Edge banding

The Federal Prison Industries, UNICOR, is seeking sources to supply edge banding materials for the manufacture of office furniture at their locations in Ashland, KY, Coleman, FL, and Forrest City, AR. The edge banding and molding material should not blanch or discolor when flexed, exhibit shrinkage, or show excessive profile distortion during application. The product must match UNICOR-selected laminates from Formica and Wilsonart by color and graining. The application methods include automatic edge bander and contour edge bander. • The edge banding and molding material should be applied to wood sub straights and have characteristics that prevent scratches, blemishes, and undo marring when furniture is in heavy use. • The material should be available in various finishes, including satin, embossed wood grain, and textured surfaces. • The material should have a smooth finish, free of defects, and meet specific tolerance requirements. • The material should be impact-resistant, with a minimum of 20lbs per inch measured impact test IG-1115. • The material should be suitable for interior use only, not exposed to temperatures above 150°F.