Deinking drive transforms plastic recycling efforts

  In recent years, there has been a notable surge in demand for transparent and white recyclates, driven by brands’ heightened focus on sustainability and impending EU regulations mandating recycled content in plastic packaging. Reports from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) underscore the critical necessity of …

Sun Chemical announces price increase on inks in EMEA region

  Sun Chemical has announced an immediate price increase across its ink products in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The decision comes in response to significant disruptions in the supply chains for color and white pigments, which have been affected by shortages, insolvencies, anti-dumping import taxes, and rising sea freight rates from Asia. …

Komori unveils cutting-edge innovations in Offset print quality, effeciency and sustainability

  Craig Bretherton, Komori’s Product Marketing Manager, talks with Ben Daniel about the revolutionary innovations at Komori, emphasizing the transformative impact of ‘Smart Colour’ and ECG printing. He outlines how these state-of-the-art technologies are reshaping industry standards.   Ben Daniel: Craig, can you quickly walk us through Komori’s latest technological innovations, particularly in the print …

Siegwerk achieves ISO certification for carbon calculation and reporting

  Siegwerk has successfully completed a comprehensive carbon audit, resulting in ISO certification for its Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH, an accredited verification body, conducted the verification and validation processes.   The audit verified the Partial Product Carbon Footprint of Siegwerk’s inks, coatings, and varnishes, as …

X-Rite Autura Ink wins PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Product Award

  X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, announced that its Autura™ Ink has received the PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Award for Color Management and Quality Control. This award recognizes products that significantly enhance the printing industry through exceptional quality, capability, and productivity.   Autura Ink is a cloud-native solution designed …

Splashjet showcases innovative printing inks at drupa 2024

  At drupa 2024, Splashjet Inkjet Ink Private Limited is presenting its latest offerings in digital printing and packaging inks. The company is featuring a range of dye and pigment inks specifically designed for the industrial inkjet sector, aimed at meeting the diverse needs of the commercial packaging industry.   These inks are developed to …

KYMC and Toyo Ink highlight sustainable print technology at drupa 2024

  drupa 2024 attendees can expect significant advancements in sustainable packaging solutions from KYMC and Toyo Ink Co., Ltd. KYMC, a prominent flexo printing machine manufacturer, and Toyo Ink, a leader in ink and coating solutions, are showcasing their collaborative efforts in developing environmentally friendly packaging technologies.   Toyo Ink has introduced a range of …

Epson unveils new 76-inch industrial dye-sublimation printer at drupa 2024

  Epson has announced the release of its new 76-inch SureColor SC-F11000 and SC-F11000H industrial dye-sublimation printers at drupa 2024. These printers are designed to meet the high productivity, speed, quality, and reliability demands of textile manufacturers.   The new SC-F11000 models build on the success of the SureColor F10000 series introduced in 2020. The …

Sun Chemical focuses on Sustainability at drupa 2024

  Sun Chemical, a leading supplier of packaging materials, will be participating in key events at drupa 2024 to showcase its expertise in shaping the future of packaging. The company, known for its inks, coatings, and adhesives, will collaborate with key partners to highlight industry insights and advancements.   One of the highlighted events is …

X-Rite unveils Autura ink platform for enhanced ink development

  X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, has introduced Autura™ Ink, a cloud-based solution for ink formulation and quality control. Designed for ink suppliers, printers, and packaging converters, Autura Ink aims to streamline ink development by providing a centralized platform for formulation, storage, approval, retrieval, and quality control of inks used …