes, newspaper boxes, and more.
“Sponsoring the PDAA Graphics Application Zone is indeed an honor for MACtac and we embrace the
opportunity to participate and share our expertise of installation methods and techniques as well as our
recommendations on industry products, materials and tools with installers,” said Jason Yard, marketing application
specialist, MACtac Graphic Products. “Our goal this year, as with previous years, is to arm installers with the
knowledge and solutions they require to conquer their graphic challenges and produce flawless, successful
finished graphics in a timely and cost efficient manner for improved return-on-investment and increased profit
margins.”
During the event, MACtac will display its new PERMACOLOR® ColorGard™ CG8000 intermediate overlaminate
series, which features an industry-leading outdoor durability of four years. Also featured will be the company’s
new PERMACOLOR PermaFlex™ floor graphic laminates, PF6400 and PF6500, and IMAGin® B-free® GRUV™
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) films designed for inkjet printing for use in indoor or medium-term outdoor advertising and
promotion applications. MACtac’s installer-preferred vehicle wrap combination, IMAGin B-free PRO™ digital media
and PERMACOLOR RAYZor™ overlaminates—will also be showcased at the event.
The cost to attend the Expo is $315 for SGIA members and $395 for non-members that register by Sept. 10.
Attendees registering after Sept. 10 will pay $360 for members and $465 for non-members, including a $35
exposition entry fee. Visit www.sgia.org to register.
MACtac Announces Upcoming Application Nation Training Seminars
MACtac has announced the date and location for its next upcoming Application Nation seminars. The training
seminars are designed to educate graphics industry customers and installers about digital media and proper
installation techniques.
Dates and locations for these sessions are listed below:
July 14, at Big Systems in Menomonee Falls, Wisc.
Big Systems, LLC
N59 W14053 Bobolink Ave.
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-5901
July 28, at TRIGON Imaging Systems in Cincinnati, Ohio
Trigon Imaging Systems
575 Chamber Drive
Milford, OH 45150
MACtac® Expands Line of Overlaminate Options for Indoor Floor Graphics
For years, MACtac® Graphic Products has provided its customers with extensive media and overlaminating film
combinations for producing great looking, high-performing floor graphics. Broadening the array of available solutions,
MACtac adds three new PERMACOLOR® overlaminates – each specifically designed to meet varying durability
requirements.
In response to the recent increase in customers’ price-conscience purchasing decisions, MACtac has added
two indoor floor graphic products to its line of PERMACOLOR PermaFlex® overlaminates, PF6400 and PF6500.
Designed for short-term applications such as some retail, event or tradeshow promotions, MACtac’s new
PERMACOLOR PermaFlex PF6400 not only protects and enhances printed floor graphics, but is also available
at an attractive price. PERMACOLOR PermaFlex PF6400 is a 3.75-mil clear, textured polyolefin film featuring a
glossy finish that helps eliminate glare and provides a clear view of the printed graphic.
For medium-term applications, the new PERMACOLOR PermaFlex PF6500 textured overlaminate offers superior
scuff resistance and image clarity. With durability of up to three months, this 4.3-mil clear PVC intermediate
laminate is great for indoor point-of-purchase floor graphic applications like seasonal retail signage promotions.
Finally, MACtac’s trusted PERMACOLOR RAYZor™ Gloss LF3640 -- a customer favorite for window film and
vehicle wrap applications -- was recently approved for long-term indoor floor graphics (up to one year durability).
The 1.5-mil clear gloss cast PVC film answers customer demand for a crisp high-gloss finish with slip resistance.
It offers superior graphic protection and added ease of installation.
"The new additions to MACtac’s PERMACOLOR line of pressure-sensitive overlaminates give printers a
widened selection of overlaminate film solutions to choose from, no matter the project’s specifications," said
Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. "Until now, most of our textured laminates
were designed for high-end applications such as retail and point-of-purchase displays, but customers need to
distinguish themselves through creative and unique advertising and promotion – and floor graphics are one way
they can stand out.”
Each new PERMACOLOR overlaminate has a clear acrylic permanent adhesive and has been tested and is
rated for slip resistance based on the ASTM C-1028 test method. In addition to their use as overlaminates for
floor graphics, the laminates can also be used to protect printed graphics for wall murals, tradeshow and
promotional displays and retail advertising, ensuring all performance and safety needs are met at a competitive
price.
MACtac Expands Popular Line of Bubble-Free Digital Media
To accommodate the growing interest from printers and installers for large, seamless vinyl wraps, as well as the
existing need for smaller vinyl widths for narrow printers and smaller-scale jobs, MACtac® Graphic Products has
added two new widths to its IMAGin® B-free® PRO series. This popular line of bubble-free digital media is now
available in 30" x 150' and 60" x 150' roll sizes.
Designed for creating premium-quality vehicle, fleet and marine graphics, IMAGin B-free PRO is a 2.1-mil, high-
gloss, ultra-white vinyl that enables excellent color reproduction. It features a robust, high-tack adhesive, which
quickly builds to a strong bond, making it ideal for experienced installers who require an aggressive set-up for
fast turnaround time on installations. MACtac's patented bubble-free, air-egress technology allows for smooth,
wrinkle-free application of graphics, offering straight line air flow in multiple directions with no visible texture in
the facestock.
"IMAGin B-free PRO has been a favorite with high-volume installers who need a vinyl that provides a paint-like
finish and quick, bubble-free installation," said Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products.
"Our new 30- and 60-inch widths allow us to enhance our customer favored line to better accommodate the
needs of fleet printers and those with 30-inch digital printers who produce graphics for partial wraps and smaller
projects."
Along with aggressive performance, IMAGin B-free PRO offers excellent conformability and repositionability.
The permanent opaque acrylic adhesive prevents vehicle paint from causing graphic color shift and works in
conjunction with MACtac's omni-directional B-free air-egress system. With an industry-leading outdoor durability
of 10 years, IMAGin B-free PRO comes with a 80# polycoated layflat liner, which contributes to the vinyl's
superior printability.
"Our industry-renowned ultra-white base provides graphics with more true, vibrant colors and the highest gloss
levels in the market," Kucera added. "No matter what the customer's application, the graphic will be brilliant.
Also, the air-egress pattern of this vinyl is completely invisible, creating no checks or pebble patterns to mar
the application or the customer's art."
When paired with MACtac's PERMACOLOR® RAYZor™ premium high-gloss or true matte overlaminates, IMAGin
B-free PRO is included in MACtac's Open-Image Warranty™ Program.
For more information regarding the IMAGin B-free JT5520 PRO vinyls or other MACtac products, partnerships or
graphic solutions, call a graphics representative at 866.622.8223, e-mail MACtac.Americas@bemis.com or visit
www.MACtac.com/Graphics or www.TheApplicationNation.com.
The full line of MACtac graphic products: IMAGin, PERMACOLOR, MACmark® and MACscreen®, 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 Application Development Team Delivers Solutions Answering
Industry’s Toughest Challenges
Leveraging its industry longevity and research expertise, MACtac is opening the door to the development of
exciting new innovations with its recently formalized Application Development Team. The Application
Development Team was assembled to work collaboratively with customers to provide product and process
solutions for the industries MACtac serves, including the labels and labeling industry, which often presents
extremely tough challenges.
MACtac has dedicated the resources, talent and equipment necessary to support the team, which is composed
of professionals with extensive experience in several key manufacturing disciplines, as well as company executives.
For customers, working with the Application Development Team is comparable to working with a personalized
Research and Development (R&D) department that offers a unique margin of difference through new and
refined solutions. The team’s focus is to help customers improve their product portfolios and process
management activities by acting as a true R&D partner. As various markets within the pressure-sensitive
adhesive industry continue to evolve, finding innovative new approaches will allow MACtac’s customers to
better adapt to the changes.
"With the creation of the Application Development Team, MACtac is reinforcing its dedication to our customers
and its commitment to delivering to the industry the most effective solutions for the toughest challenges," said
Ed LaForge, vice president of marketing, MACtac North America.
Working collaboratively, the Application Development Team applies the expertise of its members to evaluate
the specific needs and unique challenges voiced by customers to determine whether a solution can be
developed. If a solution can be developed, the team, which meets four out of five days a week, immediately
begins solution development. For challenges that, at present, can’t be met, the team communicates with
customers within a few days to recommend an alternative solution.
"The Application Development Team has been a great resource for our customers, helping them meet some
of their longest-standing business challenges," said Mark Tangry, vice president of sales, MACtac North
America. "The sales force is committed to continuing to work with customers to help them address their unique
challenges and on finding unique applications to address industry-wide issues."
Already recognized as an industry innovator, MACtac approaches the industry’s challenges as opportunities
to reach beyond traditional solutions to create the ‘only’ solution. "We’re redefining traditional product
development," LaForge said. "Our Application Development Team thrives on the unique, so the larger and
more complex the challenge, the better."
Opening the door to untapped advertising space, MACtac, a global supplier of pressure-sensitive adhesive
products, is launching a new product designed specifically to answer the industry’s call for cost-effective,
short-term concrete floor graphics. StreetRap, MACtac’s latest offering to graphics suppliers, delivers the
perfect short-term advertising and promotions vehicle for retailers, schools, public buildings, sports and other
entertainment venues, and is ideal for outdoor events, grand openings and even plant safety messages.
Featuring a 3.4-mil construction, StreetRap’s aggressive high-tack adhesive was designed for short-term
applications to unsealed, outdoor, pedestrian concrete, asphalt or cinder block surfaces, but is also great for
indoor concrete graphics, such as tradeshow or convention center floors or selected smooth to slightly rough
wall surfaces.
"Both indoor and outdoor floor graphics are a creative way to tap into typically unused spaces and offer an
eye-catching vehicle for capturing the public’s attention; however, with recent trends in outdoor advertising,
from mass transit to billboard to unique point-of-purchase, the benefit of StreetRap for these types of
applications are endless," said Jeff Stadelman, MACtac Graphic Products.
"StreetRap is extremely printer friendly and has just the right amount of adhesion to both low- and high-energy
surfaces. It was developed to greatly expand the graphical advertising possibilities across a number of industries
and is the ideal solution for high-impact outdoor applications," Stadelman added.
Featured with MACtac’s PERMACOLOR® PF6300 - a durable, slip-resistant 5.0-mil clear overlaminating film -
the StreetRap system is easy to apply and remove from properly prepared surfaces. The vinyl and overlaminate
combination meets various public safety requirements, including the ASTM D-2407 Static Coefficient of Friction
test.
The inclusion of the PERMACOLOR overlaminate provides further graphic protection from scratching, tearing
and UV light, which can cause colors to fade, and helps to eliminate glare. StreetRap offers a white, opaque
facestock with a matte finish for bright, colorful images.
"StreetRap is the perfect solution for unique indoor and outdoor concrete floor, and to some extent, concrete
and cinder block wall graphic applications," Stadelman said. "Through the combination of facestock, adhesive
and overlaminate, MACtac’s aggressive, slip-resistant StreetRap delivers one of the most successful, cost-
effective products on the market."
CBS Outdoor Approves MACtac for Transit Applications
Stow, Ohio - June 19, 2008 - MACtac is sending messages to the masses through a recent product specification
with major media outlet, CBS Outdoor. CBS has approved MACtac Graphic Products’ IMAGin digiTrans, a
bright, white digital vinyl developed specifically for transit applications, as a choice for its city transit graphics.
With the approval, MACtac’s IMAGin digiTrans can be used by any printer conducting business with CBS to
create graphics for city buses, trains, subways and other forms of transit advertising.
"The market for transit advertising is dynamic and vinyl graphic applications are a trusted, reliable form of transit
media," said Mary Ann Kucera, MACtac Graphic Products. "For such large scale advertising and promotional
campaigns, it is critical that the vinyl applied will bond quickly to the vehicle, stay in place for its intended
length of time, and remove easily when it is necessary to remove and replace the graphic."
Given that transit applications are generally short-term, the stand-out benefit to the adhesive component of
IMAGin digiTrans is the ideal combination between a strong bond and the ease of removal required to service
the transit graphics industry. Specially-engineered with excellent adhesion properties, the product’s opaque,
semi-permanent adhesive is comprised of properties to offer both immediate bonding, ease of removability and
a uniform appearance.
"The range of tolerance for adhesive performance in transit applications is very precise, which is why the precise
adhesive formulation is so important for this type of application - especially with the challenging environment
faced by city transit," Kucera said. "IMAGin digiTrans’ approval by CBS marks another step in MACtac’s
development and delivery of high quality products for tough end-use applications."
IMAGin digiTrans boasts a jet black adhesive for desired opacity, as well as a product signature for identification
purposes as MACtac is the only supplier to offer a black transit graphic adhesive. IMAGin digiTrans features a
4.0-mil bright, white face and gloss finish delivering superior printability and color fidelity for exceptional image
definition and clarity. It is available on a 74# kraft liner and offers an outdoor durability of up to 2 years.
MACtac Announces Permacolor Enhancer 6300 Series as Latest
Edition to Overlaminates Line
Stow, OH - June 10, 2008 - MACtac Graphic Products has launched its Enhancer 6300 Series of overlaminates
under its Permacolor line where it will continue to gain exposure for its unique, metallic properties and ability to
transform a standard printed image into an exceptionally eye-catching finished result.
A recent addition to MACtac’s product line-up, Permacolor Enhancer 6300 Series is growing in popularity and
demand and has already established a base for luminous graphics in a market fairly new to this concept.
Designed to give a sparkling metallic look to digitally printed and cut vinyl graphics, it is the latest edition to
MACtac’s Permacolor line of overlaminates, which also includes the industry-renowned Permacolor RAYZor
(LF3640) 1.5-mil extremely high gloss cast overlaminate and the newly introduced Permacolor Matte RAYZor
(LF3630) 1.5-mil matte cast laminate.
"The Permacolor Enhancer 6300 Series was developed to create a brilliant, high-definition new look for
graphics that hasn’t been seen in the industry before," said Rick Moore, MACtac Graphic Products. "Our
Permacolor line offers the broadest, most advanced range of finishes in the industry so it made sense to
incorporate the Enhancers 6300 Series. The Permacolor Enhancer 6300 Series is quickly and enthusiastically
being adopted by customers not only because of the metallic finish, but also because it is creating new
opportunities for them to differentiate themselves and develop revenue streams."
Permacolor Enhancer 6300 Series accents wide-format digital prints to create a metallic effect on vehicle
graphics and point-of-purchase displays. In addition to adding a unique look to wide-format graphics, the
Enhancer 6300 Series can be used over colored opaque vinyl films allowing the sign maker to offer twice the
opaque vinyl colors.
Available in 2.5-mil crystal and 3.0-mil silver and prism metallic flake options, the cast Permacolor Enhancer
Series is conformable over curves and offers up to five years outdoor durability. With a flexible list of uses and
effects, the product is ideal for a variety of markets, including automotive, motorsports, marine and P-O-P
graphics.
"MACtac created the market segment for thin, conformable wrap overlaminates with our Permacolor RAYZor
and now we have created the segment for metallic overlaminates," Moore said. "We’re proud of that, but it’s
just as important, if not more important, to provide our customers with new, innovative products that can make
them successful."
MACtac Graphic Products Announces Addition to Sales Team
Stow, OH - May 21, 2008 - MACtac, a global supplier of pressure-sensitive adhesive products recently
announced the appointment of Barry C. Hanna as Northwestern Regional Sales Manager. Hanna will cover
the Northwestern United States representing MACtac’s line of graphic products, including IMAGin® digital
media, Permacolor® mounting adhesives and overlaminates MACmark® sign vinyls, and MACScreen®
print media.
Hanna brings more than 15 years of experience in the industry to his new position, including seven years as a
distributor sales representative for Sone Systems & LexJet. His area of expertise focuses on adhesive-backed
materials for digital printing and finishing for a variety of applications.
"Barry’s extensive work in the graphics industry gives him a keen understanding of the market as well as the
variety of graphics products we offer," said Carol Schulenberg, North American Sales Manager for MACtac
Graphic Products. "We’re confident that he will bring insight, expertise and a new outlook to his position that
will benefit the entire MACtac team."
As Northwestern Regional Sales Manager, Hanna will increase MACtac Graphic product sales through
distribution development and product knowledge training for specific applications needed in the market.
MACtac Introduces New Permacolor Matte RAYZor Overlaminating
Film
Making a strong statement about consumer trends in vehicle appearance, the recent 2008 North American
International Auto Show was abound with concept and road-ready vehicles sporting the hottest new paint
trend - a smooth, low-gloss finish. But, why stop at paint? Vehicle wrap professionals can now achieve the
same zero-glare effect with Permacolor® Matte RAYZor - Overlaminating Film (LF3630) from MACtac® Graphic
Products.
Originally developed for demanding military applications, Permacolor Matte RAYZor is a 1.5-mil matte cast
laminate designed for application to complex curves and corrugations. Driven by consumer trends currently
transitioning to the vehicle wrap market, the matte paint-like finish offered with this product allows wide-format
digital printers and installers to capitalize on this movement by differentiating and expanding other products
and finishing possibilities.
"The new zero-glare matte laminate gives designers endless creative options, allowing them to differentiate
from traditional vehicle, marine and fleet wraps with a true matte finish that makes graphics stand out," said
Mary Ann Kucera, MACtac Graphic Products. “That finish also returns functionality to advertising execution
since this product is much easier to view from different outdoor angles. Installers will not only benefit from its
excellent performance, but because Permacolor Matte RAYZor is an industry-leading thin overlaminate with
superior conformability that makes application easier, they will also enjoy faster application, improved
productivity and greater confidence in their work."
Permacolor Matte RAYZor offers a smooth, uniform finish that reduces friction during installation, making it
easier to apply than gloss overlaminates. The thin, 1.5-mil laminate also simplifies installation on flat, curved,
corrugated or riveted surfaces. The new product is a line extension of MACtac’s highly successful Permacolor
RAYZor family, alongside Permacolor RAZYor (LF3640), which is the highest gloss cast laminate in the graphics
industry.
For ease of use and durability (five years outdoors), Permacolor Matte RAYZor features an exceptionally
smooth polyester release liner that supports a permanent, clear acrylic adhesive with built-in UV protection,
helping graphics resist wear and color fade.
MACtac Graphics Worldwide Awards Program Winners Named
MACtac Graphic Products has announced the winners for the North American territory of the 2008 MACtac
Graphics Worldwide Awards program. MACtac, a world-leading manufacturer of self-adhesive vinyl films, hosts
the esteemed program every two years. Designed to showcase the talent, skill and creativity of printers,
designers and installers in the graphics industry, the MACtac Graphics Worldwide Awards program continues to
grow, drawing an increasing number of unique and impressive projects.
Nearly 150 entries were submitted by sign shops, printers, photographers, design studios and exhibit houses
throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States - the most entries received for this region since the program’s
inception. Submissions included high-impact visual communication projects produced in 2006 and 2007 with
MACtac self-adhesive materials, including IMAGin wide-format digital media, Permacolor overlaminates and
mounting films, MACmark marking films and MACscreen screen printing products.
Incorporating the expertise of an independent panel of judges consisting of nine industry leaders, the awards
entries were judged within four major categories - Technical Achievement, Exterior Signs, Interior Signs and
Vehicle Graphics. Judging criteria included creativity, visual impact and technical achievement, with a strong
focus on converting and application skills. One winner was named in each of the four categories and regional
first through third place winners were named within the North American territory.
North American Category Winners
Technical Achievement (3-D shapes, large-scale projects and other demanding applications)
Tiger Trash Removal Wrap, Metro Media Displays / Laird Plastics, USA
This application proved to be a huge challenge for MACtac IMAGin B-free digital media, but the vinyl came
through in the end. It took six installers 125 hours to complete due to the complex angles, curves, and many
moving parts - requiring a great deal of care and heat to conform the vinyl. In addition, because of the vehicle’s
multiple hydraulic points and its intended use, an extra gallon of silicone was needed to insure graphic protection.
Interior Signs (showrooms, trade shows, shops, museums)
This entry holds a unique element of creativity as the graphic design covers the elevator doors and proceeds
to spread onto the floor. Featuring the both doors as a full graphic of Sarah Jessica Parker peering through
broken glass at a bottle of perfume, with pieces of the broken glass on the floor, it marks a creative form of
advertising. To generate this effect, the customer printed the graphics on MACtac IMAGin JT5800 Permanent
and Removable, using JT5800P on the doors and JT5800R on the floor, both of which are designed for
solvent-based, UV-cured inkjet printing.
Exterior Signs (billboards, buildings, event signage)
Chinicuile's Restaurant Sign, Trazo, Mexico
This eye-catching, 3-dimensional sign developed to showcase the restaurant name for advertising purposes
was created with MACtac’s MACmark 8200Pro cut vinyl. The customer mounted the vinyl to canvas and then
stretched it into a tubular structure, to achieve this unique end result.
Vehicle Graphics (cars, buses, trucks, marine)
Charlotte's Web Trailer, Performance Graphics, USA
To promote the children's book Charlotte's Web, Walden Media contracted a MACtac-approved printer to
create a wrap for a traveling interactive display trailer. The outside of the trailer was designed to be a replica
of the barn as seen in the Charlotte’s Web movie, and originally, the inside was to feature learning stations.
The printer chose to use MACtac’s IMAGin B-free media and Permacolor LF3648 laminate because of the
combination’s superior print quality and warranty offered. The outside graphic was so successful, the printer
decided to carry the theme and the B-free vinyl inside as well.
MACtac Revs Up NASCAR Sponsorship with Team Rensi Motorsports
MACtac announced that it will sponsor The Team Rensi Motorsports’ No. 25 Smithfield Foods Ford Fusion,
driven by Bobby Hamilton Jr., for the entire 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. MACtac has been
indirectly involved with NASCAR for many years as a provider of graphics materials, initiating a formal NASCAR
sponsorship in 2007 as a primary sponsor for a Busch Series car.
"NASCAR sponsorship offers MACtac a tremendous marketing platform for our graphics and technical products.
It was very beneficial for us to make the step from vendor to sponsor in 2007," said Rick Moore, director of
marketing, MACtac Graphic Products. "We have enjoyed building new customer relationships and continue
to achieve product success. We look forward to the new opportunities that will present themselves because
of our sponsorship with Team Rensi."
MACtac is an associate sponsor of the Smithfield Foods No. 25 car. The MACtac corporate logo will appear
on the car, as well as on the hauler, racing jerseys and all team communications. All graphics for the cars and
haulers will be printed on MACtac’s IMAGin B-free (bubble-free) digital vinyl, and protected by Permacolor
RAYZor overlaminates.
Since last year, MACtac’s products are gaining popularity among racing teams in NASCAR. "MACtac’s
presence in NASCAR has provided visibility to our vehicle wrap products and has driven demand to our
customers," Moore said. "In fact, Team Rensi was a MACtac customer before we were a sponsor. We
know they’ll be a great ‘bullhorn’ to help us reach new audiences."
The Team Rensi Motorsports No. 25 Ford Fusion is driven by Bobby Hamilton, Jr. The 30-year-old Tennessee
native brings to the track a wealth of stock car experience and passion for the sport. Team Rensi and Hamilton
finished in sixth position in the 2007 point championship. Earlier in his career, Hamilton recorded five Busch
Series wins for Team Rensi Motorsports between 2002 and 2004.
"We look forward to a very successful racing season for driver Bobby Hamilton, Jr. and for MACtac," Moore
concluded.
MACtac® Awakens Existing Paint Jobs, Digital Prints and Vinyl Films
with Sleek Metallic Finish
Stow, OH - January 15, 2008 - Do you want to energize your existing paint job, digital print or vinyl film project?
The new Enhancer 6300 Series from MACtac® is a one-of-a-kind product that will do just that by breathing new
life into your latest graphics venture with an unmatched new metallic look.
"The Enhancer Series is designed for nearly all graphic applications, truly enhancing images, colors, decals
and designs," said Mary Ann Kucera, product manager for MACtac Graphic Products. "Whether used as an
overlaminate for digital or screen prints, the Enhancers Series offers a sparkling, metallic effect for any gloss or
matte finish."
The Enhancer 6300 Series also accents colored vinyl opaque films, seamlessly converting an opaque color to
metallic, doubling a printer’s opaque vinyl color offering. In addition to rejuvenating vinyl media, when used
alone the Enhancer Series can completely transform an ordinary vehicle paint job to create decals that will
shimmer in the sunlight.
At 2.5-mils in crystal and 3.0-mils in silver and multi-color metallic flake options, the cast Enhancer Series is
conformable over curves and offers up to five years outdoor durability. With a flexible list of uses and effects,
the product is ideal for a variety of markets, including automotive, motorsports, marine and recreational vehicle.
MACtac Adds High-Performance Metallics to MACmark® Line
Stow, OH - October 11, 2007 - If variety is the spice of life, then the lives of vehicle, fleet and boat owners just
got a whole lot spicier with the introduction of MACtac® Graphic Products’ MACmark® Metallics 6600 Series.
This series offers 20 new colors of high-performance cast vinyl ideal for high-impact decals, wraps and decorative
accents because of their ultra-conformability, durability and variety to printers and installers.
"As a leader in cut vinyl films, we are constantly developing new ways to add pop to high-performance,
specialty applications," said Kristi Young, Product Manager, MACtac Graphic Products. "Printers, sign shops,
distributors and applicators alike will enjoy the many benefits of MACmark Metallics - all backed by MACtac’s
Open-Image Warranty."
For ease of use and durability (five years outdoors), MACmark Metallics are coated with a high-performance
permanent, clear solvent acrylic adhesive that is protected with a 78# white kraft liner. The combination of
these characteristics gives the MACmark Metallics 6600 Series excellent stability and layflat. Offering excellent
shrinkage resistance, they work well on flat or irregular surfaces, including rivets and corrugation.
The full MACtac line of Performance Graphic products: IMAGin®, Permacolor®, MACmark® and MACscreen®,
provide a pressure sensitive solution for every signage need. Whatever technology - CAS screen printing, digital
printing, or mounting and laminating - MACtac has you covered.
MACtac® Worldwide Graphics Awards Program is Underway
Stow, Ohio - August 1, 2007 - MACtac® Graphic Products has announced that it is now accepting entries for
‘MACtac Worldwide Awards 2008.’ Every two years, this prestigious program highlights high-impact visual
communication projects produced with MACtac pressure sensitive materials. The contest provides a unique
source of information on trends in visual communication and also promotes pressure sensitive films for the benefit
of the entire industry. Entries from all over the world showcase innovative applications for the sign industry.
"The first two editions of the program were extremely successful we received approximately 900 entries in 2004
and 1,100 entries in 2006," said Rick Moore, Director of Marketing, MACtac Graphic Products. "It’s a great
opportunity for companies in, or related to, the sign industry to showcase their talent and creativity."
‘MACtac Worldwide Awards 2008’ is open to projects produced in 2006 or 2007 using any MACtac Performance
Graphics, including IMAGin® wide-format digital media, Permacolor® overlaminates and mounting films, MACmark®
marking films and MACscreen® screen printing products. Entries may be submitted by sign-makers, converters,
applicators, digital printers, advertising agencies, studios and end users that used a MACtac Performance Graphic
product in the creation of the project.
‘MACtac Worldwide Awards 2008’ is seeking unique and impressive projects from all over the world. The program
is divided into three divisions, segmented by geographic region: North America, Europe and International (Middle
East, Africa, Central and South America, Asia and Oceania). Each division is assigned an independent panel of
industry experts to judge entries in four categories: Vehicle Graphics (cars, buses, trucks, trains, planes), Exterior
Signs (billboards, buildings, events), Interior Signs (showrooms, tradeshows, shops, museums), and Technical
Achievement (3-D shapes, large-scale projects, other demanding applications).
Entries
All that is needed for consideration is a description and photo of the job, as well as a brief reasoning as to why
MACtac material was selected. Information on program rules and official entry forms, which must accompany
every entry, is available at http://www.mactac.com/nc_awards2008. Entries may also be obtained by contacting
a MACtac sales representative at 866-622-8223.
Judging
Each territory has its own judging panel to ensure entry evaluation is according to the commercial and cultural
references operating in each territory. Judges range from editors of leading sign industry and digital publications
to independent experts in the fields of design, digital printing, sign-making and application.
Criteria
The independent jury will evaluate entries in each territory using the following key criteria: creativity, visual
impact and technical achievement, including converting and application skill. Judging will be based on job
complexity, size, project organization and efficiency.
Awards
One winning entry within each category will receive a $3,000 cash prize. In addition to category winners, first-,
second- and third-place winners in each territory will also be awarded cash prizes. For the North America region,
first-place winners will receive $1,500, second-place, $1,000 and third-place, $500.
Deadline
Closing date for entries is January 31, 2008. Winners will be announced in March 2008.
MACtac® Program ‘Application Nation’ Sweeps the Country
Stow, OH - Want to expand your application expertise? MACtac®, the expert in quality, service and digital media,
has teamed up with Rob Ivers, the expert in digital media application for vehicle wrap installation, to bring
‘Application Nation’ training classes to eight U.S. locations throughout 2007. These introductory courses are
designed to educate, inspire and give attendees the tools to apply cutting-edge vehicle wraps with ease.
"Customers and installers have driven the demand for Application Nation it is truly a destination for those who
want to expand their portfolio of knowledge to include one of the fastest growing bubble-free products on the
market," said Rick Moore, Director of Marketing, MACtac Graphic Products. "Rob Ivers is renowned as a great
educator for vehicle wrap training and we are very excited to partner with him in providing this unique opportunity
to individuals who want to broaden their perspective."
Application Nation sessions are two-day events made up of MACtac digital media training, design theory, surface
preparation techniques and special training for applications over flat, riveted and complex curves. Upon
completion, attendees will receive certification for taking the course.
Included with the courses, MACtac will provide an informational CD, t-shirt, coupons, promotions and toolbelt
with soft and hard squeegees, rivet brush, razor, pin poker and marking pencil.
Scheduled 2007 Application Nation sessions:
April - Indianapolis, Ind.
May - Taylors, South Carolina
June - Atlanta, Ga.
July - Boston, Mass.
August - Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
September - Pennsauken, New Jersey
October - Garden Groves, Calif.
November - Shawnee, Kansas
"Application Nation is just one element of MACtac’s commitment to providing customers with a forum to learn,
discuss and take the industry to a whole new level of creativity and excellence," Moore said. "As Application
Nation takes hold, we have other great ideas to export the movement, and will have more details soon."
Stow, Ohio - March 6, 2007 - For stand-out images, endless variety and outstanding protection, the
MACtac® Permacolor® line of laminating films has it all. For the convenience of its customers, MACtac Graphic
Products recently showcased the latest in laminates, including the newly unveiled LF3680, with the introduction
of its new Permacolor swatch book.
"We offer films suitable for every laminating need," said Kristi Young, product manager, MACtac Graphic
Products. "They are available for both pressure sensitive or thermal application, and are accessible in a variety
of finishes and sizes."
The swatch book features MACtac’s full line of laminating films, ideal for photographic, ink jet, electrostatic,
lithographic and screen-printed images. Permacolor films provide fast, efficient processing through cold roll
lamination techniques without the need for heat, drying or messy coating operations.
The most recent expansion in finishes featured for the first time in the new swatch book is LF3680, a cast
gloss overlaminating film designed specially for long-term outdoor use on everything from vehicle wraps to
window glass.
"Conformable that is the best word to describe the LF3680 and the other 2.0-mil clear gloss finishes," Young
said. "These films can conform to nearly any shape, while consistently keeping a vibrant appearance."
In addition to the LF3680, the new swatch book also features eight other high performance pressure sensitive
laminates, 10 intermediate pressure sensitive laminates and more than 12 low temperature thermal laminates
with opaque liners.
All Permacolor films have built-in UV inhibitors to extend the life of graphics by protecting from color fade,
caused by ultraviolet light.
For more information on any Permacolor product, or to locate a distributor, please call 866.622.8223, e-mail
MACtacGraphics@bemis.com or visit www.MACtac.com.
MACtac® Graphic Products Focuses on Color Management
Stow, OH - January 22, 2007 - In the age of digital technology, high print quality and color consistency of the
finished image are paramount to compete. Printers are actively seeking ways of improving color quality and
MACtac® Graphic Products has answered with more than 500 free International Color Consortium (ICC) Profiles,
automated delivery of notices for profile changes and additions, and a partnership with one of the leading color
management companies - TUNEDColor Inc.
ICC Profiles enable MACtac IMAGin users to optimize print quality with profiles engineered specifically to their
needs. The profiles are part of MACtac’s ongoing commitment to providing a comprehensive library of ICC profiles
for the company’s digital media. For added convenience, customers can download MACtac’s ICC Profiles or sign
up to receive automatic update notifications at www.MACtac.com/Graphics.
"ICC Profiles are the most important thing that the printer can use to maximize image quality on a particular media,"
said Kristi Young, product specialist, MACtac Graphic Products. "Profiles take into consideration the printer model,
ink formulation, RIP software, media and output resolution to create a consistently high-quality image. Any
changes to these variables can cause a noticeable difference in the final image."
The partnership with TUNEDColor also enables MACtac to provide customers with the latest innovations in color
science.
Stow, Ohio - Jan. 12, 2007 - In the competitive printing market, quality is always important - even on a budget.
With the new IMAGin® Printvinyl, MACtac provides a high-quality PVC film at a budget-friendly price. Available
in both matte and gloss finishes, the new 3.1-mil IMAGin Printvinyl series is ideal for both indoor and outdoor
advertising and promotional applications over flat or slightly curved surfaces.
"IMAGin Printvinyl is specially engineered so that customers will not have to sacrifice quality in order to meet their
budgets," said Jennifer Payne, Product Manager, MACtac Graphic Products. "Printers will receive exceptional
printability and a 74# kraft liner, which provides the rigidity needed for easy handling."
Ideal for short- to medium-term applications - five years indoors and two years outdoors - IMAGin Printvinyl is
stocked in 54-inch, 64-inch and 30-inch by 164-foot rolls. The series is available in matte white (JT828P) and
gloss white (JT829P) finishes and are part of IMAGin's product warranty.
Used in conjunction with International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles available at www.MACtac.com, IMAGin
Printvinyl provides the same great print quality customers have come to expect from MACtac. A comprehensive
library of ICC profiles is available and customers can sign up online for e-mail notifications when updates or
additions are made.
For more information regarding IMAGin, call a Graphics representative at 866.622.8223, e-mail
MACtacGraphics@Bemis.com or log on to www.mactac.com.
Stow, Ohio - November 1, 2006 - Easy installation and high-print quality have finally met. MACtac® Graphic
Products has combined its patent-pending bubble-free air egress adhesive and 2.1-mil high-performance vinyl
to create the new IMAGin® JT5529BFD (B-free Digital) –allowing installers of vehicle and fleet graphics to
concentrate more on the art than the science of their trade.
"We are very excited to unveil IMAGin JT5529BFD to customers because it is stronger and more durable than
its cast alternatives and is very conformable and easy to work with," said Kristi Young, Product Manager, MACtac
Graphic Products. "We created a special 3-D micro-structured ‘B-free’ adhesive with a pattern that is virtually
invisible on the face of the film giving customers a flawlessly smooth graphic that looks like it was painted on."
The MACtac IMAGin JT5529BFD provides exceptional durability (10 years outdoors) and is highly conformable
over complex three-dimensional curves, rivets and corrugation without lifting, peeling or shrinking. The IMAGin
B-free adhesive makes repositioning easy during the installation process and provides a secure bond within 24
hours of application.
Other features and benefits of IMAGin JT5529BFD include:
- Bright white face for the truest color reproduction
- An 80# polycoated liner for layflat
- Smooth, glossy face for paint-like appearance
- IMAGin product warranty
"Easy installation and image quality have never come together like this before," said Young. "IMAGin JT5529BFD
provides consistent printing for a premium image and quality every time."
MACtac also offers Permacolor® overlaminate films to complete the Performance Match Warranted System for
aesthetics and protection. For more information regarding IMAGin JT5529BFD, Permacolor or other MACtac
graphic solutions, call a Graphics representative at 866.622.8223, e-mail MACtacGraphics@Bemis.com or log
on to www.mactac.com.
The full MACtac line of Performance Graphic products: IMAGin®, Permacolor®, MACmark® and MACscreen®,
provide a pressure sensitive solution for every signage need. Whatever technology CAS screen printing, digital
printing, or mounting and laminating MACtac has you covered.
Stow, Ohio - August 17, 2006 - The new MACmark® Fluorescent Series of cast vinyl films from MACtac® is bright,
bold and commands attention from all who pass by. Available in six vivid colors (Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green,
Red, Pink), the Fluorescent Series is highly-conformable and excellent for short-term promotional use for automotive,
point-of-purchase displays, exhibit panels, screen printed decals or any applications that require a little extra "pop".
The Fluorescent Series weeds easily, runs trouble-free and is easily die cut on traditional equipment or computer
sign making systems. In addition, the series offers users an aesthetic advantage, thanks in large part to colors
that immediately make applications stand out.
These robust films are constructed on 2.3-mil cast vinyl, utilize a permanent solvent acrylic adhesive and are
protected with a 78# white kraft liner. Other features and benefits of the MACmark Fluorescent Series include:
- Easy conformability on curved or corrugated surfaces
- Appealing semi-gloss finish
- Good shrinkage resistance
- Six months outdoor durability
For more information regarding MACtac® graphic solutions, call a Graphics representative at 866.622.8223 or
email MACtacGraphics@bemis.com.
The full MACtac line of Performance Graphic products: IMAGin, Permacolor®, MACmark® and MACscreen®,
provide a pressure sensitive solution for every signage need. Whatever technology - CAS screen printing,
digital printing, or mounting and laminating - MACtac has you covered.
MACtac, a leading supplier of pressure sensitive adhesive materials, offers solutions for a wide range of industries
including transportation, appliance, printing, graphic design, packaging, digital imaging, photographic, assembly
engineering, RFID, electronics, medical and communications. MACtac is a subsidiary of the Bemis Company,
Inc., the largest flexible packaging supplier in North America. Headquartered in Stow, Ohio, MACtac is a global
company with manufacturing and distribution facilities in several countries. For more information, please visit
www.MACtac.com.
MACtac Supplies Label Stock for 2006 Winter Olympic
Games Stamps
New stamp exemplifies spirit of the Olympics
Stow, OH February 17, 2006 With this stamp featuring an illustration of a downhill skier, the U.S. Postal Service
continues its tradition of honoring the spirit of athleticism and international unity inspired by the Olympic Games.
The stamp was issued in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the site of the United States Olympic Training Center
on January 11, 2006. MACtac supplied the pressure sensitive material for the 60-million stamps printed.
The 20th Olympic Winter Games, taking place Feb. 10-26, 2006, in Torino, Italy, will host more than 2,500
world-class athletes competing amid snow and ice in front of an estimated 1.5 million spectators.
In Greece, in 776 B.C., the Olympic games began as a tribute to the Olympian gods who, it was believed,
bestowed on humans the gifts of strength and fleetness of foot. The first modern summer games were held in
Athens, Greece, in 1896. Ice-skating, which could be performed on an indoor rink, debuted as part of the
summer games in 1908.
Other winter sports, such as bobsledding and skiing, required outdoor venues, so snow sports enthusiasts
gathered at a small Alpine resort in Chamomix, France, in 1924, and held the first winter games, originally called
International Sports Week. The event attracted more than 250 athletes from 16 countries. The success of the
event prompted the International Olympic Committee to officially create a Winter Olympics separate from the
Summer Olympics.
"This stamp portrays the excitement of the Winter Olympic Games,“ says Allison Hazel, product manager for
MACtac Printing Products. —The games have always brought people together in the spirit of peace and
athleticism, and MACtac is honored to play a part.“
Stamps featuring Olympic themes have been popular with collectors since the first modern Olympiad in 1896,
when Greece issued 12 Olympic-themed commemorative stamps. Beginning in 1932, numerous U.S. stamps
have honored the Olympic games held in both winter and summer. The artist for this year‘s stamp, John Matto,
captures a skier cutting into a turn. The Olympic rings appear in the upper right hand corner of the stamp, while
—2006 Olympic Winter Games“ is written along the bottom border.
As a qualified supplier for USPS stamps, MACtac has provided materials for a number of pressure sensitive
stamps, including recent releases of —Picture Book Animals,“ — Navajo Necklaces,“ —Lunar New Year,“ —Holiday
Cookies,“ —Greta Garbo,“ — Presidential Libraries,“ and —Bailemos: Let‘s Dance.“ For more information about
MACtac Printing Products, please call 800.255.9733, fax 330.688.2194 or visit www.MACtac.com.
MACtac, a leading supplier of pressure sensitive adhesive materials, offers solutions for a wide range of
industries including transportation, appliance, printing, graphic design, packaging, digital imaging, photographic,
assembly engineering, RFID, electronics, medical and communications. MACtac is a subsidiary of the Bemis
Company, Inc., the largest flexible packaging supplier in North America.
Rahal Letterman Racing And MACtac Announce Indy 500 Partnership
HILLIARD, OH . . . Rahal Letterman Racing, a leading open-wheel racing team in North America, and MACtac,
a leading manufacturer of pressure sensitive adhesive (self-adhesive) products worldwide, announced today
a partnership, which will see MACtac join Rahal Letterman Racing as an associate sponsor for the upcoming
Indianapolis 500. The cornerstone of the partnership will see the logo of MACtac placed on the Rahal
Letterman Racing’s #16 Argent Mortgage/Pioneer Honda/Panoz/Firestone entry of rookie sensation Danica
Patrick for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. MACtac adhesive products will be utilized on all three
Rahal Letterman entries.
"Everyone at MACtac is very excited about partnering with Rahal Letterman Racing for the Indianapolis 500.
MACtac is about performance and leadership and since that is synonymous with racing this partnership ideal.
The racing industry is a large portion of our graphics business and it is a privilege to sponsor and be part of this
long-standing tradition with Rahal Letterman Racing," said Jennifer Payne MACtac Graphic Products,
Marketing Specialist.
"We are pleased to join in this partnership with MACtac for the Indianapolis 500 said three-time open-wheel
champion and 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal, who co-owns Rahal Letterman Racing. These are
the kind of like-minded partners that we seek here at Rahal Letterman Racing." Danica Patrick will team with
1999 Indy 500 champ Kenny Brack, who is subbing for the injured Buddy Rice, and Vitor Meira to comprise
the Rahal Letterman Racing entries at Indianapolis. Patrick qualified fourth, the best every qualifying effort
ever for a female driver at Indy, and she has consistently been at the top of the speed charts this May in making
her Indianapolis debut.
MACtac, based in Stow, Ohio with manufacturing and distribution facilities in 12 countries worldwide including
Europe, South America and Asia is a leader in the pressure sensitive adhesive business. MACtac’s
international presence reflects the global strength and innovation of its parent, the Bemis Company, the largest
flexible packaging supplier in North America. MACtac products are used in a variety of applications including
consumer-packaging labels, mailing and identification labels, vinyl signage, museum graphics, transdermal
patches for medical applications, and for the self-adhesive US postage stamps.
Stow, Ohio June 21, 2005 MACtac®, a world-leading producer of self-adhesive vinyl films for the sign industry,
has finalized its judges’ panel for the Americas territory of the MACtac Worldwide Awards 2006. The program,
which debuted in 2004, singles out impressive projects from all over the world that have been produced by
companies in, or related to the sign industry during 2004/2005. For the return of the contest, several new faces
have been added to the judging panel.
An independent panel of experts in the Americas will judge entries in four categories: Vehicle Graphics (cars,
buses, trucks, trains, planes); Exterior Signs (billboards, buildings, events); Interior Signs (showrooms,
tradeshows, shops, museums); and Technical Achievement (3-D shapes, large-scale projects and other
demanding applications). These projects must be produced in 2004/2005 using either digital printing or CAS
techniques and utilizing MACtac’s marking, digital or screen printing films, including MACmark®, IMAGin®,
MACscreen® and Permacolor® materials.
The MACtac Worldwide Awards 2006 will include three different territories: the Americas (North America, South
America and Central America), Europe, and International (Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Oceana). Each
territory will have its own judges’ panel in order to guarantee the award submissions are judged by each region’s
distinct cultural standards.
Information on the program rules and official entry forms can be viewed and downloaded from the MACtac
Awards Program Web site, www.MACtac.com/worldwide_awards_2006 or obtained from a MACtac sales
representative. Entries are due by January 31, 2006.
The jury in the Americas is comprised of editors of leading sign industry and digital publications as well as
independent experts in the fields of design, digital printing, sign-making and application skills. Experts grabbing
a seat on the judges’ panel for a second time include: Blair Adams, editorial director, Signs Canada; Nancy
Bottoms, editor and associate publisher, Signs of the Times & Screen Printing en Español; Ebbie Phillips,
chairman of the board, International Sign Association, and president, CEO and owner, Tyson Sign Systems;
Wade Swormstedt, publisher/editor, Signs of the Times; and Mike Robertson, president, Specialty Graphic
Imaging Association. First time judges include: Tom Tetreault, publisher/editor, Digital Output; Eric Harsh, vice
president and general manager, Graphic Intelligence Agency, Inc.; Bill Schiffner, associate publisher/editor-
in-chief, Imaging Business; and Nathan Franzblau, president, Graphic Application Systems.
Blair Adams Editorial Director, Signs Canada
Blair Adams is excited to return for another round as a judge for the MACtac Worldwide Awards, and looks
forward to once again experiencing the camaraderie of the event and witnessing the quality and amazing
workmanship of a new set of awards submissions. One thing in particular he is looking forward to is an increase
in the number of submissions from Canadians. "This is a great opportunity for Canadians to be seen by a
distinguished group of peers and be recognized for the excellent work they are producing," says Blair.
While Blair began his career as a journalist covering the happenings of various industries, it was the sign industry
that eventually grabbed his attention. He attributes his fascination with signs to the dynamic nature of the industry
and its diverse applications. Six years ago, he took the position of editorial director of Signs Canada, where
he has excelled ever since. Throughout his time in the industry, he has been exposed to a variety of designs
and feels he has cultivated a good eye for what works and what does not from a design standpoint.
Nancy Bottoms Editor and Associate Publisher, Signs of the Times & Screen Printing en Español,
Conference Chair, imageWorld 2005
As the granddaughter of a printer, Nancy Bottoms brings a wealth of printing and industry knowledge back to
the judges’ panel. Since 1999, she has served as the editor and associate publisher of Signs of the Times &
Screen Printing en Español, and during that time has had the opportunity to evaluate many unique projects
and techniques from all over the globe. This year, Nancy will also serve as the conference chair at imageWorld
2005, Mexico’s largest tradeshow for the signmaking, screen printing and digital imaging industries.
Nancy formally studied psychology and conducted research in business, industrial and organizational
psychology. Informally, she has been a student of printing, interior design and screenprinting, courtesy of
various family members. She is most fascinated by the variety of techniques and steps used by signmakers in
different countries, even as the digital age continues to advance. "I love the evolution and creativity of
signmaking," Nancy says. "How people use distinctive styles and techniques in different parts of the world."
Ebbie Phillips Chairman of the Board, International Sign Association; President, CEO and Owner,
Tyson Sign Systems
Now enjoying his 34th year at Tyson Sign Systems, returning judge Ebbie Phillips brings a wealth of industry
knowledge and a historical perspective back to the judges’ panel. At Tyson Sign Systems, Ebbie has worked
in almost every aspect of the industry. During the journey to his current position as president, owner and CEO,
he worked in the estimating, engineering, purchasing, scheduling, distribution, and production departments,
among others. Through the years, he has witnessed the evolution of signage, from electric, to cut vinyl, to
digital printing, and is excited about seeing the next stage of signage evolution in this year’s applications.
Ebbie has always been active in industry associations, serving in various leadership roles. In 1991, he was
appointed chairman of the National Electric Sign Association (NESA), the predecessor of the International
Sign Association (ISA). Today, Phillips serves as the chairman of the board of the ISA possibly the only person
to ever serve as chairman of both NESA and ISA.
Wade Swormstedt Publisher/Editor, Signs of the Times
For the past 20 years, Wade has been a member of the Signs of the Times editorial staff. Along with his
editorial duties, he frequently donates his time and talents to serve on sign contest judging panels. He has
sat on the panel for the ISA annual contest, serves as a judging member in the banners category for Industrial
Fabrics Association International contests, and participated as a judge for the MACtac Worldwide Awards 2004.
Wade is excited about returning to see the excellent creativity in sign work, plus the chance to evaluate them
as a professional and as an ordinary consumer. He has dabbled in painting, sandblasting glass and angel
gilding on the creative side, but prefers to stay on the editorial side of the sign industry. His leisure time is spent
watching his son and daughter play sports, and participating in softball, golf and bowling leagues.
Mike Robertson President, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Back for a second stint as a judge is Mike Robertson, president of the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
(SGIA). At SGIA, Mike’s career has had a jack-of-all-trades type feel to it. During his 20-plus years of service
to the association, he has served as executive vice president, Web architect, director of membership marketing
and development, and has worked in the design and production departments. In each capacity, Mike accrued
an in-depth knowledge of screen-printing and graphic imaging technologies, which he will call upon when
evaluating this year’s submissions.
Mike brings both an eye for technology and an appreciation for creative design to the judges’ panel. He is
especially looking forward to hearing the comments and insights from this year’s distinguished panel.
Thomas E. Tetreault Publisher and Editor, Digital Output
First-time judge Tom Tetreault began his career over a decade ago as publisher and editor of Desktop
Publishers Journal. Since then, he has concentrated his efforts in the digital market. In 1999, he launched
Digital Publishing Solutions magazine to answer the need for education in the growing digital publishing and
printing markets. Five short years later, his group, Rockport Custom Publishing, purchased Digital Output magazine
to further support reader needs for information in the digital market.
Because of his experience, Tom brings an enormous wealth of digital imaging and graphics knowledge to the
judges’ panel. He possesses a keen eye for digital technology and an appreciation for creativity. "Graphic
artists continue to push forth new innovations," says Tom. "I am excited about this opportunity to evaluate
and appraise the various projects submitted this year.
Bill Schiffner Associate Publisher/Editor in Chief, Imaging Business
For over 20 years, Bill Schiffner has covered the imaging industry, reporting on the many new digital
technologies that have reshaped the imaging marketplace. A graduate of the New York Institute of
Technology, Bill has been the editor such publications as Photographic Trade News and Photographic
Processing magazine (published by Cygnus Business Media). He has been the editor of Photographic
Processing since 1993, and was instrumental in its re-launch as Imaging Business, in 2005. As a first-year judge,
Bill is most looking forward to observing how companies get their message across in unique and creative ways.
On top of his Associate Publisher and Editor-in-chief duties, Bill has taught at the ImageWay Photography
workshop held at Hofstra University, and participates as a member of the Photo Marketing Association of
Professional Color Imagers. He lives with his wife Georgette, daughter Valerie and dog Maui in Holbrook,
New York.
Nathan Franzblau President, Graphic Application Systems
Nathan Franzblau, president of Graphic Application Systems, has worked in the graphics industry since
1973. He started out as an installer working on trailer and truck fleets, as well as point-of-purchase wall and
building graphics. Eventually, he joined forces with Bill Clarke to form Graphic Application Systems in 1980.
The company delivers professional graphic installation services to companies all across the United States.
Along with six other installation companies, Nathan also helped found the Professional Decal Application
Association, Inc (PDAA, Inc). The idea behind the association was to bring a level of professional services to
what was known as a mom and pop decal installation industry. He is bringing this same professionalism to
the judges’ panel. "I will be looking at the quality of the installation, the difficulty and integrity of the work,"
says Nathan.
Eric Harsh VP and General Manager, Graphic Intelligence Agency, Inc.
Working at the Graphic Intelligence Agency (GIA) has given Eric Harsh a colorful career. The GIA, which
was acquired in 2004 by GretagMacbeth, provides comprehensive solutions for color and workflow challenges
as well as worldwide training and support to major manufacturers and end users alike. Throughout Eric’s
years in the industry he has witnessed the evolution of printers and the increasing quality of digitally printed
images.
In the MACtac Worldwide Awards 2006, Eric’s main focus during the judging process will be color and image
quality. If he had a chance to participate in a graphics application, he would like to be part of a color critical
application, such as a fine art print. His free time is spent with his wife and two-year-old daughter.
