Business Management

Mactac Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Pressure-sensitive adhesives manufacturer has expanded in recent years.

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5 years ago

April 9, 2019

Mactac (Stow, OH) is marking its 60th year of business in 2019. Founded in 1959, Mactac’s pressure-sensitive adhesive materials are used globally in industries such as graphic design, digital imaging, retail display, fleet graphics and more.

Mactac was purchased by LINTEC Corporation in 2016, has grown significantly since in various global markets and is continuously expanding the company’s product lines. 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.
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 creates medical grade Silk™ 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.
2016 – Mactac becomes part of the LINTEC Corporation.
2017 – Mactac launches the revolutionary CHILL AT™ all-temperature hot-melt adhesive line for food packaging.

For more information, visit mactac.com.

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