Amherst, NY – April 29, 2008 – IIMAK, a leading international manufacturer of thermal transfer ribbons, has announced the release of their new Net Resin IQ ribbon for near edge printers and coders. 

Net Resin IQ, used primarily for date, price, lot, and bar coding, is a super premium resin ribbon that delivers maximum durability and chemical resistance in the most extreme environments.  It offers excellent heat resistance, making it ideal for applications that require sterilization.  With print speeds up to 12 ips, Net Resin IQ is compatible with most near edge printers and coders such as TEC, Markem SmartDate®, and VideoJet DataFlex®.

IIMAK is a multinational company that develops, manufactures, and markets all types of printing, imaging, and marking consumables including inks, thermal transfer ribbons, specialty papers, cartridges, and cassettes.  For more information about IIMAK and its products, visit www.iimak.com.