8/6/08

Adhesa Plate has launched a full line of digitally produced labels, nameplates, and graphic overlays. Combining the most capable digital processes, complex parts are now affordable in short run or prototype quantities. Color matching & precision cutting are available on most of our stocked label materials.  For free samples, please contact us at 1.800.634.9701 or e-mail sales@adhesaplate.com.

5/21/07 

Adhesa Plate is awarded top honors (5 star rating) in Seattle’s Environstar Program. Our business plan meets the enviro-friendly sustainability program which shows management’s decision in helping to protect and promote the protection of our environment.

4/9/06

Adhesa Plate adds new UV ink jet printer to it’s digital processing capabilities. This latest technology allows the highest quality graphics applied to almost every substrate (metal or plastic) used in the labeling industry.

2/16/06

Adhesa Plate Mfg. embarks on ISO certification. Using our existing quality plan based on 1994 updating to 2000 should be completed by year end of 2008.

12/14/05

Adhesa Plate expands it’s laser cutting capabilities by adding a new 45 watt laser cutter. Many items cannot be cut using steel rule cutting dies. Close tolerance sizes or heavy gauge films can now be cut accurately. Combined with digital printing, laser cutting offers an affordable prototype.

3/9/05

Adhesa Plate Mfg. expands their doming capabilities. New semi-automatic machine will shorten lead times for urethane doming of labels and graphic overlays.

2/24/05

Our second digital press arrives. This multipurpose machine not only creates our film needed for our conventional screen printing process but also creates 4 color process labels and graphic overlays. Using ink jet technology, a higher quality print image is created, allowing a more complex graphic printed on plastics and label materials. Contact us for samples and prices.

8/10/04

Digital technology reaches the label industry. Adhesa Plate purchases it’s first computer aided printing press. Using thermal transfer technology, the process allows graphic images to be transferred to polycarbonate, polyester and vinyl. A computer controlled cutter enhances the printing technology. Creating labels and graphic overlays quicker and less expensive. Contact us for samples and a quote.

4/12/2004

Adhesa Plate embraces first round of “Lean Manufacturing” methods. Implementing the 5 S program and creating Value Stream Mapping on the shop floor and order entry is helping reduce lead times and increase quality. Working with consultants from WMS, 5 staff members worked to work flow.

3/15/04

We are celebrating our 50th anniversary this April. Now is a good time to visit our Company History page to learn a little of Adhesa Plate's history. Shown in the picture is one of our very first products - foil nameplates used on sapphire lighters.

5/07/03

Adhesa Plate offers laser cutting of acrylic and polycarbonate. Patterns and material thicknesses that a steel rule die is not capable of processing.

3/12/03

Adhesa Plate begins partnership with membrane switches manufacturer in China. See Industry News for more information.  Also, take a look in our product list for this newly added feature. 

11/14/02

Adhesa Plate Mfg is one of the biggest winner in the SGIA's 2002 Business Promotion Competition. Creativity and capabilities combine to create award winning products.