UK • Lintec Europe announced a “year of sustained growth” following the formal acquisition by its Japanese parent company, Lintec Corporation, on 28th November 2016. According to Lintec, its installed base across Europe has expanded since then.
The acquisition agreement involved the purchase and transfer of all shares of Lintec Graphic Films Ltd to LINTEC’s wholly owned European subsidiary, Lintec Europe B.V. based in Amstelveen City, the Netherlands. On 21st September 2017, Lintec Graphic Films changed its name to Lintec Europe (UK) LTD (read more here) as an integral part of Lintec Corporation.
According to Andy Voss, managing director of Lintec Europe, “a number of niche products developed in Japan […] are now being launched for the European market”.
One of these products is Repeel, which incorporates microsphere adhesive technology that limits the adhesive contact with the application surface. The material is suitable for the production of cardboard box logistics labels, point-of-sale labels and book cover labels. Repeel features ultra-low adhesion and can be removed and reapplied with ease on a variety of surfaces, such as paper, wood, glass or metal.
“Repeel is the first in a number of exciting new products we plan to launch to the European market in the coming months.” concludes Andy Voss.