3M Unveils 'Cool' Laminating System for School, Office and Home.ST. PAUL St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 1997-- Global Alliance With Xyron Inc. Brands Non-Electric Laminating lam·i·nate v. lam·i·nat·ed, lam·i·nat·ing, lam·i·nates v.tr. 1. To beat or compress into a thin plate or sheet. 2. To divide into thin layers. 3. System 3M introduced two Laminating Systems (LS950 and LS1050), using a patented cold lamination lamination a laminar structure or arrangement. process. Aimed at the office, education and library markets, these systems offer faster, safer and more reliable ways to laminate laminate, n a thin slice of porcelain or plastic fabricated in a dental lab, which is cemented to the front of the teeth to cover gaps, whiten stained teeth, or reshape chipped or broken teeth. documents - without using heat. Under a global OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and (original equipment manufacturer) alliance, 3M, a leader in innovation, will integrate its superior adhesive technology with Xyron Inc.'s patented non- electric document laminating technology. The alliance is part of 3M's strategy to expand its product offerings and presence in the marketplace. Based on a review of industry annual reports and information from key distributors, lamination is an expanding global opportunity. Sales through distribution channels for the office market continue to grow at a substantial rate. The growth of the lamination industry can be linked to the explosion in color printer A printer that prints in color using three (CMY) or four (CMYK) colors of ink, toner or dye. Four color ribbons have been used in dot matrix printers, but these are rare today. See color laser printer and printer. sales, which is expected to continue to grow at a substantial rate in the next five years. As these color printers continue to decline in price, they will become more affordable to small and home offices and large corporations. "We're extremely pleased to work with Xyron Inc. to offer the quickest lamination technology available, at an affordable price," said Dave Powell, vice president of the Stationery and Office Supplies Office supplies is the generic term that refers to all supplies regularly used in offices by businesses and other organizations, from private citizens to governments, who works with the collection, refinement, and output of information (colloquially referred to as "paper work"). Division at 3M. "The lamination market has seen tremendous worldwide growth in the past year, and this alliance gives 3M the opportunity to expand our presence in this growing category on a global basis." A Safer Product for Users A patented finishing system uses 3M adhesive to laminate any document for protection. The entire process requires no electricity, eliminating damaging heat and time wasted waiting for a hot machine to warm up. The unique refill refill noun A second allotment of a prescription agent obtained from a pharmacy, which is allowed by the original prescription verb Pharmacology To obtain more of a particular drug, after the initially prescribed amount of the agent has been used or supply cartridges make changing supplies fast and easy. It is the only desktop cold laminating system available in the market. Because it does not use heat, there are no burn risks, the process is odor free and it is easier to use. The system is available in two sizes. The LS950's small size and portability, makes it easy to laminate proposals, presentations, business cards, signs, custom labels, maps, menu layouts and more in the classroom, office or at home. The larger LS1050, laminates oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. documents, providing users the ability to create large permanent signs and banners. "We are very excited to be working with 3M," said Chuck Ensign, vice president of Business Development at Xyron Inc. "3M will provide access for the technology in the office market segment, which has been difficult for us to penetrate on our own. Xyron, under another agreement, will have access to 3M's experience in film and adhesive technology." Distribution, Availability and Pricing Both 3M Laminating Systems will be sold through the commercial contract channel, office superstores and by mail order. The retail products will be available in mid-November at a suggested retail price of $215.60 for the LS950 and $2,048.20 for the LS1050. About 3M For more than 90 years, 3M has set the standard for creating innovative products in 30 core technologies. 3M, with 1996 revenues of $14.2 billion, has 74,000 employees in more than 60 countries, working together to create and sell thousands of products around the world. Wherever they are found, 3M products respond to real customer needs and change the way people live and work. About Xyron Xyron Inc. is a privately owned company with headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale (O'odham Vaṣai S-vaṣonĭ) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. Scottsdale has become internationally recognized as a premier and posh tourist destination, while maintaining its own identity and culture as " . With Xyron's innovative products, virtually any item is easily laminated for increased protection or transformed into an adhesive-backed sign, sticker or label. The technology used in Xyron's products are proprietary and captured in three broad coverage patents. Xyron designs, manufactures and assembles all of their products at one of two facilities in Scottsdale, Arizona. CONTACT: 3M John Heili, 612/733-6715 jmheili@mmm.com or Brodeur Porter Novelli Porter Novelli International is a leading, global PR and lobbying firm. It is part of the Omnicom Group of advertising and marketing companies, the world's largest advertising conglomerate. The following article on Porter Novelli was obtained from "Sourcewatch. Susan Hirsch, 617/587-2858 shirsch@brodeur.com |
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