NAStar Inc. Deemed an Essential Business and Remains Open

NAStar Inc. Deemed an Essential Business and Remains Open

COVID-19 continues to impact our daily lives and businesses. Many local, state, and country governments are issuing “Shelter in Place” or “Safer at Home” orders for all non-essential businesses, including Wisconsin.

Per Section 13r & 13v (referenced below) of the “Emergency Order #12-Safer at Home” issued by the State of Wisconsin Department Health Services, NAStar has deemed to be an essential business. NAStar’s manufactured products are used as essential components to the supply chain and operations in essential industries including medical/healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & restaurant safety, distribution, and transportation.

• Section 13r: Supplies for Essential Businesses and Operations and Essential Governmental Functions.

Businesses that sell, manufacture, or supply other Essential Businesses and Operations and Essential Governmental Functions with the support or supplies necessary to operate, including computers; audio and video electronics; household appliances; IT and telecommunication equipment; hardware; paint; flat glass; electrical, plumbing, and heating materials; construction materials and equipment; sanitary equipment; personal hygiene products; food, food additives, ingredients, and components; medical and orthopedic equipment; firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers for purposes of safety and security; optics and photography equipment; diagnostic; food and beverages; chemicals; paper and paper products; soaps and detergents.

• Section 13v: Manufacture, distribution, and supply chain for critical products and industries. Manufacturing companies, distributors, and supply chain companies producing and supplying essential products and services in and for industries such as pharmaceutical, technology, biotechnology, healthcare, chemicals and sanitation, waste pickup and disposal, agriculture, food and beverage, transportation, energy, steel and steel products, petroleum and fuel, mining, construction, national defense, communications, and products used by other Essential Governmental Functions and Essential Businesses and Operations.

As a result, NAStar continues to operate consistent within local requirements and regulations. We continue to be fully operational in manufacturing and customer service. Our supply chain remains continuous related to COVID-19 at this time. As the situation evolves, we will continue to be in communication with any updates.

Please do not hesitate to contact your NAStar customer service representative or salesperson should you have any questions regarding this situation or any other matter.

TwoFer® Charity Label Press Release

NAStar Inc. Introduces TwoFer® Charity Labels, a Novel Approach to the Market

Middleton, WI – January 7, 2019 – NAStar Inc. introduced at Labelexpo a double sided TwoFer® Charity Label direct mail concept with back to back face sheets and no liner. Eliminating the liner allows high impact graphics to be printed on both sides of the sheet.

This new concept responds to the Fund Solicitation Market’s desire for new ideas. Eliminating the disposable release liner is not only environmentally responsible, but allows for the same number of labels per sheet on half the material. For example, what is typically an 8.5” X 14” piece can be produced in a 7.5” X 8.5” format with the same number of address labels. The patented* TwoFer sheets are held together by alternating adhesive and release patterns.

Other TwoFer applications utilizing this concept include TwoFer® Ship/Return Labels, and TwoFer® Shelf Tags. For more information or samples, please contact NAStar Inc. at (800) 676-9665, samples@nastar-inc.com, or visit www.nastar-inc.com.

*U.S. Patent 9,613,547 B2 Dual-Faced Labeling Systems

TwoFer® Ship/Return Labels Press Release

NAStar Inc. Introduces TwoFer® Ship/Return Labels to the Home Package Delivery Market

Middleton, WI – November 2, 2018 – NAStar Inc. introduced at Labelexpo their TwoFer® Ship/Return labels, which have labels on both sides of one sheet. This innovative product for the Home Package Delivery and E-Commerce markets allow for the shipping label on one side and the packing list and return label on the other, all while eliminating the silicone coated release liner. This is accomplished by utilizing two face sheets and no liner, married together with alternating adhesive and release patterns.

Other applications for the patented* TwoFer include TwoFer® Ship/Return Labels, and TwoFer® Shelf Tags. For more information or samples, please contact NAStar Inc. at (800) 676-9665, samples@nastar-inc.com, or visit www.nastar-inc.com.

*U.S. Patent 9,613,547 B2 Dual-Faced Labeling Systems

HotSafe DT Press Release

NAStar’s HotSafe Direct Thermal Film Heats up the Thermal Market

12.9.16 Middleton, WI – HotSafe Direct Thermal Film, a heat, chemical, and UV resistant ribbonless film has been introduced by NAStar Inc. With T1055 adhesive, HotSafe Direct Thermal Film securely sticks to virtually all surfaces, withstands even the most extreme environments, and removes when you want. When compared to Direct Thermal Film and Thermal Transfer Film with a ribbon, HotSafe Direct Thermal Film is an economic alternative.

Safe in temperatures up to 266˚F without imaging, HotSafe Direct Thermal Film is also unaffected by moisture as the printed image is not impacted by water, steam, or other liquids. It is safe to use on hot, cold, wet, dry, and frozen surfaces and is safe for food contact, compliant with FDA 21CFR 175.105.

HotSafe Direct Thermal Film is mated with NAStar Inc.’s proprietary T1055+ Temporary Adhesive and a 40# SC liner. T1055+ Temporary Adhesive securely adheres to and cleanly removes from a wide variety of substrates including plastic, metal, glass, wood, and paper. This more aggressive water-based dispersion adhesive also sticks to challenging surfaces such as Teflon, Textured PVC, and Corrugate while providing clean, long-term removability and repositionability.

For samples or more information, contact NAStar Inc. at (800) 676-9665, samples@nastar-inc.com, or visit www.nastar-inc.com.

SynEster PET Synthetic Paper Press Release

NAStar Inc. Introduces SynEster Gloss White PET Synthetic Paper

6.24.16 Middleton, WI –SynEster White Synthetic Paper, an eco-friendly, cost-effective alternative to traditional Polyester film possesses heat-resistance, dimensional stability, and strength most similar to polyester, has been introduced by NAStar Inc. Stocked with T1055+ Temporary Adhesive, it is positioned as a more versatile alternative to white polypropylene film and can be purchased in quantities as small as 500 msi.

The thermal transfer printable film is a PET based Synthetic Paper made from recycled PET resin. It is priced the same as thermal transfer polypropylene making it an economic alternative to polyester. 2 mil Gloss White SynEster Synthetic Paper provides excellent ink adhesion and is compatible with flexo, UV Inkjet, and HP Indigo systems.

SynEster film is mated with NAStar Inc.’s proprietary T1055+ Temporary Adhesive and a 50# RMK liner. T1055+ Temporary Adhesive securely sticks to and removes cleanly from most all substrates including plastic, metal, glass, wood, and paper. This more aggressive water-based dispersion adhesive also adheres to challenging surfaces such as Teflon, Textured PVC, and Corrugate; and even cold, damp surfaces while providing clean, long-term removability and repositionability. Additionally, the adhesive has excellent UV resistance and complies with FDA 21CFR 175. 105.

For samples or more information, contact NAStar Inc. at (800) 676-9665 samples@nastar-inc.com or visit www.nastar-inc.com.