FLEXcon Develops Breakthrough UV Inkjet Topcoat Technology to Further Digital Printing Innovation

New FLEXcon® DPM® UVIJ products with UV inkjet topcoat technology
provide roll-to-roll or roll-to-sheet capabilities, and greater print
versatility for narrow-format UV inkjet printing

SPENCER, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FLEXcon Company, Inc., an innovator in adhesive coating and laminating,
today announced the introduction of FLEXcon®
DPM® UVIJ white polyester, white polypropylene (non-vinyl
alternative), and white vinyl products for narrow-format UV inkjet
printing of durable goods labels.

The new product line features FLEXcon’s UV inkjet gloss topcoat designed
to meet the fastest growing digital print technology, narrow-format UV
inkjet. FLEXcon’s UV inkjet gloss topcoat sets a new standard in
narrow-format UV inkjet printing by providing excellent ink receptivity
for sharp, vibrant graphics while providing excellent ink adhesion. By
leveraging FLEXcon’s industry leading UV inkjet gloss topcoat, products
are printable across various digital UV inkjet platforms, as well as UV
flexo.

The DPM® UVIJ product line features UV inkjet topcoated 2.0 mil white
polyester and 4.0 mil white polypropylene, as well as non-topcoated 4.0
mil white vinyl — all yield consistent surface smoothness and excellent
dimensional stability. The polyester can endure varying temperatures.

The products are coated with FLEXcon’s industry leading V/L-344
permanent acrylic adhesive and are backed with either a roll-form liner,
or a first-in-the-industry layflat liner specifically designed
for narrow format UVIJ printable roll-to-roll or roll-to-sheet
converting. The product line is designed for durable goods and
industrial labeling applications including power tools, appliances,
electronics, compliance labels, and warning and instructional labels.
DPM® UVIJ polyester and polypropylene products are UL/cUL pending with
specific OEM printers.

“In the digital sector, the fastest growing technology is narrow-format
UV inkjet. FLEXcon recognized this trend and worked directly with OEM
printer manufacturers to develop and qualify a UV inkjet topcoat that
will work consistently across multiple platforms including narrow-format
UV inkjet printers with UV flexo capabilities. In addition, by this
collaborative effort, we developed the only roll-to-sheet products in
the marketplace,” said Ron Ducharme, Market Development Specialist,
Product Identification Business Team for FLEXcon.

Products (DPM® UVIJ 1PW, 1PWS, 1PPW, 1PPWS, 1FW, and 1FWS) are available
through FLEXcon’s FLEXchoice™
for Durables program. With the FLEXchoice™ for Durables program,
converters can order custom widths without purchasing a whole master,
with no upcharge. For more information, visit here.
For continuous product updates, industry news and engagement follow
FLEXcon on Twitter @FLEXcon.

About FLEXcon
FLEXcon Company, Inc. is a global leader in
coated and laminated films and adhesives used in graphics applications,
manufactured goods and new products. A family owned company for over 60
years, FLEXcon has provided a collaborative, consultative approach to
deliver unique solutions that help customers achieve better business
results. FLEXcon is a trusted partner to a wide range of companies from
printers and fabricators to engineers and designers developing products
for existing and emerging markets. Headquartered in Spencer, Mass., the
company has operations throughout North America and Europe with
distribution worldwide. For more information, visit www.FLEXcon.com,
follow FLEXcon on Twitter @FLEXcon, or call 1-508-885-8200.

Contacts

PAN Communications
Kyle Tildsley, 617-502-4300
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