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Article - Our Factory Expansion in Guadalajara, Mexico

Our Factory Expansion in Guadalajara, Mexico

With over 40 employees, this factory supports many of our North American projects. From small batch orders to larger productions, Sanwa Mexico helps turn plastic-based visions into reality.

Posted Dec 20 '23

Article - What We’re Seeing: Printing Design Trends in 2023

What We’re Seeing: Printing Design Trends in 2023

We’ve seen a high demand for futuristic designs that incorporate complex curves, 3-D effects, geometric patterns and metallic finishes.

Posted Nov 15 '23

Article - What is the Difference Between In Mold Labeling, Film Insert Molding, and In Mold Decorating?

What is the Difference Between In Mold Labeling, Film Insert Molding, and In Mold Decorating?

At Sanwa Screen USA, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality In Mold Labeling (IML), Film Insert Molding (FIM), and In Mold Decorating (IMD) services for over 44 years.

Posted Oct 9 '23

Article - Trend Spotting at the 2023 Detroit Auto Show

Trend Spotting at the 2023 Detroit Auto Show

We are proud to produce top-quality parts for Lexus, Subaru, Toyota and Ford, among others. So it was great to see some of our clients (and parts!) in action.

Posted Sep 25 '23

Article - An Inside Look at Our Factory in Guadalajara, Mexico

An Inside Look at Our Factory in Guadalajara, Mexico

Since 1977, Sanwa has been a leading company worldwide in decorative techniques for applying screen printing and painting to molded materials. In 2014, we delivered another leading edge to customers with innovative solutions from a new factory in Zapopan, Mexico

Posted Jul 11 '23

Article - Complex Designs: Making the Most of Corners & Edges

Complex Designs: Making the Most of Corners & Edges

At Sanwa, we always wrap corners and edges of in-mold labeling (IML) parts to ensure top quality and lend an improved aesthetic.

Posted Apr 19 '23

Article - Spring Refresh: Ways to Update Your IML Design

Spring Refresh: Ways to Update Your IML Design

While change can be challenging and time-consuming — it can also be a good thing! Updating stencils and designs that can be applied to an existing molded part is relatively quick and cost effective. 

Posted Mar 16 '23

Article - New Designs: Features from the 2022 Auto Interior Expo

New Designs: Features from the 2022 Auto Interior Expo

We can talk about in-mold labeling all day long, but at last fall’s Auto Interior Expo in Michigan we had the opportunity to showcase some of our newest designs in-person.

Posted Feb 20 '23

Article - Step by Step: The Film Insert Molding Process

Step by Step: The Film Insert Molding Process

If you have a project on the way and want to know more before enlisting the help of an in-mold labeling manufacturer, here is a step-by-step overview of the film insert molding process.

Posted Jan 30 '23

Article - The Best In-Mold Labeling Articles to Prepare for 2023

The Best In-Mold Labeling Articles to Prepare for 2023

Now that the end of 2022 is approaching and a new year is on the horizon, have you started thinking about your in-mold labeling (IML) needs for the months ahead?

Posted Nov 21 '22

Article - The Benefits of a One-Stop-Shop IML Company

The Benefits of a One-Stop-Shop IML Company

At Sanwa, we’ve been producing IML parts for 45 years. We’ve grown the capabilities of our factories so that we can keep an entire project in-house, from start to finish.

Posted Sep 15 '22

Article - In-Mold Labeling & Pad Printing for Medical Devices

In-Mold Labeling & Pad Printing for Medical Devices

Printing and labeling for medical devices requires a high level of precision, testing, and quality control. At Sanwa, we have over 40 years of experience partnering with customers to provide high-quality medical parts.

Posted Aug 15 '22