EFI Armor Clear Coat Extends Avery Dennison Wall Film Durability to Five Years

SGIA Expo, Las Vegas, NV (September 14, 2016) Electronics For Imaging (Nasdaq:EFII) today announced that when EFI Armor UVF, a non-yellowing, clear roll coat formula, is applied to Avery Dennison MPI 2600 Series textured wall films, the films have a durability of up to five years. Digitally printed Avery Dennison wall films protected with the EFI Armor UVF clear coat will be on display at the SGIA Expo in EFI’s Booth #1515.

“When the EFI Armor clear coat is applied to the MPI 2600 Series, it provides a protective layer to safeguard printed graphics from any indoor elements, including scratching, weathering and chemicals,” said Stephen Emery, vice president of Ink and New Business Development at EFI. “Customers can see and interact with the pairing first hand at our booth at the 2016 SGIA Expo.”

EFI Armor is a UV-curable liquid that can be applied to the films either by roller or waterfall. In addition to its highly protective qualities, the EFI Armor UVF clear coat extends durability for up to three years longer than without the protective layer. This brings the total durability of the Avery Dennison MPI 2600 Wall Films up to five years for indoor applications.

“EFI clear coat extends the durability of wall graphics created with the Avery Dennison MPI 2600 series and adds the protection needed in order for them to be cleaned,” said Jeff Losch, North America marketing director at Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions. “We constantly strive to give our customers the best product possible, and for our MPI 2600 Series, that means using EFI’s Armor clear coat.”

The chemical resistance of the EFI Armor UVF clear coat enables textured wall graphics to be cleaned on contact by everyday cleaning supplies, allowing for de-germing of the films used in public spaces, such as hotel lobbies or hospital waiting rooms.

The Avery Dennison film overlaminates are not designed to be used with the textured films, so EFI Armor UVF clear coat formula offers an ideal alternative.

To learn more about the EFI Armor clear coats, visit http://bit.ly/2ckmAlf.

Avery Dennison MPI 2630, MPI 2631, and textured wall films can be used to create wall graphics in hotels, commercial space, retail areas, exhibitions and more. The MPI 2600 films are thick, making them extremely easy to apply, with excellent opacity ensuring that the underlying wall is completely concealed. The textured wall films come in Pure Canvas, Crushed Stone and Natural Stucco dimensional finishes.

More information on Avery Dennison MPI 2600 wall films, including warranty terms and limitations, is available atgraphics.averydennison.com/wallfilm. Visit the Find a Distributor page on the Avery Dennison website to locate a distributor in your area to purchase these films along with the EFI Armor UVF clear coat formula, sold separately.

About EFI:

EFI is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging. We are passionate about fueling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, and personalized documents, with a wide range of printers, inks, digital front ends, and a comprehensive business and production workflow suite that transforms and streamlines the entire production process. (www.efi.com)

About Avery Dennison:

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and 26,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales from continuing operations of $6.1 billion in 2013.

A segment of Avery Dennison’s Materials Group, Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions provides imaging materials and service solutions for fleet, architecture and transportation markets. For more information, visit graphics.averydennison.com. Join the Avery Dennison conversation at www.facebook.com/AveryDennisonGraphics, follow us @ADGraphics_NA on Twitter and stay up to date by subscribing to Avery Dennison Works, a monthly e-newsletter.