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Matte Lamination: How To Get The Results You’re Looking For

You might think you know what matte lamination looks like. But do you know what it fully entails, and what truly sets it apart from its alternatives? Do you know if it’s the right protective covering for your product? Find out with Conversion Technologies International.     What is matte lamination? ...read more

What A Plastic Film Manufacturer Has To Do With Third Party Manufacturing

Whether you’re curious about industrial laminate or finding a plastic film manufacturer, outsourced manufacturing can be confusing—at first. At Conversion Technologies International, we’re ready to introduce you to what outsourcing really looks like. And in the end, we’re confident you’ll see the benefits. What is contract coating? When you consider the ...read more

Contract Coating Services: What Makes Them Different?

The coating process can be quite complicated. There are many types of industrial coating methods and solutions available. The broadest categories include hot melt, water-based, and general coatings—and depending on the type of business you’re running, you may have to utilize all of them at some point. For many business owners, ...read more

The Hot Melt Slot Die Coating Difference: Learn The Facts

Hold on. Maybe you've heard of hot melt (and maybe you haven't—this isn't a test). Maybe you've heard of slot die coating... and maybe you haven't. But what about hot melt slot die coating? Where does that fall into the mix? Conversion Technologies International has the answers you're looking for, and ...read more

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