Posts by Craig Hirsh
Industrial Growth Partners Acquires Lamart Corporation
Partnership to Expand Lamart’s Custom Coating and Laminating Capabilities For Mission Critical Applications San Francisco, CA — August 3, 2026 — Lamart Corporation (Lamart or the Company), a family-owned manufacturer of engineered, coated and laminated flexible materials serving technically demanding applications, announced today that it has entered into a new ownership partnership with Industrial Growth…
Read MorePSA Adhesives in Foil & Film Laminates: What You Need to Know
You’ve invested heavily in engineering a laminate with precise properties—from high-grade foil shielding to specialized film barriers. But here’s the critical fact: The Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) is the number one cause of component failure, material waste, and line stoppage. Why? Because the PSA is the only material expected to perform two contradictory tasks: hold two…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Slitting Process in Custom Laminate Manufacturing
You’ve spent weeks, maybe months, engineering the perfect laminate material for a high-stakes application. It has the right chemical resistance, the ideal adhesive, and all the performance specs you need. But what happens when that perfect material arrives in a large, unwieldy roll that’s a few thousandths of an inch too wide? Your entire production…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Electrically Conductive Tape: A Buyer’s Guide
In electrical engineering, challenges come standard: chasing down weird signal problems, stopping annoying interference, and protecting sensitive parts from static electricity. The simple fix may be conductive tape. It’s manufactured to carry electricity where needed, block unwanted signals, and stop static from causing damage. You’ll find it in everything from the gadgets we use daily…
Read MoreWhat Is a Laminated Foil? Applications, Materials, and Manufacturing Methods
It’s rare that a single material can do everything you need. You might find a thin foil that’s great for reflecting heat, but it might tear easily or even have a film that’s incredibly strong but lacks any electrical properties. The solution lies in a laminated foil—a precisely engineered material that combines the best characteristics…
Read MoreLamination Supplier Quality Standards: What Buyers Should Know
Why Quality Certifications Matter in Lamination Sourcing When your job involves sourcing custom laminates for critical applications, you know the stakes are high. Your first filter for evaluating any potential partner must be quality certification. Understanding ISO 9001 and AS9100D is the quickest way to assure that a supplier’s process aligns with your strict requirements…
Read MoreMore Capabilities, One Partner: Converting and Fabrication in Ensenada
In today’s fast-moving manufacturing environment, efficiency is critical. Managing multiple vendors across converting, fabrication, and production stages can introduce delays, inconsistencies, and unnecessary complexity for process engineers, procurement teams, and product developers. Lamart addresses these challenges with a centralized approach to contract converting and fabrication. By integrating these capabilities under one roof, Lamart streamlines production…
Read MoreWhy Slitting Tolerance Matters: Improve Converting and QA Outcomes
You spend hours engineering the perfect flexible material—nailing the adhesive chemistry, optimizing the barrier layer, and verifying the thickness. But all that precision can be wasted if the final cut is off. Slitting tolerance matters, especially when it comes to your high-speed line. We manage high-precision slitting in-house at our Ensenada, Mexico facility, controlling tolerances…
Read MoreLead Foil Tape vs. Alternatives: Pros & Cons of Chemical Milling Maskants for Aerospace
When crafting ultra-precise aerospace parts, the maskant you choose directly translates to your final component’s precision. It’s the crucial barrier, the sharply defined line, dictating where powerful chemical etchants work their magic and where they don’t. For a long time, lead foil tape has been a familiar face in the toolkit, often chosen for how…
Read MoreComplete Guide to Thermal Acoustic Insulation for Aircraft
Step inside any modern aircraft, and you’re entering more than just a cabin; you’re stepping into a precisely engineered environment. Beyond the sleek exterior and high-tech cockpit lies an unsung hero: thermal acoustic insulation. This system plays a vital dual role. It maintains cabin temperature for passenger and crew comfort, and reduces engine and aerodynamic…
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