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How A Fiberglass Laminator Can Make A Difference

You’ve heard of fiberglass, and you’ve heard of lamination. But what exactly does a fiberglass laminator do? Conversion Technologies International is ready to answer that question. Read below to explore further. Is laminate the same as fiberglass? No, laminate and fiberglass are not the same thing. Technically speaking, the word "laminate" can ...read more

Finding Wide Format Laminating Near Me: How To Start

If you’re reading this article, you may have googled “find the best wide format laminating near me”. You’ve come to the right place. At Conversion Technologies International, we pride ourselves on our experience with lamination, as well as other manufacturing processes. Whether you’re just beginning to plan your next project or ...read more

How Toll Coating Equipment Can Make A Difference

There’s a difference between handling your manufacturing in-house and outsourcing. For one thing, you’ll automatically have access to the tools and machinery you’ll need when you outsource. A toll manufacturer provides toll coating equipment—but what does that actually look like? We’re exploring that today (with a few examples from Conversion Technologies ...read more

The Difference Toll Coating Manufacturers Make For Clients

You have questions about what toll coating manufacturers cover—Conversion Technologies International has answers. Read below to uncover them. What do toll coating manufacturers do? Toll coating manufacturers handle the same processes that most coating manufacturers do—the keyword here is "toll". Where you would handle your own coating needs if you manufactured ...read more

What A Wide Format Laminator Can Do For You

Curious about finding the right wide format laminator for your business needs? Here's a quick hack: You don't actually have to invest in your own laminator. In fact, it's sometimes a better idea to work with a third party manufacturer like Conversion Technologies International. You won't know until you learn more ...read more

The Textiles Foam Lamination Machine Process for Beginners

Ready to learn about laminating fabrics? We know, it’s not the most exciting topic on paper. But Conversion Technologies International has everything you need to know, from what makes a textiles foam lamination machine work to how outsourcing can simplify the process. Let’s dive in!       What is a ...read more

Understanding Web Coating Technologies and What They Offer

When exploring coating processes, it’s normal to be overwhelmed at first. The great thing is that you have plenty of techniques to choose from. You might need a little help in figuring out which one is right for your project. Today, we’re exploring just that—and paying particular attention to web coating ...read more

Is Hot Melt Adhesive Film Superior To Traditional Adhesives?

You’ve probably heard of hot melt adhesive film. More and more often, business owners and manufacturers have been adopting this product. It serves as an intriguing alternative to traditional options like tape and adhesive. But, if you’re not yet familiar with the product, you may be hesitant to jump on board. ...read more

Hotmelt Coating: Its Benefits And Why You Need To Utilize It

When it comes to coatings, you'll inevitably have a wide variety of processes to choose from. Before you set to work with a roll coater machine, it's crucial to know exactly what you're getting yourself into. Enter: hotmelt coating! While hotmelt coating isn't the perfect coating method for every project, it ...read more

Industrial Protective Coatings: What You Need to Know

One of the best things about industrial protective coatings is that you have so many different options to choose from as well as different application methods. Of course, when you have so many options, it's also easy to experience confusion about which would fit your project best. Fortunately, CTI is here ...read more

Adhesive Roll Coaters and How They Work

How do adhesive roll coaters actually work? What's the point of them? And how do I select the right type? These are confusing questions--at first. But as you take in the information below, you'll find that these machines aren't so complicated. Take a look! Types of Roll Coaters You'll find five ...read more

Coating Tech Slot Dies: What You Need to Know

Coating tech slot dies. When we say that, what does it provoke? Do you think of different coating methods? Different products and types of technology? It’s okay if your answer is simply “that’s kind of confusing”. We’re here to help, and we’re ready to walk you through the different options, as ...read more