FRANKLIN PARK, IL – Transilwrap Company, Inc., the premier manufacturer, converter and distributor of plastic films, is proud to announce the addition of its newest liquid coating line. This investment will greatly increase production capacity and broaden capabilities to provide customers with a wider range of custom film solutions.
Transilwrap’s new liquid coater features direct and transfer application capabilities, including multiple pass, of a range of aqueous formulations including adhesives and functional coatings. Substrates across a broad basis weight and caliper range can be coated including PE, PP, BOPP, PET, PVC and specialty films and papers.
“Transilwrap brings over 50 years of expertise in specialty coated films and this equipment purchase reinforces our goal to consistently offer customers the most comprehensive product line of engineered films across a range of applications,” explains Andy Brewer, President & CEO. “Also, our increased capacity and expanded facility footprint ensures that our customers continue to receive quick-turn order fulfillment and the industry’s best lead times.”
With this capital expansion, Transilwrap continues to build its portfolio of value-added coated films for strategic market segments including security ID, display advertising and publishing. Functional properties of liquid coated films include surface enhancements for printability and scuff and scratch resistance, pressure sensitive and heat-seal coatings and digital print adhesion technologies.