INX to introduce GelFlex-EB inks for Flexible Packaging

INX International Ink Co., the market leader in inks and color management technologies, has introduced GelFlex-EB gel-based inks for CI flexo printing. The surface print ink system has superior print quality similar to gravure and provides a cross-linked, durable ink film that eliminates the need for a lamination layer, reducing costs and total package weight. These eye-catching inks produce incredible print designs suitable for food packaging … Continue reading INX to introduce GelFlex-EB inks for Flexible Packaging

Flint Group Packaging Inks to announce launch of Regional Service Center in Barcelona, Spain

Flint Group Packaging Inks, a leading supplier of ink and coatings to the global packaging industry, has announced its investment in a newly optimised Regional Service Centre (RSC) in Barcelona, Spain, galvanising its commitment to customers in the region. The site opening strengthens Flint Group Packaging Inks’ (Flexible Packaging and Paper & Board) position in the Spanish market. Importantly, it brings the company closer to … Continue reading Flint Group Packaging Inks to announce launch of Regional Service Center in Barcelona, Spain

Siegwerk to receive APR recognition for deinking technology for improving the recyclability of PET bottles

With its AQUANTUM Alkali Strippable Primer and SICURA UV/LED ink technology Siegwerk sets a new standard for the recycling of PET bottles: It significantly facilitates the deinking of UV/LED-printed PET shrink sleeves further improving the quality of recycled PET bottles according to the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, has developed … Continue reading Siegwerk to receive APR recognition for deinking technology for improving the recyclability of PET bottles

Siegwerk to launch new deinkable UV flexo varnishes and offset inks to further improve the recyclability of paper and board packaging

With the development of new UV flexo varnishes and UV offset inks for commercial and packaging printing, Siegwerk expands its offering of deinkable solutions further improving the recyclability of UV-coated paper and board print products. Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, has developed a new UV offset ink series and UV flexo varnishes with outstanding deinking … Continue reading Siegwerk to launch new deinkable UV flexo varnishes and offset inks to further improve the recyclability of paper and board packaging

Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation to Acquire Seller Ink Industria e Comércio de Tintas e Vernizes

Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have acquired Seller Ink Industria e Comércio de Tintas e Vernizes Ltda., a specialty inks and coatings manufacturer based in São Paulo, Brazil. With over 25 years of experience, Seller Ink has a strong market presence in both the security ink and the metal decorating markets. With the acquisition of the Brazilian-based company, Sun Chemical will increase … Continue reading Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation to Acquire Seller Ink Industria e Comércio de Tintas e Vernizes

Siegwerk and APK AG to succeed at de-inking of plastic film-recyclate

Siegwerk, one of the world’s leading providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, and APK AG, a specialist in the production of high-quality plastic recyclate from packaging waste, successfully completed de-inking trials of twofold printed LDPE-films. The strategic cooperation of the two companies, which started in October 2019, contributes its first ground breaking insights to facilitating the efficient recycling of flexible packaging applications. … Continue reading Siegwerk and APK AG to succeed at de-inking of plastic film-recyclate