How S-OneLP Partnerships Give Converters a Competitive Edge

How S-OneLP Partnerships Give Converters a Competitive Edge

Converters and print shops know the right partnerships can make all the difference. If you haven’t discovered how you can depend on S-OneLP as your one source for the solutions you need, here’s your chance to unlock what sets us apart from other suppliers. Imagine increasing efficiency and expanding your opportunities. You can with us. 

Make S-OneLP your one direct source for primers, coatings, flexible packaging films, and capital equipment. Eliminate the hassles and time drain of managing multiple vendors — our technical sales experts make it easy with personalized support and deep industry knowledge to help you turn challenges into solutions. Backed by trusted partnerships and proven products, S-OneLP gives you a seamless, efficient way to grow and stay ahead.

S-OneLP brings four partner strengths together. You get validated chemistries, technical guidance, customized products, and high-performance finishing technology. Uncover the benefits of our collaboration with Michelman, HP Indigo, Kustom Group, and PCT. Hear from our partners as they share how working with S-OneLP delivers measurable value to converters and print shops across the industry.

Michelman Primers & Coatings — Deliver a broad array of end-use applications
“Michelman’s industry-leading HP Indigo print primers are distributed exclusively in the US and Canada by S-OneLP.  Its coast-to-coast warehouse network ensures fast, reliable service and  quick turnaround times throughout the US and Canada,” stated Pete Petrie, Senior Director of Sales, Michelman. “In the fast-paced world of digital printing, that dependability has real value for Indigo press owners. The S-OneLP sales team provides excellent technical guidance for primer recommendations on new substrates and applications. We are fortunate to have had such a skilled distribution partner in S-OneLP for Michelman HP Indigo print primers for over two decades.”  

S-OneLP offers Michelman in-line primers explicitly designed for use on HP Indigo equipment with an in-line priming applicator to impart a print-receptive surface to most substrates and improve the ink transfer and adhesion of HP Indigo ElectroInk. Michelman DigiPrime® is used by many digital press owners around the world because of its ability to improve ink receptivity, rub resistance, and image quality on most types of paper, plastic, and film. DigiPrime® provides improved productivity and efficiency for digital printing on both commercial and labels and packaging presses. 

We also provide DigiGuard® Strengtheners for overprint varnishes to enhance chemical, mechanical and water durability for high-performance labels. Various grades are available for robust label jobs.



HP Indigo Labels & Packaging — Validate digital workflows and market credibility
S-OneLP works closely with HP Indigo at its Graphics Experience Center (GEC) in Alpharetta, Georgia, where our teams collaborate to test and refine new flexible packaging films on the latest HP Indigo Digital Presses. This partnership allows us to evaluate material performance in a dedicated R&D environment—free from the production constraints that can slow innovation. Together, we test print quality and runability on state-of-the-art technology, including the HP Indigo 200K press, designed specifically for digital flexible packaging. The HP Indigo team’s expertise ensures challenges are resolved quickly and insights are applied immediately.



”S-OneLP has been a strategic partner of HP Indigo for media and materials for many years. The company has helped advance and support the HP Indigo customer community with materials in many market segments ranging from labels to flexible packaging,” said Judy Finlay, Media & Materials Manager, HP Indigo Labels & Packaging, Americas. “As our mutual customers and converters expand their digital print capabilities and explore new applications, S-OneLP is there as a trusted advisor regarding materials, solutions and knowledge. Our partnership is a great example of a productive, innovative industry collaboration designed to support, enable, and expand opportunity for HP Indigo digital printing and its customers.” 

“The combination of HP Indigo technology and the portfolio of materials offered by S-OneLP is a blueprint for customers to create compelling digital packaging businesses,” Finlay added. “S-OneLP’s ability to offer quick deliveries of a wide range of materials has been a game changer in the industry, enabling companies to expand into new markets and respond to diverse customer demands and opportunities quickly. From sustainable flexible packaging films, primers and coatings to durable label solutions – S-OneLP is a tremendous supplier-resource and partner. S-OneLP and HP Indigo have cooperated in a multitude of ways to ensure customers have easy access to the right materials, solutions, and media they need. Our common desire to help customers succeed in the digital packaging space is clear and will continue to be a priority, and a highlight, for both companies.” 

Kustom Group — Custom Coatings that Drive Innovation and Growth 
Kustom Group formulates and manufactures Kustom Koatings offered exclusively through S-OneLP—an extensive range of overprint varnishes and coatings in oil-based, aqueous, and UV chemistries designed to enhance quality, performance, and profitability across nearly any printing process. 



“At Kustom Group, we view S-One LP as an extension of our sales and service staff allowing for superior communication of needs and order fulfilment,” explained Matt Apke, Coatings Product Manager, Kustom Group. “This allows us to focus on developing custom solutions that solve problems and manufacture in a way that limits constraints of slow implementation or minimum batch size. Our efficiencies in product development and item set-up along with S-One’s strength in marketing and communication provide customers with new opportunities for business and keep them aware of current technologies prior to them becoming established trends in the market.”

PCT CatPak™ eBeam finishing — Compact, fast, instant cure
PCT manufactures the CatPak™ eBeam Finishing System provided by S-OneLP. CatPak™ is the full solution for coating and curing 30-inch flexible packaging films utilizing eBeam technology. eBeam is the state-of-the-art, high-demand finishing option for fast, clean, food-safe flexible packing films. CatPak™ brings all key components together in one system.



“By partnering together, PCT and S-OneLP are supplying an integrated solution encompassing the equipment, substrates, coatings, adhesives, and processes that have proven to help companies succeed in delivering digitally printed labels and flexible packaging,” said Karl Swanson, PCT President. “I look forward to working closely with S-OneLP to support innovative converters as they take advantage of the efficiency, sustainability, and flexibility CatPak™ provides.”

CatPak™ eBeam Finishing System includes a corona treatment unit, coating station, eBeam curing unit, rollers, tension control units, and machine control workstation.

Converters opt for eBeam because it offers:
  • A uniform, instantaneous cure.
  • An indirect food-compliant finished surface without post-cure time.
  • The same gloss and depth of image as reverse printed and laminated packaging.
  • Roll stock unwind/rewind stations.
Turn our partnerships into your competitive advantage.
When you choose S-OneLP as your one source for labels and flexible packaging solutions, there’s a big bonus. You not only get our personalized service and customized solutions. You also get the ability to elevate your projects to new heights with peace of mind knowing S-OneLP is reinforced by our business partners, major players in our industry. What that means to you—more power in every project to boost your business success.

Let’s create something impactful together. Contact us now for a personalized experience.
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