Company Category: Thermal Transfer Supplies

ARMOR-IIMAK

ARMOR-IIMAK is a world-class leader in the development and manufacturing of thermal transfer ribbons. With a legacy rooted in innovation and sustainability, ARMOR‑IIMAK delivers high-performance ribbon technologies, such as RESIN, WAX/RESIN, and WAX variants, designed to optimize print quality, longevity, and operational cost efficiency. Its integrated approach extends to environmentally responsible initiatives, such as ribbon recycling and eco-friendly packaging, reflecting a strong commitment to reducing its carbon footprint without compromising product excellence.At PackExpo, ARMOR-IIMAK will present AWR XL – it’s the most innovative ribbon on the market. It’s the smart ribbon that changes everything.Say goodbye to frequent roll changes, high logistics costs, and unnecessary waste. Say hello to AWR XL — the longest wax ribbon in the world, built for flat head printers. It’s not just a ribbon. It’s a revolution.• Up to 40% more productivity• Lower costs, less waste, fewer interruptions• 2.5 tonnes of CO₂ saved per 3,000 ribbons • 100% solvent-free & ultra-thin filmARMOR‑IIMAK will also showcase its latest breakthroughs, including advanced resin-based formulations tailored for harsh industrial environments and modular waste-recovery systems that enhance sustainability across label production workflows. Known for its customer-focused R&D and technical support, ARMOR‑IIMAK partners with printer manufacturers and converters globally to drive continuous improvements in label printing performance.Key Highlights:Innovation-Driven: Cutting-edge ribbon formulations tailored to diverse labeling needs—from industrial to retail.Sustainability-Focused: Ribbon-recycling programs, eco-conscious packaging, and reduced-waste solutions.Global Reach, Local Support: Worldwide presence with dedicated technical teams and production facilities.

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Alro Steel & Plastics

Alro Steel Corporation is a full-line metals service center with a broad range of metals and processing services. Alro was started by Alvin and Robert Glick in 1948 in Jackson, Michigan. Alro has grown to over 80 locations in 16 states. Alro supplies cut-to-size metals and plastics. Metal inventory includes: carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, alloy steel, tool steel, brass, copper, bronze, and cast iron. Shapes include round, square, hex, flat, pipe, tube, sheet, plate, angle, channel, beam, tee, grating, expanded metal, rebar, and strapping. We stock a wide range of performance plastic stock shapes from top manufacturers. Acetal, nylon, PEI, HDPE, UHMW, PTFE, and more. Orders are cut and shipped for next-day delivery. | Alro Steel was founded in 1948 by brothers Al and Robert Glick in Jackson, Michigan. The company is a distributor of metals and performance plastics. Alro is focused on offering cut-to-size metals and plastics with next-day delivery to over 50,000 customers in North America. Alro operates over 80 locations in 16 states and provides a broad inventory of products under the following companies: Alro Steel, Alro Metals, Alro Metals Outlet, and Alro Plastics. Alro Steel is a distributor of carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, tool steel, copper, brass, bronze, cast iron, and more in plate, sheet, rod, tube, pipe, and structural shapes. Alro Plastics is a distributor of performance plastic stock shapes, including general, engineering, and high-performance grades from top manufacturers. Inventory includes acetal, nylon, UHMW, LDPE, acrylic, polycarbonate, and more in sheet, plate, tube, and rounds. | Alro Steel was founded in 1948 by brothers Al and Robert Glick in Jackson, Michigan. The company is a distributor of metals and performance plastics. Alro is focused on offering cut-to-size metals and plastics with next day delivery to over 50,000 customers in North America. Alro operates over 80 locations in 16 states and provides a broad inventory of products under the following companies: Alro Steel, Alro Metals, Alro Metals Outlet, and Alro Plastics. | Alro Steel was founded in 1948 by brothers Al and Robert Glick in Jackson, Michigan. The company is a distributor of metals and performance plastics. Alro is focused on offering cut-to-size metals and plastics with next day delivery to over 50,000 customers in North America. Alro operates over 80 locations in 16 states and provides a broad inventory of products under the following companies: Alro Steel, Alro Metals, Alro Metals Outlet, and Alro Plastics. | Alro Steel is a distributor of metals and performance plastics. Founded in 1948, Alro offers cut-to-size metals and plastics with next-day delivery to over 50,000 customers in North America. Alro operates over 80 locations in 16 states and provides a broad inventory of products under the following companies: Alro Steel, Alro Metals, Alro Metals Outlet, and Alro Plastics. Learn more at alro.com.

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All About Packaging

All About Packaging LLC is a leading design and manufacturing company within the packaging industry utilizing paperboard, plastic and corrugated materials. AAP designs and sells packaging to many companies within the fishing, sporting, outdoor, industrial, medical, electrical, cosmetic and many other industries. | All About Packaging LLC is a leading design and manufacturing company within the packaging industry utilizing plastic, paperboard and corrugated materials. AAP designs and sells packaging to many companies within the fishing, sporting, outdoor, industrial, medical, electrical, cosmetic and many other industries. | All About Packaging LLC is a design engineering and thermoforming company with on-site manufacturing utilizing plastic, solid fiber and corrugated materials. We also offer warehousing and fulfillment. Our goal is to help our customers from “Concept to Completion”!All About Packaging LLC are experts in both paper and plastic, offering sustainable solutions that bridge both worlds.All About Packaging LLC sells in the following industries:Medical, O.E.M, Recreational, Tools and Industrial, Material Handling, Transportation, Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Electrical, Beauty & Personal Care, Home Improvement, Lawn and Garden

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Adhesive Products Inc.

Adhesive Products Inc.

Adhesive Products Inc. (API) was founded in 1878 in San Francisco, California and has been the forefront on setting industry standards, decade after decade. API rigorously focuses on quality, service, and production development. We provide critical components for manufacturers across North America. These products are manufactured with domestic and imported ingredients.Our production line includes of many types of glues, adhesives, and coatings for packaging, product assembly, graphic arts, theatrical, woodworking, paper converting, and many other applications for the business and consumer markets. We also manufacture and sell packaging tapes, custom printing tapes and adhesive coated labels and tags for a myriad of applications.We excel in working with our customers to first determine their requirements and then to custom design a solution to maximize their benefits. Custom formulating and design for each application for large or small volume applications is one of our strengths.

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Adfast USA

Adfast USA

Adfast is proud to supply eco-friendly and low toxicity adhesives, caulking, and insulating foams. Adfast continually improves its offering by developing new products tailored to the specific and ever evolving needs of manufacturing and construction professionals, including 400 sealant colors to match any paint and siding. Its dedicated local customer service agents & technical experts are available physically & virtually to support all manufacturing & construction projects as well as to provide free assistance and spec review to architects. | For over 40 years, Adfast has developed and offered a full line of environmentally friendly, sustainable sealants and adhesives to manufacturers. Our products help manufacturers shorten their production times, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Adfast focuses on products that are low in toxicity, contain the lowest VOC levels, and meet the most stringent performance requirements and industry standards. | Adfast offers a full range of Thermobond hot melt adhesives and Adbond water-based adhesives with variable setting times for high-speed production lines and manual assemblies. Our products are specifically designed for cardboard, plastic and wood packaging. They will ensure your most fragile products are well protected.

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ACHEM Industry America, Inc.

ACHEM Industry America, Inc.

WE ARE ACHEM Innovation Meets Tradition — Since 1960 ACHEM Technology Corporation has led adhesive tape innovation for over 60 years. From PVC and BOPP sealing tapes to advanced acrylic adhesives, we deliver cutting-edge solutions. ❄️ All-season packing tapes Hot melt tapes Water-activated tapes️ Industrial-grade tapes Custom adhesive solutions Heat sealers ️ Tape dispensers Shrink tunnels Packaging Tools Clear Advantage™ Self-wound Overlamination FilmPartner with ACHEM to elevate your packaging game.

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