StarLam 1600 R Redesigned
August 23, 2010

Clearstar LP, a leader in the liquid laminate industry, released an all new designed StarLam 1600R liquid laminator. Building on the initial success of the StarLam, the new model features rotating metering rods, a self-contained cleaning system and an advanced drying technique. See live demonstrations of the StarLam 1600R at booth 2769 during the SGIA expo in Las Vegas.
“By relying on our experience and expertise in the liquid laminate market, we were able to design a liquid laminator that meets the demands of production environments while maintaining simplicity for the operator. The new features of the StarLam 1600R make it the most user friendly liquid coater in the market.” explains Stephen Berman, Chief Executive of Clearstar LP.
For more information on the StarLam 1600R please contact Clearstar at 888-253-2778 or by email at info@clearstarcorp.com.
Clearstar LP, a member of the Marabu Group, has been providing the sign and digital printing industry with high quality liquid coatings for over 20 years.

Visit Clearstar at SGIA 10 Booth 2769
August 3, 2010

Visit Clearstar at Booth # 2769 to see live demonstrations of the StarLam 1600R Roll to Roll liquid laminator, MaraJet DI-LS solvent ink for Roland printers, and to get answers to all of your lamination questions. In addition Clearstar staff will be available to assist you with questions regarding our JetStar super wide format solvent ink.

ClearShield Water Based UV Protective Liquid Laminate, the first choice in all non-water sensitive ink/media combinations requiring Liquid Lamination. ClearShield is formulated using state of the art resins and ultraviolet additives that protect both the substrate, ink as well as the clear coating itself. These clear, urethane, acrylic or acrylic-urethane coatings, have excellent exterior durability, are non-yellowing and highly flexible. Five versions are available:

*ClearShield Original Formula
*ClearShield Type LL - automated application equipment and hand "mop" application
*ClearShield Type C - specifically formulated for water-proof canvas applications
*ClearShield Production Clear - formulated for UV inks and eco-solvent printers.
*ClearShield® Anti-Graffiti Liquid Laminate

MaraJet Wide-Format Digital Ink for Roland, Mimaki and Seiko / HP printers

MaraJet digital solvent ink provides outstanding performance and value for your printing needs. It offers excellent light fastness, large color gamut and problem free printing. MaraJet s ability to adhere to a wide range of both coated and uncoated substrates provides excellent chemical and mechanical resistance. MaraJet is manufactured in a state of the art ISO 9001 certified facility ensuring great consistency and quality.

ClearJet Solvent Based Fine Art Liquid Laminate

This is a solvent based Liquid Laminate for the Fine Art and Giclee industries. It is the ideal coating for many Fine Art canvas applications. It exhibits the flexibility required for stretching canvas with no cracking of the clear coat. This laminate is formulated to work on gel coated and other water sensitive canvas. It reduces or eliminates pinholes normally encountered when applying Liquid Laminates on canvas. ClearJet FA is formulated for use over water sensitive canvas printed with dye-based or water based inks. It is available in ready to use aerosol cans as well as for Brush and Roll and conventional spray applications.

Vinyl Application Fluids

Vinyl application fluids are designed to make the application of pressure sensitive vinyls and decals quick and easy by allowing you time to position your graphics and remove air bubbles prior to adhesion. The application fluid wets the surface, allowing you to slide the graphics until you get the exact placement. No need to worry about the adhesive sticking before you are ready. Application fluids are great when working with large graphics

Splash is a concentrate. An 8 oz. bottle will yield a gallon of application fluid.

Action TAc is ready to use

Window Juice is designed specifically for window applications.

GrafixGone Adhesive Remover - GrafixGone® softens adhesive residue for removal within 90 seconds on most surfaces

*Will not burn most plastics
*Will not harm latex paint
*Great for removing old paper sheeting from plastics
*No extra cleanup after removing adhesive residue

Clearstar Launches MaraJet DI-LS
July 6, 2009

Charleston, SC - April 28, 2009 - Clearstar LP successfully launches MaraJet DI-LS solvent ink cartridges in the U.S.A. MaraJet DI-LS cartridges are plug and play compatible with Roland VersaCamm and SolJet printers. MaraJet DI-LS is designed to deliver the same quality as OEM ink while offering up to 30% savings to customers. DI-LS customers can use their existing color profiles and can expect 2 years of UV durability. MaraJet DI-LS is available in 220 ml and 440 mL cartridges and in bulk for high volume users. For more information please contact Clearstar LP please call 888-253-2778 or email us at info@clearstarcorp.com.

Marabu GmbH & Co. KG acquires Clearstar
Coatings
September 13, 2007

Marabu GmbH & Co. KG acquires Clearstar
Coatings, a leading manufacturer of liquid
laminates and digital printing inks

Marabu GmbH & Co. KG announced today, it has acquired the assets of USA based Clearstar Coatings Corporation, a leading manufacturer in the production of liquid laminates and inks for digital printing. Stephen Berman, founder and President, joins Clearstar L.P., the US operating company, as Chief Executive.
The acquisition of Clearstar is an important step in Marabu’s growth strategy, further enhancing the firm’s digital product range. Clearstar’s high-quality liquid laminates and digital printing inks add an important product portfolio for Marabu. In addition, this establishes Marabu’s physical presence and adds a manufacturing facility in the important American market. But the acquisition goes beyond the manufacturing capability. “Having Stephen Berman on board means having one of the most knowledgeable persons in the sign industry on our team,” said Dr. Roland Staehlin, Marabu’s Printing Ink Managing Director. “Stephen brings more than 25 years of experience to our group.”



About Clearstar

“I am pleased and excited to become part of the Marabu organization, a high-quality company run by high-quality people,” Stephen Berman, President of Clearstar Coatings Corp., stated today. “I am looking forward to learning from my European colleagues and teaching them what I can from an American perspective. Marabu’s technical and manufacturing depth will be a great asset to our company and customers.”
Clearstar’s core products include liquid laminates (clear coatings) and inks for large and grand format digital printing. The coatings are formulated for sign, vehicle & fleet graphics, digital printing, fine art printing as well as a host of display and specialty graphic applications.

About Marabu

Marabu is a leading global manufacturer of Screen, Digital, and Pad Printing
Inks with headquarters near Stuttgart, Germany. With its subsidiaries and exclusive distribution partners, Marabu offers high-quality products and customized services in more than 70 countries.
Marabu’s ink portfolio includes several industry-first solutions in both industrial and graphic printing applications. Its strong reputation for technical service, customer training, and environmental awareness are unsurpassed. Marabu has been ISO 9001 certified since 1995 and ISO 14001 since 2003.

To learn more
To learn more about the acquisition of Clearstar, and how your company can benefit:
• Visit Clearstar at the SGIA 2007 Technology Show, Booth 2034.
• Visit our website at www.clearstarcorp.com or www.marabu-inks.com
• Contact us at: Clearstar: +1 843 886 0094; Marabu + 49 7141 691 0
• or email us at info@clearstarcorp.com; info@marabu-inks.com

ClearShield Type C

Boston Federal Reserve Murals are the cover story for Wide Format Imaging in October and will be covered in Signs of the Times in December. World Printmakers has also done a nice article at www.worldprintmakers.com/english/simpson/bank.htm

A Customer Comment

I bought several sample sizes of your liquid laminates this
> spring. This stuff is amazing - really! What I'm most surprised about
> is how "well behaved" it is. Very, very easy to apply by any means. I
> swear you could put this on with a rag mop and it would look good
> (lint not withstanding).I've been putting it on large canvas display
> pieces for a restaurant chain for their customer entryways - it lets
> the artwork show through much more pleasingly than a pressure
> laminate. Just plain classier - the owners are thrilled. I did
> another project, where I let the last coat stiffen up quite a bit and
> then embedded deliberate brush strokes with a short, stiff paint brush.
> Looks great. All that having been said though, I'm thinking about
> getting your laminator (for speed of application).
>
> I don't mean to sound corny - I just wanted to let you folks know how
> surprised I was at this product. Frankly, I shyed away from it for
> awhile after I got it. Afraid it would be too problematic until I had
> time to experiment. I will be ordering a supply soon so it can ship
> before winter hits.
>
> Thank you
> Dan Emery
> New England Media