Outlook Group launches Microliner

Outlook Group has introduced a PET 48 gauge thin liner – less than half the typical thickness for pressure sensitive labels.

Microliner uses a unique licensed finishing process allowing labels to be applied to a thin liner after die-cutting – meaning labels can ride on a much thinner liner – resulting in less material and less waste. The thinner liner also means 30 percent more labels can fit on the same size roll, reducing transportation and warehousing costs.

According to Kevin Hayes, executive VP of sales and market development, the biggest efficiency gained is in changeover times. ‘We understand that our customers need to drive efficiencies through their systems. One of the easiest and most impactful ways to do that is to decrease changeover times. With 30 percent more labels on a roll, less time is spent changing rolls. Our Microliner customers immediately see an increase in the time that their label lines are up and running as a result of fewer roll changes. In addition, the unique process eliminates web breaks due to deep die strikes. This also decreases down time by eliminating a common reason that label lines experience down time.’

The liner is 100 percent recyclable, removing disposal cost. Instead, the liner becomes a potential revenue source from a recycler. Outlook Group works with a variety of recycling providers and can help customers locate recycling option in their areas.

CEO John Cappy said: ‘Microliner was developed for a customer looking for cost and efficiency savings. After much commercialized success, we're ready to roll this product out to the market. We feel this is an exciting product that will help our customers stay efficient and meet their sustainability goals.

‘Not only can they see a cost savings on their labels, but the operational efficiencies and sustainability benefits allow our customers to see savings throughout the entire labeling process.’