- milwaukee, wisconsin
- 18-20 September 2024
Plastic Product Decorating Summit
Exhibitors
Join these industry-leading exhibitors
at the 2024 Plastic Product Decorating Summit.
3DT
Backed by over 30 years of experience in corona and plasma surface treatment technology, 3DT LLC manufactures a complete line of surface treatment systems that raise surface tension, improve wettability and clean the surface of polymers and numerous other substrates. Our systems produce superior adhesion and bonding properties for many applications including printing, painting, coating, laminating, labeling, decorating and gluing.
3DT’s capabilities include highly effective, dependable, innovative plasma and corona treatment systems engineered for many common 3D and 2D applications. All are customizable for your application. We work closely with customers on product application development providing truly custom, turn-key systems including product handling, continuous supply, part sensing and much more. All systems are manufactured in Germantown, Wisconsin. We also offer contract surface treatment services. 3DT Creates the Power to Adhere!
CDigital
CDigital provides full-color heat transfers for short or long run product decoration applications. By utilizing a combination of 25 different adhesive and film systems, CDigital provides a solution to decorate a wide range of products, both round and flat, using the same equipment. With no set-up costs and low minimums, CDigital heat transfers allow for economical full color product decoration.
Central Decal
Central Decal provides custom IMLs for durable In-Mold Decorating (IMD) / In-Mold Labeling (IML) applications utilizing PP, PC, ABS, PMMA, and other resins. We support IMD/IML programs from concept, through tool design, part/process validation, and throughout mass production. Our involvement with all aspects including aesthetics, durability, repeatability, and performance ensures success of the IMD/IML program. Our IML solutions are designed for smooth, textured, flat and curved surfaces in tooling with direct and indirect gating.
Diversified printing Techniques
Diversified Printing Techniques offers solutions for printing and decorating projects. It provides top-of-the-line standard machines for simple projects and builds automated solutions on the foundation of speed, reliability, and print quality. Our mission is to Listen to customers, see the details, create honest solutions, and have passion to advance industrial decoration with a quality team. Diversified Printing Techniques’ standard equipment can be pneumatic or servo motor driven, and all equipment comes standard with tape clean and ink cups with liners. It offers pads, plates, inks, and tooling for all projects, and has a sales force of knowledgeable people. We have recently partnered with Rainbow Robotics to start offering their Co-Bots. Being able to provide these for both pad printing projects as well as to individually deploy allows for us to continue our goal of advancing industrial decorating.
DyeMansion
“We are the global leader in post-processing solutions for industrial polymer 3D-printing that turns 3D-printed raw parts into high-value products. From perfect fit eyewear to personalized car interiors, our technology makes 3D-printed products become a part of our everyday life. Starting in 2015 with the first industrial coloring solution for powder bed fusion parts, we extended our portfolio with advanced part cleaning and surfacing solutions for a wider range of 3D-printing technologies in the field of plastics. Today our Print-to-Product workflow combines industry-leading hardware with the widest range of color and surfacing options on the market. Our systems are applicable for Industry 4.0 and can be integrated seamlessly into various production processes. The ability to provide a flexible solution for both small batches and high volumes makes us a trusted partner for your future factories.”
IDS A Division of ITW
IDS, a global division of ITW consists of four global brands with a shared mission to be a trusted partner for product decorating. This includes Pad Print & Digital Print (Trans Tech for the Americas and Morlock for EMEA and Asia) and Hot Stamp, Heat Transfer & Heat Seal ( United Silicone for the Americas and CER for EMEA and Asia). Our brands provide equipment together with all required supplies and services to serve as a true single source solution for product decoration and sealing. Decades of experience have given IDS brands a deep understanding of the common pain points, compliance requirements, opportunities and challenges in each of our core markets. Expertise in your market allows us to better anticipate your product decoration and sealing needs.
KURZ
KURZ stands at the forefront as a leading global provider of innovative and comprehensive solutions for plastics decoration, serving diverse industries. With a strong foundation in cutting-edge technology and decades of expertise, we offer a vast array of decorative solutions that not only enhance the visual appeal but also elevate the functionality of plastic products. Our diverse range of offerings includes hot stamping, in-mold decoration, insert molding, backlighting effects, and a myriad of other decoration methods and technologies. Moreover, KURZ takes pride in delivering turn-key solutions, encompassing machines, tooling, molds, and all necessary technologies for your application. These advanced technologies empower our customers to incorporate captivating designs, haptic and three-dimensional effects, as well as additional functionalities to their products. Whether you’re in the packaging, automotive, or consumer electronics sector, KURZ is dedicated to enabling businesses to create eye-catching and premium-quality decorated plastics that effortlessly stand out in the market.
Marabu
For over 160 years, Marabu has been a leading manufacturer of Screen, Digital and Pad printing inks, as well as an outstanding line of Liquid Coatings. We service all of the USA and MX from Charleston with a stocking location in Toronto, servicing all of Canada.
Marabu is globally respected for our IMD and Automotive Decorating Ink solutions. Stop by our Trade Fair Exhibit and see what Marabu can do for you.
Nissha Eimo Technologies
Nissha Eimo Technologies is a “Global Leader in Decorative Injection Molding.” We have a wide range of resources available at our, or rather, your disposal. What this means is no matter how complicated, sophisticated or process intensive your product may be, we have the means necessary to accomplish the task of taking your product design or idea and making it happen.
Our range of resources include:
- Extensive decorative film processes and other value-added processes, to achieve the exact look and texture you desire.
- Tooling Center on-site, for getting the design of your choice ready to go quickly into production.
- Molding, for the actual production rollout.
- Assembly, for the assembling of multifaceted products.
PolyFuze
During the past 40 years, Polyfuze Graphics Corporation / Mold In Graphic Systems has provided Polymer Fusion Labeling to a variety of industries. Trusted by many of the world’s leading brands, Polymer Fusion Labeling is designed specifically for use on olefinic plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and their derivatives, including soft-touch materials. Labels from Polyfuze Graphics Corporation / Mold In Graphic Systems are guaranteed to last a lifetime and are fully recyclable.
Schober USA
The RSM-IML rotary cutting machines from Schober USA are among the most advanced and powerful machines in the world for the production of in-mold labels. With the RSM-IML Series machine, Schober has developed a technically highly sophisticated rotary cutting machine for the production of IML labels, which is the perfect and economical solution for medium and small production volumes. The new, revolutionary VARICUT hybrid drive technology also makes it possible to combine continuous and intermittent sequences during the cutting process. Thanks to the advanced technology, a wide range of different cutting sizes can be easily and efficiently covered with just one tool.
VARICUT technology offers many advantages, including high degree of availability and flexibility; short setup times for the fastest product changes; and no costs for additional magnetic cylinders for new orders. The technology is pre-destined for the future challenges of digital printing.
StackTeck
StackTeck is a global provider of injection molding solutions with innovative technologies for:
- Engineering, prototyping and other plastic part development services
- Injection molds, frames, and Quick Product Change technologies
- Automation and intralogistics including AGVs and inventory systems for the smart factory
StackTeck’s innovative technologies have advanced many industry standards for high productivity, cost effectiveness and sustainability for caps & closures, cosmetics, medical, PET preforms, personal care, and thinwall packaging.
Combined with industry-leading capacity, the company’s dedicated testing, service, and restoration resources provide the capability to deliver and support large global multi-system programs that start-up and perform to the highest standards in the industry. This pairs with the company’s unique culture – our people are focused on Integrity, Commitment and Responsibility while we continuously Drive for Innovation and cultivate strong Teamwork. The StackTeck team delivers Great Customer Experiences!
Sussex
As a leading plastic injection molder based in Wisconsin since 1977, we specialize in providing comprehensive expertise across various aspects of injection molding. Our team of professionals excels in various techniques, including over-molding, in-mold labeling, multi-shot molding, decoration, and insert molding. Central to our operations is a strong emphasis on automation and robotics, forming the backbone of our commitment to enhancing efficiency and delivering dependable solutions, particularly for mid to high-volume (100,000+) product requirements. Our in-house engineers work from concept to production to build custom work cells, outfitted with the latest technology.
Thierica
Thierica Automation & Equipment is a leading provider of custom automation solutions. With over 75 years of experience and a strong background in automotive interiors, Thierica has expertise in creating customized solutions for various plastic decorating industries worldwide. Known for innovation, precision, and efficiency, Thierica will design, develop, and implement custom automation solutions tailored to the personalized needs of each customer.
Wipfli
Business today is more fluid than ever. Helping manufacturers achieve their goals takes imagination, discipline and a process that delivers results today while anticipating tomorrow’s demands. That’s Wipfli. With more than 7,500 manufacturing and distribution clients and over 300 industry-focused professionals, Wipfli ranks among the top 20 accounting and business consulting firms in the nation. From operational improvements and performance enhancements to large-scale digital transformation, we help clients achieve lasting results and set their sights on new goals. With our dedicated specialists, you benefit from insightful thinking across critical areas of your business — gaining greater financial success, tax optimization, operational excellence and an engaged workforce. Learn more and read current thought leadership here: https://www.wipfli.com/manufacturing
