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IMD AND IML: THE SUSTAINABLE, RECYCLABLE CHOICE

In-mold technologies used for the labeling and decoration of plastic products are a sustainable, recyclable alternative to other types of labels or decoration.

RECYCLABLE:

The substrate used for in-mold labeling (IML) and in-mold decorating (IMD) processes becomes a permanent part of the finished part or product, simplifying the automated sorting and washing that occurs at the recycling facility by eliminating the need for chemical removal of a paper or film label and adhesive. Instead, the in-mold label or decorative film is formed from the same or similar resin type as the finished part or product, allowing it to proceed through the recycling process to be reground into pellets that are suitable for use in future plastic manufacturing applications.

SUSTAINABLE:

In-mold technologies reduce the overall manufacturing carbon footprint required to decorate plastic parts by allowing processors to mold and decorate the product or part under one roof.

y Additional shipping and handling costs are eliminated because the product or part does not need to be shipped to another facility for labeling or decoration, which reduces employee labor, packaging material, transportation costs and vehicle emissions.

y Post-mold equipment, such as flame or plasma treaters, labeling machines, paint sprayers or drying ovens, are not needed, reducing additional capital investment costs and utility costs (no gas or electric required to operate the extra equipment).

y Chemical processes, such as painting, powder coating, chrome plating and adhesive application, are eliminated.

y The additional floor space and employee labor required to operate freestanding decorating and labeling equipment can be reallocated to other areas of the facility.

y Plastic parts or products decorated with IML/IMD are long-lasting, with superior weatherability, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance and durability. Since the in-mold label or decoration is a permanent part of the molded item and is durable enough to withstand the elements, brand identity is maintained throughout the life of the product or part and required identification or safety information cannot be removed or lost.

ABOUT THE IN-MOLD DECORATING ASSOCIATION

The In-Mold Decorating Association is an organization that includes molders, printers, material suppliers and equipment manufacturers who are committed to the development and growth of in-mold decorated products, technologies and markets.

IMDA enhances and supports your business by raising the level of awareness and acceptance of in-mold decorated durable products and in-mold labeled packaging by OEMs, brand owners and marketers. IMDA serves your business by integrating the interests of the entire IML and IMD supply chain through its promotional and educational programs.

ADHESIVES

Cork Industries, Inc. www.corkind.com (856) 938-6641

Folcroft, PA

UVitec Printing Ink, Inc. www.uvitec.com (973) 819-5227

Lodi, NJ

BLOW MOLDERS

CMG Plastics www.cmgplastics.com (908) 310-3735

Somerville, NJ

Graham Packaging Company www.grahampackaging.com (717) 849-8500

Lancaster, PA

CONSULTANTS

Inkworks Printing www.inkworks.com (414) 430-2635

Plymouth, WI

KURZ Transfer Products, LP www.kurzusa.com (704) 927-3770

Charlotte, NC

Muller Technology www.muller-technology.com (970) 229-9500

Fort Collins, CO

CONVERTERS

Curbell Plastics

www.curbellplastics.com (480) 612-1202

Orchard Park, NY

DNP America, LLC

www.dnpamerica.com (212) 503-1085

New York, NY

PolymerFilms, A Division of Polymershapes

www.polymerfilms.com (559) 383-3456

Fresno, CA

think4D

www.think-4d.com (204) 324-5599

Canada

Winpak www.winpak.com (708) 753-5706

Sauk Village, IL

DIECUTTING EQUIPMENT

Berhalter Swiss Die-Cutting www.berhalter.red +41-71-727 02 00

Switzerland

Schober USA www.schoberusa.com (513) 489-7393

Fairfield, OH

IMDA SERVICE PARTNERS

FedEx

www.partnership.com/imda-fedex (800) 599-2902 x2254

Grainger

www.grainger.com (773) 241-9571

PartnerShip www.partnership.com/imda-freight (800) 599-2902 x2254

Oberlin, OH

Wipfli

www.wipfli.com (314) 480-1223

Clayton, MO

INJECTION MOLDERS

Bemis Mfg. Co.

www.bemismfg.com (920) 467-8865

Sheboygan, WI

Canyon Graphics Corporation

www.canyongraphics.com (858) 232-6066

San Diego, CA

Churchill Container www.churchillcontainer.com (913) 217-1983

Lenexa, KS

CMG Plastics

www.cmgplastics.com (908) 310-3735

Somerville, NJ

Distinctive Plastics, Inc.

www.DPI-Tech.com (760) 599-9100

Vista, CA

Engineered Molding Solutions

www.moldingsolutions.com (815) 363-9600

McHenry, IL

IMR Technology Co., LTD. www.imr.net (704) 219-6725

China

Nissha Eimo Technologies

www.eimotech.com (269) 649-5018

Vicksburg, MI

Polyfab Corp. www.polyfabcorp.com (920) 459-2525

Sheboygan, WI

Profile Plastics www.profilemn.com (612) 386-1801

Chanhassen, MN

Serigraph, Inc.

www.serigraph.com (262) 335-7200

West Bend, WI

Sussex IM www.sussexim.com (262) 246-8022

Sussex, WI

Winpak www.winpak.com (708) 753-5706

Sauk Village, IL

INJECTION MOLDING MACHINES

Arburg, Inc.

www.arburg.com (860) 993-4101

Rocky Hill, CT

Netstal Machinery www.netstal.com (978) 505-1096

Switzerland

INKS AND COATINGS

Cork Industries, Inc. www.corkind.com (856) 938-6641

Folcroft, PA

IMR Technology Co., LTD. www.imr.net (704) 219-6725

China

KURZ Transfer Products, LP www.kurzusa.com (704) 927-3770

Charlotte, NC

Marabu North America LP www.marabu-northamerica.com (843) 300-0133

North Charleston, SC

UVitec Printing Ink, Inc. www.uviteec.com (973) 819-5227

Lodi, NJ

LABEL DISTRIBUTORS

KURZ Transfer Products, LP www.kurzusa.com (704) 927-3770

Charlotte, NC

LABEL PRINTERS

Aspasie, Inc. www.aspasie.com (819) 668-4386

Canada

Canyon Graphics Corporation www.canyongraphics.com (858) 232-6066

San Diego, CA

CCL Label www.ccllabel.com (651) 341-1510

Collierville, TN

Central Decal

www.centraldecal.com (630) 371-0982

Burr Ridge, IL

DNP America, LLC

www.dnpamerica.com (212) 503-1085

New York, NY

DuraTech Industries

www.duratech.com (608) 781-2570

LaCrosse, WI

General Press Corporation www.generalpress.com (724) 224-3500

Natrona Heights, PA

IML Labels

www.imllabels.com (450) 491-8008 x2742

Canada

Inkworks Printing www.inkworks.com (414) 430-2635

Plymouth, WI

Inland www.inlandpackaging.com (608) 788-5800

South LaCrosse, WI

KURZ Transfer Products, LP www.kurzusa.com (704) 927-3770

Charlotte, NC

MCC Verstraete www.verstraete.mcclabel.com

+32 50 301 301

Batavia, OH; Belgium

Ren-Form CC

www.renform.co.za +27 11 493 1575

South Africa

Serigraph, Inc.

www.serigraph.com (262) 335-7200

West Bend, WI

Smyth Companies LLC www.smythco.com (920) 445-6976

Eagan, MN

think4D

www.think-4d.com (204) 324-5599

Canada

StackTeck Systems Limited is a global provider of integrated plastic molding solutions for the injection molding industry From product and mold design to complete automation systems and systems integration, StackTeck develops injection molds and systems that provide the most effective and efficient production solutions in the industry

Type of

Molds Prototype and Production:

Thin wall packaging

PET Preforms

Caps and closures

Medical molds

Multi-material

Cutlery molds

Quick Product Change (QPC)

In Mold Labeling (IML)

Specialties:

Stack molds

Collapsing core molds

In Mold Closing (IMC)

IML Automation including system integrati

Ultra-light weight thin wall technology

In House Capabilities:

3D Part Design Engineering

Prototyping

Mold Refurbishment and Repairs

Corporate Headquarters: 1 Paget Road. Brampton, Ontario. Canada L6T 5S2

T: 1-888-700-8555

T M Printers PVT LTD

www.tmppl.net

022-49103100

India

Vibrant Graphics

www.vibrantgfx.com (414) 352-0759

Glendale, WI

LABEL SUBSTRATES

Arjobex America, Inc.

www.polyartusa.com (704) 585-3000

Charlotte, NC

Cosmo Films

www.cosmofilms.com (331) 703-4338

Carol Stream, IL

Curbell Plastics

www.curbellplastics.com (480) 612-1202

Orchard Park, NY

Gulfpack Americas, Inc.

www.gulfpack.com.sa (336) 703-5882

Richmond, VA

Innovia Films Americas www.innoviafilms.com (336) 703-5882

Winston-Salem, NC

PolymerFilms, A Division of Polymershapes www.polymerfilms.com (559) 383-3456

Fresno, CA

Orafol Americas, Inc. www.rowtec.com (203) 269-9500 Ext.130

Wallingford, CT

Taghleef Industries

www.ti-films.com (302) 326-5540

Newark, DE

Yupo Corporation America www.yupo.com (757) 343-5979

Chesapeake, VA

MOLD MANUFACTURERS

Nissha Eimo Technologies www.eimotech.com (269) 649-5018

Vicksburg, MI

IMR Technology Co., LTD.

www.imr.net (704) 219-6725

China

KURZ Transfer Products, LP

www.kurzusa.com (704) 927-3770

Charlotte, NC

Muller Technology

www.muller-technology.com (970) 229-9500

Fort Collins, CO

Netstal Machinery

www.netstal.com (978) 505-1096

Switzerland

StackTeck www.stackteck.com (416) 749-1698

Canada

MRO SUPPLIES

Grainger

www.grainger.com (773) 241-9571

RECYCLING/RECYCLERS

Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) www.plasticsrecycling.org

Washington, DC

KW Plastics Recycling Division

www.kwplastics.com (800) 633-8744

Troy, AL

ROBOTICS / AUTOMATION

Arburg, Inc. www.arburg.com (860) 993-4101

Rocky Hills, CT

Krevera, Inc. www.krevera.com (617) 417-1919

Boston, MA

Muller Technology

www.muller-technology.com (970) 229-9500

Fort Collins, CO

Netstal Machinery

www.netstal.com (978) 505-1096

Switzerland

StackTeck

www.stackteck.com (416) 749-1698

Canada

SHIPPING/FREIGHT

FedEx

www.partnership.com/imda-fedex (800) 599-2902 x2254

PartnerShip www.partnership.com (800) 599-2902 x2254

Oberlin, OH

TAX & ADVISORY

Wipfli

www.wipfli.com (314) 480-1223

Clayton, MO

THERMOFORMERS

Canyon Graphics Corporation www.canyongraphics.com (858) 232-6066

San Diego, CA

Nissha Eimo Technologies www.eimotech.com (269) 649-5018

Vicksburg, MI

Serigraph, Inc. www.serigraph.com (262) 335-7200

West Bend, WI

think4D www.think-4d.com (204) 324-5599

Canada Winpak www.winpak.com (708) 753-5706

Sauk Village, IL

UNIVERSITY PARTNERS

University of Massachusetts Lowell www.uml.edu

Purdue University Northwest www.pnu.edu

Rochester Institute of Technology www.rit.edu

Virginia Tech Institute and State University www.vt.edu

VISION INSPECTION

Krevera, Inc. www.krevera.com (617) 417-1919

Boston, MA

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