Spectratek Technologies, Inc.

Spectratek Technologies made a commitment, our proprietary embossing and mastering techniques in hand, to bring the magic of optically engineered products to the market place. At the time of Spectratek's inception there was no practical, reliable, or cost effective method of production that could meet and sustain the demands of those who would use holographic products.

Holography, because it had up until then been produced one sheet or image at a time, was relegated by volume consumers to be a cottage industry; a novelty item. Creating the ability to incorporate performance optical products into the architecture of any product was Spectratek's goal and mission. When Spectratek opened it's doors in 1980 it did so armed with a confidence in holography that only invention and years of experience can bring.

Spectratek has more than fulfilled it's commitment. In the wake of it's founders vision, Spectratek's pioneering efforts have played a key role in the evolution of this now more mature optical effects market.

Automotive paints, injection molded parts, cold transfers, adhesive applications, embossing transfers, prime label stock, fabric applique, extrusion processes, glass applications, packaging, and custom image two and three dimensional holograms are only a few of the complex challenges Spectratek Technologies has fostered.

Mike Foster invented holographic embossing technologies in the late 60's so it is only natural that he has put all of his concentration, thirty years of work, into the application and refinement of his proprietary embossing transfer techniques.

Because Spectratek does not manufacture paper, coatings, laminates, or hot stamp foils we are able to concentrate all of our research efforts to the enhancement of your current and future holographic product application needs. Our drive to develop the next break through in the holographic industry arises from working with you… our customer. Twenty years of business growth, product development, technical experience, and manufacturing "know-how" have made Spectratek Technologies the worlds leading manufacturer of industrial embossed holographic and optical-effects films.

C.E.O., President, and Co-Founder Michael Wanlass takes Spectratek's role in the marketplace and it's commitment to the future development of holography very seriously. Currently our production capacity is 45 million MSI, (or 1.94 million lbs.), of embossed film output per year. In March 2001 Spectratek opened the doors of it's new embossing facility, raising our capacity to 105 million MSI, (or 4.54 million lbs.), completing stage one of our expansion. February 2002 will see the completion of stage two of our expanded facility bring our film production output to 800 million MSI, (or 34.6 million lbs.), per year.

Designed and built by Spectratek and our decades of manufacturing experience, the machines housed here are the next generation of embossing technology. Our new embossing equipment is complimented by revolutionary, proprietary, high speed mastering technology for pattern, effect, and three-dimensional holographic artwork generation. Strong adherence to improved Quality Control techniques and inventory tracking guarantee an even more consistent product. We are looking forward to offering high volume customers the convenience of dedicated embossing lines, ensuring that supply will be consistent.

At Spectratek Technologies we are introducing new products and hearing new ideas daily. We've just released our new line of "SpectraSteel" films that perfectly emulate the surface of sheet steel. "Galvanized", "Deckplate", and "Brush Finish" all are seem-less, shim-less, wide-web, no repeat patterns that share all the built in qualities of our holographic film family. In December 2000, Spectratek launched steel film for printing, lamination, packaging, balloons or anything else you can dream up.

In March 2001 Spectratek introduced three new diffraction patterns generated by our new proprietary mastering techniques. To find out what's coming up next in state of the art embossed optical effects, visit our "Products Line" page on the menu bar.