Printing Partnership

What Roll Labels and Jacobs really wanted was one ink compatible with multiple substrates and that would comply with specified properties, explains Jacobs.

Working with Jacobs and Greg Thornton, a sales agent for Universal, INX's Powell was able to recommend one INX UV ink that was ideal for a variety of applications and substrates, including paper, vinyl, polyester, polyethylene and polystyrene. Because of Roll Labels' demanding customer requirements, the ink formulation also has to demonstrate excellent rub resistance, steadfast color over extended periods and outstanding weatherability. And just for good measure, Jacobs threw in the challenge of "no plugging" in fine, reverse type.