Consumables-Ink - Conventional Flexographic

Tomorrow, packagePRINTING will host a webinar that will discuss what package printers need to know about improving their automation, color control and implementing UV-LED inks. The webinar will feature industry experts including Dr. Bruce Myers of Rochester Institute of Technology and Niklas Olsson of Flint Group.

Tune in for improvements that package printers and converters can make in order to streamline workflow and improve color management.

Low migration ink continues to improve across packaging segments and printing methods.

During FTA INFO*FLEX 2017, Sun Chemical will introduce a new portfolio of eco-friendly inks and showcase how its coatings, inks and HD plate technology can produce packaging that pops off the shelf while enhancing pressroom efficiency.

INX International, which completed a $4 million expansion at its Charlotte, N.C. facility last year, has completed the finishing touches connected to the project. Production in the Charlotte facility impacts four continents — North America, South America, Asia and Europe.

As the printing and packaging industries have evolved over the past year, inks, coatings and the systems that deliver them have had to react.

Flint Group's three divisions — Flint Group Narrow Web, Flint Group Flexographic Products and Flint Group Digital Solutions (Xeikon) — will all display their latest solutions at Labelexpo Americas. Flint Group will also debut "The Flint Group Factory," a virtual label production shop in which all different Flint Group products and services are highlighted.

Founded in 1866, Zeller+Gmelin will host a three-day celebration in September to mark its 150th anniversary. The event will be held in Eislingen, Germany, and will feature entertainment, family-friendly events and an open house.

At this year’s drupa event, the SAKATA INX Group will display many chemistry options for packaging and commercial print providers.

Toyo Ink will be showcasing its ink portfolio at drupa, including solutions for flexo printing, UV/EB curable printing, retort pouch production and eco-friendly water-based systems.