Due to the rising need in today’s current economic climate for ever lower running costs and increased productivity, liquid finishing systems such as the AFC Flood Coater, are increasingly  becoming a ‘must-have’  for many companies in the finishing sector.

Not only does it offer lower material costs per square metre (insert figures here) , the AFC also offers the possibility of coating previously difficult or impossible substrates such as non-porous textiles, canvases, vinyls and many other flexible substrates.  Furthermore, with its numerous performance features including the TruSpeed Compensator, Dual Quick Disconnect Supply Tanks and an optional secondary IR heater/fan unit, the machine is easy to operate with very little training required.

EPS will be selling all 3 sizes of the machine (1.6m/2.2m and 3.2m) and will also be stocking the complete range of EnduraCoat Aqueous Coatings suitable for a wide range of applications including vehicle graphics, digital wallpaper coverings, outdoor vinyls, banner displays and Giclée work.

EPS plan to install the AFC as a demonstration machine, available for customers to come and see first-hand for live demonstrations and one to one training. Furthermore, for those customers wanting to offer this type of finishing solution but do not have the sufficient demand to justify the investment, EPS will also be offering a production service at competitive prices.  Why not call them for a quote?

Thibault Raudet,  Production Assistant from EPS said  “the AFC is definitely the most innovative and economic lamination technology.. The must have of this new decade.”

If you would like further information on the Drytac range of Liquid Laminating systems, please contact EPS on +33 476 35 35 35 or visit their website www.eps-distribution.fr.

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According to Jim Tatum, vice president of Drytac’s liquid coating division, the feature has received much interest. “We’ve made several other upgrades to the VersaCoater UV Coater line recently, but the reduced power consumption has received the most attention.” Tatum added, "When economic times are difficult, everyone is trying to get a competitive edge and reducing cost while increasing speed is one reason why people will still make this type of investment".

With the new power option shop owners will be able to reduce electrical costs while still producing the same quality coated projects.

About Drytac

Drytac® is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of mounting, laminating, framing and finishing materials and equipment, including its new line of UV curable and aqueous liquid laminators and coatings. Its display division also offers an extensive range of banner stands and portable displays. For more information or request a sample, visit www.drytac.com .

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With its 1.06m x 1.06m (3.5’ by 3.5’) footprint, the DocuMate Plus is one of the smallest and most user friendly UV coaters on the market today, making it an excellent value for print shops wanting multi-featured UV curable coating capabilities at a low price point.

Capable of coating printed documents and photos up to 304mm (13 inches) wide, the DocuMate Plus is compatible with photographic, litho and digitally printed output up to 350GSM..

Its design features 3 supply tanks and pumps. This allows the user to changeover coatings quickly, cleanly and efficiently.

For more details about the VersaCoater™ DocuMate Plus, call Drytac at+44 (0)117 958 6500 to contact your local sales representative or visit their brand new website at www.drytac.co.uk.

 Both the coatings develop a tough exterior finish that is scratch and abrasion resistant and able to withstand the rigors of commercial vehicle cleaning using industrial chemicals.

 Drytac’s EnduraCoat UltraMaxx, is a water-based gloss liquid laminate tailored for use on both eco-solvent and UV ink prints. As well as general indoor graphics, fleet graphics, outdoor signage, lorry-side curtains and billboard displays are just some or the applications EnduraCoat UltraMaxx is perfect for.

 Secondly Drytac’s InstaCure SuperFlex a new UV curable clear, high gloss thermo-formable coating, flexible enough to form around rivets and stretch into compound and complex curves. Tests have also proved its ability to stretch up to six times its original size! The new liquid coating contains a proprietary blend of acrylate and non yellowing urethane UV curable polymers, to give coated prints flexibility. This product is ideal for use on applications requiring absolute maximum flexibility such as fleet and vehicle graphics.

 Jim Tatum, Drytac’s liquid finishing division manager says “The combination of high speeds, made possible by our new roll to roll attachment, and low costs per square metre, customers can now not only compete, but for the first time in a long while make significant profits in this industry with these product applications.”

The two companies have already seen great success as a team; Anitech enjoyed an outstanding show at PacPrint 2009, where they saw a successful launch of two machines from Drytac, the DES-4 Foam edge finishing system and the AFC1600 water based flood coater. Anitech will be stocking a full range of Drytac’s overlaminate films, including the Interlam Eco™ range, Interlam Pro™ and other speciality products such as WindowTac™. In addition, more machines including the JetMounter™ range of roller laminators will be on site for demonstrations at Anitech locations over the coming months.

Anitech are incredibly successful in the machinery market, which is why Drytac are confident they will be the ideal partner. An exciting future lies ahead for the new collaboration, with Anitech’s wealth of knowledge and experience in the Australian wide format industry and Drytac’s remarkable product range.

For more information on any of the products mentioned above, or for any questions please visit www.anitech.com.au or contact your local area sales manager.

 Drytac are one of the key players who believe it is still important to remain committed to film laminate in order to carry forward the high quality service their customers require. Recently they invested £150,000 into an advanced pressure chambered doctor blade coating unit which aids the application of film coatings and ensures an ultra smooth finish. This is compatible with both water and solvent based coatings, enabling Drytac to continue to deliver high standards of efficiency, quality and production.

At the same time, Drytac are embracing the strong future they predict in the world of liquid lamination. With the industry guru Jim Tatum representing Drytac’s liquid coating division and the recent purchase of a major U.S. graphic liquid coating operation  in June this year, the potential expected in this new technology is clear. As a result of this purchase, the second by Drytac since that of AFS in 2008, Drytac now has their own proprietary liquid manufacturing and bottling plant in Canada and are expected to replicate that in the UK early in 2010.

 Strong investments in both film coatings and the new liquid lamination technology and the expansion of Finishing products such as edge finishing equipment for foam boards and environmentally friendly boards such as Xanita (X Board) and Re-Board, ensures that Drytac will be at the forefront of the laminating  industry for many years to come. 

 Customers can look forward with confidence that changes in industry technology will be supported by Drytac with the latest and most advanced methods of print finishing both  current and in the future.

A £100,000 plus investment in a new improved coating system, enhancing further the quality and output the Bristol, UK plant. Developed and engineered in Switzerland, the new coating head offers numerous benefits including greater accuracy on coat weights and enhanced visual appearance.

Drytac, a manufacturer of graphics for finishing and display, understand that just giving good customer service isn’t enough, and have always believed in going above and beyond the expectations of their valued customers. This has indeed been emphasized further during such uncertain economic times, and so, with this strong customer focus in mind, Drytac have invested in a brand new Customer Relationship Management system. This CRM program enables their customer service advisors to access more accurate information quickly, leaving them able to spend more time focusing on the customers needs. This advanced program does not stop at the customer service team, but improves communication throughout all departments, from sales to marketing, accounts or production, ensuring all parties involved are aware of what needs to be done to satisfy customer needs and deliver excellent results. Customers tempted to cut costs by moving to cheaper less experienced manufactures at this time, can rest assured they are not only receiving high quality materials, but outstanding service, from a company with more than 32 years experience in the industry.

In addition, Drytac want to ensure customers can find what they want when they want it with as little hassle as possible, and so have embarked upon a brand new website project which will be launched this summer. The new website will be easier to navigate, more pleasing to the eye and will also give those customers in different time zones or those just too busy to call to place an order, the ability to shop online for a variety of different products at their leisure.

Drytac also like to ensure that their customers are getting the absolute best out of their purchases, and so run regular free training schools at their on-site, purpose built training facilities in Bristol. These schools are led by a member of their knowledgeable team, and offer tips for increasing profit & product value, trouble-shooting and how to get the most out of their machines and consumables.
With the launch of a number of new products already this year, the combination of new customer oriented initiatives will ensure Drytac’s customers will remain as satisfied as ever. Neil Gomez, Managing Director of Drytac Europe is quoted as saying “As one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of mounting adhesives and overlaminates Drytac probably stocks the largest and most comprehensive product range. A fact that is vital during these times when missing an opportunity just isn’t an option. With over 97% of all orders satisfied on a next day basis, customers can have confidence in Drytac’s ability to be there when needed.”

The natural maple wood finish is both compostable and recyclable and can be stained, painted or coated with a clear acrylic finish. The kraft paper finish is made of two layers of paper thermally fused together, to offer rigidity needed to apply it to a variety of display boards. This edging can also be painted with low VOC paint if desired.

Drytac’s innovative edge finishing system not only protects substrates against edge damage and warping, but also eliminates the need to keep a large stock of different colours boards, as it facilitates application of edging materials in a wide variety of colours and now a variety of natural recyclable finishes. The DES-4 permits edging on boards of a thickness ranging from 5mm to 45mm, along with both foam and solid core-centred display boards, such as Gatorfoam®, Forex, MDF, foamex and chipboard. This new natural range also complements the machines ability to be used on the increasingly popular eco-boards such as Re-Board and many others.

Visitors at the show were able to view demonstrations of the only 2 metre wide uv coater at the entire show, and in addition, benefited from seeing the revolutionary roll-to-roll system in action which is unique to Drytac. The show was the UK launch of this brand new edition to their current and already successful range of liquid coating systems, and all expectations of success were exceeded by far.

The VersaCoater UV XL range comes in both 2.0metre 1.6metre widths, and offers both a high speed and economical finishing solution for all your graphical needs. The new roll-to-roll option, the latest addition to the XL range, struck a lot of interest as its intelligent design helps beat deadlines & cut costs.

Drytac also launched its new edge finisher, the DES-4 Foam, which caused a stir, with its innovative system which eliminates the need to keep stock of different colour boards, as it facilitates the application of Drytac PVC and ABS edging on boards in a variety of colours, including red, blue, black and chrome. In addition, it permits edging on boards of a thickness ranging from 5mm to 45mm and those of both a foam and solid core-centred display, such as Gatorfoam®, Forex, MDF, Foamex & Chipboard and even 10mm foamcore. Drytac has added natural edging materials for use with this machine. The new finishes include a natural maple wood veneer and a kraft paper finish. The natural maple finish wood veneer is both compostable and recyclable and can be stained, painted or coated with a clear acrylic finish. The kraft paper finish is made of two layers of paper thermally fused together to give it the rigidity needed to apply it to a variety of display boards. This edging can also be painted with low VOC paint if desired. Drytac is proud to offer an edging material that does not compromise its eco-friendliness and natural look.

This innovative machine eliminates the need to keep large stock of different colour boards, as it facilitates application of Drytac PVC and ABS edging on boards in a variety of colours, including red, blue, black and chrome. It also permits edging on boards of a thickness ranging from 5mm to 45mm and those of both a foam and solid core-centred display, such as Gatorfoam®, Forex, MDF, Foamex & Chipboard and even 10mm foamcoare.

The versatile DES-4 is specially designed to work with heat sensitive foam display boards, blank boards, boards directly printed on flatbed printers, and even those with images already mounted and laminated. This flexible machine therefore also allows for the use of recycled/recyclable boards. The inexpensive yet durable decorative edging adds protection against edge damage and warping of boards, and grants the ability to create professional, clean looking signs, point of purchase displays, flush mounts, retail & exhibit graphics and many more custom graphics.