• Login
    • Join
  • Subscribe Free
    • Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    Checkout
    • Magazine
    • News
    • Exclusives
    • Labels & Packaging
    • Markets
    • Technology
    • Equipment
    • Supplies
    • Buyers' Guide
    • Events
    • Jobs
    • More
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Exclusives
  • Labels & Packaging
  • Markets
  • Technology
  • Equipment
  • Supplies
  • Buyers' Guide
  • Events
  • Jobs
  • Current / Back Issues
    Features
    Editorial
    Columns
    Digital Edition
    eNewsletter Archive
    Our Team
    Subscribe Now
    Advertise Now
    Top Features
    Paper Substrates

    Wine Labels

    Static Control

    Narrow Web Profile: OMNI Systems

    Digital and Hybrid Printers and Presses
    Breaking News
    Converter News
    European Label News
    Industry News
    Industry People
    M&A News
    New Products
    Expert's Opinion
    Live From Shows
    Top News
    Eaglewood Technologies debuts new anilox cleaning system

    INX International and VerifyMe sign supply agreement

    Soma partners with DTM Flexo Services

    Domino welcomes Samuel Frist to growing team

    C&A introduces new anti-microbial coating line
    Blog
    Video Bites
    Beauty & Personal Care Labels
    Beer Labels
    Beverage Labels
    Flexible Packaging
    Folding Carton
    Food Labels
    Glue-Applied
    In-Mold
    Industrial Labels
    Medical Labels
    Pharmaceutical Labels
    Pressure Sensitive
    Prime Labels
    Promotional Labels
    Security Labels
    Shrink
    Smart Labels
    Specialty Labels
    Spirits Labels
    Wine Labels

    INX International and VerifyMe sign supply agreement

    Poland's Alu-Lids purchases first MPS flexo press

    Crypto codes combat fake malaria drugs in Africa

    Constantia Flexibles launches recyclable pharma packaging

    Henkel introduces Technomelt Supra ECO
    Africa
    Asia
    Australia
    China
    Europe
    India
    Latin America
    Middle East
    North America

    Eaglewood Technologies debuts new anilox cleaning system

    Grand Rapids Label offers custom diecutting services

    INX International and VerifyMe sign supply agreement

    Soma partners with DTM Flexo Services

    Domino welcomes Samuel Frist to growing team
    Flexography
    Digital Printing
    Prepress
    Finishing
    Sustainability

    Eaglewood Technologies debuts new anilox cleaning system

    Grand Rapids Label offers custom diecutting services

    Soma partners with DTM Flexo Services

    Omet tackles the flexo debate

    Poland's Alu-Lids purchases first MPS flexo press
    Digital Printers & Presses
    Flexo Presses
    Label Converting Equipment
    Label Finishing Equipment
    Prepress Equipment

    Poland's Alu-Lids purchases first MPS flexo press

    Phoseon announces NIR LED lamps

    Hamillroad Software appoints Carl Brock senior application specialist

    Artex Label installs Rotoflex DF1 finishing machine

    Phoseon partners with Narrow Web Italia
    Dies And Tooling
    Flexo Supplies
    Ink & Coatings
    Prepress Supplies
    Pressrooom Supplies
    Substrates

    Eaglewood Technologies debuts new anilox cleaning system

    Grand Rapids Label offers custom diecutting services

    Lightning Labels details custom diecut labels

    INX International and VerifyMe sign supply agreement

    C&A introduces new anti-microbial coating line
    All Companies
    Categories
    Company Profiles
    Label Converters
    Trade Associations
    Add New Company
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Martin Automatic Inc.

    Ashe Converting Equipment

    QC Electronics, Inc.

    Flexo Label Advantage Group LLC (FLAG)

    Dantex Group
    Industry Events
    Webinars
    Live from Show Events
    • Magazine
      • Current & Past Issues
      • Features
      • Editorial
      • Columns
      • Digital Edition
      • eNewsletter Archive
      • Subscribe Now
      • Advertise Now
    • Breaking News
    • Buyers' Guide
      • All Companies
      • Categories
      • Company Profiles
      • Label Converters
      • Trade Associations
      • Add Your Company
    • Labels & Packaging
      • Beauty & Personal Care Labels
      • Beer Labels
      • Beverage Labels
      • Flexible Packaging
      • Folding Carton
      • Food Labels
      • Glue-Applied
      • In-Mold
      • Industrial Labels
      • Medical Labels
      • Pharmaceuticals Labels
      • Pressure Sensitive
      • Prime Labels
      • Promotional Labels
      • Security Labels
      • Shrink
      • Smart Labels
      • Speciality Labels
      • Spirits Labels
      • Wine Tables
    • Markets
      • Africa
      • Asia
      • Australia
      • China
      • Europe
      • India
      • Latin America
      • Middle East
      • North America
    • Equipment
      • Digital Printers & Presses
      • Flexo Presses
      • Label Converting Equipment
      • Label Fishing Equipment
    • Supplies
      • Dies And Tooling
      • Flexo Supplies
      • Ink & Coatings
      • Prepress Supplies
      • Pressrooom Supplies
      • Substrates
    • Online Exclusives
    • Slideshows
    • Experts Opinions
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Infographics
    • Blog
    • Whitepapers
    • Events
      • Industry Events
      • Live from Show Events
      • Webinars
    • Jobs
    • Resources
      • Supplier Gallery
      • Literature Showcase
      • Homepage Showcase
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
    Breaking News

    Mactac celebrates 60 years, looks to the future

    "As we look to the bright future with Lintec, we will continue to grow, produce and create innovative products," says CEO Ed LaForge.

    Mactac celebrates 60 years, looks to the future
    Related CONTENT
    • Mactac releases new tamper-evident labelstock
    • Peel and reseal
    • Mactac, Lintec consolidation expands durables portfolio
    • Mactac receives Smart Business Evolution of Manufacturing Award
    • Mactac enjoys 'Chill' Labelexpo Americas
    04.09.19
    Mactac, a pressure sensitive adhesives manufacturer headquartered in Stow, Ohio, celebrates its milestone 60th anniversary this year.

    Founded in 1959, Mactac’s pressure-sensitive adhesive materials are used in a wide range of markets and industries across the globe, such as label printing, graphic design, packaging, digital imaging, retail display, fleet graphics, automotive assembly, medical device assembly, assembly engineering and more.

    Since the company’s inception, Mactac has expanded significantly throughout North America, as well as internationally. Most recently, after being purchased by Japan-based Lintec Corporation in 2016, Mactac has been realizing tremendous growth in numerous global markets and is continuously expanding the company’s product lines. In the past year, for example, Mactac introduced nearly 15 new Lintec high-performance durable goods and industrial labeling solutions.

    Mactac’s vision is to be the world’s most respected and preferred provider of pressure-sensitive materials by offering innovative solutions, quality products and outstanding customer service.  Over the years, in working toward that vision, Mactac has made significant advancements, enhancements and innovations in manufacturing, technology, research and development, and more. A selection of some of Mactac’s notable historic highlights include:

    1975 – Mactac and Kodak develop the first pressure-sensitive image protection film.
    1980 – Mactac and Gerber Scientific develop the first computer-aided signage vinyl.
    1989 – Mactac is the first pressure-sensitive supplier to offer recycled facestocks as part of the STARLINER product line.
    1994 – Mactac is the first pressure-sensitive supplier to offer Indigo-compatible sheet products.
    2003 – Mactac becomes a primary supplier to the USPS for self-adhesive stamps.
    2005 – Mactac invents B-free (bubble-free) air-egress adhesive technology.
    2006 – Mactac introduces Uglu, a liquid adhesive with the convenience of tape (has been featured on QVC and is carried by Walgreens).
    2007 – Mactac partners with Portraits of Hope for the Gardens in Transit project wrapping thousands of New York City taxi cabs in Mactac’s IMAGin B-free product.
    2008 – Mactac launches InFusion Hybrid Adhesive Systems for the label converting industry.
    2008 – Mactac creates medical grade Sill Soft Touch adhesive for short-term or sensitive skin application.
    2008 – INDIE® Certified stocks for Indigo took digital printing to the next level, for all short run, high quality, complex label jobs.
    2010 – Mactac introduces high-performance adhesives and durable films for a total product offering that addresses the most demanding labeling applications.
    2013 – The industry experienced unrelenting clarity and ultimate adhesive with Mactac’s PUREtac line.
    2013 - Mactac launches Mactac wallCHALKER, an innovative removable chalkboard vinyl.
    2014 – Mactac’s IMAGin DecoFresco and DecoMural changes the industry by introducing adhesive-backed wallpaper textured vinyl.
    2014 – METRO Digital provides the industry with a cost competitive PSA sheets that doesn’t sacrifice on performance or quality.
    2016 - Mactac becomes part of the LINTEC Corporation.
    2017 – Mactac launches the revolutionary CHILL AT all-temperature hot-melt adhesive line for food packaging.
    2018 – Mactac introduces ReLatch, new peel and reseal labeling products.
    2018 – Mactac launches MacMail – USPS certified pressure sensitive postcard mailer piece.
    2018 – Mactac’s new revolutionary, high-performance Lintec Product Offering delivers Mactac customers ‘clearly different’ label solutions.

    Mactac is commemorating its 60th anniversary with the slogan, “celebrating 60 years of solutions that stick.”

    “I’m extremely proud of all Mactac has accomplished throughout the past 60 years,” says Ed LaForge, president, Mactac. “Our leadership team has always believed in doing whatever it takes to be a reliable partner for our customers, community, and employees and that’s a mentality that will endure throughout the next 60 years. As we look to the bright future with Lintec, we will continue to grow, produce and create innovative products using the best technology and resources available to meet the growing needs of the global pressure-sensitive adhesive industry.”
     
    Related Searches
    • digital
    • vinyl
    • labeling
    • pressure sensitive
    Suggested For You
    Mactac releases new tamper-evident labelstock Mactac releases new tamper-evident labelstock
    Peel and reseal Peel and reseal
    Mactac, Lintec consolidation expands durables portfolio Mactac, Lintec consolidation expands durables portfolio
    Mactac receives Smart Business Evolution of Manufacturing Award Mactac receives Smart Business Evolution of Manufacturing Award
    Mactac enjoys Mactac enjoys 'Chill' Labelexpo Americas
    PSG teams with Mactac for reseal solution PSG teams with Mactac for reseal solution
    Mactac expands LAS line of facestocks Mactac expands LAS line of facestocks
    Beverage Labels Beverage Labels
    Mactac unveils new Relatch portfolio Mactac unveils new Relatch portfolio
    Mactac develops PUREapply adhesive Mactac develops PUREapply adhesive
    Kodak VIP Flexo Summit explores new platemaking solutions Kodak VIP Flexo Summit explores new platemaking solutions

    Related Breaking News

    • Flexo Supplies | Flexography | North America
      Eaglewood Technologies debuts new anilox cleaning system

      Eaglewood Technologies debuts new anilox cleaning system

      The Sitexco+ Laser Anilox Cleaning System, which is available for live or virtual demos, is based on the award-winning Sitexco System.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.24.21

    • Ink and Coatings | North America | Security Labels
      INX International and VerifyMe sign supply agreement

      INX International and VerifyMe sign supply agreement

      The agreement will provide a wide range of security features to the label and package printing industry.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.23.21

    • Flexography | North America
      Soma partners with DTM Flexo Services

      Soma partners with DTM Flexo Services

      DTM Flexo Services will be representing the entire Soma range of equipment to the Canadian market.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.23.21


    • North America
      Domino welcomes Samuel Frist to growing team

      Domino welcomes Samuel Frist to growing team

      He joins the company with over 15 years of experience in production management and service.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.23.21

    • Ink and Coatings | North America
      C&A introduces new anti-microbial coating line

      C&A introduces new anti-microbial coating line

      Corban anti-microbial coatings have been designed for use on a wide range of label and packaging applications.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.23.21

    • Europe
      Dantex expands technical center

      Dantex expands technical center

      The expansion will accommodate the broad range of equipment Dantex is able to showcase online while also providing safe distancing capacity for future visits.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.23.21


    • Beauty & Personal Care Labels | Europe | Flexo Presses | Flexography
      Poland

      Poland's Alu-Lids purchases first MPS flexo press

      The printer is a major provider of aluminum lids for the region's largest cosmetic companies.
      Steve Katz 02.23.21

    • Finishing | Label Converting Equipment
      Phoseon announces NIR LED lamps

      Phoseon announces NIR LED lamps

      The near-infrared LED lamps provide customers with a small form factor, instant on/off and lower power consumption over traditional NIR lamps.
      Steve Katz 02.22.21

    • Digital Printing | Ink and Coatings
      Ashland introduces new water-based inkjet primer series

      Ashland introduces new water-based inkjet primer series

      Purekote 29100 offers a versatile range of high gloss, matte and satin finishes for the label, packaging and graphic arts markets.
      Steve Katz 02.22.21


    • Prepress | Prepress Equipment
      Hamillroad Software appoints Carl Brock senior application specialist

      Hamillroad Software appoints Carl Brock senior application specialist

      Brock brings to the company a wealth of knowledge gained from over 25 years of working in the flexo industry.
      Steve Katz 02.22.21

    • Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment
      Artex Label installs Rotoflex DF1 finishing machine

      Artex Label installs Rotoflex DF1 finishing machine

      The Michigan converter was seeking advanced finishing technology to combat bottlenecking delays.
      Steve Katz 02.22.21

    • Finishing | Substrates
      K Laser adds Justin Apolito to sales team

      K Laser adds Justin Apolito to sales team

      He will serve as the main point of contact for the outside sales team while expanding the company’s customer base.
      Steve Katz 02.18.21


    • Australia | Digital Printing
      S-OneLP thermal laminator heads to Australia

      S-OneLP thermal laminator heads to Australia

      The converter installed a 30" Cellcoat T-Series thermal laminator to enhance label and flexible packaging jobs coming off its fleet of HP Indigo presses.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.17.21

    • Flexo Presses | Flexography | Label Converting Equipment
       Phoseon partners with Narrow Web Italia

      Phoseon partners with Narrow Web Italia

      The supplier will integrate Phoseon UV LED light sources into new and retrofit presses for the narrow web flexographic market.
      Steve Katz 02.17.21

    • Flexo Presses | Flexography
      Etiflex enters new markets with new Nilpeter FA-22

      Etiflex enters new markets with new Nilpeter FA-22

      This is the company’s third Nilpeter printing press, in addition to their FB-4200 and FA-4.
      Steve Katz 02.17.21


    Trending
    • Avery Dennison Ramps Up Security Labeling Efforts
    • Poland's Alu-Lids Purchases First MPS Flexo Press
    • Artex Label Installs Rotoflex DF1 Finishing Machine
    • Domino Details Surge In Variable Data Printing
    • Miraclon Appoints Two To Leadership Team
    Breaking News
    • Eaglewood Technologies debuts new anilox cleaning system
    • INX International and VerifyMe sign supply agreement
    • Soma partners with DTM Flexo Services
    • Domino welcomes Samuel Frist to growing team
    • C&A introduces new anti-microbial coating line
    View Breaking News >
    CURRENT ISSUE

    January/February 2021

    • Paper Substrates
    • Wine Labels
    • Static Control
    • Narrow Web Profile: OMNI Systems
    • View More >

    Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies.
    You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on "More information”.

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us

    follow us

    Subscribe
    Nutraceuticals World

    Latest Breaking News From Nutraceuticals World

    Clinical Trial Finds Metabolic Benefits for Polyphenols Formula
    JRF Technology Debuts Elderberry Oral Film Strip
    Danone Adds to Plant-Based Portfolio with Acquisition of Follow Your Heart Brand
    Coatings World

    Latest Breaking News From Coatings World

    Hempel Launches Sustainability Framework: Futureproof
    ChemQuest Hires Rich Gibson
    New Increase in Kynar Fluoropolymer Capacities at Arkema's Chinese Site
    Medical Product Outsourcing

    Latest Breaking News From Medical Product Outsourcing

    Previon, Spectrum Solutions Partner to Deliver At-Home COVID-19 Test
    NTT Research, Japanese Entity to Collaborate on Cardiovascular Disease Interventions
    Global Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Market to Reach $7.5 Billion by 2027
    Contract Pharma

    Latest Breaking News From Contract Pharma

    Cyprium, Sentynl Therapeutics Ink Asset Purchase Agreement
    Pfizer Selects Seven Bridges to Support RNA Sequencing Data
    ACG Launches ACG Laboratories
    Beauty Packaging

    Latest Breaking News From Beauty Packaging

    Afro Sheen Launches New Brand Initiatives
    Neopac Introduces Lightweight Plastic Tube
    Estée Lauder Companies Increases Investment in Deciem Beauty Group Inc.
    Happi

    Latest Breaking News From Happi

    PBA Opposes House Bill 2325 in West Virginia
    J.R. Watkins Tackles Pain with New Lines
    RB Launches Vanish Miracle
    Ink World

    Latest Breaking News From Ink World

    Etiflex Enters New Markets with Nilpeter FA-22 Installation
    Hydrocarbon Solvents Market to Surpass $8.1 Billion by 2030
    Lowe-Martin Adds 2 KODAK NEXFINITY Digital Presses
    Label & Narrow Web

    Latest Breaking News From Label & Narrow Web

    Eaglewood Technologies debuts new anilox cleaning system
    INX International and VerifyMe sign supply agreement
    Soma partners with DTM Flexo Services
    Nonwovens Industry

    Latest Breaking News From Nonwovens Industry

    Fiber Bond VE3 Technology Inactivates SARS-CoV-2 in HVAC Filtration Systems
    Citizens Provides $325 Million Senior Credit Facility to Nice-Pak
    Ontex Reports Lower Revenues
    Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Latest Breaking News From Orthopedic Design & Technology

    OrthoGrid Releases New Hip Replacement Software
    Nexus Spine Announces Availability of Spine Surgery Implants
    FDA OKs Brainlab's Loop-X Mobile Imaging Robot, Cirq Robotic Alignment Module
    Printed Electronics Now

    Latest Breaking News From Printed Electronics Now

    Comercial Kywi Improves Customer Service, Front-Store Operations with Zebra Mobile Solution
    Global Printed Circuit Board Market Projected to Reach $69.32 Billion by 2027
    RFID Locks Market to Reach $9.93 Billion by 2027: Allied Market Research

    Copyright © 2021 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.

    AD BLOCKER DETECTED

    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
    Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.


    FREE SUBSCRIPTION Already a subscriber? Login