Manufacturer of thermal transfer papers and transfer films for textile and object finishing – Made in Germany.
Modern TransCopy
GeilenkirchenNew on Amplifa
About Modern TransCopy
Modern TransCopy is a manufacturer of thermal transfer papers and transfer media founded in 1997 by Günther Simonides, headquartered in Geilenkirchen. The company coats transfer papers and films for textile and object finishing and supplies printers, sign makers and finishers worldwide – according to its website, in more than 40 countries. The product range includes product lines for OKI white toner, laser and CLC printers (self-weeding and one-step), digital offset such as HP Indigo, as well as the FlexiTrans heat transfer paper for hard surfaces such as metal, wood, Plexiglas, ceramics and mugs; a DTF film (direct-to-film) is announced as an upcoming product. The offering is complemented by the RIP software Digital Factory · OKI Edition (via Fiery license). Production takes place using various coating processes with modern production equipment; all adhesive systems are manufactured solvent-free. Quality management is certified to ISO 9001, and every batch is tested.
- Site
- Geilenkirchen
- Processes
- Coating of transfer films/papers, Production of solvent-free adhesive systems, Thermal transfer paper manufacturing (various production processes), Thermal transfer on textiles and hard surfaces (application process: heat pressing), Consulting and application support, Production/coating of transfer papers (Made in Germany), RIP software (Digital Factory · OKI Edition, via Fiery license), International sales network
- Materials
- Transfer paper (thermal transfer paper), Adhesive systems (solvent-free), FlexiTrans for metal, FlexiTrans for wood, FlexiTrans for Plexiglas, FlexiTrans for ceramics, Thermal transfer paper, FlexiTrans
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1997
- Industries
- Textile finishing, Object finishing (metal, wood, Plexiglas, ceramics, mugs), Print shops, Sign making
- 01
Raw material purchasing (ISO-9001-certified raw material manufacturers)
- 02
Coating of transfer papers/films
- 03
Solvent-free adhesive systems
- 04
Batch testing and quality assurance
- 05
Data sheets and application support
- 06
Sales via international sales network
Materials & Processes
Thermal transfer paper
Basis of all product lines for textile and object transfers, manufactured using various production processes.
Adhesive systems (solvent-free)
Environmentally friendly adhesives for wash-resistant and flexible transfers.
FlexiTrans
Heat transfer paper for hard surfaces such as metal, wood, Plexiglas, ceramics and mugs – scratch- and UV-resistant, dishwasher-safe.
Self-weeding / one-step papers
Two-step and one-step systems for laser and white-toner printers, saving material and work steps.
Locations
Geilenkirchen
DEHeadquarters with production, sales and consulting
- Materials
- Transfer paper, adhesive systems
- Coating systems for thermal transfer papers
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coating of transfer films/papersSurface | – | – | – | – | Transfer paper, Adhesive systems |
| Production of solvent-free adhesive systemsSurface | – | – | – | – | Adhesives |
| Thermal transfer paper manufacturing (various production processes)Other | – | – | – | – | Paper |
| Thermal transfer on textiles and hard surfaces (application process: heat pressing)Surface | – | – | – | – | Metal, Wood, Plexiglas, Ceramics, Mugs, Magnetic film, Cardboard/Chromolux, Puzzles, Textiles |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production systems for thermal transfer papers (coating systems) | – | – | – | – | Geilenkirchen |
Additional services
Quality
Quality management is certified to ISO 9001; every batch is tested to ensure consistent opacity, a soft feel and high wash resistance.
| Evidence | Geilenkirchen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1992
Günther Simonides gains experience in the paper finishing industry and completes his technical knowledge at Alfred Hahn, developer of the first transfer papers for the European market.
- 1997
Günther Simonides founds Modern TransCopy.
Expansion of the worldwide sales network and continuous investment in research & development with the goal of becoming the world market leader in thermal transfer papers.
Announcement of the DTF film (direct-to-film) as an extension of the product range (coming soon).