tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497Fri, 15 May 2026 19:34:52 +0000Sales and MarketingPerformance and PressingMarket InfoProduct InfoStrategy and InspirationKitchen Bath retailingKitchen Cabinet ManufacturingManagement and MotivationArchitectural SpecificationCabinet RefacingCloset IndustryHealthcare IndustryEventsStore FixtureTools and SuppliesThis blog is dedicated to discussing topics regarding design, sales, marketing and manufacturing of components, store fixtures and kitchens using 3D Laminate Thermofoils.http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)Blogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-2051677134934494559Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:00:00 +00002018-11-28T17:00:37.398-05:00Performance and PressingOne potential problem in pressing is called ghosting or shadowing. This is where the center of the part seems to have a darker section or where it looks different than the edges of the part. This type of manufacturing defect can be fixed by adjusting the settings and is not a vinyl or glue issue. Essentially ghosting is caused by a change in the surface texture. This is caused by the vinyl http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2016/02/ghosting-or-shadowing-on-thermofoil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-7700822964667718156Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:29:00 +00002018-02-06T13:11:25.740-05:00Strategy and InspirationThis blog discusses industry tech things but also sales, marketing, specification, hiring and dare I say "personal development". That is not to say that I'm the one to really develop anyone however on average I read about 20 books a year on a wide variety of topics. From Friedrich Nietzshe and Jordan Peterson to Robert Herjavec from Shark Tank. From all the reading, I sometimes develop my http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2018/02/becoming-humble-by-400-year-observation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-3557185767711832542Wed, 03 Jan 2018 19:44:00 +00002018-01-03T14:44:19.585-05:00 We have overstock of the following two colors of PVC thermofoil for a very special price. Both are 0.3mm X 1450mm wide which is 12mil thick and 57" wide and can sell from 50 yards to 10,000 yards. The product is in good quality and samples may be provided free of charge in the domestic US. The colors are: Honey Maple, Classic Oak and white High Gloss Please contact me on this blog. http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2018/01/overstock-of-pvc-thermofoil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-2888743123511373864Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:31:00 +00002016-12-13T12:31:37.981-05:00Kitchen Bath retailingKitchen Cabinet ManufacturingMany manufactures , cabinet shops, sign shops, handymen, and installers use high pressure laminate from brands such as Formica or Wilsonart. Although these laminates are great they are rigid and may require a table saw and router. On site fabrication can be dusty, noisy and have the smell of glue. Dackor manufactures a product called Peelstix. Peelstix is a flexible laminate that can be trimmed http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2016/12/peel-and-stick-laminate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-724793714286403174Wed, 21 Oct 2015 19:15:00 +00002015-10-21T15:15:16.618-04:00 Tafisa Tanner's Lane & Smithy Street are in Dackor is pleased to announce yet two more 3D Originals. Recently we purchased the PVC rights from the paper company and invested in the Origen Emboss to make outstanding matches to Tafisa's Tanners Lane L561 and Smithy Street L560. Sample rolls are ready and we have a small quantity in stock with the full production run expected in severalhttp://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2015/10/tafisa-tanners-lane-smithy-street-are-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-3188895536142949922Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:23:00 +00002015-09-24T17:09:50.231-04:00ZAPPOS / DELIVERING HAPPINESS Outstanding seminar with Jenn Linn. Discover her work and why great companies focus on Happy Employees at deliveringhappiness.com. Truly inspiring for any company and how to foster a happy team ! Repost from Jenn: Science tells us that people are bad at predicting what keeps us happy. It also says that focusing on our passions and purpose can create http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2015/09/delivering-happiness-seminar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-7739165424994786901Fri, 12 Jun 2015 22:03:00 +00002015-06-12T18:04:33.954-04:00Sales and MarketingIn this 3D Laminate Blog I try to write articles that are specific to the 3D Laminate Industry however from time to time I do write about Sales, Specification and other tops. Often I do research and this is the best way to obtain data. I came across an amazing article on sales reps and rather than recreate the wheel I'd like to cite an article by Zorian Roten berg HOW TO HIRE SALES REPS When http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2015/06/in-this-3d-laminate-blog-i-try-to-write.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-550442511732928765Fri, 18 Jul 2014 19:08:00 +00002014-07-18T15:15:43.544-04:00Architectural SpecificationCloset Industry REPOST: Project Using Dackor Leather White Alligator This project is specifically complimentary because Jill Zarin's family owns Zarin Fabrics. Certainly Jill has an eye for high end materials and it was a huge compliment that she selected our White Alligator via the Closet Factory. Jill Zarin Custom Closet Story By:Gabi Glassman Reality Star Jill Zarin pictured in http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2014/07/repost-project-using-dackor-leather.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-7007223571528034916Fri, 18 Jul 2014 17:59:00 +00002015-10-21T15:43:04.739-04:00Kitchen Cabinet ManufacturingPreviously I wrote an article which was subsequently published by Surfaces & Panel magazine entitled: 3D Laminate Thermofoils are ideal for High End Kitchens http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2008/03/thermofoil-is-ideal-for-high-end.html Earlier this year I decided to remodel my Kitchen and of course I used our product. Although this is certainly not the first Kitchen to utilize an http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2014/07/marks-kitchen-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-1906965556237754824Wed, 09 Jul 2014 21:19:00 +00002014-07-28T10:38:47.743-04:00Sales and MarketingStrategy and InspirationIn a previous article: "What a business can learn from an Octopus", I spoke about the intelligence of the Octopus and drew comparisons between the Octopus and niche manufacturers in North America.  I gave specific intelligent tactics that the Octopus use for survival and then compared that to tacts that a manufacturer could use in positioning their product or services. Living here http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2014/07/be-eagle-in-business-and-in-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-1534583851702606110Sat, 21 Jun 2014 13:35:00 +00002014-06-21T09:54:22.715-04:00Sales and MarketingStrategy and InspirationIn the company I work for, Dackor, occasionally the company has overstock /dead-stock of some items. I am sure that other suppliers also have this problem at times. In this article I'd like to give a strategy on how furniture manufacturers or component manufacturers can use Dackor's or other suppliers overstock or discounted items to increase margin or also to protect existing products. First http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2014/06/how-to-use-dead-stock-or-overstock-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-5915569567297592210Wed, 30 Apr 2014 20:47:00 +00002017-12-11T09:57:54.641-05:00Cabinet RefacingRefacing has never been easier than Dackor Peel and Stick solutions on their stock colors. Visit www.dackor.com/reface  The company offers all of their stock colors with only a 3 yard minimum which is made on demand as its ordered and shipped out in 1 to 3 business days depending upon production. It comes in 54" wide peel stick and has a super high tack which is perfect for refacing http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2014/04/thepeelandstickstorecom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-729576874716832774Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:56:00 +00002013-09-11T18:11:17.109-04:00Performance and PressingManufacturers of 3D Laminates know that the product has many advantages as compared with HPL and other surfaces. 3DL's impact resistance can be far superior to most laminate surfaces and the taber abrasion can be extremely high especially with solid colors whitch are homogeneous. But how about scratch resistance? In this article I'd like to discuss some obscure tricks on how scratch resistance ishttp://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2013/09/scratch-resistance-of-3d-laminates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-1958956936864660028Sat, 04 May 2013 17:09:00 +00002013-05-04T13:09:54.258-04:00Performance and PressingThere are various ways to process 3D Laminates. In this article I will mention all the ways you can process 3D Laminates and also mention some common machine names used in membrane pressing and vacuum pressing. MEMBRANE PRESSES: At the time of me writing this article, the most common brands of membrane presses in North America are Wemhoner which is sold by Stiles Machinery, Shaw Almex which is http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2013/05/ways-to-process-3d-laminates-brands-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-3415276708695636916Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:59:00 +00002013-04-15T18:00:57.525-04:00Performance and PressingProducing Shaker doors that are clean and neat are the goal. If you take a 3D Laminate shaker door and cut it open you may be surprised to find a plant in center panel. Read below to learn more. PRODUCING A SHAKER DOOR: To produce a shaker door and then membrane or vacuum press the door companies first router out the center reveal. One common issue is that in doing so the fibers of the door openhttp://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2013/04/how-to-produce-shaker-doors-with-3d.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-5118860588082657737Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:03:00 +00002013-02-12T11:04:24.059-05:00I often get companies who ask how they can apply 3D Laminates (3DL) if they do not have a membrane or vacuum press. I'd like to explain the strengths and weaknesses of 3D Laminates as well as why you should have a relationship with a component maker. Firstly, 3D Laminates are primarily made out of PVC. The average guage is 0.3mm or 12 mil however the product can be as thin for membrane pressing http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2013/02/ways-to-apply-or-use-3d-laminates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-9007734149695250714Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:47:00 +00002013-03-08T12:16:00.334-05:00Architectural SpecificationAs readers of this blog may know, I am with DACKOR 3D Laminates here in North America. Aside from stocking the laminates and making them available to the market and creating trends, we do a lot of specifications. Sometimes cabinet companies have a misunderstanding of what we do. SPECIFICATION As you may be aware, before a condo, apartment or hotel breaks ground, the designers choose colors and http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2013/03/specifying-laminates-for-multi-family.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-8618123046223932619Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:39:00 +00002012-08-15T10:40:17.896-04:00Sales and MarketingStrategy and InspirationSome of my most popular posts in this blog have been based upon sales and marketing.  In this article I'd like to explain how some companies impede their sales by putting too many constrictions on their success. THEORY OF CONDITIONAL SUCCESS In life too many people place conditional limits on their success. An example would be to say something like "Whenever I get a promotion, I'm http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-we-stand-in-way-of-our-own-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-6168693532516891333Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:28:00 +00002012-06-21T12:49:39.880-04:00B2L or Bottle 2 Laminate recycles 2 PET water bottles for every square foot of laminate produced. In the US, approximately 50 billion water bottles are consumed yearly which consumes 35 to 50 million barrels of oil. World wide, the consumption of water bottles is approximately 200 billion bottles of water per year. A large portion of every water bottle consumed ends up in land fills http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2012/06/recycled-water-bottles-made-into.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-2837548950971923975Fri, 04 May 2012 13:54:00 +00002012-12-04T16:26:16.348-05:00Strategy and InspirationWhen you think about life, humans or business we should all look at nature to see how animals have adapted for survival. One amazing animal is the Octopus. The most obvious thing would be that Octopuses have 8 arms. Actually the arms are four sets of two. Aside from the arms,  the Octopus's intelligence and adaptability is what makes it truly a unique animal. Some site that the Octopus http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2012/05/what-business-can-learn-from-octopus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-2171108490328399610Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:45:00 +00002012-04-30T13:47:41.764-04:00Tools and SuppliesRecently I received a call from a company who just got a press. They said they were looking for drying racks and that when asking around people recommend that they call me. I was so happy to hear this because it signifies that people know I will go the extra mile and if I dont know the answer I'll find it out. So I looked through my notes and right away found the following site which sells carts http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2012/04/drying-racks-for-3d-laminate-components.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-5466841526990934823Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:08:00 +00002012-04-23T16:09:36.663-04:00Events A P R I L  2 0 1 2                       Industry News: As many of you may already know, Black Brothers purchased the membrane press division of Shaw Almex.  On April 26th Thursday and the morning of the Friday 27th this week Black Brothers is having a 3D Laminating Open House which is running in conjunction with KBIS Chicago http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2012/04/3d-laminating-open-house-at-black.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-50111373937042552Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:11:00 +00002012-04-04T21:19:54.192-04:00Performance and PressingThere are many different tips and tricks to pressing. Often I am asked for formulas however I often find that each company may require different settings based upon the material they are pressing, the profiles, glue type, stage height and so on. One common issue that all companies have or will eventually face are whitening on the corners. There are many misconceptions about what causes whitening http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2012/04/whitening-on-corners-of-3d-laminate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (thermoformingtimes)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-7901117693641497110Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:37:00 +00002012-03-07T13:42:33.230-05:00Sales and MarketingHave you ever looked at a car brochure and thought of how amazing the brochures are? Now look at a typical cabinet or furniture brochure and it pales in comparison.Over the years I have noticed that the European cabinet and company brochures were always more nice than the North American counterpart. What I discovered a few years back was that these high quality images were created using virtual http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2012/03/virtual-image-creation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835126467828584497.post-7756892496290030949Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:53:00 +00002011-12-22T17:25:45.963-05:00There are many different tips and tricks to pressing. Often I am asked for formulas however I often find that each company may require different settings based upon the material they are pressing, the profiles, glue type, stage height and so on. One common issue that all companies have or will eventually face are blow outs. During the press cycle you can hear a blow out occur by a pop and a http://thermoformingtimes.blogspot.com/2011/12/pressing-3d-laminates-and-blow-outs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0