McGraphics now offers
Ultra-violet (UV) coating and film
laminating. We are able to flood
coat in both matte and gloss
finishes on sheets as large as
28x40. UV is a very popular
coating choice due mostly to the
high gloss finish one can achieve,
adding a brilliance to the finished
sheet unlike any other coating
method. UV coatings also provide
good resistance to solvents and
abrasion - much better than most
water-based coatings. Because of
its high sheen, UV coatings are
popular on a wide variety of
products, including CD
sleeves/wallets, greeting cards,
and point of purchase displays.

13 x 20 sheets entering the UV
curing stage.

When protecting the printed sheet or carton from abrasion,
chemicals, or even when fingerprinting is of utmost importance, film
lamination is the best choice without exception. The solid coverage
and thickness that thermal lamination offers cannot be matched by
UV or water-based coatings. Another advantage film lamination
offers is its flexibility. You can achieve a high-gloss finish on a
variety of stocks, including coated, uncoated, non-wovens, and
even vinyl and styrene plastics. Film laminating was once used
mostly for protection purposes only, while today, you see it being
used on all types of presentation materials for its high-gloss and
premium look. Film lamination is available in a wide variety of both  
matte and gloss finishes. From an application standpoint, film
lamination is the most environmentally acceptable.