SEKISUI TA FEATURES ITS FULL LINE OF THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE OVERLAMINATES AND A NEW PRODUCT CATALOG AT LABELEXPO 2008

Brea, CA – Sekisui TA Industries (STA) will be featuring its full line of thermal transfer printable overlaminates at LABELEXPO Americas show in Chicago, Illinois on September 9~11, 2008 at Booth #3901. 

The following are the key features of STA thermal transfer printable overlaminates, 1232 (matte polypropylene), 1432 (clear polyester), and 1486 (UL recognized PET):

Add Functionality to a Primary Label

ü  Add Variable Information Print functionality to a primary label

ü  Excellent scannability due to its non-reflective matte surface (1232 matte polypropylene)

Versatility

ü  Sharp and bold prints with a wide range of ribbons*

Improved Shelf-Appeal

ü  Significantly enhance the appearance of label – make your customers’ products stand out on store shelves

Protect Your Label

ü  Protect labels from abrasion, wear and tear, and harmful environmental agents

* Please refer to STA Tested Ribbon Chart

For a limited time, STA will be offering a promotional discount of 10% on your first order of 1232, 1432 or 1486. 

In addition, STA’s new overlaminate product catalog, designed to simplify your product selection, will be released at the show.

Should you have any questions, please contact us at olweb@sta-usa.com or 714-255-7888, x172.

ABOUT SEKISUI TA INDUSTRIES

Sekisui TA Industries, LLC (STA), certified to ISO-14001: 2004, is a subsidiary of Sekisui Chemical Company of Japan.  The company has been manufacturing and marketing a full line of overlamination products since 1976.  In addition, STA has a broad line of high-performance acrylic carton sealing tapes, industrial and specialty tapes, SOPRA™ shrink film, and a complete line of carton sealing equipment.  Please visit the company’s website at www.sta-overlamination.com.

OPENS MIDWESTERN REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN NEENAH, WI

New Distribution Center Provides Localized Faster Shipments

Midwest Distribution Center Coverage Area

Brea, CA – Sekisui TA Industries , LLC (STA), a premier manufacturer of overlamination products, announces the opening of their new distribution center in Neenah, WI.

     The new 425,000 square foot Distribution Center covers the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The STA Precut Program for this area offers 5,000 or 10,000 foot overlamination rolls, precut in ¼” increments, which are ready to ship for same-day or next-day shipping. The ordering cut-off time for next-day shipping for this location is 7:00PM (Central Time) / 8:00PM (Eastern Time). Same-day service is available in select areas.

     STA also provides special custom size stocking programs, per request, to suit an extensive variety of needs. Other special services (additional charges may apply) availabe for shipments include:

· Special packaging requests

· Special tag & label requirements

· Emergency shipments

           In addition to the new Midwestern Regional Distribution Center, STA maintains two manufacturing facilities (California and Tennessee) as well as two established Distribution Centers (Texas and New Jersey).

           In conjunction with the opening of the new Distribution Center, STA is running a special promotion that includes free shipping on initial orders. Please contact your local STA Representative for further details or to discuss your overlamination needs. We can also be conveniently reached at olweb@sta-usa.com

About Sekisui TA Industries, LLC

Sekisui TA Industries, LLC (STA) is certified to ISO-14001: 2004 and is a subsidiary of Sekisui Chemical Company of Japan. The company is a pioneer of high quality acrylic pressure-sensitive products and has been manufacturing and marketing a full line of overlamination products since 1976.

     In addition, STA has a broad line of high-performance acrylic carton sealing tapes, industrial and specialty tapes, SOPRA-brand shrink film, and a complete line of carton sealing equipment.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.sta-overlamination.com

Sekisui TA Industries Plays Active Role in Sustainability

STA Industries implements green manufacturing processes and activities

A neighborhood crane frequently visits STA's lush facilities.

(Photo courtesy of Hai Tang)

     The following are some of STA’s ongoing and ever-evolving corporate environmental activities: 

1. Landfill Waste Reduction – STA exceeded its goals with a 66% cut-back in 2007 compared to 2006, with even higher goals for 2008

2. Low Plant Emissions—STA ensures low volatile organic compounds in its manufacturing processes

3. Promoting a Variety of Recycling Practices in All Phases of Operation -- Office, production and warehousing facilities (recycled materials include water, batteries, plastic, metals, inks, pallets, packaging materials, and other numerous recyclables)

4. Conservation of Natural Resources such as Water, Gas and Energy

5. Minimization of Chemical Substance Risks Such as Reduction and Proper Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Through these activities, STA strives to minimize the environmental impact of its business on society as a whole. 

About Sekisui TA Industries, LLC

STA (Sekisui TA Industries), a subsidiary of Sekisui Chemical Company of Japan, is a pioneer of high quality acrylic pressure-sensitive products. STA has been manufacturing and marketing a full line of overlamination products since 1976.

In addition, STA has a broad line of high-performance acrylic carton sealing tapes, industrial and specialty tapes, SOPRA-brand shrink film, and a complete line of carton sealing equipment.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.sta-overlamination.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sekisui TA Introduces its

UL Recognized

SuperClear PET Overlamination

Brea, CA - Sekisui TA Industries, a manufacturer of premium quality pressure sensitive products, announces its new UL Recognized 1486 SuperClear PET Overlamination, a recognized component under Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) classification 969.

Sekisui TA's SuperClear PET 1486 offers an optimally engineered solution to those label printing applications that require UL Recognized overlamination.  SuperClear PET 1486's tough polyester backing is designed to protect industrial labels from abrasions, dirt, grease and occasional exposure to water, making them "durable" and "heavy-duty."  Its superior clarity and sheen provide "premium look and feel" to consumer labels.  It is also thermal transfer printable.*

During September 11~14, 2006, Sekisui TA will be presenting its full line of overlamination products at LABELEXPO Americas show in Chicago, Illinois.

Sekisui TA Industries has been manufacturing and marketing a variety of overlamination products since 1976.  The company also markets acrylic, hot melt and natural rubber carton sealing tapes, supplemental carton sealing equipment, tape heads, dispensers, case erectors, paper and reinforced tapes and SOPRA shrink film.

Sekisui TA Industries is a subsidiary of Sekisui Chemical Company of Japan and is the largest producer of emulsion acrylic pressure sensitive tapes and overlamination in North America.  STA, Gold Tab, Supreme, Cohere, Adhere and SOPRA are trademarks of Sekisui TA Industries.

For more information, visit the company's website at www.sta-overlamination.com or contact your Sekisui TA sales representative.   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Saori Hasegawa Hamilton
Directorof Marketing
saorih@sta-usa.com
714-255-7888

 *Note: In order to qualify for UL recognized thermal transfer printing labels under UL's PGJI2 standard, a combination of label stock, ink and overlamination, as a system, must be evaluated for specific conditions (uses, surfaces, and temperatures) by UL.