Masterpiece Graphix

Are you on the lookout for pressure-sensitive synthetic options for durable labels? Would your production operation benefit from pre-split liner options, tailored to your application?

Masterpiece REVOLUTION 3.25 mil White Vinyl/Perm/90# (MGX-1009) is a top Masterpiece Graphix product, suitable for many durable labels including outdoor applications. If you need a durable label material that can stand up to the rigors of abrasion, UV exposure, and harsh environments, MGX 1009 is a perfect choice. Due to customer demand, this popular product is now available with a split-back liner. Masterpiece Graphix can now offer custom split liner options on MGX-1009, as well as other MGX sheet products.

Many digital printers have come to MGX requesting split liner options on their desired digital sheet stocks. Many digital stocks can be split every 1.5-2 inches, allowing easier converting once printed. Any split liner options you desire can be easily coordinated through your MGX Digital Material Expert.

Masterpiece REVOLUTION 3.25 mil White Vinyl/Perm/90# (MGX-1009) is one of the most sought-after MGX stocks with a split liner option. MGX-1009 is HP Indigo-Certified by the Rochester Institute of Technology for use on the HP Indigo 5000/5500, and passed the certification test with three stars, the highest possible rating. Constructed with a high quality white vinyl face sheet and a superior permanent acrylic adhesive, MGX REVOLUTION 3.25 mil White Vinyl/Perm /90# liner provides a permanent bond to a wide range of surfaces, including low and high surface energy plastics, painted metal, powder coat paint and polycarbonate. The adhesive, developed to provide high tack and medium shear, has good chemical resistance and resists cold flow and ooze.

MGX-1009 is surprisingly durable, resisting abrasion that can occur during assembly, shipment, and everyday use. Masterpiece REVOLUTION 3.25 mil White Vinyl/Perm/90# Liner is UV-resistant, suitable for use indoors or outdoors. Download the spec sheet for MGX-1009 for more information.

MGX can offer many sheet products with a split-back, with options tailored to your needs and application. Contact your MGX Digital Material Expert to learn more.

Do you currently use an ILP unit on your HP Indigo 6000/6600? Or, are you considering an upgrade to treat your paper labelstocks in house? Now you can turn to MGX for your ILP needs as well as your digital material purchases. Masterpiece Graphix is now a distributor for Michelman in-line primer products for the HP Indigo 6000 and 6600. Now MGX provides end-to-end solutions for all HP Indigo presses, including those furnished with an in-line priming unit.

“As the digital printing market grows and evolves, Masterpiece Graphix is continuing to deliver the full package of services to the digital print community.  The addition of the Michelman ILP and MCL line of products allows us to help the owners of the new in-line priming equipment consolidate their sourcing requirements under one roof, said Dan Lawellin, MGX’s Vice President of Business Development.  “Masterpiece Graphix is in the position to supply them with the required coating, the raw substrates for priming in their equipment, and the coating expertise to work through challenging situations.  For customers that have needs the in-line priming solution does not address or customers that have not adopted the equipment, we offer a full line of ready-to run substrate solutions designed to work out of the box without any additional optimization necessary.  Today’s digital printing environment is about speed, efficiency, and ease of business transactions.  With our new combination of these services, we are aiming help press shops maximize all three of those areas and will continue take away some of the traditional challenges digital press owners faced in sourcing solutions.”

MGX provides three specialized Michelman products as a part of their distributorship agreement: Michem® In-Line Primer 030, Michem® Clean 1188, and Michem® Indicator 001.

Michem® In-Line Primer 030 (MGX-1669) applies a print-receptive surface to paper substrates via the in-line priming unit, improving the ink transfer and adhesion of HP Indigo Electroinks. The primer improves the printability of a wide range of paper substrates, including uncoated and clay-coated papers in varying weights and thicknesses. Pressure-sensitive paper facestocks, including textured papers, are also optimized by the HP Indigo in-line priming unit.

Michem® Clean 1188 (MGX-1670) is the recommended cleaning solution for Michem® In-Line Primer solutions. The cleaner is added to the cleaning tank of the in-line priming unit.

Michem® Indicator 001 (MGX-1671) is an indication solution that detects the presence of Michem® In-Line Primer treatment on dry coated substrates. The indicator will change from blue to yellow on dry substrates that have been treated with Michem® In-Line Primer coatings.

Are you interested in ILP products for your WS6000 or WS6600? Call 636.349.6401 x225, or contact your MGX Digital Material Expert for pricing and ordering options for Michem® In-Line Primer products from MGX.

Fenton, MO June 25, 2012 –

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Masterpiece Graphix (MGX) has been announced as a distributor for Michelman primer, indicator, and cleaning solution for the HP Indigo 6000 and 6600 in-line priming unit. Now MGX can provide end-to-end solutions for the HP Indigo in-line priming unit, including primer and print-ready substrates.

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Masterpiece Graphix (MGX) is now a distributor for Michelman in-line primer products for the HP Indigo 6000 and 6600. Now MGX can provide end-to-end solutions for all HP Indigo presses, including those furnished with an in-line priming unit. MGX will provide three Michelman products as a part of their distributorship agreement: Michem® In-Line Primer 030, Michem® Clean 1188, and Michem® Indicator 001.

Michem® In-Line Primer 030 (MGX-1669) applies a print-receptive surface to paper substrates via the in-line priming unit, improving the ink transfer and adhesion of HP Indigo Electroinks. The primer improves the printability of a wide range of paper substrates, both uncoated and clay-coated papers in varying weights and thicknesses. Pressure-sensitive paper-face stocks, including textured papers, are also optimized by the HP Indigo 6000 and 6600 in-line priming unit.

Michem® Clean 1188 (MGX-1670) is the recommended cleaning solution for Michem® In-Line Primer solutions. The cleaner is added to the cleaning tank of the in-line priming unit.

Michem® Indicator 001 (MGX-1671) is an indication solution that detects the presence of Michem® In-Line Primer treatment on dry coated substrates. The indicator will change from blue to yellow on dry substrates that have been treated with Michem® In-Line Primer coatings.

Digital press users can contact MGX to for pricing and ordering options on Michem® In-Line Primer products. Interested users can call 636.349.6401 x225, or email sales@mgxdigital.com for more information.

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About Masterpiece Graphix:

Masterpiece Graphix (MGX) is the premier digital substrate manufacturer and functional coating provider, providing solutions for digital press users and converting operations. As the first and only HP-Certified Indigo Treatment Center established in North America, Masterpiece Graphix has successfully treated hundreds of digital sheet and roll materials for the HP Indigo press. Masterpiece Graphix offers turnkey, ready-to-run digital material solutions for HP Indigo, Xeikon, EFI Jetrion, Kodak Nexpress, Memjet RapidX, and Xerox iGen digital presses, as well as solutions for other digital press technologies, flexo and offset machines. As a digital material manufacturer and treatment center, MGX is a one-stop-shop for all traditional commodity stocks and exotic materials, opening up new revenue opportunities for digital press users.

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Fenton, MO June 12, 2012 –

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Masterpiece Graphix (MGX) has added innovative industry-leading technologies for coating applications, serving a multitude of industries including aerospace, electronics and the medical field. This allows MGX to provide an extensive range of unique coating solutions like anti-corrosive, anti-glare, anti-static, heat-resistant, lab trials, pre-print, post-print, and other functional coatings.

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Masterpiece Graphix (MGX) has added equipment to their St. Louis, MO facility for applications focusing on functional coatings. Now MGX can serve the converting industry with an extensive range of coating capabilities and converting technologies for a wide variety of applications.

Utilizing their new state-of-the-art equipment, Masterpiece Graphix can now apply a variety of functional coatings to many substrates, including anti-corrosive, anti-glare, anti-static, heat-resistant, gel, lab trials, pre-print, and post-print coatings. These capabilities allow MGX to apply bottom-end to top-end coat weights, from thin aqueous solutions to heavy coat weight gels. MGX can also offer pilot and demo runs for organizations that want to test coatings without utilizing their in-house equipment.

“We are extremely excited about the formal announcement of our functional coatings capabilities,” said Dan Lawellin, vice president of business development, MGX. “What you’re seeing is the next generation and evolution of our services, building on our reputation of world class coatings for a variety of applications and letting our coating experts do what they do best.  Masterpiece Graphix is going to bring the same service, quick change capability, and application driven development that we have provided the print community to the rest of the coated materials world, including electronics, aerospace, and medical coatings. We have an absolutely incredible, efficient, and innovative team paired with some of the most sophisticated coating technology in the industry.  That combination will bring new products, applications, and revenue streams to our partners and end users by allowing them to explore new developments that would have traditionally been cost prohibitive or otherwise difficult to justify on traditional coating equipment.”

MGX’s expanded capabilities also include a full portfolio of turnkey sheet converting solutions: sheet-to-sheet, roll-to-sheet, and custom sheeting, as well as traditional full roll-to-roll applications.  Masterpiece Graphix can serve roll and sheet opportunities with proprietary technology that outperforms conventional techniques.

For additional information, material images, or samples, please contact:

About Masterpiece Graphix:

Masterpiece Graphix (MGX) is the premier digital substrate manufacturer and functional coating provider, providing solutions for digital press users and converting operations. As the first and only HP-Certified Indigo Treatment Center established in North America, Masterpiece Graphix has successfully treated hundreds of digital sheet and roll materials for the HP Indigo press. Masterpiece Graphix offers turnkey, ready-to-run digital material solutions for HP Indigo, Xeikon, EFI Jetrion, Kodak Nexpress, Memjet RapidX, and Xerox iGen digital presses, as well as solutions for other digital press technologies, flexo and offset machines. As a digital material manufacturer and treatment center, MGX is a one-stop-shop for all traditional commodity stocks and exotic materials, opening up new revenue opportunities for digital press users.

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If you’ve contacted our team recently, you may have noticed a few new personalities at Masterpiece Graphix. We’ve hired two new team members to better serve our digital customers: Melissa Lydon, customer service representative, and Emily Sullivan, digital material expert and substrate consultant.

Expanding on Masterpiece Graphix customer service team, Melissa Lydon is our newest CSR.  Her expertise in working with both customers and vendors will ensure prompt responses to customer inquiries, and will continue to enhance the customer experience at Masterpiece Graphix.

Emily Sullivan has joined the team as MGX’s Midwest and North Central region digital material expert and substrate consultant. A recent graduate of the University of Missouri, Emily brings expertise from previous sales and business positions to her role at MGX. Her primary focus will be helping users develop new markets in their print shop and build value in their product lines through material consultation and industry recommendations. Emily will serve as the main contact for customers in the Midwest and North Central regions of the United States.

We welcome Emily and Melissa to the MGX team! You can contact any of our Digital Material Expert team members here.

Have you been searching far and wide for a specific material for your digital press? It may come to no surprise that MGX can offer custom material solutions based on your press technology and application. But did you also know that MGX can take that desired material, and set up a custom stocking program based on your needs and business model? Masterpiece Graphix has the ability to make your specific needed material a stocked product, just for you and your operation.

You probably know the headaches of setting up a custom product order….selecting a supplier, sourcing a material, and getting the digital-ready stock to your facility in time to print your priority job. With MGX, one time is all you need to set up this program. Just send your Digital Material Expert a blanket PO with estimated release dates, and we will make sure that the material is ready when you need it. All of your needed material will be stored at our facility, ready to ship just in time to replenish your digital inventory.

With just a quick call, your needed material can be shipped the same day, ensuring you have the material you need on your pressroom floor at all times. Don’t have time to call, but need the material on hand on a regular basis? No problem. MGX has the capability to replenish your supply automatically, at intervals you set up ahead of time with your MGX material expert. It’s that simple.

Get in touch with an MGX Digital Material Expert to set up a custom stocking program for your business. We’re here to help you manage your digital material inventory hassle-free.

If you attended Dscoop7, we hope you had the opportunity to catch Masterpiece Graphix’s informative presentation on space branding. Dan Lawellin, MGX’s Vice President of Business Development, gave an energetic and informative presentation on the potential of space branding for HP Indigo users. Space branding is a great way for digital printers to add an additional revenue stream to their existing business. Space branding appeals to a wide variety of industries including retail, commercial, and other business models. Whether you’re running an HP Indigo roll press, an iGen, Nexpress, HP Indigo sheet press, or other digital model, space branding can add value to your digital business.

In this new economic climate, consumers are carefully planning purchases and are less likely to make an impulse buy. According to the In-Store Marketing Institute’s (ISMI) Shopper Marketing Trends, in-store branding has a formidable impact on consumers, with 70% attracted to aisle displays, 63% to merchandising displays, and 52% to shelf talkers.

Because of these emerging trends in buying behaviors, retailers are looking away from traditional advertising means and considering new avenues to engage the customer. In 2009, there was an 11% drop in traditional advertising spending in the typical television, print and billboard ad categories. This shows that brands and retailers are seeking out new and unique ways to draw attention to their products by utilizing in-store promotions, commonly referred to as “space branding.” Space branding can create “a store within a store” environment, to engage consumers, guide them to your products within the store and create a dynamic and immersed shopping experience.

The goal of space branding is to engage the consumer, creating an immersive experience and a personal connection to the brand. Retailers can apply space branding concepts to canvas an entire area of a store by using the aisles, walls, floors, shelves, windows, signage, and even its product packaging to create a uniform appearance. Retailers are already utilizing in-store tactics to promote their brand; a recent Retail Systems Research report indicated that 70% of retailers use in-store technologies to improve the customer experience. Other businesses like event marketing, restaurants, and corporate offices can also utilize space branding to create a compelling onsite message-centric experience.

Pre-Dscoop and Drupa, HP Indigo has been abuzz with announcements of a new digital press format that rivals offset capabilities. The HP Indigo 10000 offers a B2 (29.5×20.9˝)) sheet size,

blazing print speeds, and even faster production in Enhanced Productivity mode (EPM). In addition, HP has released two other new press models, including the HP Indigo 20000 continuous-feed (29˝ wide with 21.6˝ to 44˝ repeats) model designed for flexible packaging, and the HP Indigo 30000 B2 sheetfed press for folding cartons, supporting substrates up to 24 pt.

HP isn’t the only company releasing new B2 digital machines at this year’s Drupa. Other companies like Landa Corp., Ryobi, Fujifilm, Screen, and MGI all plan to showcase new B2 models in Germany this year.  Masterpiece Graphix is ready to take on this new digital sensation with new B2 sheet capabilities. MGX is currently capable of servicing new HP Indigo B2 press model installs, and other B2 digital press technologies emerging in the marketplace.

Masterpiece Graphix is ready to take on this new digital sensation with new B2 sheet capabilities. MGX is currently capable of servicing new HP Indigo B2 press model installs, and other B2 digital press technologies emerging in the marketplace.

If you plan on upgrading or moving toward a B2 model, rest assured that MGX will be able to take their years of industry expertise to supply sheet materials for your new press purchase. Masterpiece Graphix sheet division has the capability to supply, synthetics, plastics, exotic and specialized sheet materials.

Fenton, MO March 15, 2012 –

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Masterpiece Graphix (MGX), a digital manufacturer and treatment center, has released new high-performance white polyester (PET) stocks to the digital print industry: Masterpiece Premium White PET, and Masterpiece REVOLUTION White PET. The new line of printable polyester will provide an exceptional base for high-end synthetic printing, as well as serve as a durable, chemical resistant, UV-stable material for a multitude of premium digital print applications. White polyester stocks from MGX will be available for both wet and dry toner-based digital press technologies to create menus, tags, and other high-end synthetic applications.

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Masterpiece Graphix now offers white polyester (PET) products for both wet toner and dry toner digital press technologies. These digital stocks are available in multiple thicknesses as sheets or in rolls, and are suitable for many applications requiring durable and chemical-resistant materials.

Masterpiece Graphix will be offering the following high-performance Premium white PET products to  be compatible wet toner digital presses. The Masterpiece Premium line will be designed for Electroink technology, and will be made into an HP Indigo-compatible material.

• Masterpiece Premium 5 mil White Matte Polyester (PET) (MGX-1590)
• Masterpiece Premium 8 mil White Matte Polyester (PET) (MGX-1588)
• Masterpiece Premium 10 mil White Matte Polyester (PET) (MGX-1535)
• Masterpiece Premium 14 mil White Matte Polyester (PET) (MGX-1592)

White polyester, or PET, is a versatile substrate perfect for many digital print applications. The material is chemical, water, and stain resistant. The UV stability of the material make it an exceptional product for outdoor usage, and the overall printability and strength make it a great alternative to polyethylene and PVC for many applications. Example markets for white polyester include menus, gift cards, signage, promotional pieces, book covers, maps, wet environment labels and harsh environment tags.  MGX’s white PET stocks offer 90 bright whiteness, high opacity, and antistatic properties.

MGX will also offer several white polyester stocks under their Masterpiece REVOLUTION brand,  a lineup of  exclusive top-quality, universal materials that are compatible with both liquid toner and dry toner digital press technology:

• Masterpiece REVOLUTION 5 mil White Matte Polyester (PET) (MGX-1595)
• Masterpiece REVOLUTION 8 mil White Matte Polyester (PET) (MGX-1597)
• Masterpiece REVOLUTION 10 mil White Matte Polyester (PET) (MGX-1594)
• Masterpiece REVOLUTION 14 mil White Matte Polyester (PET) (MGX-1596)

Masterpiece REVOLUTION Digital sheets are a new lineup of top quality, universal materials that are compatible with liquid toner and dry toner digital machines. This lineup of high performance digital synthetics like PVC, styrene, wall graphic, clear polyester, and synthetic papers are compatible with wet toner presses, as well as dry toner presses like the Xerox iGen, Kodak Nexpress, Canon ImagePRESS, Konica Minolta Bizhub and other similar models.  In the future, Masterpiece REVOLUTION stocks will be compatible with HP Indigo digital press technology. With the Masterpiece REVOLUTION product lineup, MGX takes the headache out of securing digital products for specific to a machine, eliminating the need to increase inventory for multiple presses.  More information on Masterpiece Graphix’s lineup of REVOLUTION digital synthetics can be found here.

For additional information, please contact:

About Masterpiece Graphix:

Masterpiece Graphix (MGX) is the premier digital substrate manufacturer, providing solutions for liquid toner, dry toner, and inkjet digital press technologies. As the first and only HP-Certified Indigo Treatment Center established in North America, Masterpiece Graphix has successfully treated hundreds of digital sheet and roll materials for the HP Indigo press. Masterpiece Graphix offers turnkey, ready-to-run digital material solutions for HP Indigo, Xeikon, EFI Jetrion, Kodak Nexpress, Memjet RapidX, and Xerox iGen digital presses, as well as solutions for other digital press technologies. As a digital material manufacturer and treatment center, MGX is a one-stop-shop for all traditional commodity stocks and exotic materials, opening up new revenue opportunities for digital press users. MGX is a Dscoop Gold Partner, and will be exhibiting at Dscoop7 in booth #229.

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Fenton, MO March 13, 2012 –

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Masterpiece REVOLUTION Synthetic Paper has been certified by RIT for printing on the HP Indigo 5500, 7000 and 7500 digital sheet presses. These stocks are a part of MGX’s exclusive REVOLUTION lineup, a line of top-quality, universal materials that are interchangeably compatible with liquid toner and dry toner digital press technologies. Masterpiece REVOLUTION Synthetic Papers are a perfect choice for a multitude of tear, chemical, and moisture-resistant digital print applications.

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The Printing Applications Laboratory at the Rochester Institute of Technology has certified Masterpiece Graphix REVOLUTION Synthetic Paper stocks for printing on the HP Indigo 5500, 7000, and 7500 digital sheet presses. These innovative digital sheet stocks available in 6,8, 10, 14, and 14 mil thicknesses, and  are interchangeable with the HP Indigo, as well as dry toner digital presses like the Xerox iGen and Kodak Nexpress.

Masterpiece Graphix now offers the following RIT-certified synthetic paper stocks for the HP Indigo 5500, 7000, and 7500 with custom stocking options for digital press users:

• Masterpiece REVOLUTION 6 mil White Synthetic Paper (MGX-1565)
• Masterpiece REVOLUTION 8 mil White Synthetic Paper (MGX-1567)
• Masterpiece REVOLUTION 10 mil White Synthetic Paper (MGX-1485)
• Masterpiece REVOLUTION 12 mil White Synthetic Paper (MGX-1568)
• Masterpiece REVOLUTION 14 mil White Synthetic Paper (MGX-1486)

Masterpiece REVOLUTION Synthetic Papers are bright white and are a perfect choice for tear, chemical, and moisture-resistant applications. MGX Masterpiece REVOLUTION Synthetic Paper stocks can easily be converted via cut, perforation, laser die-cut, folding, and/or punching. Its versatile properties make the stock a superb choice for menus, children’s books, hang tags, safety tags, horticultural tags, and a variety of other applications where durability is important.

REVOLUTION Synthetic paper stocks are part of an exclusive lineup of digital materials from Masterpiece Graphix. Masterpiece REVOLUTION Digital sheets are a new lineup of top quality, universal materials that are compatible with liquid toner and dry toner digital machines. This lineup of high performance digital synthetics like PVC, styrene, wall graphic, clear polyester, and synthetic papers are compatible with wet toner presses, as well as dry toner presses like the Xerox iGen, Kodak Nexpress, Canon ImagePRESS, Konica Minolta Bizhub and other similar models.  In the future, Masterpiece REVOLUTION stocks will be compatible with HP Indigo digital press technology. With the Masterpiece REVOLUTION product lineup, MGX takes the headache out of securing digital products for specific to a machine, eliminating the need to increase inventory for multiple presses.  More information on Masterpiece Graphix’s lineup of REVOLUTION digital synthetics can be found here.

For additional information, material images, or samples, please contact:

About Masterpiece Graphix:

Masterpiece Graphix (MGX) is the premier digital substrate manufacturer, providing solutions for liquid toner, dry toner, and inkjet digital press technologies. As the first and only HP-Certified Indigo Treatment Center established in North America, Masterpiece Graphix has successfully treated hundreds of digital sheet and roll materials for the HP Indigo press. Masterpiece Graphix offers turnkey, ready-to-run digital material solutions for HP Indigo, Xeikon, EFI Jetrion, Kodak Nexpress, Memjet RapidX, and Xerox iGen digital presses, as well as solutions for other digital press technologies. As a digital material manufacturer and treatment center, MGX is a one-stop-shop for all traditional commodity stocks and exotic materials, opening up new revenue opportunities for digital press users. MGX is a Dscoop Gold Partner, and will be exhibiting at Dscoop7 in booth #229.