News

December 17, 2018

Pucks change from purple to clear above freezing  

LCR Hallcrest is pleased to be recognized as technology partners in the development of a thermochromic coating by PPG for NHL hockey pucks. The color changing coating will change from purple to clear when a puck’s temperature is above freezing, providing visual indication that the puck should be replaced.

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November 26, 2018

Scout-A-Bout® Measures Water Temperature Below the Surface

 LCR Hallcrest is pleased to announce that it is supplying custom liquid crystal thermometers to Monzyk Innovations for its low-cost revolutionary fish finder that indicates sub surface water temperature and identifies the type of fish it attracts. Scout-A-Bout® is a self-contained, 1” x 4.5” unit with a thermometer/ fish identifier, designed to be attached to a fishing or drop line. That’s it, no electronics just get it in the water, give it a few minutes and read the results.

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October 29, 2018

LCR Hallcrest is pleased to offer for sale Thermostrip™ WD a self-adhering, waterproof, color-changing label that measures the surface temperature of medical instruments in washer disinfectors, bedpan washers and any thermal disinfector. Using Thermostrip™ WD on an instrument surface with each wash cycle will indicate that the minimum surface disinfection temperature has been reached. Label is adhesive backed, easily removed with no residue and retained, permanent and accurate.

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September 09, 2018

Thermocapture™ DL is a personalized self-adhering, waterproof, color-changing label that measures the surface temperature of dishware in commercial dishwashers.  

 Thermocapture™ App will photograph the irreversible temperature label capturing your information, including the pass / fail color change, and upload data and images to your password protected data base / web page, automating record keeping

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June 08, 2018

Roll to Roll Labels for High Volume Automated Application

LCR Hallcrest is pleased to announce the addition of a web-based roll formatted label production line. Liquid Crystal (LC) labels, temperature indicators and graphics are typically screen printed on a sheet then cut to size. The company has designed, developed and established a high-volume reel to reel liquid crystal label manufacturing capability.

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February 20, 2018

Color Changing Materials Markets are forecasted to grow at CAGR 6.77% till 2022

 Infinity Research, Dec 2017

LCR Hallcrest is sharing in thermochromic market growth with cutting edge products and custom formulations that react to environmental changes with a color change that can be permanent or reversible. Active packaging engages consumers, driving your message forward. Additionally, this ability to create active, engaging messaging is crossing over to industrial process control applications where real time visual identification of a manufacturing process enhances quality control.   . . .Read More

December 22, 2017

We are thankful for your continued support and wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday season! ... . . .Read More

November 30, 2017

We at LCR Hallcrest are at once delighted and disheartened to announce that Chris Rowland is retiring. His last day is December 22, 2017. Chris joined LCR Hallcrest US operations in June 1987 and transferred to the company’s UK start up in 1992 as its first employee. He has been a tremendous asset to the group with numerous accomplishments throughout his tenure.  . . .Read More

October 13, 2017

Kromagen permanent change high temperature activated thermochromic ink is now available online in two standard colors and three activation temperatures at www.thermometersite.com.

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September 26, 2017

Safetemp™ is a continuous dormant monitoring system that activates when temperature is not correct.  Designed to create a HACCP compliant culture, Safetemp™ alerts staff to temperature excursions with instant visual warnings.  

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