New 3 Sigma Coating Line Nears Completion

Troy, OH; Dec. 2011— 3 Sigma is installing a wide format specialty coater, with production trials beginning in the first quarter of 2012.  The new coater, designed and built to 3 Sigma specifications, will accommodate 76-inch (193 centimeter) web materials and can apply multiple coatings and/or adhesives on both the front and back of the web.  A laminating station permits producing pressure sensitive constructions with liner or multi-layered product designs.

Announcing the new capability, Mike Sotzing, 3 Sigma Vice President of Operations, said: “This new 3 Sigma specialty coater will be our most versatile piece of equipment.  With it, 3 Sigma will be able to produce more complex applications and constructions for specialty and niche markets, as well as those we now serve.  When installation is complete, 3 Sigma will operate 14 coating lines.  We saw significant growth in 2011 and expect another major leap forward in 2012 by virtue of this expanded capability.”

Since 1980, 3 Sigma has been a fast-growing, resourceful innovator of specialty top-coating and pressure-sensitive adhesive coated products.  3 Sigma offers expertise in solvent, emulsion, and hot melt technologies, to provide the optimum solution for any label need.  Quality teams monitor and inspect material throughout the manufacturing process according to ISO 9001:2008 guidelines, to ensure that 3 Sigma customers receive the best label stock available.  For additional information, log on to www.3sigma.cc, or call 937-440-3400 or 800-347-3091