Worthen Industries, Inc. manufactures specialty adhesives, coatings, coated flexible substrates, and thermoplastic extrusion. Our UPACO (Union Paste Co.) & NYLCO (New York Laminating Co.) divisions include 13 Business Units in our 5 U.S. locations that specifically focus our services on our customers' unique requirements.

UPACO EcoBond®SUPERIOR SOLE-ATTACHING TECHNOLOGY

These patented films have been developed to bond to various soling and midsole materials for permanent sole-attaching.

Depending on the substrates to be bonded, the films may be

used in-mold or post mold. Standard films are available for

bonding PU, EVA, and some rubber materials. Because of the

wide variety of rubber compounds used, our technical sales crew

will work with the customer and/or compounder to develop films

for specific rubber materials.

ECOBOND® FILMS: SOLE / MIDSOLE ATTACHING FILMS

3 step process (no roughing or priming)

Ability to permanently attach to various soling and midsole materials

In-mold and post mold capabilities

Custom-developed films to meet specific needs

Environmentally-friendly

ECOBOND® FILMS: STITCHLESS® FILMS

Eliminates stitching on uppers

Single-layer and multi-layer films

Permanently combine mesh, synthetics,

PVC, TPU, and other materials

Environmentally-friendly

DECADES OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Our service technicians, backed by a fully staffed R&D and testing laboratory, are knowledgeable of the most up-to-date systems and manufacturing processes. They are available worldwide to work with customers to solve problems and introduce innovative new concepts.

UpacoEcoBond.com SOLUTIONS SINCE 1866

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JIM KEROUACKBusiness Unit Manager

UpacoFtw@worthenind.com

BOB CHANGTechnical Director

bchang@worthenind.com(603) 821-5974

TROY MEDEIROSMarket Manager

tmedeiros@worthenind.com(603) 821-5938

ROGERS LEECountry Manager of China

rlee@worthenind.com(86) 769-2242-3231

RAY CRISSMANCountry Manager for Indonesia

raycris2@cbn.net.id

JIMMII NGUYENCountry Manager for Vietnam

jnguyen@worthenind.com

ECOBOND® FILMS: SUPERIOR SOLE-ATTACHING TECHNOLOGY

These patented films have been developed to bond to various soling and midsole materials for permanent sole-attaching without roughing or priming. Depending on the substrates to be bonded, the films may be used in-mold or post mold. Standard films are available for bonding PU, EVA, and some rubber materials. Because of the wide variety of rubber compounds used, our technical sales crew will work with the customer and/or compounder to develop films for specific rubber materials.

STITCHLESS® FILMS: FILM TECHNOLOGY IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN

These films may be used to eliminate stitching required on uppers for design purposes. The single-layer films may be used to permanently combine mesh, synthetics, PVC, TPU, and other materials. By choosing the appropriate multi-layer extrusion, one side will seal to the surface of the upper while the other may be printed or colored to give the desired effect without laminating.

ADHESIVES & PRIMERS

100% Solid

Water-Based

Solvent-Based

WATERPROOFING: PERMASEAL® AND SEAM SEALERS

Based on the concept of "stitch-a-hole/seal-a-hole”

Provides waterproofing for Goodyear Welts, Littleway, and 3 Needle constructions

Both natural and synthetic water-based seam sealers are available to complete the waterproof package

OUR MANUFACTURING PLANTS ALSO OFFER A VARIETY OF STANDARD AND CUSTOM PROCESSING CAPABILITIES

We offer converting, custom adhesive & coating development, web coating, film extrusion, and toll manufacturing. Please contact us to discuss your specifications and application requirements.

Emission-free

Safe to store

Non-flammable

User-friendly

Availability in wide rolls and tape to allow excellent

sizing with minimal waste

Consistent and uniform profile

Can be re-ground

No hazardous waste produced

No empty container disposal

Indefinite shelf life

3 step process that eliminates the need for roughing or

priming

Environmentally-friendly

EcoBond® Characteristics

BONDS TO

Film 100-3,5Film 333Film S-5WF2-2/D/TFilm 335Film 375Film 2603Film 449 Film 2609Film 2625

UrethaneUrethaneBlendWebUrethane UrethaneCoextrusionProprietaryProprietaryTrilayer

90ºC95ºC

115°C120°C125ºC125ºC125ºC125ºC125ºC125ºC

12,3222

2,31

2,311

Paper or PEPaper or PET

No carrierNo carrier

Paper or PETPaper or PETPaper or PET

PaperPolyesterPolyester

3 / 51.5/4/71.25/3

1.5/4/71.5/4/76, 8,10

38,104/6/8

0.08/0.130.04/0.11/0.18

0.025/0.076g/sqm

0.04/0.11/0.180.04/0.11/0.180.15/0.20/0.25

0.080.20/0.25

0.11/0.15/0.20

EVA FABRICS METALS NEOPRENE POLYESTER SOME RUBBER VINYL URETHANE APPLICATION MIL MM

PRODUCT COMPOSITION CARRIER STANDARD THICKNESS** ACTIVATION TEMP*

various

Developed initially for in-mold application to polyurethane soles, EcoBond® Films have expanded to become applicable to virtually all footwear materials and constructions.

1 = Sole Attaching 2 = Lamination 3 = Stitchless 4 = Printable

* Activation temperature can vary depending on applied pressure and the substrate permeability** Worthen will customize films and/or carriers to meet a customer's specific requirements*** Contains organo tin (DBT)

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