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This section provides an overview for shrink films as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 34 shrink film manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked shrink film companies as of December, 2024: 1.Sunstone Engineering LLC, 2.Industrial Packaging, 3.Schermerhorn Bros. Co..
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Shrink film is a film that shrinks when heat is applied. The film is made of thermoplastic resin that can repeatedly deform with heat. In addition to having high gloss and transparency, it also has excellent water resistance, cold resistance, and mechanical strength. Applying these properties and its ability to shrink with heat to fit various shapes, it is used for packaging applications with excellent aesthetics. Shrink film is also often used to protect products and prevent tampering these days because of its irreversible nature once it is torn.
Shrink film is used for a wide variety of packaging applications. It is helpful for packaging applications because of its superior design, product protection, and work efficiency.
Because it can provide a large display area, product PR and multi-color printing are possible. It is used for boxed tissues and instant noodle packaging.
It is used for its superior water resistance and cold resistance, as well as for proof of unopened packages, and mainly for packaging caps.
It combines multiple products into one to improve work efficiency and convenience, such as yogurt, 6-packs of PET bottles, etc.
This section introduces the characteristics of each material used in shrink film. The advantages and disadvantages of the six primary materials used are explained below.
It has excellent transparency, formability, flame resistance, and electrical insulation properties and can shrink at low temperatures. On the other hand, its natural shrinkage and fragile sealing surface are disadvantages.
Polypropylene has excellent transparency, cold resistance, moisture resistance, and printability and has a low unit price. On the other hand, it has the disadvantage of natural shrinkage.
Polyethylene has higher mechanical strength than polypropylene. Its good shrinkage enables large blocking packages. However, it is less transparent than other types.
Superior transparency and heat shrinkability, but weak against impact and organic solvents.
Polyolefin has a high shrinkage rate and is excellent for its finish, as it does not easily wrinkle or form a crease. It is also a highly convenient material with high tearing strength. Although polyolefin offers high performance, its unit price is high.
Known popularly as PET, this resin has excellent transparency, mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability. It has various exceptional properties, but its difficulty processing is a drawback.
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Sunstone Engineering LLC is a designer and manufacturer of high-tech micro welding and engraving solutions based out of Payson, Utah. Under the Orion, Avis, PW, and Seit brands, the company serves industries as diverse as jewelry, power sell manufacturing, aerospace, and orthodontics. The company’s customers include Boeing, Ford, Tesla, and Microsoft. The company’s product lines include lasers, pulse arcs, HF inverters, and hot bar reflow welding systems. The company produces almost all its products at its factories in Utah and distributes them to customers around the world.
Johnson Bag Co. Inc., based in Wauconda, Illinois, is a manufacturer of plastic bags and related packaging solutions, including sideweld, recloseable, and laminated bags. The company manufactures bags from 1 to 150 inches up to 8 mils and can make custom bags in 2 to 10 days. It also stocks degradable bags made using additives that make them degradable, as well as shipping supplies like sealing tapes, kraft papers, and stretch films. The company sells several recloseable bags like amber bags, which prevent degradation or damage by UV light waves, and anti-static bags, which prevent static damage.
Intertape Polymer Group was established in 1981 and is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, as a manufacturer and supplier of packaging and protective solutions. Their product range comprises woven and non-woven goods, pressure-sensitive and water-activated tapes, stretch and shrink films, wrapping materials, and packaging machinery. These materials and machinery are used for packaging and protection purposes, encompassing tasks such as sealing packages, securing pallets, protecting items, and packaging goods efficiently. They find applications in the shipping, e-commerce, manufacturing, automotive, and electronics sectors. The company also serves aerospace, building and construction, food processing, general packaging, HVAC, and healthcare, among other markets.
Dana Poly, Inc is a manufacturer of polyethylene film, bags, and sheet products since 1990 in New Jersey. The company provides plastic bin liners, drum liners, box liners, gaylord liners, and heavy-duty pallet covers and they also offer plastic film and bags including textile bags, carpet bags, carpet tubing, furniture bags, and clear anti-static bags to name a few. They also deal in products like single-wound sheeting, poly sleeves, perforated plastic sheets, hexene bags, and construction sheeting among others serving numerous industries such as Aerospace, Agriculture, Food, Textile, Furniture, and lots more.
Larsen Packaging Products is headquartered in Saint Charles, Illinois. Larsen Packaging Products manufactures and distributes packaging products. Larsen Packaging Products box manufacturing techniques include high speed 2 color rotary die-cutter, high speed 2 color mini flexo/gluer, 2 color flexo/folder/glouer, high speed gluing, stiching, in-line taping, jumbo lineal feeed press, and specialty folder gluing. Box offerings include custom boxes based on standard and e-commerce designs such as self-erecting sex corner tray, full telescope design style container, half slotted container, and more.
Industrial Packaging is an American contract manufacturer specializing in flexible packaging solutions that was established in Webster, Massachusetts in 1950. The company utilizes a wide range of packaging machinery including fillers and stretch hooders to produce pallet, film, tape, and label wraps from various plastic materials. They also commonly manufacture flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), container liners, jerry cans and drums to client specifications. Aside from contract manufacturing, Industrial Packaging also offers contract packaging services to their clients in the food and beverage, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical markets.
Can-Do National Tape, Inc. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The company is a manufacturer and distributor of adhesive tape and tape conversions to several industries including aerospace, automotive, construction, clothing, and transportation. The company maintains three product segments: adhesive tapes, liquid adhesives, and adhesive conversions. Adhesives include everything from aluminum foil tapes to vinyl tapes while liquid adhesives are used in applications ranging from eyelash application to fiber optic bonding. As a distributor, the company sells 3M, Avery Dennison, Bemis, Parson Adhesives, and other brands.
APEX Packaging Corporation was founded in 1987 and is based in Oakland, New Jersey. The company is a distributor of packaging equipment and materials from manufacturers such as 3M, Arpac Group, Pliant, and Fanuc Robotics. The company’s product lines consist of end products and machinery. End products include biodegradable shrink packaging and stretch packaging, tapes, and adhesives. Machinery includes palletizers, tray sealers, and bagging machines. The company also offers custom manufacturing solutions for case packing, protective cushioning, and package design.
SupplyOne was founded in 1998 and is a manufacturer, distributor, and service provider for custom packaging products. SupplyOne strives to maximize use of renewable, recycled, or recyclable sources, with a current rate of 95%. SupplyOne products included corrugated material, flexible packaging, food packaging, labels, miscellaneous consumables, operating supplies, packaging equipment, packaging supplies, plastic thermoformed products, safety supplies, and shipping supplies. Service programs include the packaging management program, managed services program, food packaging program, on-site management program, as well as various other retail store services.
Riverside Paper Company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Riverside Paper Company is a distributor of shipping, packaging, and maintenance products to customers in Florida as well as nationally and internationally. Riverside Paper Company’s product listings include a full range of packing materials, materials for packing and handling, industrial packing, mailing, and miscellaneous supplies. Riverside Paper Company also has trained product specialists to assist customers with shipping and packing information to save on time and cost.
Classic Packaging Corp., which was established in 1978, is a corrugated packaging distributor and manufacturer in Northbrook, Illinois. The company's packaging products range from labels, loose fill, and tape to corrugated boxes and mailing bags, which are used for product sorting and shipment. Aside from its standard product line, Classic Packaging Corp. provides custom packaging design, manufacturing services, and third-party sourcing. The company services a range of industries, small businesses, and large corporations.
West Coast Supplies serves the stretch film/wrap, vented film, packaging supplies, and stretch wrap machine and equipment needs of a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, food, beverage, wineries, and more. West Coast Supplies is based in Rancho Cordova, California. West Coast Supplies offers both machines and equipment for backing. Machines include stretch film machines, tape machines case erectors and packers, and palletizers. Equipment includes stretch film, vented films, slip sheets and boxes, air/dunnage backs, and packaging supplies. Custom packaging solutions are also available upon request.
Practical Packaging Solutions, Inc. is an American distributor of packaging machinery and materials established in 1984 and based in Glendale Heights, Illinois. The company primarily stocks packaging machinery, supplies, and complete specialized packing systems. These products include sealers for hand-packing operations, shrink packaging systems, and hard film overwrappers. It carries items from various brands, including Texwrap, ARPAC, and Belco. The company also provides product or system design, customization, and field servicing for clients needing additional support. It markets to a wide range of industries, including to clients in the food and beverage, semiconductor, and cosmetic sectors.
Stamar Packaging, established in 1981, is a distributor and supplier of products used for the packaging and shipping sectors. The products include corrugated stock & custom boxes, tapes, adhesives, and protective packaging such as void fill paper, bubble wrap, foam products, and packaging papers. Skin packaging, such as customizable plastic fills, skin pack cartons & boards, and packaging accessories, such as carton sealers, strapping machines, stretch wrappers, carton erectors, and shrinks tunnels, are produced. The company in Illinois offers services such as custom & just-in-time warehousing, sorting, custom designing, shrink-wrapping, and labeling.
Neway Packaging was started in 1977 in Torrance, California and has branched out into 7 other states across the United States. The company serves agriculture, bakery, construction, lumber, and other industries with packaging products, services, and equipment. The company’s products include a full range of single use products such as boxes and safety supplies to cushioning products and janitorial supplies. Equipment includes sales of sealing machines, stretch wrapping machines, and other equipment. Services include custom box & packaging solutions, product packaging & graphic design, preventative maintenance, and equipment installation.
Steute Industrial Controls, Inc. is a manufacturer of switchgear and intelligent sensors as well as wireless systems and networks that is headquartered in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany and was established in 1961. The company’s products are divided into three product areas, namely; Meditec, Controltec and Leantec. Its Meditec-certified user interfaces are mainly for medical devices while its Controltec-safe industrial automation products such as controllers, switches and sensors protect, monitor, operate and automate machines and plants. Steute’s Leantec digital shop floor solutions such as the intelligent IIoT Wave.net can be customized and digitally integrated for production anywhere in the world.
GUNZE Limited was founded last August 1896, in Meiji, Japan, and first started in the clothing industry. This company has an Engineering and Plastics Division established last 1958 in their Gangnam Plant and what was known as Engineering Business Plastic Center. This division of GUNZE Limited was in charge of manufacturing and selling automation equipment like copiers and printers, and functional parts used in the manufacturing processes in the industrial field. Presently, the company has two offices specializing in plastics engineering, one local affiliate office, and one international overseas affiliate office for this division located in Hong Kong.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation was founded in 1933 and has a head office in Tokyo, Japan. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation provides products including chemicals, industrial gases, and health care products to customers globally. Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s performance products division manufactures and distributes. functional food materials, electronic and electrical components, specialty chemicals, and other products. Mitsubishi Chemical health care products include pharmaceuticals, drug discovery solutions, diagnostic reagents, and instruments for medical use. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation also provides other services such as engineering, information systems, logistics, and consulting.
Gayatri Plastics Pvt. Ltd. is based in Gujarat, India, and is a manufacturer of polymer, synthetic, PVC water storage tanks, and other plastic products since its inception in 1988. The company offers a wide range of products and services, which include biodegradable bags, compostable bags, packaging pouches & envelopes, pillow pouches as well as bulk bags and waste bags. The company also provides complete packaging solutions that meet the requirements and specifications of its customers.
Pep Cee Pack Industries, established in 2003 with headquarters in India, is a manufacturer, supplier, exporter, and wholesaler of plastic packaging products. The company's product line includes packaging bags, packaging tubing, wrap film, shrink films, and various other plastic film-based products. The products are suitable for consumer, commercial, and industrial wrapping and packaging applications across various markets, including OEM consumer products, retail stores, horticulture, logistics, and courier services, among many others.
Deviser Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Buford, Georgia, United States, is a distributor and supplier of adhesive tapes and packaging products. The company's products include packaging materials, tamper proof bags, and label and pouch dispensers. Its products are sourced from off-brand suppliers to provide economical packaging solutions for individuals and commercial operators. It takes orders online or by phone, and its primary clients are small business operators as well as retailers of packaging products.
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission LLC., founded in 1971 and based in Wheeling, Illinois, is a manufacturer and supplier of motion control and power transmission products and is ISO 9001 certified. Its products include sprockets, conveyor chains, and roller chains used in several industries, including automotive, primary metals, and forest products. It’s a subsidiary of the Tsubakimoto Chain Company, and it has several manufacturing facilities in the United States, including Milwaukee (WI), Sandusky (OH), and Chicopee (MA). The company sells its products through distribution channels but can sell directly to qualified OEMs.
Vintech Polymers Pvt. Ltd., established in 2007 with headquarters in India, is a manufacturer of labeling products. The company's product lines include PVC heat-shrinkable labeled bottle cap covers, PETG heat-shrinkable labeled bottle caps, BOPP bottle wrap-around labels, and labeled pouches primarily for the food processing, dairy processing, water and beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. It has clients that include Kingfisher, Mother Dairy, Safed, Bisk Farm, and Wild Stone, among many others.
CiMa-Pak Corporation is a manufacturer and supplier of food packaging products and equipment founded in 1999 and headquartered in Quebec, Canada. The product portfolio including food trays, tray sealers, vacuum chambers, shrinkwrappers, and film and vacuum bags. The food tray product portfolio includes circular, rectangular, and triangular-shaped CPET, evolve and compostable trays. The products are used for packaging of pharmaceutical instrument kits, and hot, cold, and frozen foods in delis, commercial kitchens, and industrial food manufacturers.
Related Products Co. (RPC) is an American supplier of specialty tapes and shrink wrap established in 1960 as a division of the Reel Tape Corporation. Based in Long Beach, California, the company offers various pressure sensitive tapes including masking, filament, and double-sided varieties. They also offer stretch film for medium- to large-size objects such as pallets or crate stacks, as well as adhesive labels and other adhesive products including glue dots and foam tape. RPC products are used by client manufacturers such as 3M and Signarama, as well as businesses in the office supply market including Staples and Office Depot.
Liberty Intercept, established in Braintree, US in 1996, is a manufacturer of packaging materials such as Intercept Shrink Film, Intercept Woven and Intercept Fabric. Their product portfolio includes protective packaging materials like bubble wrap, foam inserts, and void fillers, AT Film that is used for shipping of delicate electronics, and AT Flame Retardant film. The company serves markets such as Electronics and Technology, Cosmetics and Personal Care, Retail and Consumer Goods, Automotive and Transportation and Industrial and Manufacturing.
Polythene UK, established in 1954 and headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer and supplier of plastic products. The company’s product range includes polythene bags, polythene sheeting, polythene pipes, polythene packaging, and custom plastic products. The company serves a diverse array of industries, including agriculture, construction, beverage, industrial, and medical. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management, and technical support. Devoted to customer satisfaction, it continually enhances its products and services. With ISO 9001:2015 certification, it adheres to stringent quality standards.
AA Thread Seal Tape, Inc., established in 1979 in Wauconda, IL, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier in the wholesale industry. The company's product range includes Polyethylene Encasements for Ductile Iron Pipe, PVC Pipe Wrapping Tapes, PTFE Thread Seal Tapes, Underground Marking Tape, and Electrical Tapes, catering to the Water/Wastewater, Plumbing, and other related industries. Its services include providing quality products, rapid shipping, and technical support. As one of North America's largest distributors of thread seal tapes and producers of Polywrap, it continues to succeed in meeting the demands of the industries it serves.
Associated Bag is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Associated Bag is a bag and shipping product distributor with 4 distribution centers across the United States. Associated Bag Products include anti-rust & anti corrosion bags, boxes, bubble & cushioning, business envelopes & mailers, dispensary products, document & media protectors, eco-friendly products, food service & packaging, gloves, industrial & shipping supplies, janitorial supplies, liners & covers, personal protection, retail packaging, sealed air, tapes & adhesives, ties & sealers, tools & equipment, tubing, VCI products, vinyl, zipper bags, and more.
Princess Auto Ltd., founded in 1933 and based in Winnipeg, Canada, is a supplier of an assortment of tools and equipment with over 50 stores across Canada. In 1977, it opened its first store in Edmonton, Alberta, and became a retailer. The company serves several workers, including inventors, farmers, and tradespeople and stocks products such as outdoor power equipment, hand tools, and hydraulics. It sells items from several brands, such as Dealer’s Choice, Braber Equipment, and King Canada, and it also has a foundation that provides financial assistance to trades students enrolled at Canadian colleges.
Crawford Packaging Inc, established in 1963 and based in London, Canada, is a distributor of integrated packaging solutions, including packaging automation equipment and custom packaging products. Its diverse range of products include stretch film, paper bags, and packaging tapes used in industries like general manufacturing, food processing, and shipping. Some of the automated packing equipment include stretch wrap machines, automatic mailer systems, and label applicators, while packaging consumables include tape, shipping labels, and protective packaging. The company is ISO 9001 certified and provides custom services for customers who want specialized packaging products.
AAA Baling and Strapping Supply is a supplier of material handling products and utilities established in 2020 and located in West Haverstraw, New York, United States. The company offers steel strapping in different sizes for bundling bulk items for storage or shipping, and baling wire for securing items in manual or automated baling processes. It also offers strapping seals and edge protectors for securing or reinforcing strapping materials. The company mainly serves clients in the warehousing, agricultural, and logistics sectors.
Schermerhorn Bros. Co. was founded in 1893 and is based in Lombard, Illinois, United States, is a distributor of packaging products for various industrial and commercial applications. The company provides bags & poly products, cord & rope, rubber bands, strapping, and, stretch film, along with tape, thread, twine, wire, and, workwear & rain gear for agriculture, apparel, banner printing, contract packaging, and, contract sewing industries as well as they also offer products and services to the dairy, direct mail, electrical, flooring, and, foam converting industries.
Southland Equipment Service Inc. is a distributor and service provider specializing in forklifts and material handling equipment that was established in 1971 in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. The company offers sales and rentals for a range of material handling equipment from brands such as Chrisman Navigator, Mastercraft, and Blue Giant. These include forklifts for warehousing or construction operations, dock equipment for loading or unloading operations, and rough terrain forklifts for civil construction projects. The company also offers various services for clients requiring additional support, including repair and maintenance, as well as parts cataloging and replacement.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunstone Engineering LLC |
8.0%
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| 2 | Industrial Packaging |
7.3%
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| 3 | Schermerhorn Bros. Co. |
6.3%
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| 4 | Larsen Packaging Products, Inc. |
6.3%
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| 5 | SupplyOne |
5.3%
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| 6 | Apex Packaging Corporation |
5.3%
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| 7 | Dana Poly, Inc. |
5.0%
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| 8 | Johnson Bag Co., Inc. |
4.7%
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| 9 | Intertape Polymer Group |
4.3%
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| 10 | Riverside Paper Co. |
4.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the shrink film page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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15 | 68.2% |
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Japan
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2 | 9.1% |
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India
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2 | 9.1% |
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Germany
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1 | 4.5% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 4.5% |
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Canada
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1 | 4.5% |
27 products found
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Taiyo CIS Co., Ltd.
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■Summary Zerust® OP Shrink Film is a volatile rust prevention film (for iron) for outdoor storage. By heating with a shrink burner, bonding and shr...
Taiyo CIS Co., Ltd.
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■Summary Zerust® shrink film is a film that allows you to shrink the film using your existing shrink tunnel, L-shaped sealing machine, heat gun, et...
Moriya Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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Large shrink film made by Dr.Shrink Used for long-term outdoor storage of large machinery, special parts, and various vehicles, as well as for pac...
Moriya Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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■Improve work efficiency and reduce costs Cortec's anti-corrosion products make it possible to omit the conventional pre-treatment with oil etc. an...
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Verica Co., Ltd.
410+ people viewing
Last viewed: 23 hours ago
■Transparency, gloss Make your products look beautiful and increase their value. ■Film strength, seal strength Prevents damage during transportati...
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Verica Co., Ltd.
430+ people viewing
Last viewed: 23 hours ago
■Transparency, gloss Make your products look beautiful and increase their value. ■Film strength, seal strength Prevents damage during transportati...
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Verica Co., Ltd.
240+ people viewing
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■Transparency, gloss Make your products look beautiful and increase their value. ■Film strength, seal strength Prevents damage during transportati...
KYORAKU Co., Ltd.
200+ people viewing
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We can make proposals tailored to your needs, from containers for food and cosmetics, containers that can be used for a variety of purposes, to fle...
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Kokabu Kiko Co., Ltd.
50+ people viewing
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■Features ・High shrinkage ・Stable sealing performance ・Low temperature shrinkability ・Excellent transparency
CSJ Co., Ltd.
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GUNZE Limited Engineering Plastics Division
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PS material's greatest feature is its gentle shrinkage characteristics, which makes it suitable for use in all kinds of applications, including lab...
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■6 strengths ・11-color gravure printing machine ・Supports a wide range of production lots ・High technology that overcomes the weaknesses of digi...
