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Established in 1961, AR’s modest beginnings originated in a converted garage to develop specialty adhesive-coated materials and processing equipment to meet the evolving needs of the graphics arts label market. Through several moves and expansions, AR grew significantly, continuing to add new capabilities and technologies that enabled the company to address the unmet needs of new markets. Rapid growth led to facility expansions in the USA, South America (1980), Europe (1999) and Asia (2000). With our global headquarter in Glen Rock, PA and regional headquarter Limerick, Ireland, today the company’s facilities span over 250 acres, cover over 300,000+ square feet of development and manufacturing space and employ approximately 300 associates.
For over 50 years, Plitek® has been an expert manufacturer of precision die cut components and converted materials to a broad range of markets. Through our expansive converting capabilities, we manufacture products and components from thin gage films, plastics, foams, and adhesives. Our customers turn to us for streamlined manufacturing, material sourcing, and process control. We will work with you side-by-side from design assistance, material selection, and prototyping to high volume production. Our US-based manufacturing and design operations are located near Chicago, a top logistics and manufacturing hub. Our reach is global, serving businesses in regional markets to companies with multinational supply chains. Tailored Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions Our state-of-the-art equipment, engineering team, and manufacturing experts provide value-add services and innovative solutions for existing production parts or new design development. By analyzing variables such as application, geometry, performance, and quality requirements, we will help you identify the best solution for your application. Our vertically integrated business model offers a wide range of solutions including custom film extrusion, precision die cutting, slitting, laminating, adhesive coating, release liner coating, pouching, and packaging. We employ Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that helps streamline and automate supply chain and resource planning, allowing for a lean and efficient operation.
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Setex Technologies is a spin out of Carnegie Mellon University, is the first commercial manufacturer of dry adhesive technology providing micro-fibrillar polymer based dry adhesives and surfaces for a wide range of product applications. Our gecko- inspired Setex® products address challenges current adhesives, and gripping materials cannot. Setex® technology enables visionary product designers to implement creative, first-to-market designs and solve tough, costly manufacturing problems.