Experts in Finishing Solutions

Introduction to Drytac

HistoryHistory Founded over 37 years ago in Founded over 37 years ago in

CanadaCanada Quickly grew to an Quickly grew to an

international manufacturer international manufacturer and distributor of graphics and distributor of graphics finishing products and finishing products and equipmentequipment

Three divisions:Three divisions: Drytac Corporation-U.S. and Drytac Corporation-U.S. and

South and Central AmericaSouth and Central America Drytac Europe-Europe, Asia, Drytac Europe-Europe, Asia,

Australia and AfricaAustralia and Africa Drytac CanadaDrytac Canada

Drytac Corporation-U.S.Drytac Corporation-U.S.

Offices and distribution Offices and distribution centers in Richmond, VA centers in Richmond, VA (HQ); Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX (HQ); Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA.and Los Angeles, CA.

Experienced sales and Experienced sales and technical teamtechnical team

Excellence customer serviceExcellence customer service

Drytac CanadaDrytac Canada

Founded in 1976 – Drytac’s first manufacturing Founded in 1976 – Drytac’s first manufacturing locationlocation

Grown from initial team of 1 to over 22 staff Grown from initial team of 1 to over 22 staff membersmembers

Launch of Drytac Direct in 2003Launch of Drytac Direct in 2003

Team of 4 dedicated Area Sales ManagersTeam of 4 dedicated Area Sales Managers

State-of-the-art, converting & slitting facilitiesState-of-the-art, converting & slitting facilities pressure sensitive and heat reactive systemspressure sensitive and heat reactive systems

Drytac USADrytac USA

Founded in 1991 – Richmond, VA became the Founded in 1991 – Richmond, VA became the Drytac Corporate HeadquartersDrytac Corporate Headquarters

Grown from initial team of 2 to over 35 staffGrown from initial team of 2 to over 35 staff Team of 6 dedicated Area Sales ManagersTeam of 6 dedicated Area Sales Managers Export Sales selling to Central American, South Export Sales selling to Central American, South

America and MexicoAmerica and Mexico Four Regional Distribution locations (California, Four Regional Distribution locations (California,

Virginia, Texas and IllinoisVirginia, Texas and Illinois

Drytac Europe Ltd.Drytac Europe Ltd. Founded in 1998 – Drytac’s first manufacturing locationFounded in 1998 – Drytac’s first manufacturing location

Grown from initial team of 5 to over 50 staffGrown from initial team of 5 to over 50 staff

Team of 7 dedicated Area Sales ManagersTeam of 7 dedicated Area Sales Managers

Export Sales selling to over 22 marketsExport Sales selling to over 22 markets including New including New Zealand, Australia, Middle Zealand, Australia, Middle East, South Africa, Greece, Italy, East, South Africa, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, France, Germany, and many more..France, Spain, France, Germany, and many more..

Two coating lines, State-of-the-art R&D, converting & slitting Two coating lines, State-of-the-art R&D, converting & slitting facilitiesfacilities for hotmelt, solvent, & aqueous based, pressure for hotmelt, solvent, & aqueous based, pressure sensitive and heat reactive systemssensitive and heat reactive systems

Drytac Key Drytac Key Dates/AcquisitionsDates/Acquisitions1976 - Drytac was incorporated and business began from a small 1976 - Drytac was incorporated and business began from a small

office and warehouse office and warehouse located in a suburb of Toronto.located in a suburb of Toronto.

1998 - Drytac Europe was established and became Drytac's first 1998 - Drytac Europe was established and became Drytac's first manufacturing location.manufacturing location.

2001 - Drytac acquires Interlam USA2001 - Drytac acquires Interlam USA

2002 – Drytac acquires Interlam Canada2002 – Drytac acquires Interlam Canada

2003 – Drytac acquires Hot Press USA2003 – Drytac acquires Hot Press USA

2004 – Drytac acquires Hot Press Tulliss Russell (England)2004 – Drytac acquires Hot Press Tulliss Russell (England)

2005 - ISO9001 Quality Certificate awarded to Drytac Europe Ltd2005 - ISO9001 Quality Certificate awarded to Drytac Europe Ltd

2008 - Drytac Corporation Acquires Advanced Finishing 2008 - Drytac Corporation Acquires Advanced Finishing Solutions Solutions

2009 - Drytac acquires AMTI 2009 - Drytac acquires AMTI (Advanced Material Technology Inc.)(Advanced Material Technology Inc.)

2011 – Drytac acquires Teneka GmBH2011 – Drytac acquires Teneka GmBH

2013 – Drytac acquires Multi-Tac2013 – Drytac acquires Multi-Tac

Enhanced Custom Coating

• Full range of adhesive technology – Hotmelt, Reverse Gravure, offering aqueous & solvent based, pressure sensitive & heat activated systems

• Technical Team fully equipped to offer custom coating through testing to final manufacturing

• In-house conversion & finishing

• Drytac custom products include: medical tapes, adhesive coated papers, antibacterial films, window films, decorative vinyl, UV protective laminates and many more…..

MarketsMarkets On demand print shopsOn demand print shops

Exhibit and event Exhibit and event companiescompanies

Wide format display and Wide format display and sign shopssign shops

Picture framers and art Picture framers and art galleriesgalleries

Commercial printersCommercial printers

Advertising agenciesAdvertising agencies

In plant print shopsIn plant print shops

Mounting adhesivesMounting adhesives Overlaminating filmsOverlaminating films Roller laminatorsRoller laminators Heated vacuum and Heated vacuum and

hydraulic presseshydraulic presses Trimmers and cuttersTrimmers and cutters Banner stands and Banner stands and

portable displaysportable displays

Traditional Product Traditional Product LinesLines

Emerging Product Lines

• Liquid coating equipment and coatings

• Print media• Display board edging

systems• EarthSmartTM Eco-friendly

products

Distribution Strategy

North America—consumables spld direct to Large Format printers. Equipment sold through regional distribution.

Central & South America—all products sold through distribution managed by PrintLat, David Pachon, President.

Europe/Asia/Africa—sold through established Dealer network

What our What our customers saycustomers say"Price, service and new products are always a "Price, service and new products are always a concern of mine- this is why I choose Drytac.concern of mine- this is why I choose Drytac.““

" I can always count on them for exceptional, " I can always count on them for exceptional, personal service and to get me what I need, personal service and to get me what I need, when I need it.  In this challenging market itwhen I need it.  In this challenging market it ’’s s great to have such a team on my side!great to have such a team on my side!““

"Drytac leads the industry in quality products, "Drytac leads the industry in quality products, and personal service. Our first purchase was 20 and personal service. Our first purchase was 20 years ago, and we are still impressed by the years ago, and we are still impressed by the quality . . . quality . . . ““

The EnvironmentThe EnvironmentReducing our environmental impact through responsibleReducing our environmental impact through responsiblemanufacturing & business practicesmanufacturing & business practices

• The ‘Green Umbrella Project’: a 5 year plan to reduce energy

consumption & CO ² emissions Developed in conjunction with

• Significant investment into plant, machinery & buildings to ensure production operation is as efficient & environmentally-sound as possible e.g. Thermal oxidiser ensures exhaust gases are VOC & solvent free, future plans for combined heat & power plant

•Recycling: all paper & cardboard waste, saving approx 6 skips/year from landfill

•New product formulations – development of more environmentally friendly product range including new bamboo panda stand, Interlam Eco range of over-laminating films, and many more…

•Expand on ESEclipse and Prem Bond

What is new in LiquidsWhat is new in Liquids

Introducing the Giclee CoaterIntroducing the Giclee Coater New Liquid-ColorcaptureNew Liquid-Colorcapture New single use Giclee coaterNew single use Giclee coater New Base model for AFC1600New Base model for AFC1600

Giclee CoaterGiclee Coater

GicleeCoater 44GicleeCoater 44

Coats cut sheet canvas and fine art Coats cut sheet canvas and fine art paperpaper

Prints can be easily coated mutiple Prints can be easily coated mutiple timestimes

Each coat enhances finish and Each coat enhances finish and protectionprotection

Please come by the booth for a Please come by the booth for a demo.demo.

GC44 FeaturesGC44 Features

Mister to keep the coating viscosity Mister to keep the coating viscosity consistentconsistent

Rear pull out tableRear pull out table Disposable coating roller coverDisposable coating roller cover Filtered coating recirculation systemFiltered coating recirculation system Forced air dryer so prints come out Forced air dryer so prints come out

ready to wrap or shipready to wrap or ship

New SmartCoaterNew SmartCoater

Base Model vs Pro ModelBase Model vs Pro Model Supply system:Supply system: Base has no coating tank or pump.  It has a gravity Base has no coating tank or pump.  It has a gravity

feed system.  There is no Stainless steel soaking tank. No quick feed system.  There is no Stainless steel soaking tank. No quick disconnects (there is no need).  One nozzle vs two nozzles on the PRO.disconnects (there is no need).  One nozzle vs two nozzles on the PRO.

Drying System:Drying System:  No spare heating elements (PRO comes with 2).  No spare heating elements (PRO comes with 2).  One bank of drying fans have been eliminated.  There is no rear outlet  One bank of drying fans have been eliminated.  There is no rear outlet for an auxiliary dryer.for an auxiliary dryer.

Control System:Control System:  No pump sensor. No constant speed control.  No  No pump sensor. No constant speed control.  No take up alarm.  take up alarm.  

The Base will use a regular rear idler roller, regular castors (no self-The Base will use a regular rear idler roller, regular castors (no self-leveling), and the motor will be smaller. (90 Watts versus 400 watts in leveling), and the motor will be smaller. (90 Watts versus 400 watts in the PRO)the PRO)

The Base unit will be sold to smaller users, whereas the PRO will sell The Base unit will be sold to smaller users, whereas the PRO will sell to those that have high volume.to those that have high volume.

Base Model vs Pro ModelBase Model vs Pro Model Control System:Control System:  No pump sensor. No  No pump sensor. No

constant speed control.  No take up constant speed control.  No take up alarm.  alarm.  

The Base will use a regular rear idler The Base will use a regular rear idler roller, regular castors (no self-leveling), roller, regular castors (no self-leveling), and the motor will be smaller. (90 Watts and the motor will be smaller. (90 Watts versus 400 watts in the PRO)versus 400 watts in the PRO)

The Base unit will be sold to smaller The Base unit will be sold to smaller users, whereas the PRO will sell to those users, whereas the PRO will sell to those that have high volume.that have high volume.

Pro Model-What’s NewPro Model-What’s New

Stainless steel soaking tank addedStainless steel soaking tank added New Electronic ControlsNew Electronic Controls Smaller width (<36”) available 1Smaller width (<36”) available 1stst

Qtr 2014Qtr 2014 Speed control enhanced-encoder vs Speed control enhanced-encoder vs

sensorsensor New pump and mixing stationNew pump and mixing station

ColorCapture ColorCapture

Made for Water resistant canvasMade for Water resistant canvas Very flexible and holds the inks and Very flexible and holds the inks and

IRC layer together during stretching IRC layer together during stretching and gallery wrapsand gallery wraps

Does not cause outgassing on the Does not cause outgassing on the prints when processingprints when processing

Allows popping of bubbles that Allows popping of bubbles that transfer during processingtransfer during processing

Aqueous CoatingsAqueous Coatings

2 Standard2 Standard Transit-universal compatabilityTransit-universal compatability Intego-lowest costIntego-lowest cost

4 Specialty4 Specialty UltraFlex Gloss-car wrapsUltraFlex Gloss-car wraps UltraMural-wallpaperUltraMural-wallpaper Fine Art-water resistant canvasFine Art-water resistant canvas ColorCaptureColorCapture

ENDURACoat Aqueous CoatingsENDURACoat Aqueous Coatings• 30 to 35% solids – Acrylic and/or Urethane Blend30 to 35% solids – Acrylic and/or Urethane Blend• Designed for multiple application platformsDesigned for multiple application platforms• Highest quality, reasonably pricedHighest quality, reasonably priced• In-house bottling & fulfillment In-house bottling & fulfillment • On-going testingOn-going testing• Unique blend of LOW VOC components Unique blend of LOW VOC components

ENDURACoat TransitENDURACoat TransitTechnological Advantages:Technological Advantages:• Polyurethane Acrylic BlendPolyurethane Acrylic Blend• High flexibility and elongationHigh flexibility and elongation• Excellent U.V resistance (up to 5 years outdoors)Excellent U.V resistance (up to 5 years outdoors)• Excellent scratch and mar resistanceExcellent scratch and mar resistance• Highly chemical and detergent resistanceHighly chemical and detergent resistance• HP Latex 610 compatible (either applied manually or through AFC SC in HP Latex 610 compatible (either applied manually or through AFC SC in

dynamic mode)dynamic mode)• Offers wide dynamic temperature range for processingOffers wide dynamic temperature range for processing• Offered in Gloss & Matte Offered in Gloss & Matte

– Gloss (95+ units gloss)Gloss (95+ units gloss)• Ideal for AFC SC or can be sprayed using HVLP or manually appliedIdeal for AFC SC or can be sprayed using HVLP or manually applied

Applications:Applications:• Graphics having high exposure to water, dirt, salt, moisture. chemicalsGraphics having high exposure to water, dirt, salt, moisture. chemicals• Graphics that require multiple years of outdoor durability.Graphics that require multiple years of outdoor durability.• Graphics that require excellent dimensional stability or application over Graphics that require excellent dimensional stability or application over

difficult curves (elongation and flexibility)difficult curves (elongation and flexibility)• Graphics requiring maximum visceral exposure (maximum viewing exposure)Graphics requiring maximum visceral exposure (maximum viewing exposure)• Suitable for Truck CurtainsSuitable for Truck Curtains

ENDURACoat IntegoENDURACoat IntegoTechnological Advantages:Technological Advantages: Good Chemical Resistance Good Chemical Resistance Good Exterior Durability (3yr)Good Exterior Durability (3yr) Non-yellowingNon-yellowing Good Plasticizer Migration ResistanceGood Plasticizer Migration Resistance Good Blocking ResistanceGood Blocking Resistance VERY Low Odor, Low VOCVERY Low Odor, Low VOC’’s (0.74 lb/gallon)s (0.74 lb/gallon) Extremely Quick Drying Extremely Quick Drying

Applications:Applications: Protection of billboards, signage, POP where exterior durability is not criticalProtection of billboards, signage, POP where exterior durability is not critical Can be applied via Machine or Manually applied or sprayed using HVLP Can be applied via Machine or Manually applied or sprayed using HVLP

Competitive vs. ENDURACoat IntegoCompetitive vs. ENDURACoat Intego:: Valspar AquaGuard™ 110, ClearStar ClearShield™ Original and LL, Triangle ClearFlex™ Valspar AquaGuard™ 110, ClearStar ClearShield™ Original and LL, Triangle ClearFlex™

D304 D304 Poor Chemical Resistance PropertiesPoor Chemical Resistance Properties Poor Plasticizer Migration ResistancePoor Plasticizer Migration Resistance Suspect Exterior DurabilitySuspect Exterior Durability High VOCHigh VOC’’s (>2.0 lbs/gallon)s (>2.0 lbs/gallon)

ENDURACoat UltraFlexENDURACoat UltraFlexTechnological Advantages:Technological Advantages: High flexibility and elongationHigh flexibility and elongation Excellent U.V resistance (up to 5 years outdoors)Excellent U.V resistance (up to 5 years outdoors) Good scratch and mar resistanceGood scratch and mar resistance Very good chemical and detergent resistanceVery good chemical and detergent resistance Offers wide dynamic temperature range for processingOffers wide dynamic temperature range for processing Offered in Gloss Only Offered in Gloss Only

Gloss (80 units gloss)Gloss (80 units gloss) Extremely Low VOC (0.74 lbs/gal)Extremely Low VOC (0.74 lbs/gal)

Applications:Applications: Graphics having high exposure to water, dirt, salt, moisture. chemicalsGraphics having high exposure to water, dirt, salt, moisture. chemicals Graphics that require multiple years outdoor durability.Graphics that require multiple years outdoor durability. Graphics that require excellent dimensional stability or application over difficult curves Graphics that require excellent dimensional stability or application over difficult curves

(elongation and flexibility)(elongation and flexibility) Graphics requiring maximum visceral exposure (maximum viewing exposure)Graphics requiring maximum visceral exposure (maximum viewing exposure)

Cons:Cons: Not compatible with most UV printed and some Eco Sol InksNot compatible with most UV printed and some Eco Sol Inks

ENDURACoat UltraMuralENDURACoat UltraMuralTechnological Advantages:Technological Advantages: High flexibility and elongationHigh flexibility and elongation Excellent U.V resistance (up to 5 years outdoors)Excellent U.V resistance (up to 5 years outdoors) Excellent Stain and Mold ResistanceExcellent Stain and Mold Resistance Excellent chemical and detergent resistanceExcellent chemical and detergent resistance Good scratch and mar resistanceGood scratch and mar resistance Offers wide dynamic temperature range for processingOffers wide dynamic temperature range for processing Offered in Flat Matte Only Offered in Flat Matte Only

Gloss (>10 units gloss)Gloss (>10 units gloss)

Applications:Applications: Graphics that require ultra matte appearanceGraphics that require ultra matte appearance Graphics in high moisture areasGraphics in high moisture areas Digital wall covering materialsDigital wall covering materials

ENDURACoat Fine ArtENDURACoat Fine ArtTechnological Advantages:Technological Advantages:• High flexibility and elongation especially for Gallery WrapsHigh flexibility and elongation especially for Gallery Wraps• Excellent U.V resistance Excellent U.V resistance • Non-YellowingNon-Yellowing• Excellent cleanabilityExcellent cleanability• Good scratch and mar resistanceGood scratch and mar resistance• Quick dryingQuick drying• Offered in Gloss (85), Lustre (60), and Matte (25)Offered in Gloss (85), Lustre (60), and Matte (25)

Applications:Applications:• Water Resistant CanvasWater Resistant Canvas• Solvent and Aqueous inksSolvent and Aqueous inks

• The Main Competition includes:– ClearStar (low cost/low quality) Now Maribu

• Sell through distribution for most part

– Neschen • GONE! No longer available.

– Triangle Coatings (good product/fair prices)

• Bulldog (solvent based coatings)– Valspar

• Mfg/sells mainly direct to large users

•Competitive Positioning

Single Use Giclee CoaterSingle Use Giclee Coater

SUGSUG

SUGSUG

SUGSUG

CleaningCleaning

SUG set upSUG set up

SUG Set UpSUG Set Up

JetmountersJetmounters

Market Position—heavy duty, long lasting, yet Market Position—heavy duty, long lasting, yet moderately priced.moderately priced.

Two Widths: 55” and 63”Two Widths: 55” and 63” Three trim levels: Three trim levels:

SHA-HASHA-HA FuzionFuzion Pro (63” only)Pro (63” only)

Trim Levels-SHA-HATrim Levels-SHA-HA

top supply, top take-up, front unwind, heat top supply, top take-up, front unwind, heat assistassist

Trim Levels-FuzionTrim Levels-Fuzion

Top supply and take up, bottom supply and Top supply and take up, bottom supply and take up, rear rewind, heat assisttake up, rear rewind, heat assist

Trim Levels-PROTrim Levels-PRO

Same as Fuzion but with Full HeatSame as Fuzion but with Full Heat

SHA-HA-NewSHA-HA-New

front tray changed to bracketsfront tray changed to brackets

Window Films FamilyWindow Films Family

WindowTac: double-sided mounting adhesiveWindowTac: double-sided mounting adhesive ViziPrint: printable polyester-dry applyViziPrint: printable polyester-dry apply ViziPrint Impress: printable polyester with ViziPrint Impress: printable polyester with

silicone adhesivesilicone adhesive Window FX: printable polyester-wet apply, Window FX: printable polyester-wet apply,

optically clear optically clear

WindowTacWindowTac

This is a Mounting adhesive—double sidedThis is a Mounting adhesive—double sided Fastest growing productsFastest growing products Used when printer has a specific media Used when printer has a specific media

preference-turn any print into a window preference-turn any print into a window graphicgraphic

Visually clearVisually clear Unique air release allows for dry Unique air release allows for dry

applicationapplication Primary use if for retail window signagePrimary use if for retail window signage

ViziPrintViziPrint

Printable 3 mil clear PET filmPrintable 3 mil clear PET film Same adhesive as WindowTacSame adhesive as WindowTac Air Release equals dry applyAir Release equals dry apply Visually clearVisually clear Two VersionsTwo Versions

UV compatibleUV compatible Solvent compatibleSolvent compatible

ViziPrint ImpressViziPrint Impress

Printable polyester filmPrintable polyester film Glass clearGlass clear Proprietary adhesion technologyProprietary adhesion technology No adhesive equals no residueNo adhesive equals no residue 3 Versions3 Versions

Clear UV compatibleClear UV compatible Clear SEL compatibleClear SEL compatible White SEL compatibleWhite SEL compatible

WindowFXWindowFX

2 mil PET film2 mil PET film Optically clear-best qualityOptically clear-best quality Professional wet apply onlyProfessional wet apply only UV compatibleUV compatible 2 versions2 versions

Permanent adhesivePermanent adhesive Removable adhesiveRemovable adhesive

Multi-Tac AquisitionMulti-Tac Aquisition

2 coating lines2 coating lines Located in Toronto, CanadaLocated in Toronto, Canada Duplicate product linesDuplicate product lines

Water based laminatesWater based laminates Mounting adhesivesMounting adhesives

Specialty Industrial Specialty Industrial coated/laminated productscoated/laminated products

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