FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

SEKISUI TA INDUSTRIES PLAYS ACTIVE ROLE IN SUSTAINABILITY

STA Industries implements green manufacturing processes and activities

 

 

A neighborhood crane frequently visits STA's lush facilities.

(Photo courtesy of Hai Tang)

 

 

Brea, CA - April 20, 2008 - STA is helping to make an Earth-friendly world a reality. Certified to ISO 14001, 2004, its organizational structure and processes are designed to meet its business objectives with a focus on the environment.

 

The following are some of STA’s ongoing and ever-evolving corporate environmental activities:

 

1. Landfill Waste Reduction - STA exceeded its goals with a 66% cut-back in 2007 compared to 2006, with even higher goals for 2008

 

2. Low Plant Emissions-STA ensures low volatile organic compounds in its manufacturing processes

 

3. Promoting a Variety of Recycling Practices in All Phases of Operation -- Office, production and warehousing facilities (recycled materials include water, batteries, plastic, metals, inks, pallets, packaging materials, and other numerous recyclables)

 

4. Conservation of Natural Resources such as Water, Gas and Energy

 

5. Minimization of Chemical Substance Risks Such as Reduction and Proper Disposal of Hazardous Waste

 

Through these activities, STA strives to minimize the environmental impact of its business on society as a whole.

 

About STA:

STA manufactures and markets a variety of acrylic pressure-sensitive products. The company also markets hot melt and natural rubber carton-sealing tapes, supplemental carton-sealing equipment, tape heads, dispensers, paper tapes, cloth duct tapes, water activated tapes, and Sopra shrink films.

 

Contact:

Sekisui TA Industries

Marketing Contact: Saori Hamilton

714.255.7888

 


 

 

 

SEKISUI INTRODUCES NEW 2008 LITERATURE

Tools to Streamline the Selling Process

 

 

Brea, CA – Sekisui TA Industries, LLC has released four new literature offerings for 2008: a Tape Product Catalogue, a Food Packaging Solutions Catalogue, a Packaging Systems Catalogue, and an Equipment Showcase DVD.

 

The Tape Product Catalogue features Sekisui’s full line of packaging products.  This compact and indispensable tool includes: key product technical information, packaging configurations, a tape selection guide, and special product applications.  Your sales team’s packaging product selling process can be made more efficient when using the Catalogue.

The Food Packaging Solutions Catalogue presents those key Sekisui products that are a perfect fit for Food Processors.  It offers a variety of application tips and operational improvement ideas that are specific to your food processor customers.  The Catalogue can be used as a “solution sales” training tool for your sales team.

 

The Packaging Systems Catalogue showcases Sekisui’s full line of Packaging Systems: case sealers, case erectors and accessories.  Simple and concise, the Catalogue allows the user to effortlessly find key equipment features and specifications at a glance.  No complications.

 

Lastly, with the simple click of a mouse, the Equipment Showcase DVD is easily navigated to view Sekisui’s carton sealing equipment in action.  The web versions of the demo videos are also available at STA’s website (www.sta-tape.com).  Equipment demos have never been simpler.

 

All literature is available now.  Please contact your local STA Representative or contact us at taperequest@sta-usa.com

 

About Sekisui TA Industries, LLC

Sekisui TA Industries, headquartered in Brea, California, has been manufacturing and marketing a variety of acrylic pressure-sensitive products since 1976.  The certified to ISO 14001: 2004 company also markets hot melt and natural rubber carton sealing tapes, supplemental carton sealing equipment and case erectors, tape heads, dispensers, paper, cloth and reinforced tapes and SOPRA shrink film.

 

Sekisui TA Industries is a subsidiary of Sekisui Chemical Company of Japan and is the largest producer of emulsion acrylic tape products in North America.  STA, Supreme, Cohere, Superior, Adhere and SOPRA are trademarks of Sekisui TA Industries.

 

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.sta-tape.com

 

 


 

SEKISUI TA RELEASES HIGHLY DURABLE, YET SIMPLE TO USE GENERAL PURPOSE DUCT TAPE

3701 conforms to various shapes and surfaces, and can be used in many applications

 

Brea, CA – Sekisui TA Industries, LLC introduces 3701, a brand new 9 mil general-purpose duct tape to its premium quality industrial tape product line.


3701 is highly durable, yet simple to use.  The tape resists twisting and curling, features a smooth and consistent unwind, and tears easily by hand.


Its natural rubber high-tack adhesive creates a powerful bond to a wide variety of surfaces.  The flexible yet strong polyethylene-coated cloth backing conforms to a wide range of shapes and irregular surfaces.  In addition, it is also abrasion and water resistant.


The general-purpose duct tape allows for use in a large selection of applications, including, but not limited to, temporary holding and bonding, bundling, patching, splicing, mending, temporary repairs, and closing and reinforcing packages.


3701 is available now.  Please contact your local STA Representative for more information, or e-mail us at
taperequest@sta-usa.com.

 

About Sekisui TA Industries, LLC


Sekisui TA Industries, headquartered in Brea, California, has been manufacturing and marketing a variety of acrylic pressure-sensitive products since 1976.  The certified to ISO 14001: 2004 company also markets hot melt and natural rubber carton sealing tapes, supplemental carton sealing equipment and case erectors, tape heads, dispensers, paper, cloth and reinforced tapes and SOPRA shrink film.


Sekisui TA Industries is a subsidiary of Sekisui Chemical Company of Japan and is the largest producer of emulsion acrylic tape products in North America.  STA, Supreme, Cohere, Superior, Adhere and SOPRA are trademarks of Sekisui TA Industries.


For more information, visit the company’s website at
www.sta-tape.com

 


 

Sekisui TA’s New Shrink Film, SOPRA

Adds brilliance, luster and reliable protection to your packages

  

Brea, CA – Sekisui TA Industries, a manufacturer of premium quality industrial packaging tape products, announces its new line of shrink film, SOPRA.

  

“Our research suggests that shrink film users are looking for a quality film that is easy to work with, enhances the appearance of their packages, and helps them improve their bottom-line at the same time,” said Keith V. Lay, vice president of sales and marketing.  “We believe that SOPRA is the ‘Solution’ for their shrink film needs.”

  

Our customers can now add as little as one roll of SOPRA to their normal tape orders.  Sekisui’s next day shipping policy enables our customers to reduce inventory and increase turns.

  

Sekisui TA’s SOPRA shrink film line includes:

  

·            LV: A high-performance, multi-purpose polyolefin multi-layer shrink film.  It is specially formulated to provide a premium appearance and a soft, gentle feel to a wide variety of retail packages.  A lower packaging cost can be realized due to LV’s superior strengths; most applications typically require a lighter-gauge material.  Works on a variety of equipment.

·            SP: A cost-effective, user-friendly polypropylene-based multi-layer shrink film.  An ideal choice for high-speed automatic applications.

  

Sekisui TA Industries, headquartered in Brea, California, has been manufacturing and marketing a variety of acrylic pressure-sensitive products since 1976.  The company also markets hot melt and natural rubber carton sealing tapes, supplemental carton sealing equipment, tape heads, dispensers, case erectors, paper, cloth and reinforced tapes and SOPRA shrink film.

  

Sekisui TA Industries is a subsidiary of Sekisui Chemical Company of Japan and is the largest producer of emulsion acrylic tape products in North America.  STA, Supreme, Cohere, Superior, Adhere and SOPRA are trademarks of Sekisui TA Industries.

  

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.sta-tape.com or email us at SOPRA@sta-usa.com.

  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Saori Hasegawa-Hamilton

Director of Marketing and Corporate Planning

Sekisui TA Industries

714-255-7888