ETI announces partnership with Degussa

At Label Summit Mexico, equipment manufacturer ETI Converting Equipment and silicone supplier Degussa Goldschmidt Chemical for the first time jointly presented the benefits of in-line siliconizing and adhesive coating for label printers.

Recently, Degussa and ETI Converting Equipment, Inc. (ETI) formed a partnership to provide equipment and materials which allow label converters to bring PSA laminate production in-house. The whole process includes producing their own release liner, coating the adhesive, printing and laminating in one operation.

"Leading Mexican label printers have recognized that the ETI patented process is able to reduce costs by allowing them to produce their own laminate, but more important are the manufacturing flexibility and new capabilities that become possible. For example, the integrated line allows a manufacturer to reverse print film labels without the cost of liner scrap and secondary laminating steps," stated Catherine Lveille, Marketing Manager at ETI.

"The Label Summit Mexico was an assembly of all the important Latin American printers, and the perfect event at which to introduce this type of leading edge technology."