Aesthetics and sustainability make IML the go-to label solution for wellness tubes
As the US cannabis market grows, the popularity of pre-roll joint tubes grows with it. Traditionally, secondary application adhesive labels are the most widely used decoration method in this market. It’s ideal for small volumes. However, as volumes increase, there’s a pressing need for a more suitable labeling technology.
Denver-based custom injection molder Intertech Plastics prefers in mold labeling over any other label solution for their best-selling 116 mm pre-roll tubes: “To us, IML is second to none in terms of recyclability and branding opportunities. We haven’t seen anything in the market that compares to what we produce with IML technology.”
Second to none
“When the volume allows, there is no better choice than in mold labeling for our 116 mm tubes. IML gives the tubes a look beyond compare: clean and professional, with endless branding opportunities. It just looks much more thought out.
Next to that, we turn to IML labels from a sustainability standpoint. Our tubes are fully recyclable after use, which becomes more and more important to our customers and the end user”, says Mike Klestinec, business development manager at Intertech Plastics.
Trusted quality with Inspection Friendly IML
Tim Allarid, project engineer at Intertech, trusts Inspection Friendly IML to deliver quality at the production line.
Quality is extremely important for us at Intertech. In our highly automated process, we’re focused on cycle times, scrap and rework. IML reduces these all compared to traditional post-labeling and decorating operations.
Tim Allarid, project engineer at Intertech
For quality purposes, we work with UV-Invisible blue ink on almost all of our labels: the UV squares are detected by our vision system which checks every single label on straightness and if it’s the right label. It’s a great solution that delivers impeccable quality, and it’s better looking than the visible white squares we used before.”
It's never the label
“Entering a new industry with a new technology 3 years ago, after looking around for a fit supplier, we chose to work with the best. Enter: MCC Verstraete.
When we have an issue on the lines, we don’t even consider the labels being the cause. It’s never the label, and that’s a good parameter of quality, consistency and reliability,” Tim adds.
Brian Fleming, Regional Sales Manager for North America comments: “The team at Intertech Plastics was very involved in IML from the beginning. They’re very knowledgeable and have high quality standards. One of the (many) things we have in common, is that we’re both aiming to deliver the best. Considering Intertech’s vision on sustainability and aesthetics, I’m sure there’s a bright future for IML in the wellness tube market!”
