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You’re invited to a fun, educational, and free event hosted by B.F. Plastics, Inc., Gemini, Inc. Inc. and Dyna Comp, Inc.
See live demonstrations of Vision Engravers and Universal Laser technologies. Learn how to rotary and laser engrave on the latest in Duets engravable plastic substrates. This is the perfect opportunity to see how easy it is to use this innovative technology and how it can help expand your business of sign making.
Get more details and RSVP today!
May 13, 2020
Duets Tactiles ADA & Appliqué and Accents Tested and approved by Direct Color Systems
February 11, 2019
Tough just got tougher - Check out new Duets Ultimates
Whether it's high humidity, high traffic or high debris - Duets Ultimates™ offers maximum durability for your rotary engraving needs. Made of co-extruded impact modified acrylic with a heavy-duty top layer, Duets Ultimates provides an added level of abrasion resistance and damage protection. Plus, with UV resistance, it's ideal indoors and out. No matter how harsh the environment, Duets Ultimates performs beautifully tough. Available in 17 popular colors.
Go to New Duets Ultimates
February 7, 2019
Winter Newsletter Now Available
Get the latest engraving and signage news and updates with our quarterly BF Newsletters.
May 16, 2018
Introducing Simple Flat Rate Shipping
We’re excited to announce the addition of flat rate delivery options for Ground shipping. This new Flat Rate shipping program provides a much better shopping experience so you will know your shipping costs before you place your order. Shipping rates are based on your order total making it simple with no hassle calculating shipping charges (regardless of size or weight).
February 8, 2018
Duets® Laser XT offers superior UV stability
Gemini subjected Laser XT to 1,200 hours of accelerated weathering, punishing UV exposure and color spectrophotometer analysis. The results? Duets Laser XT outperforms, even in extreme conditions.
See the results for yourself in the UV testing video
December 26, 2017
Introducing Braille Beads for ADA Tactile Signage
We are excited to announce new Braille Beads for ADA tactile signage. Available in Acrylic Clear, White, Black, Gray and Stainless Steel. Better quality, less expensive than competitors. Made in the USA.
Acrylic 11,000 per jar. Stainless Steel 1,000 per jar. See product page for quantity discounts.
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December 8, 2017
BF Select Notice
Effective immediately, the BF Select product category has been transitioned to Laser XT with Dura-Guard.
NEW Dura-Guard™ makes Duets® Laser XT even more durable.
Introducing Dura-Guard, a new feature for Duets Laser XT that dials up maximum durability.
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| Dura-Guard is an acrylic cap with a matte-finish surface, providing exceptional durability for high-traffic wayfinding, exterior branding, long-lasting awards and recognition products, and the rigorous demands of industrial applications. |
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Go to Laser XT with Dura-Guard
Try it yourself. Click here to request complimentary samples
December 1, 2017
New Steel Tape Size Now Available
Introducing a 2” x 100’ Steel Tape (TM-D) size is now available along with three other popular sizes. The metal tapes (steel) come with 3M adhesive backing and can be used with magnetic tapes. High quality magnetic and steel tapes can be used for temporary signage mounting applications. Magnetic tape is a flexible magnetic strip with a premium grade all-weather adhesive backing.
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November 24, 2017
New Frosted Cast Acrylic Colors Available
Passion Fruit (ACF2-H621) and Caribbean (ACF2-H921) are 1/8” thick with 1-side frost and reverse side matte. These engravable acrylic sheets have a frost or matte finish on one side, to eliminate glare and make the sheet color softer, and are gloss on the other. Frost acrylics are perfect fit for jewelry, retail displays, signage, anything that needs a soft, matte finish color. Weather resistant, UV stable and lightweight, and polished to a crystal clear clarity. Includes paper masking on both sides giving you the ability to fabricate without scratching.
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April 25, 2017
Duets by Gemini Expands DuetsTactiles® ADA & Applique Adhesive Offering with Orafol Transfer Tape - samples available
Gemini has announced Orafol 1375 Transfer Tape is now available in addition to the standard 3M 467MP on ADA 1/32" sheet stock. The Orafol adhesive gives you an effective and cost efficient choice for use with the industry's fastest growing line of engraving and ADA substrates.
View more details and request complimentary samples
March 29, 2017
Spectrum Lights Now Available – Thin – Flexible – Durable.
Spectrum Lights is a 2-ply microsurfaced laser engravable material that is extremely durable and flexible. Provides excellent exterior properties and available in 12" x 24" sheets with pre-applied adhesive. S64 and S74 are interior only.
March 20, 2017
Seklema Table Mat Now in Stock
The Seklema Table Mat is a multi-purpose mat engineered for laser and rotary engraving machines, routers or any applications that require a non-clamp set-up method to help hold materials in place. A wide variety of sizes are available.
March 10, 2017
Rowmark & IPI Clearance Sale - While Supplies Last
Pricing is for full sheets (24" x 48"). Sheets can be cut into half sheets (24" x 24") or quarter sheets (12" x 24") at no extra charge.
These items are available for purchase on our online Garage Sale and can be added to your cart for easy ordering.
While supplies last. All of these items are first come first serve and available on a limited basis. No minimum order.
February 28, 2017
Duets by Gemini Reveals Use of Lean Principles to Deliver Improved Quality and Controlled Cost
The Gemini Duets™ line of premium engraving, ADA and architectural sign substrates, assures engraving sheet flatness, surface quality and material properties through a controlled manufacturing process. One hundred percent of the product is manufactured in a class 10,000 state-of-the-art cleanroom manufacturing facility in Cannon Falls, MN.
Gemini is able to maintain complete control over the Duets manufacturing process through extruding the sheet in the industry's first Class 10,000 cleanroom.
Go here to read more
December 1, 2016
New Engraving Metals Sheet Stock Colors & Reduced Pricing on Select Items
Introducing a variety of new colors available in our Aluminum, Brass and Brass Plated Steel engraving stock product line. Also, Brass and the Brass Plated Steel sheet pricing has been reduced.
Engravable metals are suitable for many applications including awards, trophies, nameplates, labels and much more. These materials offer a crisp, clean look and are easy to fabricate. Comes in a variety of colors and thicknesses.
Go here to view list of new items now available
Go here for complete selection of engraving metals
September 19, 2016
Duets by Gemini Engraving and Sheet Stock Features Advanced Acrylic Technology for Improved Sign Making
Gemini announces its Duets by Gemini engraving and sheet stock features 100% fully impact modified acrylic for improved characteristics for sign making in a variety of interior or exterior ADA, wayfinding and branding applications. Manufactured with superior quality in Gemini’s state-of-the-art Class 10,000 cleanroom facility, Duets offers 100% fully impact modified acrylic in a matte, non-glare finish. To meet diverse design specifications, substrates are available in many popular colors, with and without adhesive and in several thicknesses including: 1/32” (0.8mm), 1/16” (1.6mm) and 1/8” (3.2mm) and 1/50” (0.020mm).
April 14, 2016
Important Notice Regarding Rowmark Distribution
As of March 31, 2016, B.F. Plastics, Inc. is no longer a distributor for Rowmark engraving materials. We will continue to sell the Rowmark stock we have until our inventory is depleted.
Click here to view official letter
As an alternative to Rowmark, we are pleased to offer the Duets by Gemini, a high quality material at a fair price.
Click here for more info
June 23, 2015
Get the most out of our new website with our new Website Features Guide
This feature lists several helpful tips for maximizing usability on our new website including:
- Account Management control overview
- Using the Search Feature to quickly and easily find products
- How to use the Quick Order Form
- Generating Price Reports
- Adding and utilizing Favorites Lists
- Optimizing the Digital Catalog
- Adhesive Backing Options for Plastic Sheets
- Setting up an account
April 30, 2015
Road Show Success!
We would like to thank everyone who made the trip and visited us in Middlebury, Indiana on Tuesday, April 28! There was a great turnout and everyone was excited about the new Rowmark products on display and enjoyed the live laser demonstration. We hope to see you again at future events.
Please visit our Upcoming Events page for information on future events
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