Areas of Experience and Expertise

Adhesive Technologies

Emulsion / water based
Solvent based
Hot / warm melt
100% solids
UV-curable
EB curable
Pressure Sensitive
Heat seal
Cohesive (SEBS / EPM)
Conductive
Water-soluble
B-Stage bondable
Acrylic copolymer
Rubber-based
Silicone

Coating Types

Non-silicone release
Silicone release
Print receptive
Scratch resistant
Abrasive
Water-soluble
UV-curable
Graffiti proof
Clear coats

Sealant Types

Silicone
Rubber
Urethane

Polymer Types

Silicone
Acrylic
SBR
PVC
PVP
PET
Polyamides
Formaldehyde
Epoxy, Epoxy thermoset
Polyurethane
CAB
CAP
Melamine
Nitrocellulose
Butvars
Polyimide
PEEK

Paper types

Uncoated
Coated
Natural kraft
Latex saturated
Resin impregnated
Colored
Fluorescent coated
Tag / Bristol
Synthetic papers
Glassine
Groundwood
Alpha papers
Ink jet printable
SCK
PCK

Film Types

PE – flexible, foam
PET
PVC – flexible, foam, rigid
Polypropylene
Polyurethane
Acrylic
PVDF
TPO
Polyimide
Non-woven – spun PET

Coating Methods

Gravure – Offset, Direct, Reverse
Wire rod / Meyer Bar
3 Roll Reverse
Multiple Roll – direct, transfer
Knife over Roll
Slot die – heated, cold
Hot melt Roll
Bar Coating
Dahlgren

Drying / Curing

Convection
IR
RF
UV
EB

Production Processes

Adhesive coating
PSA – synthesis, compounding
PVC polymerization
PVC casting
Rubber casting
Corona treatment
Slitting
Sheeting
Die cutting – flatbed, rotary
Film extrusion
Foam production
Solvent extraction
Particle grinding
Filtration
Injection molding, blow molding,
Rotational molding
Embossing

Product Development

  • Electronics – heat management, conductive adhesives

  • Label – PSA, Heat seal, cohesive, high temperature, FDA compliant

  • Tapes – single coated, double coated, self wound

  • Food – bag closure adhesives

  • Automotive – carpet tapes, vinyl tapes

  • Medical – Hydrocolloids, hydrogels, surgical drapes, transdermal patches, ostomy mounts, electromedical foams

Consumer

  • Health –  PSA diaper tapes, woundcare / bandages

  • Industrial – foam gasketing, membrane switch separators, appliance assembly tapes,

  • Construction - vinyl tile adhesive, wallcovering adhesive, SMACNA tapes

  • HABA – fragrance carrier systems

  • Printing – inks, thermal sensitive coatings, hot stamping foils, print receptive top coats

Other Product Experience

Vinyl film graphics
Fluorescent pigments
Reflective sheeting & pavement tape
Photographic film processing & printing

Process Development

Laminates
Pattern coating
Multi-layer systems
Condensation polymerization

Market / Industry experience

Adhesives, Coatings, Sealants
Appliance
Automotive
Aerospace
Beverage
Chemical
Construction
Consumer Products
Digital Imaging                                                                           Electronics
Food
Graphics
Health & Beauty (HABA)
Industrial
Labels & Tapes
Medical
Pharmaceutical
Printing
Retail
Security
Transportation

Other Experience

Kepner-Tregoe
ISO 9000
ISO 17025
FDA regulations
EPA regulations (VOC’s)
GLP/GMP
Medical Clean Room facility
Lab Quality System Development
Standards & Specification Development
Test Method Development
Business Planning & Development
New Venture Start up
Market Research
Market Opportunity Analysis
Color matching
Training & seminars

Printed Methods

Gravure
Screen – flat, rotary
Flexography
Offset – sheet
Digital Imaging

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