Finding the right release liner supplier should not be complicated. At Fox River Associates, we have spent more than 35 years making it simple — from your first phone call to your first order to the repeat orders that follow as your business grows. We carry paper release liners, film release liners, and specialty substrates, and release liners are the only thing we do. That focus makes us exceptionally good at it, and it makes doing business with us straightforward, responsive, and dependable.
Whether you are a converter trialing a new adhesive laminate, a medical device manufacturer specifying a liner for a pressure-sensitive component, or a mid-sized industrial operation scaling up production, Fox River Associates has the product, the inventory, and the expertise to support you at every stage.
To speak with our experienced team today, call Call us at 1-800-647-6579 or use the contact form on this page. We respond quickly — because your timeline matters.
Why North American Converters Choose Fox River Associates as Their Release Liner Supplier
Fox River Associates primarily serves converters and manufacturers across North America. If you are located in the United States, Mexico or Canada and you are evaluating release liner suppliers, here is what sets us apart from the alternatives:
- We have been in business for more than 35 years. Release liners are not a product line we added — they are our entire business. That singular focus means our team has accumulated deep product knowledge, strong supplier relationships, and a refined understanding of what converters, coaters, and manufacturers actually need from a release liner supplier. We are stable, specialized, and committed to this market for the long term.
- We are ISO 9001:2015 certified. ISO 9001:2015 is the internationally recognized standard for quality management systems. Certification means our processes for product selection, order fulfillment, documentation, and customer communication meet rigorous third-party verified standards. For customers who require quality system documentation from their suppliers — particularly those operating in medical, aerospace, or regulated industrial markets — our ISO 9001:2015 certification simplifies your vendor qualification process and gives you confidence that consistent quality is built into everything we do.
- We carry the broadest product offering in our segment. Fox River Associates stocks paper release liners, film release liners, and specialty substrates, giving you access to a wide range of silicone chemistries, release levels, substrates, and formats. Sourcing from a single, well-stocked supplier reduces your vendor complexity and ensures that as your product line expands, we can grow with you.
From your first inquiry to ongoing supply — our team works alongside yours at every step
One Supplier. Paper Release Liners, Film Release Liners, and Specialty Substrates.
Common question: What types of release liners does Fox River Associates supply?
One of the most frequent challenges converters and manufacturers face is managing multiple release liner suppliers for different substrate types — one for paper, one for film, another for specialty formats. Fox River Associates eliminates that problem.
Our product range spans paper release liners, film release liners, and specialty substrates, including both single- and double-sided siliconized formats. Our paper release liners include clay-coated, super-calendered kraft (SCK), and glassine options suited to label converting, tape manufacturing, medical applications, industrial adhesives, and composite layup processes. Our film release liners include polyester (PET), polyethylene (PE), and polypropylene (PP) based products engineered for demanding converting environments where dimensional stability, moisture resistance, or cleanliness are critical factors.
Because we carry this full breadth of product, customers who come to us with an application challenge can be confident we will identify a solution — not redirect them elsewhere. Our team is experienced in matching substrate, silicone chemistry, and release level to the specific adhesive system, processing environment, and end-use application our customers describe. If your application is specialized, we welcome the conversation.
Deep Knowledge of Adhesives, Coatings, and Converting — We Speak Your Language
Common question: How do I know which release liner is right for my adhesive or converting process?
Selecting the correct release liner is not simply a matter of picking a substrate. Release force, silicone chemistry, surface energy, temperature resistance, dimensional stability, and cleanliness all interact with your adhesive system and processing equipment in ways that have real consequences for product performance and yield. Getting it wrong costs time and money.
Fox River Associates brings more than three decades of application knowledge to every customer conversation. Our team is fluent in adhesive chemistry — acrylic, rubber-based, silicone, and hot melt systems — and we understand how release parameters must be matched to specific adhesive formulations. We understand coating and laminating environments, processing speeds, and the converting conditions that determine whether a release liner will perform consistently across an entire production run.
When you contact Fox River Associates, you are not speaking with a generalist order desk. You are working directly with people who understand your process and can engage in a technically informed conversation about what your application demands. We take the time to learn your specifications, your processing conditions, and your end-use requirements — and then we recommend the highest quality paper release liners or film release liners for your specific situation.
This is not a transactional relationship. It is a partnership built on expertise and mutual success. When you succeed, we succeed — and that alignment drives everything about the way we serve our customers.
Small Minimum Order Quantities, Stocked Inventory, and the Shortest Lead Times in the Industry
Common question: Can I order small quantities to trial a new release liner, and can you scale up supply when I need more?
This is where Fox River Associates stands apart from many release liner suppliers, and it is a question we answer confidently: yes, on both counts.
Our minimum order quantities are intentionally small. For emerging companies, startups, and established manufacturers trialing a new product formulation or release liner specification, large minimum orders create unnecessary financial risk and slow down the development process. Fox River Associates eliminates that barrier. Our small minimum order quantities allow you to evaluate paper release liner or film release liner options in realistic production conditions — without committing to volumes you do not yet need.
At the same time, we maintain ample stocked inventory to support volume orders as your production scales. Our inventory stocking program is designed so that when your business grows and your release liner requirements increase, we are already positioned to fulfill those orders without delays. We carry sufficient stock across our product range to ensure our customers never face a supply gap that disrupts their operation.
And we deliver on schedule. Fox River Associates is known for having the shortest lead times in the release liner industry. Speed matters in manufacturing. When a production run is scheduled, when a customer order needs to be fulfilled, when a trial has a deadline, your release liner supplier needs to deliver on time. We do. Our service capabilities are unmatched.
Small or large, trial order or full production run — our team is ready to support you. Call us at 1-800-647-6579 to discuss your requirements.
How Easy Is It to Do Business With Fox River Associates?
Common question: What does the process of working with Fox River Associates look like?
We designed our customer experience to be as frictionless as possible. Here is what to expect:
Step 1 — Your First Inquiry. Reach us by phone at 1-800-647-6579 or through the contact form on this page. Our team responds promptly. You will speak with or hear back from an experienced release liner specialist, not a call center representative.
Step 2 — Understanding Your Application. We ask questions — the right questions. What is your adhesive system? What are your processing conditions? What performance characteristics does your end-use application demand? This conversation is the foundation for a successful product recommendation.
Step 3 — Product Recommendation. Based on your specifications and application requirements, we identify the appropriate paper release liners, film release liners, or specialty substrate options. We explain the reasoning behind our recommendation, so you understand what you are selecting and why.
Step 4 — Your First Order. With small minimum order quantities and stocked inventory, we can often fulfill your first order quickly. Our ISO 9001:2015 quality management processes ensure that the product you receive meets documented specifications.
Step 5 — Reorder and Scale. When your product moves into production and your volumes increase, our inventory stocking program ensures continuity of supply. We track customer needs proactively and position inventory accordingly. Reordering with Fox River Associates is straightforward — we know your application, we have your history, and we are prepared.
This process reflects a simple belief: customers should be able to focus on their business, not on managing a complicated supplier relationship. We handle the release liner expertise so you can focus on what you do best.
35+ Years. ISO Certified. Focused Entirely on Release Liners.
Common question: Is Fox River Associates an established, reliable release liner supplier?
Longevity in a specialized industrial supply market is earned, not given. Fox River Associates has been serving converters and manufacturers across North America for more than 35 years. In that time, we have supported customers through product launches, reformulations, capacity expansions, and market shifts. We have remained focused exclusively on release liners throughout — no pivots, no distractions, no competing product lines diluting our attention.
Our ISO 9001:2015 certification reinforces what our track record already demonstrates: that our quality management system is documented, audited, and consistently applied. For customers in regulated industries — medical device manufacturing, aerospace composites, specialty industrial — this certification is often a vendor qualification requirement. For all customers, it is a meaningful signal that our processes are designed to deliver reliable, consistent outcomes.
We serve converters across North America. Our customers include small and mid-sized converters discovering what release liner technology can do for a new product, and large established manufacturers who rely on our stocked inventory and rapid fulfillment capabilities to keep production moving. Geography within North America is not a barrier — we ship efficiently to customers throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Ready to Find the Release Liner Options Designed for Your Application?
If you are evaluating paper release liners or film release liners for a new or existing application, the most efficient next step is a conversation with Fox River Associates. We will listen carefully, apply more than 35 years of application knowledge, and identify the release liner solutions that fits your specific need — quickly, accurately, and without unnecessary complexity.
Your release liner solution is one call or one form submission away. Reach our experienced team at 1-800-647-6579 or complete the contact form on this page and we will be in touch promptly. Customers tell us our responsiveness is one of the things that keeps them coming back — we take that seriously.