Make-Ready Materials for Enhanced Print Quality
In Hot Stamping production, achieving consistent, high-quality results depends on more than the foil itself. Effective make-ready materials are essential to ensure uniform pressure distribution between the stamping die and the substrate, supporting reliable performance across both short runs and high-volume production.
Make-ready systems are widely used in flat foiling, foil and embossing, and blind embossing applications, helping printers maintain accuracy, consistency, and finish quality across a range of substrates and production environments.
A Complete Make-Ready Solution
As part of the ALDUS™ GROUP, Starfoil Technologies works alongside API Transfer Technologies to provide a comprehensive solution for Hot Stamping and Cold Transfer applications. This includes not only Transfer Products, but also a full portfolio of press-side make-ready materials designed to support efficient and controlled production.
Our newly developed Make-Ready Materials Guide provides a detailed overview of key products within the range, including:
- Epoxy Glass Board
- Pertinax
- Presspahn
- Super Press Blanket
- SY Blanket
- Yellow Coverboard
- Print Bases
- Prägotherm
- Polyurethane Sheet
Each material plays a specific role in optimising pressure, supporting substrate variation and maintaining consistent results throughout the production process.
Protection and Tool Performance
To further enhance performance and protect your make-ready setup, we recommend the use of A190 and DIAFOIL® films as an over-jacket layer. These materials help extend the life of your setup while maintaining surface integrity during production.
Maintaining stamping tools is equally important for long-term consistency. Our range of Die Cleaning Sticks and Blocks is designed to keep dies in optimal condition, supporting clean transfer and reliable results.
Secure and Accurate Die Positioning
Accurate die positioning is critical in achieving high-quality finishing. Our range of Sterling Toggle Hooks, Keys and Bits ensure embossing and foil dies are securely fixed and precisely registered, reducing movement and improving repeatability during production.
Learn More
To explore the full range of make-ready materials and supporting products, request your copy of the Make-Ready Materials Guide, Email:
Or download your guide HERE:
Packaging Première Milan: Luxury, Perfume and Cosmetics Packaging Exhibition
Join us at Packaging Première & PCD Milan
API Transfer Technologies will be exhibiting at Packaging Première & PCD Milan as part of the ALDUS™ GROUP, a leading event dedicated to luxury packaging for perfume, cosmetics and personal care.
The exhibition provides an opportunity to explore current industry trends, innovations and challenges, and to discuss how advanced finishing solutions can support premium packaging applications.
At Stand F106–F108, our team will be showcasing a comprehensive range of Hot Stamping foils and Cold Transfer Products, developed for sheet-fed offset, narrow web and digital printing, alongside solutions for special effect finishing.
Riccardo Sottocorno, Head of Sales & Distribution Southwest Europe, along with his team look forward to welcoming visitors.
Register for the event:
For more information email: italia.sales@apitransfer.com
or visit our website in Italian www.apitransfer.com/it
Meet one of the team behind our customer support – Louise Taylor.
Louise Taylor is Area Sales Manager for the UK, bringing extensive experience from the label and print finishing sector.
Her industry knowledge enables her to support customers with a clear understanding of both technical requirements and production challenges.
Working closely with customers, Louise provides practical guidance across a wide range of Transfer Products applications.
Her approach focuses on helping customers optimise processes, resolve issues efficiently and achieve consistent, high-quality results.
Louise is committed to building strong, long-term partnerships. By combining technical insight with a customer-focused approach, she supports businesses in maintaining reliable performance and continued growth.
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