Wide web silicone coating operation opens in Fort Myers, Florida with 60" coater and slitter.  TS523 permanent acrylic adhesive introduced for film label products.  Total sales for 1987:  $47,000,000.  Sil Tech division of Technicote formed and headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio, specializing in custom, release liner.   60" adhesive coater installed in Cuyahoga Falls, OH increases output.  Total sales for 1989:  $65,000,000.