Consumables-Ink - Conventional Flexographic

INX International 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.

INX International has revealed its latest solution for sustainability and recyclability in the label market. Genesis GS washable inks meet the guidelines of the Association of Plastic Recyclers for recycling PET bottles with shrink sleeves.

With a desire to help corrugated packaging stand out on shelf, Sun Chemical will be featuring its range of inks, coatings, and pressroom consumables at CorrExpo 2019 in Denver. In addition to helping converters create eye-catching graphics, Sun Chemical's corrugated solutions can also help them meet sustainability goals.

The new ink is designed to be easily dispensed through standard UV flexo dispensers.

At Labelexpo Europe 2019, Sun Chemical will launch SolarVerse, a range of pigmented, multipurpose UV flexo base concentrates designed to be easily dispensed, offering benefits in savings and flexibility. Additionally, Sun Chemical will highlight its complete portfolio of solutions for the narrow web label and packaging markets.

During Corrugated Week 2018, Sun Chemical will show corrugated printers a wide range of ink, coating and pressroom consumable solutions designed to help converters improve productivity, expand capabilities, maximize return on investment in their equipment and people, and produce higher value packaging.

Printers and converters of packaging for food, pharmaceuticals, or medical supplies have likely worked with low migration ink – but possibly without fully understanding what it is and how pressing a set of regulatory obligations it carries.

INX International Ink Co. will introduce the new AquaTech ION-X series inks at FTA’s Info*Flex 2018, May 7-8 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

Siegwerk has signed a contract to purchase Van Son Liquids B.V., a manufacturer of high-quality water-based flexo and gravure printing inks, located in Hilversum, Netherlands. The acquisition expands Siegwerk's product portfolio for paper and board applications.

Under the theme “Brighter Ideas for Labels,” Sun Chemical is demonstrating its capabilities and commitment to innovation in the label and narrow web markets by taking visitors to its stand on a journey through its full capability portfolio.