B324 Broad Spectrum Resin Ribbon Receives UL® Approval on Eleven 3M(TM) Performance Label Stocks


Romeo, Michigan, August 29, 2007 - Worldwide manufacturer, converter and distributor of thermal transfer ribbon, ITW Thermal Films announced today that its B324 Broad Spectrum Resin Ribbon has received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approval on eleven 3M Performance Label Stocks. This prestigious UL accreditation on 3M Performance Label Stocks provides further validation to B324's versatility and functionality since its introduction a short time ago. B324 is formulated to provide excellent abrasion and solvent resistance on a wide variety of labeling applications including automotive, medical device, pharmaceutical, electronics and chemical drum to name just a few.

"B324 Broad Spectrum Resin Ribbon is a durable solution for the high performance labeling segment where accurate product identification and long-term durability is essential," said Marc Foerster, Sales Manager of ITW Thermal Films. "By receiving UL approval on 3M Performance Label Stocks, ITW Thermal Films once again offers its customers Performance Through Simplicity(TM) by offering its customers a thermal transfer ribbon that provides the performance characteristics they need, with a premium label material."

ITW Thermal Films understands the importance of having the correct thermal transfer ribbon for each type of label material, and routinely tests its products for compatibility with leading marketplace materials. The B324 Broad Spectrum Resin Ribbon features superior performance on a wide variety of synthetic and paper stocks producing dark, dense print so variable information such as bar codes, tracking numbers, date codes, etc. withstand the harsh environments its designed to be used in.

ITW Thermal Films is a worldwide manufacturer, converter and distributor of premium quality thermal transfer ribbons and has led the Automatic Identification and Data Collection Industry (AIDC) for more than 15 years. ITW Thermal Films is a Business Unit of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW); a Fortune 200 diversified manufacturing company with $14.1 billion in revenues. ITW has more than 90 years of history, consists of approximately 750 business units in 49 countries and employs some 55,000 people.

For more information on ITW Thermal Films, and for a complete list of the approved 3M Performance Label Stocks that B324 Broad Spectrum Resin Ribbon has received UL certification on, please visit the company's website at: www.itwthermalfilms.com, send an E-mail to info@itwthermalfilms.com, or call Toll Free: 877-TTR-FILMS (877-887-3456). Simplifying the selection process, ITW Thermal Films saves you time and makes it easy to find the TTR solution that's right for all your labeling applications - all from a single source supplier.

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