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http://www.mcloone.com Join us for an educational webinar covering: • Best adhesive options for each of your application needs • 3M Performance materials • Surface preparation and care for your products Special guest Rob Ebner from 3M will be on hand to discuss specialty applications and challenging surfaces.

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REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/W0p2xM April 3rd @ 12:00 PM (CST) ***SPACE IS LIMITED*** (Please register even if you are unable to attend live...a recording will be available.) Join us for an educational webinar covering: • Best adhesive options for each of your application needs • 3M Performance materials • Surface preparation and care for your products Special guest Rob Ebner from 3M will be on hand to discuss specialty applications and challenging surfaces. Hope to see you there! -Keith Rosenthal, Vice President of Manufacturing

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http://www.mcloone.com Do you have a need for glow-in-the-dark decals or labels? We thought we would have some fun so check out Mcloone's dancing team as they demonstrate the vibrant glow-in-the-dark colors. Not only are our dancers movin' and a groovin' to the beat, they're also illuminating with every step! The glow, which may last a few minutes or several hours depending on the pigment and length of charge, is best seen in darkness or under black-light conditions. Mcloone's color technicians have the experience and expertise to provide you with a wide-range of specialty glow in the dark affects. Your color choices include several variations of classic glow, green, orange, violet, blue, yellow, and red. Glow in the dark inks can be used on both metal and flexible substrates which opens the door several creative possibilities. Have some fun and get creative with the use of glow-in-the-dark decals and labels!

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http://www.mcloone.com Millions of labels are applied to products every day. For best results: 1. Make sure you clean the surface where your labels will be placed very thoroughly with an industrial cleaning solution, or isopropyl alcohol. This will remove any unwanted impurities, and allow a strong adhesion from the labels to their surface. Remember to clean the surface even if the equipment is brand new, as new equipment can still have impurities on the surface. 2. After you've cleaned your application surface, it's time to apply your label. Be sure to handle your labels by the edges once you have removed the protective liner, and avoid touching the exposed adhesive. 3. Apply your label firmly. Be sure to use a finger or a roller to get all of the excess air out from under your label. 4. When storing your labels, it is best to store them in a cool, dry location, as the labels will retain their adhesive properties longer if stored under the correct conditions. Be sure to keep labels out of high humidity and direct sunlight, as those will weaken adhesion strength over time. By following these quick, easy steps, you can be sure that your labels will properly adhere to their respective surfaces. What Are The Most Common Causes Of Label Failure: 1) Misunderstanding of the Operating Environment 2) Not selecting the proper substrate, ink, and adhesive How Can I Make Sure My Label Lasts The Lifetime Of The Product? 1) Proper Label Design (substrate-ink-adhesive) 2) Proper Contact With Application Surface/Proper Application Techniques 3) Apply The Label At Room Temperature How Should I Store My Labels? 1) No Adhesive: Virtually Limitless Adhesive (Generally): 70 Degrees+50 Percent Relative Humidity= 24 Month Shelf Life

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http://www.mcloone.com Making a label out of anodized material is a durable and versatile solution for any application where you may need to record information directly on the nameplate. By using a paint pen, information can be transferred and kept up to date directly on the nameplate surface.

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http://www.mcloone.com/whitepapers What Are The Most Common Causes Of Label Failure: 1) Misunderstanding of the Operating Environment 2) Not selecting the proper substrate, ink, and adhesive How Can I Make Sure My Label Lasts The Lifetime Of The Product? 1) Proper Label Design (substrate-ink-adhesive) 2) Proper Contact With Application Surface/Proper Application Techniques 3) Apply The Label At Room Temperature How Should I Store My Labels? 1) No Adhesive: Virtually Limitless Adhesive (Generally): 70 Degrees+50 Percent Relative Humidity= 24 Month Shelf Life

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http://www.mcloone.com/whitepapers To ensure maximum performance of pressure sensitive labels from storage through application, we recommend the following procedures: 1. Labels should be stored at 72°F and 50% relative humidity. Storing labels at higher or lower temperatures may not provide the level of adhering performance you desire. 2. DO NOT attempt to apply labels in cold outdoor conditions as they will not adhere. 3. When you're ready to apply the label, the labels should be allowed to condition at room temperature before application is attempted. The surface must be at least 50°F. Below this temperature the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. 4. Remove the liner from the stock being careful not to touch the adhesive with your fingers. Do not allow the adhesive to become contaminated with dust or dirt. 5. Adhesives will meet maximum holding power after 72 hours.

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http://www.mcloone.com/whitepapers Although certain application strategies may save time in the short run, they also compromise the effective life of the label. Make sure the label is applied directly to the final surface once removed from the backing. Keeping the adhesive clean along with proper surface preparation, maximizes the bond between the adhesive and the substrate. Labels adhere to fabric very easily . . . the challenge is in reusing them! Once they're applied and removed, the edges of the label tend to curl and dirt and fibers remain on the adhesive. Remember that adhesive contamination during the application process can lead to label failure. Always clean the surface where your labels will be placed very thoroughly with an industrial cleaning solution, or isopropyl alcohol. This will remove any unwanted impurities, and allow a strong adhesion from the labels to their surface.

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http://www.mcloone.com/whitepapers/ Millions of labels are applied to products every day. For best results: 1. Make sure you clean the surface where your labels will be placed very thoroughly with an industrial cleaning solution, or isopropyl alcohol. This will remove any unwanted impurities, and allow a strong adhesion from the labels to their surface. Remember to clean the surface even if the equipment is brand new, as new equipment can still have impurities on the surface. 2. After you've cleaned your application surface, it's time to apply your label. Be sure to handle your labels by the edges once you have removed the protective liner, and avoid touching the exposed adhesive. 3. Apply your label firmly. Be sure to use a finger or a roller to get all of the excess air out from under your label. 4. When storing your labels, it is best to store them in a cool, dry location, as the labels will retain their adhesive properties longer if stored under the correct conditions. Be sure to keep labels out of high humidity and direct sunlight, as those will weaken adhesion strength over time. By following these quick, easy steps, you can be sure that your labels will properly adhere to their respective surfaces.

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http://www.mcloone.com/whitepapers/ Whether you're applying labels to a powder coated, irregular or textured surface, it's important you use the right adhesive. Surface contact is critical for successful adhesive performance. To maximize adhesive contact on a powder coated surface: 1. It must be dry and free of contaminates 2. Firm pressure must be applied to increase the flow and contact of the adhesive with the substrate. 3. Proper curing time/temperatures will increase the surface contact and adhesion values. 4. 3M offers great adhesives that provide high bond strength to powder coated paints. For this demonstration, we used 3M's 9672LE.

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http://www.mcloone.com/processes/laminating/ This video will walk you through the process of removing a protective pre-mask from your nameplate, label, or decal. All you need for this process is masking tape. To learn more about pre-masks, overlaminates, and adhesives please visit the link listed above. Mcloone applies a premask to the window of your overlay or panel in order to protect it from scratches, lint, and other debris during shipping. Removal of this premask prior to application is easy and can be done a number of ways. Here's one way to remove a premask: Start by taking a piece of masking or scotch tape. Press your finger against the premask and gently pull away from the window. You now have a scratch/dirt free window ready for application.

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Hungry? Hope you're having a great Summer! -From all your friends at Mcloone

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Mcloone received a worksite wellness Gold Award from the La Crosse Area Family YMCA's Pioneering Healthier Communities Team. The Team's goal is to create an environment in the greater La Crosse area that promotes and supports healthy eating, an active lifestyle and maintaining a healthy weight. Mcloone was among thirty-six local employers, representing a total of 32,288 employees, recognized for their efforts in promoting healthier lifestyles to their employees. To help with their wellness initiatives, Mcloone formed a Wellness Committee which implemented an on-site fitness center, lunch and learn sessions, a virtual "Race Across America" fitness challenge, daily fruit sales, "Love Yourself to Health" raffles, Wellness Bingo challenge, incentives for biking to work, and most recently a "Shoe Crew Challenge".

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Mcloone is being featured as part of a WXOW News 19 series highlighting local companies with a history of success. Find out what makes Mcloone Hometown Made!

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http://www.mcloone.com/processes/digital-printing/ While the majority of Mcloone's custom decals, pressure sensitive labels, and vinyl decals are screenprinted, Mcloone has also invested in digital technology to give our customers an advantage when it comes to short-run orders and fast turn-around time. Benefits of Digital Printing: -Roll-to-Roll Capability -Low tooling costs -Wide format -- up to 54" -Low up-front costs. Great for short runs -Thermal transfer process is equivalent to screen printing in terms of industrial and household chemical resistance -Variable data available, including bar coding -Exceptional color range -Great variety of base materials, including magnetic, reflective, metallic, holographic, polyester label stock, foil and much more

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http://www.mcloone.com/processes/screenprinting/ Mcloone has been an innovator in the industrial screen printing industry for over 50 years. It's what we've been doing since day one. Our commitment to innovation continues today as we bring you for the first time...screen printing in 3-D.

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http://www.mcloone.com/products/pop-specialty-products/ Point of purchase (POP) displays or signage is one of the most fun but challenging projects for a company or agency to produce. Let Mcloone propel you to the top with our POP enhancements and custom fabrication. We can perfectly match in-store displays and promotional signage to any corporate color. Many customers and advertising agencies tell us that the durability of our ink system is the best they have found. Our colors even withstand the rigorous needs of the cosmetic industry. After deciding on the right colors, you will be able to choose from a variety of unique finishes on specialty materials. Add specialty processes like embossing or doming and you won't be able to wait for your design to hit the floors. Unusual shapes, tight tolerances, formed pieces, and more are all produced every day in Mcloone's facility. Our in-house tooling capability saves you time and money while allowing us to oversee your product every step of the way. Just walk through your local retail stores and you'll be sure to see some of our finest work.

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At Mcloone, we give to the United Way so that all parents can be successful parents.

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Based in La Crosse, WI, Mcloone (aka Mcloone Metal Graphics) is a manufacturer of custom decals, custom nameplates and pressure sensitive labels. Founded in 1954 by James E. Mcloone, we are now recognized as one of the world's leading providers of high-quality identification graphics.

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