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ACTEGA Welcomes Stuart Hayes as New Managing Director for North America

ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry

Orion S.A. launches bio-circular PRINTEX® Nature 35 for ink applications

Orion S.A. has launched PRINTEX® Nature 35 – a carbon black made of 100% bio-circular feedstocks.

Employee Workplace Satisfaction Increases as INX Earns Great Place to Work Recertification

For the second consecutive year, INX International is being recognized for having one of the best workplace cultures in the U.S. INX

Sun Chemical to Increase Prices Across Solvent-Based White Ink Product Line in North America

Sun Chemical will increase prices across its solvent-based white ink product line in the United States and Canada, effective November 1, 2024.

Sandon Global, XSYS Enter Strategic Partnership to Achieve High Opacity Whites

Sandon Global, the award-winning British anilox manufacturer, has entered a strategic partnership with XSYS, the prepress solutions provider

Reducing Energy Use and Optimizing Performance Through UV LED Printing

Environmental regulations are increasing pressure on the printing industry to exceed their sustainability goals.

Converter Requirements Toward Inks and Printability

Benchmarking and shared goal setting have become more prevalent throughout the print and converting industries

Modern Drying and Curing

Pioneering Advances in UV to LED Conversion, Chemistry Transitions and Sustainable Practices

TekniPlex Healthcareto Highlight Concept-to-Commercialization Capabilities for Class III Implantable Devices and Delivery Systems

TekniPlex Healthcare will emphasize its substantially expanded capabilities for the design and manufacture of Class III implantable devices and delivery systems at MD&M Minneapolis, October 16-17.

Mundet Inc. Celebrates 95th Anniversary as Printing Industry Leader

This year, Mundet Inc. celebrates its 95th anniversary at a time of great momentum and historic reflection for the printing industry leader.

Part Three of a Three-Part Series: Ultrasonic Drying of Biodegradable Molded Recycled Paper

The first of this three-part series discussed a test program conducted by Heat Technologies, Inc.'s Spectra HE UltraTM drying system

HOW TO: Build a Better Chamber

There are several ways to build an ink chamber that will deliver exactly the results you need every time you fire up the press, but unfortunately, you must do it repeatedly.

GSE’s New Conveyor Streamlines Ink Handling in Corrugated and Flexible Packaging Workflows

New system provides an automated, single-pass solution for ink dispensing, blending and container labelling, improving ergonomics and efficiency in the ink kitchen.

DataPhysics Instruments Launches Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200

The scientific equipment manufacturer DataPhysics Instruments has expanded its product portfolio with the Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200.

A Deeper Look at UV Inks in Label Production

The use of UV inks in flexo and digital production has continued to grow in 2024 for a variety of reasons.

Adapting for Digital or Conventional Labels

Just by the nature of the job, there is a difference between printing different types of packaging, from labels to flexible packaging to corrugated.

ETI Converting is ready to turn heads at LabelExpo Americas 2024 with an innovative live demo of its Cohesio machine

ETI Converting, a leading manufacturer of narrow-web printing, coating, and converting equipment, is excited to announce its participation at Labelexpo Americas 2024, taking place September 10-12 in Chicago, IL. 

Sun Chemical to Introduce Breakthrough Solutions for Corrugated Market at SuperCorrExpo® 2024

Sun Chemical will showcase its latest series of innovative services and solutions designed to address the needs of the corrugated market at SuperCorrExpo® 2024 in Orlando, Fla.

EFI Announces New Wide Format Pro+ Series Printers and High-performance ProGraphics+ Series Inks

The EFI Pro 16h+ and the EFI Pro 30f+ printers feature more capabilities, better image quality, and a performance boost over previous generation

Consider Wool an Eco-Friendly Industrial Material

Wool is an incredible material which can do things that are very hard to replicate with synthetic materials.

InkJet Introduces New Anser Smart Printhead Designed for Automated Production Line Integration

InkJet’s latest product offering is the ANSER Smart Printhead, a compact high-resolution inkjet printer designed for production automation and system integration.

Flint Group’s 2030 carbon reduction targets approved by SBTi

Flint Group, a leading company in ink and coating solutions for the printing and packaging sectors, is pleased to announce that its 2030 carbon reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Obtaining Barriers When Coating and Printing Flexible Materials

Thin flexible substrates of paper, film and foil are often modified, manipulated, coated or combined with other substrates, adhesives or chemical blends

Epson Introduces Next Generation ColorWorks On-Demand Label Printer for Demanding, High-Volume Environments

To meet businesses’ needs for on-demand color labels at a low cost, Epson has introduced its newest ColorWorks® on-demand color label printer.

Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right

With the growth in demand for flexible packaging predicted to continue at a rapid rate for the foreseeable future

Sun Chemical Recognized by FTA for Sustainability Excellence

Sun Chemical was recognized during the 2024 Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Excellence in Flexography Award Competition for its SunUno Solimax AP

HOW TO: Do in Register Coating

The continued evolution of packaging requires converters to keep upgrading their conversion portfolio with additional features. 

Understanding Anilox Scoring: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

Anilox scoring, a persistent issue in the printing industry, continues to challenge printers despite numerous discussions about its root causes and preventive measures. 

Why Cleaning is a Must in the Flexo Industry

The importance of proper care and cleaning cannot be overstated.

INX promotes three to Vice President positions

The Board of Directors at INX International Ink Co. have approved the promotions of three key executive managers to vice president positions. 

Sun Chemical HD Plates

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