Additional Sponsors
 
Lanyard Sponsors:
Universal Engraving, Inc. and Infinity Foils

Continental Breakfasts Sponsors:
API Foils and Brausse Group

Lunch Sponsor:
AMAGIC Foils

 

Supplier Trade Fair Exhibitors - FSEA 2008 Convention 

 

A & G Engraving, Inc. (link goes to email address)

A & G Engraving, Inc. manufactures high quality magnesium, copper and brass dies for the print, craft and textile industries both internationally and throughout the United States. View examples of photoengraving, foil stamping, hot stamping, embossing dies, rubber stamp masters, chemical, metal, acid etch, and photochemical process etching on the website www.laserexcel.com and then use our Free Price Quote.

 

Advance Corporation

Advance photoengraves magnesium dies used for foil stamping, hot stamping, embossing, debossing, halftones, letterpress printing, thermal kiss-cutting, rubber stamp masters, jewelry molds & prototypes and dies which can also be used in the die cutting process. Our magnesium dies can be a practical & economical alternative to copper & brass dies.  Same-day shipping, rush service, full graphic arts staff. Advance is a leader in environmental responsible manufacturing practices. For more than 65 years Advance has been helping the trade be successful!

AMAGIC Foils
Worldwide supplier of conventional hot stamp foils, holographic hot stamp foils, textile foils, holographic textile foil, and is the only foil manufacturer that offers a complete and comprehensive system for the cold foil printing process. Our brand new corporate facility located at 7152 Patterson Drive, Garden Grove, CA 92841, boasts the latest in state-of-the-art slitters, winders, cutters and embossers. We continually add personnel and equipment to better service our customer’s needs and future product development. As a global group, we are one of the largest foil and film related suppliers in the world. We believe AMAGIC Foils has the strength of a global leader with the personal touch that a customer deserves. AMAGIC Foils strives to partner with our customers to better offer services and products that fit the needs of the customer. As your foil supplier, AMAGIC Foils looks forward to offering the best products, services and support available.

Anderson & Vreeland
Anderson & Vreeland offers a complete line of copper, brass, magnesium and zinc plates, etching chemicals, etching machines. A&V also sells composite materials and matrix board for duplicate and counter dies for stamping and embossing. Visit online at www.andersonvreeland.com for complete listing of products.

API Foils
API Foils is a worldwide manufacturer of hot stamping foil products that include a wide range of metallic colors and holographic (diffraction) patterns. API also provides a full palette of pigment shades in gloss, matte and pearl finishes.  All are showcased in our designer-oriented, user-friendly Foil Selection Guide.  API foil products are best known for their superior press workability which is supported by a world-class technical staff and a full line of high quality make-ready material.

Bobst Group North America
Renowned for technology and product range, we are the world leader in diecutters, folder-gluers, and all types of foil stamping and embossing presses.

Brausse Group

Displaying information on full line of Brausse products including automatic diecutting machines from 29”x41” to 52”x82”, automatic foil stamping machines, folding carton folder gluers, corrugated box gluers, etc.

Crown Roll Leaf, Inc.

Crown Roll Leaf is a world leader in the manufacture of stamping foils, laminating films, pressure sensitive holographic foils, heat transfers and holograms for security, anti-counterfeiting and marketing. Crown’s Hot Stamping Foil Guide is available for designers, stampers, and graphic artists. A vertically integrated 150,000 sq. ft. facility houses state-of-the-art computer graphics dept., four laser origination labs with shim growing facilities, proprietary holographic embossing machines (50”, 24”) vacuum metallizers and converting equipment. Laminating films 28” x 40” eliminate plate lines. Stamping foils 27” x 20”. Holograms used worldwide to insure against fraud and counterfeiting of ID passes, driver’s licenses, credit cards, etc. SerureVision™ holograms incorporate multiple levels of overt and covert security features. An industry reputation of offering superior service, Crown inventories over 600 foils and fast ships worldwide. Samples, color matches, design and technical assistance provided at no charge. Additional offices in Elk Grove Village, IL; Stone Mountain, GA; Torrance, CA; Montreal, Canada; Brazil; and Germany.

Delcam
Artcam is developed by Delcam, a leading developer/supplier of CAD/CAM solutions. Artcam is specifically designed for artistic industries such as engraving. The intuitive interface uses a combination of colors and vectors to replicate 3D shapes and textures. The machining technology guarantees perfect registration and ensures die will always ‘fit to print’.

Dienamic MIS Software Inc.
Dienamic develops software specifically for print finishers and trade binderies. Dienamic can offer estimating, MIS (order entry, job costing, scheduling, shipping, invoicing, etc.) and E-Commerce systems. Dienamic also offers individual software packages such as die management, receiving print jobs, budget hourly rates and foil management.

Diversified Graphic Machinery & Iijima North America
Diversified Graphic Machinery  is a supplier of foil stamping and die-cutting machinery for the print finishing, converting, greeting card and binding industries. DGM represents Iijima, Saroglia, Sterling Toggle, and Cielle. DGM also provides factory certified parts and service to all of North America.

Exclusive Bordering Company

Division of Harry Otto Printing Co.

Exclusive Bordering Company offers a variety of Hand Finishing services to enhance any printed piece. These Value Added Services include Hand Bordering (single and Double Borders), Feather Deckeling, Heritage Deckeling, Bevel Edging and Colored Bevel Edges, Edge coloring, Sheet Pasting, and Sheet Laminating, Parchtiquing, Marbeling, and Glitter Bordering. These embellishments along with Letterpress Printing, Die Cutting, and Embossing can be performed on almost any substrate including Text Papers, Envelopes, Cover Stocks, 2,3 and 4 Ply Boards, Translucents, etc. For more information and pricing contact us at 800-543-8172.
 

Gerber Innovations/Data Technology
Gerber Innovations/Data Technology (www.gerberinnovations.com) is the worldwide leading equipment manufacturer for the Die Making and Packaging Industries.  Our systems provide customers with a “Complete Package” for their entire tool making needs.  Our products include the Profile Router Systems, Flat Laser Systems, Rotary Laser Systems, Waterjet Cutters, Automatic Rule Processors, Automatic Rule Benders, samplemakers and Large Format Digital Printers.

Gerber Scientific, Inc. (GRB) (www.gerberscientific.com) is a leading international supplier of sophisticated automated manufacturing systems for sign making and specialty graphics, apparel and flexible materials, ophthalmic lens processing, and print and packaging industries. Headquartered in South Windsor, Connecticut, the company operates through five businesses: Gerber Scientific Products, Gerber Innovations, Spandex Ltd., Gerber Technology, and Gerber Coburn.

h+m USA
h+m USA will showcase a variety of CNC engraved hot stamping + embossing dies, a full line of microembossing and texture patterns, Designer’s book, make-ready supplies, and the Easy-Fix die lockdown system.

HeidelbergUSA
Heidelberg offers comprehensive solutions for the folding carton industry
The wide variety of products manufactured by folding carton specialists ranges from simple folding cartons to cardboard with special surface finishing. From administration to data handling, from printing to finishing, die cutting and gluing, and even logistics - Heidelberg offers the perfect solution for all the process steps of folding carton production.

Infinity Foils, Inc. – a UEI Group Company
Infinity Foils is a worldwide distributor of stamping foils, decorative glitter and makeready products. Our product line is designed to offer a single-source solution for all your foil needs. Offering the industry’s most popular shades that include bright metallics, satins, clear, pearls and holographics, our hot stamping foil products are manufactured for superior performance and reliability. Our specially formulated hot stamping foil products are designed to work on the broadest range of substrates. Now Infinity also offers a fantastic new product- Cold Foil that utilizes a specially developed release with a free radical UV-cured adhesive that is designed to work inline with the printing process. Infinity Foils extended product range includes another metallic product, Glitter, which is designed to decorate and enhance products while adding a special shimmer and reflective brilliance. Our wide range of Glitter products includes laser, metallic, rainbow and florescence series and all are precision cut to maintain their vivid color. In addition to our foil products, Infinity also offers the industry’s most complete line of makeready products and supplies that are designed to produce optimum results and have been proven and thoroughly tested over time by the UEI Group Companies—and are considered to be premier products for all types of makeready applications. Infinity Foils combines the resource of the intranet with the backing of an established industry leader, UEI Group, to offer customers the most competitively priced products, with expedient turnaround, no minimums, reliable service and the highest quality available.

ITW Foils
ITW Foils global team offers the largest network of graphic hot stamp foil manufacturing, distribution and product offering in the industry. ITW Foils product range covers the spectrum of graphic applications for a true, single source supply — metallic, diffraction and pigment hot stamp foil, holographic media, and laminations — used to enhance the appearance and perceived value of consumer packaging and products. ITW Foils mission is to be a value added supplier, attracting and retaining customers through technically advanced, high quality, versatile products coupled with uncompromising service. 

Kurz Transfer Products, LP
For over 100 years, KURZ has played a major role in the development of hot stamping foils and the hot stamping process. Our hot stamping foil line includes our standard Luxor®/Aulfin® metallic, the Colorit® line of pigment and the Light Line® diffraction foils as well as custom holograms for use in label, greeting card, and cosmetic packaging applications. KURZ also offers cold foil for product enhancement, as well as product protection. The latest in brand and product protection through anti-counterfeiting technology, OVD security products (optically variable devices) are available from the KURZ Group as self-adhesive labels, hot stamping or laminating foils. Through our partnership with H+M USA, we also offer CNC engraved brass stamping and embossing dies. With more than 3000 employees and nine manufacturing facilities worldwide, KURZ is dedicated to supporting our customers’ requirements through prompt delivery, personal contact, and professional service.

Lang GmbH & Co. KG
For more than 35 years, Lang has been producing and installing all over the world complete systems and machines for high-end engraving and milling, controllers, laser digitisers and specially developed CAD-CAM software to enhance customer productivity and quality. Your complete engraving solution from one source – the company Lang.

Laser Excel
Intricate lasercut designs on paper with laser beams of light.

 

Magnesium Elektron Graphic Art Products
Magnesium Elektron North America (MENA) is the global leader in manufacture and distribution of engraving metals and etching chemistry. The full portfolio of products includes magnesium, zinc, copper, brass, steel and a variety of chemistry and accessory items to cover all of your photoengraving requirements for the FSEA markets. Headquartered in Swinton, UK, as part of the Luxfer Group, MENA has recently integrated Revere Graphics Worldwide into it’s diverse network of companies, since acquiring the assets in September, 2007. The combined group now operates facilities in Madison, IL, Findlay, OH, Plymouth, MA, St. Helens, UK, and Swinton, UK. Currently, premium magnesium is offered either non- or pre-sensitized with aqueous-developed systems that include AQ BLU, HydroCoat, HydroSolve and Pos-E-Conta, and a solvent developed system utilizing Magenta, or Red Top photoresist. Premium zinc, copper and brass are available as non- or presensitized with Hydro-Coat photoresist. A special line of CNC Brass is also available for an alternative process to chemical etching. MENA is committed to service and innovation in graphic arts, and will continue to offer new technology and the highest quality products to the print, recognition and packaging industries.

 

Nakai International Corporation
NAKAI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, the worldwide leader in Hot Stamping Foils, proudly presents a new color chart that contains all the up-to-date information on its full line of metallic foils. Nakai has recently introduced a new series of matte pigment foils to compliment its high quality metallic line. For more information call 800-445-2684 or visit www.nakaiintl.com. 

 

Matik North America/Gietz Foil Stamping Technology

Matik North America is the exclusive distributor for Gietz foil stamping & embossing presses in North America. Matik North America handles sales, parts and service for the complete line of equipment made by Gietz in Switzerland. Gietz manufacturers half size and the new FSA 1060 Foil Commander full 41” foil stamping press.

Metal Magic
Metal Magic leads the Foil Stamping and Embossing industry as a full service engraver with superior quality and customer service. Metal Magic manufactures Brass sculptured/multi-level emboss and combination dies, Copper foil stamping and embossing dies, Steuer dies, intaglio and letterpress dies. Metal Magic also manufactures pre-cast counters, duplicate dies, and reflection/textured foil stamping dies. Our fleet of CNC machines offer precision quality with industry leading turn times, while our hand engraving department is comprised of award winning artists with many years of experience. Most importantly, Metal Magic is proud to offer exceptional customer service in combination with expert technical support.

Net Results, Inc.
Net Results is a strategy and engineered solutions provider specializing in optimizing current performance while preparing you for the future. They also deliver customized off-the-shelf training specializing in Lean/Six Sigma Systems and skill development.

OWOSSO Graphic Arts, Inc.
Since 1949 – Worldwide supplier of brass, copper and magnesium dies. Complete on-line ordering system. Quality dies backed with superior customer service.

QAM International
QAM International is a diverse worldwide company specializing in the sale of new and used machinery for the printing & packaging industry. New products include post press die cutting & foil stamping equipment, web offset presses for heat set & UV applications, and sheeter and rewind units. Please view our industry specific web sites for your new and used equipment requirements: www.qamintl.com, www.convertingindustry.com, and www.sandenusa.com.

RCA Capital Corp.
RCA Capital is dedicated to the printing and packaging industries. Our in-depth knowledge of these industries, combined with our banking and finance expertise, enable us to create financing and leasing programs that cannot be matched by formula bankers. Our substantial lines of credit and strong banking relationships result in more options and greater flexibility for our clients.

Sentry Insurance
FSEA members depend on Sentry Insurance for property and casualty, workers’ compensation, business life insurance, employee benefits, and 401(k) and other retirement plans. With assets of more than $10 billion and a policyholder surplus of $2.81 billion, Sentry is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, the industry’s leading insurance rating authority.

Sterling Toggle Inc.

Sterling Toggle will officially launch its E Commerce online store at the FSEA convention. We will display our website showing our products, Die Co-Ordinator Honey Comb Chases, Toggle Hooks and many other accessories.

Universal Engraving, Inc. - a UEI Group Company
Universal Engraving, Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engraved dies for the hot stamping and embossing industry. Each quality engraved die is manufactured with the precision and expertise of highly trained engravers and state-of-the-art equipment. As a full-service engraver, UEI manufactures brass foil stamping, sculptured/multi-level emboss and combination dies, pre-cast counters, photoengraved copper foil stamping and embossing dies and the industry’s premier refractive dies—Unifraxion®, they reflect light and add incredible movement to foil stamped images. UEI also manufactures the innovative, timesaving UniLock-Up® System—perfect for large sheet fed applications with multiple-up dies as well as repeat jobs. And for die cutting jobs, UEI offers specially designed In-Line Embossing Dies that work within the die cutting board to allow for die cutting and embossing at the same time. We also manufacture a complete line of rotary products for hot stamping and embossing including UniSphere ® and UniFlex®.

Weidhaas Group Corp.
Weidhaas first introduced the AutoClam, an automatic press capable of handling sheet sizes up to 32” x 21.5” over five years ago to a select group of beta customers. Today, our beta testers average 1,700 sheets per hour, and now this compact, proven half-sheet press is available to a worldwide audience. Visit the Weidhaas table to learn more about high-speed presses in small packages at very attractive prices. Weidhaas, a quality clamshell, offers a full line of clamshell presses available at our website at www.weidhaasgroup.com.   

Young Shin USA Limited
As the National Sales Manager for Young Shin USA Limited, I’m pleased to announce the establishment of our new North American headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. Young Shin Industries is a world-renowned South Korean manufacturer high-quality die cutters that has recently opened a direct office in North America following its successful expansion in Europe, Asia and Australia.

The high-production Young Shin Auto Platen Die Cutters are available in format sizes of 102, 104, 106,130 and 145. Also available is a high production, excellent register Foil Stamper/Embosser with very quick turnaround to die cutting and stripping. The make-readies are incredibly short utilizing centerline justification.

If your company is considering an upgrade to newer die cutting or foil stamping technology, the Young Shin product line is an opportunity worth exploring since it offers higher productivity at a more economical price point.