3M Commercial Graphics is proud to announce its Scotchprint brand Wrap Film Series 1080 has been awarded the title of “Coolest New Product of 2011.”  The award was given at the New Product Showcase competition during the ISA International Sign Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The New Product Showcase highlighted 14 of the sign industry’s most innovative products that were introduced into the marketplace within the last year. Attendees experienced firsthand the features and benefits of cutting edge new products and technology. After listening to brief presentations of each product, they were asked to cast their vote.

“It is an honor to be recognized as a leader in the graphic film industry,” said Doug Blackwell, 3M business development manager. “Scotchprint film 1080 has proven to be anything but ordinary.  Its distinctive look, available in a growing number of colors and textures, offers our customers a chance to stand out in the crowd.  It really is cool.”

Scotchprint wrap film series 1080 is a dual cast film specifically designed to provide dimensional stability and durability without the need for an overlaminate. The pressure-activated adhesive allows you to slide and reposition the film until you apply firm pressure. The non-visible air release channels assure a fast, easy and virtually bubble-free installation. A 60-inch film width makes it possible to wrap almost any section of a vehicle without creating seams.

Score one for 3M Commercial Graphics.  Scotchprint Wrap Film Series 1080 has made it into the New Product Showcase competition at ISA International Sign Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The New Product Showcase highlights 25 of the sign industry’s most innovative products that have been introduced into the marketplace within the last year, providing the optimal platform for sign industry leaders to discover cutting edge new products and technology.  The Showcase competition will take place Friday, April 29 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Each contender will present its product in a two-minute pitch followed by the attendees selecting a winner.

“I am honored that Scotchprint film series 1080 has been selected to compete for the ‘Coolest New Product of 2011’ at ISA,” says Doug Blackwell, 3M business development manager.  “When customers are looking for a unique way to make their vehicle or graphics stand out from the crowd, why not use a ‘Coolest New Product’ finalist?”

Scotchprint wrap film series 1080 is a dual cast film specifically designed to provide dimensional stability and durability without the need for an overlaminate.  The pressure-activated adhesive allows you to slide and reposition the film until you apply firm pressure.  The non-visible air release channels assure a fast, easy and virtually bubble-free installation.  A 60-inch film width makes it possible to wrap almost any section of a vehicle without creating seams.

3M Commercial Graphics introduces Scotchcal Gloss Overlaminate 8528. This new overlaminate is specifically designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, ultraviolet rays and acid dew common in Los Angeles and other west coast cities. In regions subject to intense heat, these conditions can lead to spotting and other discoloration in overlaminates.

“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 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 inks.

The 3M Graphics Market Center announces new brushed metal finishes for its Scotchprint Wrap Film Series 1080. The brushed metal finishes join matte and carbon fiber to deliver a wide selection of colors and finishes for a broad range of wrap applications.

The unique new finishes are brushed aluminum (1080-BR120), brushed titanium (1080-BR230), brushed steel (1080-BR201), brushed steel blue (1080-BR217), and brushed gold (1080-BR241). Doug Blackwell, market development manager with 3M Graphics Market Center said, “We’re really pleased to offer a truly unique look for our Scotchprint film series 1080 with these new finishes. We’ve created these brushed metal, textured looks in response to our customers’ requests, and we’re excited about the initial positive response.”

The Scotchprint Wrap Film Series 1080 are long-term, removable cast films. They are designed for solid color vehicle detailing, decoration, and full wraps without the need for graphic protection. Their pressure-activated adhesive allows them to slide and be repositioned until firm pressure is applied. The non-visible air release channels assure fast, easy, and virtually bubble-free installations, the same great features found in 3M’s Controltac Graphic Films with Comply v3 Adhesive.a

Looking for more diversity with your vinyl material options? 3M Graphics Market Center just added both 30” and 60.5” widths to 3M Scotchcal Graphic Film with Comply Adhesive IJ35C-10 (Gloss) in 50-yard roll lengths. This should make it easier for some of you vinyl installers to get the job done.

Scotchcal film IJ35C is a 3.2 mil polymeric calendered film ideal for POP and general signage applications. According to 3M, it offers great hiding power, permanent adhesive and air release channels for virtually bubble-free graphic installations with less application waste.  You can use this film with or without an overlaminate.  When graphic protection is required, 3M recommends its Scotchcal Luster Overlaminate 8509.

3M is now offering its Scotchcal graphic film with Comply adhesive IJ40C for partial vehicle wraps. This 3-mil vinyl film has removable, pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a pattern of air release channels for easier, bubble-free application. And the product has been upgraded with a 7-year expected performance life.

It’s available in a gloss or matte finish and 3M is billing it as ideal where a versatile film is needed for partial vehicle wraps. It provides dependable performance for fleet, flat and simple POP applications where air release is desired. The film is designed for inkjet or screen printing with solvent or UV inks.

The Avery Dennison Graphics & Reflective Products Division just rolled out the MPI 1005 Supercast Series, a line of next generation conformable cast vinyl films.

Supercast films feature enhanced conformability and stay down over complex curves and rivets with no tenting or lifting – a new option that is ideal for vehicle wraps, fleet graphics and architectural applications.

“I’ve been installing vehicle wraps for many years and the Avery MPI 1005 Supercast films are the most conformable films I’ve worked with and seen on the market,” says Justin Pate, a globally recognized graphic installer with 14 years of experience. “It’s like driving a super luxury car and did everything I have always wanted a film to do with the greatest of ease. The print quality is top shelf and wraps are faster and easier to install and the colors really pop.”

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MPI 1005 Supercast is available with Easy Apply RS, Easy Apply and Gloss Opaque LTR technologies to provide faster and easier application and long-term removability. Easy Apply air egress technology helps eliminate wrinkles and bubbles while Easy Apply RS provides repositionability and slideability, allowing the film to be moved easily before pressure is applied.

“These films offer the ultimate in print quality and conformability for a variety of applications,” says Elizabeth Parks, Global Products Manager at Avery Dennison. “Because MPI 1005 Supercast films feature Easy Apply RS and Easy Apply technologies, installation with these films is easier and quicker which reduces application time and lowers cost.”

Key features of the Avery MPI 1005 Supercast series include:

• Enhanced conformability allows the films to stay down over complex curves and rivets
• Expanded color gamut capability
• High gloss and smooth face make images and colors pop
• Consistent printability and enhanced image quality

By pairing MPI 1005 Supercast with Avery Graphics overlaminates, Avery says longer-term durability and rigidity are achieved.