Richmond, VA

After being independently tested, the Emerytex® surface was found to meet all the qualifications of FDA regulations for PVC films used in food contact applications as well as European Regulation No 321/2011 for Bisphenol A (BPA) content.

Emerytex® is a non-glare, pebble-textured, clear PVC laminating film with a scuff-resistant finish. Emerytex® is available with a heat-activated adhesive (MediaShield Emerytex®) and two different pressure-sensitive adhesives sold under Protac Emerytex® and Interlam Pro Emerytex®.

About Drytac®

Drytac® is an international manufacturer of mounting, laminating, framing and finishing materials and equipment. Its display division also offers an extensive range of banner stands, portable displays and specialty exhibits. For more information, visit www.drytac.com .

ST. PAUL, Minn. – (March 6th, 2012) – 3M Commercial Graphics announces the 2012 schedule of its world-class training, testing and accreditation process for installers. Aimed at providing graphic professionals with the training to take their skills to the next level, 3M Commercial Graphics offers opportunities for companies to gain recognition through the 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company Program and individuals through the 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Program. The 3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer Program was also introduced last year for installations at car dealerships and has been established through the new 3M™ Scotchprint® On-Demand Personalized Vehicle Graphics Program.

3M Advanced Installation Training

Held at the 3M Center in St. Paul, Minn., 3M Advanced Installation Training is a three-day session that enhances skills through discussion, demonstration, and monitored hands-on training. 3M Graphics Installation Trainers provide first-class training sessions that cover an array of topics, including vehicle wraps, fleet graphics, boat wraps, smooth walls, textured walls and floor graphics.

Contact 3minstallationprograms@mmm.com for more information.

Lowen Corporation Training                                                                                                               

In addition to the courses offered in St. Paul, Minn., 3M Commercial Graphics also offers training sessions at Lowen Corporation in Hutchinson, Kan., in which 3M Preferred Graphics Installers offer extensive hands-on practice to build and refine installation skills. These courses run from two to five days, depending on customer requirements, with topics including sales and marketing skills; vehicle accessory disassembly; and graphic film installation and removal for vehicle wraps, boat wraps, fleet graphics, smooth walls, textured walls and floor graphics. These courses utilize the curriculum developed by 3M.

Contact Dennis Shea at denniss@lowen.com for more information.

Graphics Training Seminar                                                                                                     

Planning is also in progress for additional Graphics Training Seminars, with dates and locations to be announced. These seminars are typically three days, but can be customized, and cover various graphic applications with a strong emphasis on vehicle wraps and installation. Topics discussed can include sales and marketing skills; and graphic design, printing, laminating and installation.

Contact info@wrapexperts.com for more information.

Testing

3M Commercial Graphics also offers testing for 3M Certified Graphics Installation, 3M Preferred Graphics Installer and 3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer credentials. For more information regarding the test and logistics, contact 3Minstallationprograms@mmm.com or visitwww.3mgraphics.com.

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About 3M Commercial Graphics

3M Commercial Graphics help customers worldwide build brands by providing total large-format graphics and light management solutions. 3M manufactures or certifies lighting solutions‚ graphic films and graphic protection‚ flexible substrates‚ as well as inks and toners used to create large-format finished graphics that are consistent‚ reliable and durable. Learn more about 3M graphics products and programs by calling 1-800-328-3908‚ visitingwww.3Mgraphics.com‚ following us @3MGraphics on Twitter or at facebook.com/3Mgraphics.

About 3M

3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $30 billion in sales, 3M employs about 84,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com or follow @3MNews on Twitter.

February 29, 2012-Sarasota, Fla. – 

“The Product Reference Guide I received last year was what drove me to LexJet in the first place. It’s nicely laid out and easy to browse, with pictures of printed applications using the different materials and all the specifications and pricing information we need as we work on new projects,” says Rick Hillbrand, owner of Cottrell Printing in Centennial, Colo.

The 40-page guide includes specifications, application ideas and pricing on:

• LexJet, LexJet Sunset, Hahnemuhle and EPSON aqueous media
• Sunset Stretcher Bars, Sunset Pro Photo Albums and Sunset and ClearStar coatings
• LexJet, General Formulations and HP solvent, latex and UV-curable media
• LexJet laminates, adhesives and backers
• Canon, Epson, HP and LexJet inks
• Canon, Epson and HP printers

“When we developed the content for this year’s Product Reference Guide our number one goal was to provide LexJet customers with much more than a simple catalog. It is designed to help our customers not only find the right product for their project, but to help them drive additional sales,” says LexJet product manager Dione Metnick.

LexJet products come with a 30-Day Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee and $9.99 flat-rate shipping from a nationwide network of distribution centers to ensure quick, economical product delivery. LexJet customers also receive free, unlimited and personal product support.

For more information, and to download a PDF or request a printed catalog, go to www.lexjet.com or call 800-453-9538.

LexJet is a one-stop, direct source for all kinds of equipment, materials, and software used to digitally print photographs, art and commercial graphics. Dedicated to total convenience and personal customer service, LexJet provides one-day ground delivery to most of the continental United States, telephone and on-line ordering, highly trained account specialists, free and unlimited product and technical support, and extensive educational resources.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – (February 23, 2012) – 3M Commercial Graphics will showcase its 3M™ Scotchprint® Wrap Film Series 1080 for thousands of car enthusiasts at select 2012 NASCAR® races.

“3M’s extraordinary wrap films are already used on many NASCAR vehicles, but fans may not realize that they too can use it to create a custom look of their own,” said Doug Blackwell, business development manager for 3M Commercial Graphics. “We are excited for this promotion to get people talking about car wraps and to connect them with our network of professional installers.”

At seven events over the course of the 2012 NASCAR season, 3M Commercial Graphics will set up a demonstration area outside of the track where visitors can watch a car being customized with car wrap films from 3M. The demonstrations will showcase a variety of the film 1080’s 34 distinct combinations of colors and finishes. Booth staff will be available to answer questions, hand out product samples and provide information on how visitors can create their own custom car wrap with the help of their nearest 3M Certified and 3M Preferred Graphics Installer.

Scotchprint Wrap Film Series 1080 and other 3M car wrap films will be given even wider exposure at the race taking place in Phoenix, Ariz., on Sunday, March 4. At this event, the 3M-sponsored car driven by Greg Biffle will be wrapped in a printed snakeskin design with a matte finish and Scotchprint Wrap Film 1080-CF12 (black carbon fiber). The design will prominently feature 3Mwraps.com. Visitors to the website will find more information about wrapping a business vehicle or a personal vehicle using Scotchprint Wrap Film Series 1080 and other great 3M films.

The dates and locations where the car wrap demonstrations will take place are:

• February 26 – Daytona International Speedway; Daytona, Fla.
• March 4 – Phoenix International Raceway; Phoenix, Ariz. (3Mwraps.com appearing on hood of Greg Biffle’s No. 16 race car)
• July 15 – New Hampshire Motor Speedway; Loudon, N.H.
• August 25 – Bristol Motor Speedway; Bristol, Tenn.
• September 16 – Chicagoland Speedway; Chicago, Ill.
• September 30 – Dover International Speedway; Dover, Del.
• October 21 – Kansas Speeedway; Kansas City, Kan.
• November 11 – Phoenix International Raceway; Phoenix, Ariz.

3M is a longstanding sponsor of NASCAR, and in addition to sponsoring the No. 16 car driven by Greg Biffle, the company is also a Contingency Decal Program participant. 3M has many products designated as “Officially Licensed Products of NASCAR” or “NASCAR Performance Products,” and also offers hundreds of products that are used in racing and automobile production and maintenance.

For more information, visit 3M.com/graphics.

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3M and Scotchprint are registered trademarks of 3M Company.

NASCAR is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc.

About 3M Commercial Graphics

3M Commercial Graphics help customers worldwide build brands by providing total large-format graphics and light management solutions. 3M manufactures or certifies lighting solutions‚ graphic films and graphic protection‚ flexible substrates‚ as well as inks and toners used to create large-format finished graphics that are consistent‚ reliable and durable. Learn more about 3M graphics products and programs by calling 1-800-328-3908‚ visitingwww.3Mgraphics.com‚ following us @3MGraphics on Twitter or at facebook.com/3Mgraphics.

About 3M

3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $30 billion in sales, 3M employs 84,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com or follow @3MNews on Twitter.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – (January 5, 2012) –

“The Brushed Black Metallic film creates a very tough, aggressive look that really pops in the light,” said Shareef Khan, CEO of SS Customs, a leading custom wrap shop based in Redwood City, Calif. “I’ve used metalized films from other companies in the past, and they don’t have anywhere near as much flexibility or stretchability as Scotchprint Wrap Film Series 1080. We really appreciate the research and development that 3M puts into their films. You can see in the way that it performs, the way it adheres, and the way the air releases that 3M utilizes the most advanced technology.”

With this new addition, Scotchprint Wrap Film Series 1080 now has 34 head-turning films in carbon fiber, brushed metal, matte and high gloss. As fans of the product know, film series 1080 makes a distinctive statement, providing industry-leading features and benefits that allow users to get the look just right, each and every time.

The long-term, removable cast films offer the same great installation features found on 3M™ Controltac™ Graphic Films with Comply™ Adhesive. The product’s pressure-activated adhesive allows it to slide and be repositioned until firm pressure is applied, with non-visible air release channels that assure fast, easy, and virtually bubble-free installations. Its 60 inch width means that users can wrap almost any section of a vehicle without seams, and the film remains removable for up to three years, making it easy to change looks. The film is also backed by the industry leading 3M™ MCS™ Warranty.

For more information, visit 3M.com/graphics.

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3M, Scotchprint, Controltac, Comply and MCS are trademarks or registered trademarks of 3M Company.

About 3M Commercial Graphics

3M Commercial Graphics help customers worldwide build brands by providing total large-format graphics and light management solutions. 3M manufactures or certifies lighting solutions‚ graphic films and graphic protection‚ flexible substrates‚ as well as inks and toners used to create large-format finished graphics that are consistent‚ reliable and durable. Learn more about 3M graphics products and programs by calling 1-800-328-3908‚ visiting www.3Mgraphics.com‚ following us @3MGraphics on Twitter or at facebook.com/3Mgraphics.

 About 3M

3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $27 billion in sales, 3M employs about 80,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com or follow @3MNews on Twitter.

St. Paul, MINN. – (November 29, 2011)

The films come in 50-meter (164 foot) rolls offering users an extra 63 square feet as compared to typical 50-yard rolls. Perfect for permanent adhesive applications such as interior and exterior signage, decals and P.O.P. graphics, film series IJ10 and series IJ11 are 3.1-mil vinyl products with a clear (film IJ10) or gray-colored (film IJ11) permanent, pressure-sensitive adhesive. Available in gloss and matte finishes, the films have a heavier liner than most comparable competitor products to help the material resist buckling – even through the rigors of digital latex printing. For added versatility, film IJ10-114 is a clear product that can be used as both a digitally printable clear film and an overlaminate.

“Customers have come to know us for premium products, but we also understand their need for basic, low-cost solutions,” said Adam Larson, marketing supervisor, 3M Commercial Graphics. “Now, in addition to our premium and intermediate products, film series IJ10 and series IJ11 round out 3M’s offerings with options for even the most frugal needs. So whether customers want all the bells and whistles, or just the basics, 3M has the solution.”

Learn more about the complete range of 3M graphics solutions at www.3Mgraphics.com <http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Graphics/Scotchprint> .

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About 3M Commercial Graphics 

3M Commercial Graphics help customers worldwide build brands by providing total large-format graphics and light management solutions. 3M manufactures or certifies lighting solutions, graphic films and graphic protection, flexible substrates, as well as inks and toners used to create large-format finished graphics that are consistent, reliable and durable. Learn more about 3M graphics products and programs by calling 1-800-328-3908, visiting 3M Graphics, following us @3MGraphics on Twitter or at facebook.com/3Mgraphics.

About 3M

3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $27 billion in sales, 3M employs about 80,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com or follow @3MNews on Twitter.

3M and Scotchcal are trademarks of 3M Company.

Ultraflex Systems,

For more information or to request a sample, please contact Ultraflex (973) 664-6724, visit www.ultrafleXX.com.

ROLLING MEADOWS,Ill. 

A retail display printed by the Truepress Jet2500UV on non-perforated transparent film won an award sponsored by Contra Vision Ltd. The display, produced for Wacoal Corp., was singled out in the Contra Vision 3rd International Wrap Artists™ Competition in the “Best Interior Design” category. Contra Vision — the founder of the see-through graphics business, selling engineered substrates and licensing its technology to others — honors the best one-way vision wraps and other see-through graphics placed on buildings, vehicles, retail outlets and interior glass partitions.

Through a collaborative agreement between Screen and Contra Vision, the Truepress Jet2500UV is the first printer in the world capable of automatically generating see-through graphics. This new method automates the processing of output data utilized by the Truepress Jet2500UV to achieve high-quality see-through effects on standard transparent media without having to print on perforated window film.

Typically, see-through graphics have relied on perforated film for use as an advertising medium on the exterior windows of retail shops and glass surfaces of public transportation. The perforated film allows the glass surface to retain one-way transparency. However, problems with the strength and durability of perforated film have arisen, as has decreased transparency due to dirt and rain. Automatically creating see-through graphics without specialized media overcomes these problems.

Screen worked with Contra Vision to combine Contra Vision’s see-through graphics-related technology with the multi-layer printing function that is a standard feature of the Truepress Jet2500UV. Able to print up to seven image layers at the same time, the Truepress Jet2500UV is the only printing system that can support Contra Vision’s 10 types of see-through graphic patterns.

The Wrap Artists awards presentation took place at an evening ceremony on October 19, 2011, inNew Orleans. Screen (USA) is demonstrating the Truepress Jet2500UV at SGIA Expo 2011 in booth #2511, October 19-21 at theErnestN.MorialConvention CenterinNew Orleans.

About Screen (USA)

Screen (USA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyoto, Japan-based Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co., Ltd., is a leading supplier of systems and components for the graphic arts industry. Its diverse line of integrated products includes CTP recorders, automated workflow solutions and digital printing systems. Digital printing applications include print on demand, variable data, industrial and sign/display printing. For more information, please visit Screen’s website at www.screenusa.com. All trademarks and registered trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners.

About Contra Vision Ltd (UK)

Contra Vision Ltd (UK) has created 26 inventions that are patented or patent-pending in the field of see-through graphics, which it initiated in 1985 and has since led the field with continued innovation. It sells “engineered substrates,” such as perforated materials, which it also licenses to some 20 other companies, from multi-nationals in the United States to specialist manufacturers in China. It also licenses non-perforated technologies, including the Overlap Registration System™, which is supported by several “patent families” for which Dainippon Screen has a special license for its seven-layer function capable of printing every configuration of see-through graphics. This technology is licensed to printing companies worldwide to make see-through graphics for advertisements, branding, signs, décor and other markets via its website http://www.contravision.com/licences.html.

AVON, Conn. & MARLY, Switzerland — (BUSINESS WIRE) 

ILFORD BioMedia

ILFORD BioMedia provides a complete, biodegradable solution to replace coated vinyl or polyester media displays and traditional mounting boards. As an eco-friendly replacement for these existing but ever-lasting commercial products, BioMedia meets the most demanding expectations for quality and performance while maximizing environmental benefit. The new range, which includes Display Film, Display Film UV, Rigid Display Board and Laminate, employs an enzyme to accelerate the biodegradation process to completely breakdown the products under anaerobic landfill conditions, saving valuable landfill capacity. BioMedia was recognized as a 2011 SGIA Product of the Year in the Media – Vinyl category.

ILFORD OMNIJET Photo Realistic

Expanding the ILFORD OMNIJET commercial inkjet media range, the recyclable Photo Realistic line been certified as responsibly sourced in compliance with the requirements of theForest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C107238). The wide format media includes gloss and satin finishes, and offers excellent performance with aqueous dye and pigment inks, as well as UV cured, HP latex and electrostatic printers. Longer length rolls of 131ft (235 gsm) and 164ft (175 gsm), along with high opacity and stiffness figures, ensure improved productivity with a high quality look-and-feel, ideal for printing posters, exhibition panels and graphic displays.

Both ranges have certification from HP for use with their latex printers. For more information or to order the latest ILFORD commercial offerings, commercial printers can contact their distributors or visit: www.ilford.com

About ILFORD

Founded in 1879, ILFORD is a leading developer and manufacturer of photo quality media and consumables for both inkjet printing and color photographic processes. ILFORD continues to be associated with cutting edge technology thanks to its strong links to the photo imaging marketplace, research and development, technical know-how and manufacturing capabilities. The worldwide digital imaging and color photographic businesses are owned by Paradigm Global Partners LLP.

St. Paul, MINN. – (October 19, 2011) – SGIA Booth #1437

“Our new overlaminate means longer-lasting graphics that stay vibrant, which helps make the most of our customers’ investment and can set them apart from the competition,” said Tim Boxeth, business manager for 3M Commercial Graphics. “The glossy finish gives that wet-paint look that customers are demanding.”

Scotchcal brand Gloss Overlaminate 8528 offers customers peace of mind with the industry’s first published warranty for horizontal surfaces – two years for horizontal surfaces and up to seven years for vertical surfaces.

The 2-mil cast vinyl provides excellent conformability and dimensional stability. It is designed for use with solvent, latex and UV inkjet inks. Sample rolls are available at www.3Mgraphics.com/samples. For specifications, technical and warranty information, please refer to http://tinyurl.com/4g745aa.

Learn more about the complete range of 3M graphics solutions at www.3Mgraphics.com or visit 3M Commercial Graphics in booth #1437 at the 2011 SGIA Expo, October 19-21.

3M Commercial Graphics is proud to be a 2011 SGIA Gold Sponsor.

About 3M Commercial Graphics
3M Commercial Graphics help customers worldwide build brands by providing total large-format graphics and light management solutions. 3M manufactures or certifies lighting solutions‚ graphic films and graphic protection‚ flexible substrates‚ as well as inks and toners used to create large-format finished graphics that are consistent‚ reliable and durable. Learn more about 3M graphics products and programs by calling 1-800-326-3908‚ visiting www.3Mgraphics.com‚ following us @3MGraphics on Twitter or at facebook.com/3Mgraphics.

About 3M
3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $27 billion in sales‚ 3M employs about 80‚000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information‚ visit www.3M.com and follow @3MNews on Twitter.