Offset printing on plastics has numerous advantages, especially for applications that require durability with high impact. To ensure quality throughout the printing process, we created the latest tips guide to help press operators avoid common printing challenges. For example, press operators may encounter challenges with ink drying or color sequence, which can impact the quality…

Imagine the possibilities of using a reliably consistent synthetic paper to print 580 square feet an hour. At SGIA Expo, attendees saw it in action with Hop-Syn synthetic paper and the swissQprint Nyala LED printer. Consistency is one of its hallmarks of Hop-Syn synthetic paper, and it’s one of the top attributes that Rick Mitchell…

Demand for the Hop-Syn line of line of synthetic paper is at an all time high following exhibitions at three recent trade shows, Labelexpo Americas, PRINT 2018, and 2018 SGIA Expo. At the events, Hop Industries featured its line of synthetic paper, and attendees received free samples of the environmentally-friendly substrate. Hop-Syn experts also spoke…

As the weather changes, so does the need to make adjustments in the press room. In this newest report, Jack Smith of Hop Industries provides helpful information to print service providers to avoid the challenges of static when printing on plastic, especially as the seasons change. The report also explains the differences between plastic substrates,…

Every Expo just gets better and better for Hop Industries. First it was Labelexpo. Attendance at the booth grew by 15% from last year’s event. Then, Hop Industries saw an even bigger draw at PRINT 2018 in Chicago. Attendance at the booth jumped 20% in comparison to the previous year. It’s clear that more print…

On the heels of the successful Labelexpo, the Hop team reports that it experienced a 15% increase in booth traffic at Labelexpo this year, in comparison to 2017. “It was great to be at Labelexpo this year,” comments William Latham, Senior Account Representative, Hop Industries. “We met with many new companies interested in using our…

Place your orders! The highly anticipated Hop‑Syn GO® grade, developed exclusively for the HP Indigo presses, is now available! The durable synthetic paper is scuff- and tear-resistant, ideal for menus, identification cards, P‑O‑P signage, retail tags, and more. A Proven Winner “Hop‑Syn GO is super easy to run. Other synthetic papers require a lot of…

The Hop Industries team is gearing up for a busy fall trade show season! See Hop-Syn  in a series of live demonstrations and crowd-pleasing drawings at the following events: Labelexpo Americas 2018, Booth #1650, September 25-27, 2018 Print 2018, Booth #556, September 30 – October 2, 2018 2018 SGIA Expo, Booth #3911, Las Vegas, October…

Sun and water are two elements that drive many people outdoors. They also happen to be the same elements that drive brands to use the durable Hop-Syn synthetic paper for UV-resistant and waterproof menus, maps, signs, and more. Environmentally-friendly, Hop-Syn makes the outdoor experience enjoyable. Let those maps get rained on. Say goodbye to menus…

Few things do more to communicate a restaurant’s quality and personality than its menu. This is why more restaurant chains and their design agencies choose Hop-Syn synthetic paper for their menus. Food and drinks just look more appetizing when printed on Hop-Syn synthetic paper. In addition to its visual impact, Hop-Syn paper menus hold up…