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Lee states that equipment speeds have increased and foil stamping and embossing have kept pace by introducing high-speed foils, quick changeover foil stamping and embossing dies/tools, and improvements in product performance.

Frank La Croix, vice president, Matik North America, says, “In the last 10 years, we have seen the ability to run sheetfed foil stamping presses faster. This is brought about by new foil formulations that transfer at these higher speeds, and foil tension controls that allow for quick transfer of the foil onto the sheet without creating any slack in the foil web that results in web breaks.”