Consumables-Ink - Conventional Offset

Best Practices: The Importance of Ink Systems
June 21, 2017 at 12:14 pm

It’s easy to take for granted that in any type of printing, ink will meet the substrate as it passes through the press and a printed product will come out on the other side. But, what often gets overlooked is the path the ink takes on its journey to and through the press and eventually, onto its intended surface. Ink systems, whether pumps, dispensers, tanks or formulations, are crucial elements that play a major role in print quality, efficiency, color accuracy and plant and product safety.

PPC's Folding Carton Boot Camp Covers Inks 101
May 30, 2017 at 10:26 am

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) held its Folding Carton Boot Camp on May 23-24, educating a group of industry newcomers on the entire folding carton converting process. An introduction to inks was part of the program.

Alden & Ott Printing Inks Acquired by hubergroup
April 18, 2017 at 9:58 am

hubergroup, USA, Inc. and Alden & Ott Printing Inks Co. have announced that hubergroup has acquired substantially all of the assets of Alden & Ott in a private deal. Alden & Ott is a comprehensive ink manufacturer developing custom solutions for both the offset and flexo printing markets in the Midwest and Northeast.