Simply Sustainable

Together, We Can Make a Difference

With guidance under the LINTEC Group, we aim for opportunities to evaluate and expand Mactac’s sustainability program to further reduce our footprint, inspire employees and showcase the value we provide to customers in their quest to meet the environmental needs of end-users. 

Simply Sustainable is more than a brand. It is our initiative to choose environmental best practices so they can be ingrained in everything we do and simply become a part of who we are. And it simply starts with building a culture that values and celebrates responsible innovation.

Mactac’s Sustainability Mission Statement:



Our sourcing team focuses on sourcing material from companies that also share our passion for the environment. We make every effort to source our paper from companies that procure materials from sustainably managed forests.

Our manufacturing facilities focus daily on waste reduction. Coated product waste is either recycled or sent to waste-to-energy plants, and our effort is to minimize the amount and impact of the waste material as we continue our focus for sustainability.

Our research and development teams are pursuing technology that will aid in the recycling process. Our focus is to continue to look for ways for all end-use products to be able to be recycled.


Our company is focused on diversity and equal rights for all employees. Our goal is to have an accepting work environment that is both good for employees as well as our environment. Mactac continues to drive community events and fundraisers that support the community.

Mactac Sustainable Products

We are constantly refining our core products and creating new ones to reduce waste and promote recyclability for the entire supply chain. Learn more about these core products with sustainable attributes built-in:

 

      

APR-Recognized BOPP Clean-Removal Film

Thin Release Liner

PCW

Post-Consumer Waste Labels

RCA

Recycling Compatible Adhesives

Water Dissolvable
Wash Away in Cold or Hot Water

Renewables

Adhesives Made with Renewable Resources

 

Mactac Sustainable Resources

Developing your own sustainability program might seem complex, but Mactac can help make it simpler for you. As part of our Simply Sustainable pledge, our team will help you meet your sustainability goals. 
 

We also have compiled several resources available to help you get started:

The Basics

Getting started              

 

 

Giving Back to Our Communities

 

Giving Back to Our Communities

Our Columbus and Scranton, Pennsylvania, locations recycle all stretch wrap, corrugate, aluminum, steel, plastic, batteries, electronic waste, bulbs, capacitors, pallets and drums. Scrap rolls are then sold to the material reseller for further recycling and repurposing. We are always working on waste reduction in our production process while focusing on 100% solids adhesive technologies. Programs, such as our Precise Program, have been put in place to eliminate off-cuts going to waste.

 

Within the Stow, Ohio, community, employees collaborate with local organizations such as Bulldog Bags, Inc., to provide children with food for the weekend. The Adopt-a-Spot organization has dedicated areas throughout Stow that are maintained by volunteers in locations such as local parks and community areas.

 

 

Recognized by The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)

Polypropylene labelstocks with PUREfloat adhesive meet or exceed the APR Critical Guidance recognition. 

Product Number Product Title Precise Program

PJ0101

PUREfloat 2.6 mil White Topcoated Pearlescent BOPP

 P5
PF0101

PUREfloat 2.0 mil Clear Topcoated BOPP

 P5

Thinner liner products reduce environmental impact and provide up to 15% more labels per roll.

Learn more about Bloom hi.mpact benefits and detailed product specifications.

 

DIRECT THERMAL
DTNN1752-7 Non-Top-Coated Direct Thermal InFusion Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine P10
DTNN7852-7

Non-Top-Coated Direct Thermal CHILL AT Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine

 P10
DTW1752-7 Top-Coated Direct Thermal InFusion Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine P10
DTW7852-7

Top-Coated Direct Thermal CHILL AT Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine

 P10
DTL9552-7 Top-Coated Direct Thermal ST95 Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine P10

THERMAL TRANSFER
TT9552-7 Optiscan 2C Matte Thermal Transfer ST95 Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine P10, P20
TT1752-7 Optiscan 2C Matte Thermal Transfer InFusion Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine P10
TTV1752-7 Thermal Transfer Vellum InFusion Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine P10
TTV9552-7 Thermal Transfer Vellum ST95 Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine P10, P20
TTK2652-7 Optiscan K Matte Thermal Transfer 640AT Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine P10

DAIRY LABEL
DLA7152-7 Dairy Label Xtra 50# 710DL Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine P10

SEMI-GLOSS
SGL2652-7 Platinum 55# Semi-Gloss 640AT Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine P10
SGL7852-7

Platinum XTRA 55# Semi-Gloss CHILL AT Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine

 P10

WHITE BOPP
PJ7852-7

Label-Lyte 2.6 mil Gloss Polypropylene (PP) Chill AT Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine

 P10

CLEAR BOPP
PF7852-7

Opticlear 2.0 mil Gloss Clear Polypropylene (PP) Chill AT Bloom hi.mpact 1.6 mil Glassine

 P10

Mactac RCA - Recycling Compatible Adhesives

Mactac’s ST95 and 640AT adhesives, paired with a paper facestock, pass the TLMI-LRP2 Lab Testing protocol. These adhesives, when applied to paper, can be recycled and the paper is repulpable. 

Mactac’s ST95 and 640AT adhesives, paired with a paper facestock, pass the TLMI-LRP2 Lab Testing protocol. These adhesives, when applied to paper, can be recycled and the paper is repulpable.

As an approved supplier, Mactac’s “laminates” (adhesives) passed the specifications defined in the TLMI Specification for Paper Labels coated with Environmentally Benign Pressure Sensitive Adhesive.
ST95

Adhesive Description - ST95 is a permanent acrylic emulsion with aggressive initial tack, excellent ultimate adhesion and mandrel hold. Very good adhesion to corrugated, glass, and various plastic substrates. Considered to be latex glove-friendly for use in some healthcare applications
640AT 

Adhesive Description - An all-temperature acrylic adhesive that performs well in normal to freezer temperature applications. 640AT exhibits some open time on some substrates (please test) and develops a permanent bond to a wide variety of substrates.

 

 

Mactac PCW - Post-Consumer Waste Labelstocks

Post-consumer waste is generated after a product has been used and disposed of by a consumer. The below constructions contain a percentage of PCW within the facestock.

Product Number Product Title Product Description % Recycled
FCD4954  Lintec Durable 2.0 mil White Gloss Polyester (PET) A 2.0 mil top-coated, white polyester, satin finish with a durable and aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and a 3.2 SCK liner. This product is UL Recognized for indoor and outdoor applications. 25%
LTCMC5032 

Lintec Durable Bubble-Free 

A 2.0 mil white gloss top-coated polyester with a unique bubble-free permanent acrylic adhesive and a 60# blue glassine liner. This product is UL969 recognized. 

 25% 
LTC01469 

Lintec Durable Cryogenic

A 2.0 mil white gloss top-coated polyester with cryogenic high tack permanent acrylic adhesive and a 50# white glassine liner.

 25%
LTC01483 

Lintec Durable Cryogenic Laser

A 2.0 mil white matte laser top-coated polyester with cryogenic high tack permanent acrylic adhesive and a 63# ivory kraft liner.

 25%
LTCOT5040 

Lintec Durable Oil Tolerant 

A 2.0 mil white gloss top-coated polyester with a unique oil tolerant permanent acrylic adhesive and a 45# blue glassine liner.

 25%
LTCOT5050 

Lintec Durable Oil Tolerant

A 2.0 mil clear gloss top-coated polyester with a unique oil tolerant permanent acrylic adhesive and a 60# blue glassine liner.

 80%
LTCRE503S 

Lintec Durable Silicone (REPOP)

A 2.0 mil white gloss top-coated polyester with a silicone adhesive and a 75# white PE coated Kraft liner.

 25%
LTCFR3311-50 

Lintec Durable 2.0 mil White Gloss Polyester (PET)

A 2.0 mil white gloss top-coated polyester with a durable and aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and a 60# blue glassine liner. This product is UL 969 recognized.

 25%
LTC-TL50241138 

Lintec Durable Tire Label

A 2.0 mil white gloss polyester with an aggressive rubber-based tire label adhesive and a 45# blue glassine liner.

 25%
LTCKP5000 

Lintec Clear 80% Recycled PET 

A 2.0 mil clear 80% recycled content polyester with a durable and aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and a 60# blue glassine liner. 

 80%
SGW7802

Wet Strength Semi-Gloss Chill AT 

54# bright white wet strength semi-gloss paper featuring Chill AT adhesive and 40# SCK liner.

 10%

 

Mactac Water Dissolvable Labelstocks

Designed for applications requiring a label to completely wash away in hot or cold water.

Product Number Product Title Product Description

WDP3201

Dissolvable Uncoated 48"

This 40# dissolvable paper is a 3.0 mil dissolvable uncoated litho with dissolvable acrylic adhesive. Washes away with either cold or hot water.
WDP3200

Dissolvable Uncoated 60"

 

Mactac Adhesives Made with Renewable Resources

Mactac uses greater than 20% of renewable resources when formulating the adhesives below.

Adhesive Product Title % Renewable Materials

CHILL AT Adhesives

CHILL AT is a hot-melt adhesive, which will give you the application versatility you need. It was designed to stick quickly and stay in place as needed— whether your application condition is room temperature or something more challenging like 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. 

CHILL AT is specially formulated to adhere from very cold to hot temperatures (minus 65 F to 150 F). Additionally, it works well on low surface energy substrates like low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and more.

 > 20%
PUREapply Adhesives

PUREapply adhesive delivers a unique combination of high initial adhesion with clean initial removability. This latest advanced adhesive technology delivers ultimate adhesion to go on and stay on packaging and labeling applications while also giving initial removability to help on the label application side. No other adhesive has these performance features. 

PUREapply can be used across a broad range of applications, including cosmetics, toiletries, household goods, food packaging and beverage labeling. 

 > 20%