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KURZ: The Art of Foils – Source of inspiration
Friday 24. October 2008 - KURZ is a major international supplier of hot and cold stamping technology.
The company has more than 3,500 employees, as well as 9 production facilities located throughout Europe, the United States, and the Pacific region. It also has 19 international branch offices and 70 distributors with the ability to provide full-service solutions that match the requirements of each individual customer.
Thinking ahead, trying new things and acting with purpose – this is what we aspire to do on a daily basis in the interests of our customers. Since Leonhard Kurz first founded his gold leaf factory in Fürth/Germany in 1892, our company has been significantly driving the advances in modern finishing and thin-layer technology. Our pursuit of innovation and our holistic perspective make us what we are. As an innovation leader in the area of hot stamping, we offer our customers a comprehensive and optimally tailored portfolio of foils, from technology and service through to machines.
We also consider the entire process when it comes to cold foil transfer. Thanks to our close cooperation with machine manufacturers as well as paper, adhesive and ink manufacturers, we are able to continuously optimize and extend our product range. Our international focus keeps us close to our customers and their needs. Having our own in-house design department allows us to quickly align our product offerings to new trends. And we continuously invest large sums of money in research and development, both in the further development of our foils for the graphics industry, and in forward-looking technologies such as printed electronics. But it is not only our customers who profit from our pursuit of innovation. With our environmentally compatible foil production, sustainable processes and innovative waste disposal plans, we have our sights firmly set on the future.
The Art of Foils
Source of inspiration
« The Art of Foils » contains a rich collection of foil designs and a whole world of colors for all possible applications of hot stamping. As the collection represents the technological state-of-the-art, it provides a good picture of the limitless possibilities in this area. « The Art of Foils » is therefore an inexhaustible and unique source of inspiration for designers and graphic artists alike.
The numerous foil swatches included contain an unprecedented spectrum of achievable colors. « The Art of Foils » also contains a multitude of holographic designs as well as a swatch that demonstrates the possible applications for various structured dies and micro-embossing dies. Added to this, you will find a comprehensive booklet with design examples relating to the use of colors, die technology and holographic designs. Welcome to the boundless world of hot stamping !
Secure your own personal copy
« The Art of Foils » provides our customers with a glimpse of the unlimited diversity of hot stamping. It offers practical inspiration and ideas for creative applying this process. Reserve your personal copy with a participation of 75 for this extraordinary book.