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Ennis-Flint by PPG has two different lines of Preformed Thermoplastic: PreMark and PreMark XF
While the name makes them sound similar, the only similarity they share is their usage as a preformed thermoplastic for markings on pavement.
PreMark
PreMark is the original series that has been around for many years. It is based on very old technologies for thermoplastic manufacturing and as a result is the gold standard for most Preformed Thermoplastic standards. Updated in recent years with much higher quality ingredients, PreMark is no longer as brittle (especially in colder weather) and become easier to work with.
Ennis-Flint (by PPG) PreMark series is the defacto product for state jobs that specify PreMark on the approved product list. Most states approve PreMark but haven't tested and updated to approve the PreMark XF series. If you are in a state role where you can have the advisory board review products, we highly suggest that you test and update to the PreMark XF series in addition to the more mature PreMark series.
We have access to the entire PreMark line and if you need it, contact us for accurate quotes when bundling multiple PreMark designs together. +1(800) 689-2098
PreMark XF
PreMark XF is a much newer product that has been around since roughly 2015 and it was designed from the ground up with new advancements, materials and technologies to be a pliable, flexible and easy-to-work-with. For all projects that don't have a product vendor specification, we will always push for the PreMark XF product. The number of states that authorize PreMark XF is limited, but growing.
We are actively selling the PreMark XF series online as an easy point and click shopping cart experience.
Competition
There are several other companies such as Geveko and PREFORM that also manufacture preformed thermoplastics and they are on-par with PreMark XF in terms of quality but have their own spin on the manufacturing processes and materials.
Geveko is unfortunately geared towards selling direct to large customers instead of through distributors like us, but we believe they have thermoplastic products authorized on a number of state approved vendor lists.
PREFORM from what we understand, is geared more towards contractors who don't need to adhere to state requirements for their projects.