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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 It is based on very old technologies for thermoplastic manufacturing and as a result is an outdated product that shouldn't be used for most projects. PreMark is stiff, extremely brittle (especially in colder weather) and just hard to work with. If you've ever had to mess with it you know what we're talking about.
The only time you should ever consider the older PreMark series is for a state job that specifies PreMark on the approved product list which means your locked in to what you can source. 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.
We have access to the PreMark line and if you need it, we will be more than happy to sell it but it is only available through phone orders +1(800) 689-2098 and yes, we will try to steer you towards the PreMark XF when we can.
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 is geared more towards contractors that don't have state requirements for their projects.