Press Release

Jessup Unveils New Ground Graphics Material: SideWalk™ Just In Time For Back-To-School (And More) Graphics 

MCHENRY, ILL. (PRWEB) August 1, 2020

Jessup Manufacturing Company today introduced the newest member of its Print-N-Go™ family of graphics media: Jessup SideWalk™, a durable, outdoor film with anti-slip properties and a permanent adhesive for ground graphics.

“This is the perfect product for customers who right now are helping schools, sports teams, retailers and businesses in general by printing recovery graphics they need to reopen,” said Robert A. Jessup, president and CEO of Jessup Manufacturing. Jessup is headquartered in McHenry, IL with plants in McHenry and Lake Bluff, IL. Jessup added “recovery” graphics include social distancing and safety messages related primarily to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SideWalk™ is engineered specifically for ground applications that need to stand-up to pedestrian traffic. The acrylic adhesive will stick and stay stuck to asphalt, concrete, stairs, stone, metal and other walking surfaces. The grit surface is certified to ASTM-D2047 as well as NFSI B101.1 and B101.3 standards for anti-slip safety. The material is printable with UV ink jet, solvent, eco-solvent, latex and screen. 

Jessup credited his internal team of engineers, chemists and technicians for their ability to respond quickly to customer demand for this type of product. “What this team does in response to customer requests is amazing,” Jessup said. “Customers came to us with a very specific idea on a material they believed would not only help them remain competitive, but also help slow the pandemic spread. The team responded remarkably to get the SideWalk product to market.”

Jessup Print-N-Go™ materials are unique in that they require only one-pass on a printer and they are ready to display. No laminations or other coatings are required to protect the graphics, making SideWalk™ and the entire family ideal large-format advertising, way finding, signage, and promotional applications such as sporting events, parades, point-of-purchase, stair and parking lot campaigns, and more.  Inventory is currently available.

 

ABOUT JESSUP MANUFACTURING

Founded in 1956, Jessup Manufacturing Company has grown into a global manufacturer of adhesive coated films. The company is recognized worldwide for its world-class service, support and product quality provided to a growing customer base that includes the national defense, healthcare workers and first responders, as well as the pharmaceutical, food processing, chemical, action sports, transportation sectors (aerospace, automotive, rail, marine), energy, architecture, construction, advertising and safety graphics media diversified manufacturing markets. Jessup was deemed an essential manufacturer and has remained open during the pandemic. Jessup is currently expanding its McHenry operations by 30,000 square feet and increasing its material coating capacity by almost double. The company is actively hiring. In additional to its griptape product line, Jessup’s global brands include Solve+Make™, Jessup’s service for making application-specific adhesive coated films; Safety Track® non-slip tapes and treads; Glo Brite® photoluminescent films and exit signs; Asphalt Art® and TexWalk® media for printed graphics. Visit jessupmfg.com for more company information.

 

 Jessup Environmental Impact Statement:

Jessup Manufacturing Company is committed to developing products that improve the way people live, work and play while creating a lower impact on the environment. Jessup has on staff industrial, performance and quality engineers, chemists and technicians committed to studying and refining the impact of its products so as to minimize if not altogether eliminate the negative impact on the environment. Jessup is recognized as a global leader in the development of sustainable products that have redefined how international, national, state and local code writers specify products that require zero energy and are recyclable to enhance human and wildlife safety; some products qualify for LEED credits. Jessup is committed to the continued innovation of materials and products in ways that deliver quality performance while also protecting the environment.

 

At Jessup Manufacturing Company, we take pride in our commitment to American craftsmanship. Every product we create is proudly made in the U.S.A., using the finest materials and skilled labor. By manufacturing domestically, we support our local economy and ensure the highest quality standards. When you choose Jessup Manufacturing Company, you can trust that you are supporting American jobs and receiving a product that is made to last. Join us in celebrating the spirit of American manufacturing and choose Jessup for all of your safety and griptape needs.