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Technicote E-News – Volume 4, Issue 3

Technicote Thanks You!


We would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our valued customers who have continued to support us this year. We have had our challenges since December, and while we are seeing steady improvements, our entire staff continues working hard toward performing at the service levels you have come to expect from Technicote. The process of rebuilding continues (last week we installed a slitter in our Home Avenue, Akron location) and we are looking forward to becoming an even stronger supplier than we were before. We’ll keep you posted as we continue to restore our operations in our Cuyahoga Falls, OH plant.

Technicote Exhibits at Largest Wine & Grape Conference in the Nation


For the 15th consecutive year, Technicote exhibited at the 2012 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium. This annual conference, representing the collective experience, knowledge and background of the entire wine industry, was held January 24-26 at the Sacramento Convention Center. Once again, attendance broke records with 12,400 guests attending from around the world.

Technicote’s successful showing was highlighted by all of our current and prospective customers who visited our booth. Thank you for stopping by!

Technicote ‘Shows Up’ at Conventions to Support Printing & Labeling Industries


As a valued supplier of pressure sensitive roll label materials to the graphic communications industry, Technicote’s presence at the 2012 Graphics of the Americas trade show in Miami, Florida captured the attention of converters servicing North America and Latin America, including Mexico, Central, South America and the Caribbean. The second largest graphic arts show in America, Graphics of the Americas attracted an average of 9,800 printers, designers and creative professionals from over 90 countries worldwide. Technicote’s featured products for the 2012 show included Refrigerated and Textile & Garment pressure sensitive label materials. Visitors who stopped by were assisted by long time Technicote veteran, Guillermo Rojas and his colleague, sales representative, Francisco Morocz get redirected here.

Coming Soon: This year, Technicote will be exhibiting at the upcoming Label Summit Latin America in Guadalajara, Mexico on April 17-18, 2012. The two-day conference and table-top exhibition will focus on the Mexican and Latin American label and packaging printing industries. Look for Technicote at Stand #2!

Technicote Recognized for Reducing Landfill Waste


Technicote’s Terre Haute, IN manufacturing plant was recently recognized by Channeled Resources Group for their contribution to reducing landfill waste through the recycling process. Their actions over a 12-month period have resulted in redirecting approximately 436 tons of waste into our recycle stream.

The environmental impact can be extrapolated as follows:

Total Savings:
729 Tons of Coal
7,416 Trees
3,053,750 Gallons of Water

Channeled Resources Group is a certified TLMI LIFE (Label Initiative For the Environment) member. A certificate was presented to Technicote, which is proudly displayed in our Terre Haute facility’s front office.

Save $$$ by shopping Technicote Surplus Products


Help us clean out our warehouse, and be rewarded with attractive pricing below market value! Technicote’s list of surplus inventory is a great place to find incredible deals on first-run, high quality label products. All Surplus items are covered under Technicote’s standard warranty for quality and workmanship. Our list of Surplus inventory is always changing, so please check our website often for available products. We currently have Surplus slit rolls located in our Corona, CA, Miamisburg, OH, Terre Haute, IN, Burlington, NJ, Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Atlanta, GA warehouses. All Surplus items are first-come, first serve. Check it out before it’s too late! List »

West Coast Special Edition

Technicote Exhibits at Wine Show in Sacramento, CA


Technicote exhibited at this year’s Unified Wine & Grape Symposium at the Sacramento Convention Center January 26-27, 2011 for the 14th year in a row. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth!

The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, now in its 17th year, is the largest wine and grape conference in the nation, representing the entire industry. The conference combines a two-day trade show with a wide array of seminars, providing up to date and relevant information on the shape of the grape growing and winemaking industry.

Top 3 questions asked at the Technicote booth:

  • Q: My wine label won’t stay on the bottle when wet or in ice. Do you have a solution?
    • A: Yes, our IP400 (“Ice Proof”) adhesive works great for this application. We had two wine bottles sitting in ice/water the duration of the show and the labels didn’t budge. People were impressed!
  • Q: Do you have any “green” wine labels?
    • A: Yes, our 60# uncoated Matte Litho wet strength wine label facestock is 100% PCW (post consumer waste), at no extra cost!
  • Q: Do you have anything that I can print on my digital printer?
    • A: Yes, our current digital portfolio includes:
      • 60# Digital Semigloss
      • 60# Digital Semigloss with Dry Edge
      • 60# Digital Kromekote
      • 60# Matte Litho WS
      • 2 mil Digital Clear BOPP
      • 2.3 mil Digital White BOPP

Additional digital label products coming soon in April, 2011!

As a reminder, all Technicote wine label products are manufactured locally at our Corona, CA plant. This allows us to provide faster turnaround and exceptional customer service.

If you would like a Wine Label Product Guide or more information on any of our products, please contact your local sales representative today. Technicote looks forward to seeing you in Sacramento next year at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, January 26-27, 2012.

Technicote E-News – Volume 2, Issue 3

Technicote Membership Card has the edge when it comes to affixed card applications

Built-in lift edge provides “universal” release from any side of card


Technicote is pleased to announce the launch of its new Technicote Membership Card polypropylene film base, a unique pressure sensitive coupon product designed for direct mail packages that require cards to be affixed to continuous forms or cut sheets. This exciting new product is the optimal solution for all varieties of affixed card applications used for fundraising, clubs, banks, and other membership oriented organizations.

The product consists of two thin layers of polypropylene film bonded together with a specialty dry-release adhesive. The film construction is then coated with Technicote’s TP170 adhesive and 40# SCK release liner. The familiar dry-release adhesive pattern of Technicote’s IRC film base has been incorporated into Technicote Membership Card, but modified to provide a tight release for successful converting and auto-dispense processes. The purpose of the tight release is to help prevent the film layers from separating prematurely. The pattern provides a built-in lift edge on all sides of the film, affording universal release from the form to which it is applied. Technicote Membership provides excellent durability during secondary laser printing processes; keeping the product intact as it becomes exposed to high temperatures during this operation. The product is suitable for flexographic printing, as well as signature compatible. Technicote Membership Card is stocked in Technicote’s Cuyahoga Falls, OH manufacturing plant for quick turnaround.

2010 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium


Technicote has capped off another successful showing at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium. The leading wine industry trade show was January 27-28, 2010 at the Sacramento Convention Center. We would like to thank all our current and prospective customers who visited our booth. We were pleased with another record setting crowd that demonstrates the continued growth and strength of the wine labeling industry. Highlights from the show included distributing Technicote’s new 2010 Wine Label Brochure and launching our 100% PCW (post consumer waste) wine label product.

The 2010 Wine Label Brochure has been updated with the addition of a number of new textured papers and environmentally friendly options. However, the buzz of the show came from the interest and demand for Technicote’s new 100% PCW product that is priced at the same level as other Non-PCW sheets. Now you can go green without spending extra green.

New Product Update – 60# Uncoated Litho Wet Strength 100% PCW Wine Label


Now you can go GREEN without spending any extra GREEN !!! Technicote now offers our 100% PCW (post consumer waste) wine label facestock at the same price of other similar Non-PCW wine label products. We have removed the additional costs that other suppliers charge for environmentally friendly products so our customers will not have to wait any longer to make the switch.

60# Uncoated Litho WS 100%PCW product is available in 26” or 30” masters out of our Corona, CA coating facility. This product is available with a variety of adhesive/liner combinations to fulfill a wide range of labeling solutions. Technicote is excited with the interest and opportunities the new lower pricing has created. Call Technicote or your area sales representative TODAY for more information. Don’t let this cost savings opportunity to grow your business pass you by.

Save $$$ by shopping Technicote Surplus Products


Help us clean out our warehouse, and be rewarded with attractive pricing below market value! Technicote’s list of surplus inventory is a great place to find incredible deals on first-run, high quality label products. All Surplus items are covered under Technicote’s standard warranty for quality and workmanship. Our list of Surplus inventory is always changing, so please check our website often for available products. We currently have Surplus slit rolls located in our Corona, CA, Miamisburg, OH, Terre Haute, IN, Burlington, NJ, Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Atlanta, GA warehouses. All Surplus items are first-come, first serve. Check it out before it’s too late! List »