Author: Ted Lin

When did you join Hop Industries? What were some of the attributes that you appreciated about the company/products? I first joined Hop Industries in May 2004 right after graduating from Montclair State University. I interviewed at many companies selling commodity, or “me-too” type of products that really did not spark much personal interest. When I…

We like the Hop-Syn synthetic paper because there’s no limit to what we can do. It’s the easiest folding synthetic paper in the market.” As one of the nation’s oldest map printers, Williams & Heintz Map Corporation knows how to keep customers coming back. In business since 1921, the family-run map printing company continually strives…

Hop Industries, makers of Hop-Syn synthetic paper, in conjunction with Augusta, Maine-based J.S. McCarthy Printers are proud to be involved with Wreaths Across America’s annual tribute to U.S. veterans. Each year, Wreaths Across America works with J.S. McCarthy to produce the tags on Hop-Syn synthetic paper, which is chosen for its ability to meet extreme…

  Yes, Hop-Syn is making waves! The synthetic paper leader is featured in another top industry trade magazine, PrintingNews, “Synthetic Papers make Waves in Wide Format, Packaging, and Elsewhere.” Industry veteran and author Richard Romano addresses how the Hop-Syn synthetic paper is fast becoming a mainstream substrate for wide format printing and packaging applications.  …

  Another great article about Hop-Syn synthetic paper — the alternative to banner vinyl. Read the article, ‘Options a Plenty’ in the February 2017 issue of Digital Output.   The following is an excerpt from the article: Hop Industries’ most popular banner vinyl alternative is Hop-Syn XT. The synthetic paper is easily die cut and…

Print campaign demonstrates the compatibility of three Hop-Syn paper grades with swissQprint UV inkjet wide format printers February 14, 2017 — Lyndhurst, NJ — Hop Industries, supplier of the Hop-Syn synthetic paper, is pleased to announce a print campaign with swissQprint, manufacturer of large format UV printers. The print campaign is designed to demonstrate the…

Easy Printing, Tear Resistance, and Sustainability. Tree-free Hop-Syn synthetic paper is emerging as the alternative to many traditional substrates, especially PVC plastic. More than just its environmental advantages, the Hop-Syn synthetic paper prints better than plastic and provides greater tear resistance. Jack Smith of Hop Industries, the manufacturer of Hop-Syn synthetic paper, shares some insight…

The ‘Attractive Substrate’ featuring Hop-Syn Synthetic Papers, among others, gains recognition from the Jan/Feb 2017 issue of Label & Narrow Web. Read Steve Katz’s article.   The following is an excerpt from the article: According to Jack Smith, his company’s Hop-Syn synthetic paper has advantages relating to improvements in printing process efficiencies. He explains: “Hop-Syn is manufactured…

Today’s print facilities welcome custom-sized print projects when its done on Hop-Syn synthetic papers. This is because of Hop-Syn’s in-house converting facilities, which makes it possible for printers to receive custom-sized substrate within 3 days of an order. Many printers regard the manufacturer’s NJ-based warehouse as an extension of the their own — the turnaround…