05/22/12

tesa Receives HD Certification for Flexo Tapes


HD Certification for tesa Softprint® Tapes

HD Certification for tesa Softprint® Tapes


CHARLOTTE, NC, USA – May 22, 2012

Representatives from the Print & Web Processing Team of tesa tape, inc., an affiliate of tesa SE, a global leader in the manufacture and supply of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, are pleased to announce that the company has been awarded the coveted HD Flexo Certification by EskoArtwork! This certification is based on exceptional print quality of select flexographic printing jobs using the industry-leading tesa Softprint® Family of Plate Mounting Tapes.

The certification was awarded by EskoArtwork after a committee from Esko reviewed a variety of print samples from select tesa customers, as well as flexographic press manufacturers. After thorough review, the committee awarded the entire line of tesa Softprint® Plate Mounting Tapes with the HD certification.

tesa Softprint® Plate Mounting Tapes have been industry standards within the flexo printing environment for decades. The product line includes a robust assortment of tapes for reproducing solid, screen, and combination print jobs, as well as a variety of ancillary products.

About EskoArtwork: Esko is a global supplier of integrated solutions for packaging, sign and display finishing, commercial printing and professional publishing. Esko products and services help customers raise productivity, reduce time-to-market, lower costs and expand business and improve profitability. Esko employs around 1200 people worldwide. Its direct sales and service organization covers Europe, the Americas and the Asia Pacific region, completed by a network of distribution partners in more than 50 countries. Esko is headquartered in Gent, Belgium, and has R&D and manufacturing facilities in five European countries, the United States, China and India. (This information was retrieved from Esko’s web site).

About tesa tape, inc.: For over a century, tesa tape has pioneered the development of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape technologies. This rich tradition of innovation dates back to 1882 when the company's founder patented a method for manufacturing medical adhesive dressings. With this invention came the beginning of a global enterprise dedicated to the development and promotion of advanced adhesive tape solutions. Today, this worldwide company services customers in over 100 countries around the globe and holds numerous product patents. In North America, tesa markets many diverse product lines including double-sided fastening tapes, masking tapes and associated products, packaging tapes, duct and cloth tapes, and many specialty tape products. At tesa, it is our charter to provide our customers with service levels and applications expertise that are second to none in the industry. With this as our goal, we stand committed to providing adhesive tape solutions beyond the roll! Proud Sponsor of the USA Bobsled / Skeleton Federation!