Flint Group has announced the appointment of Pepijn Dinandt as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 September 2024. With three decades of leadership experience across various industries, Dinandt brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. Dinandt expressed enthusiasm about his new position, stating, “I am honoured to lead such a well-established company …
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Siegwerk has announced new functional coatings for paper packaging designed to enhance barrier and heat-seal properties. The new coatings, part of the company’s CIRKIT product line, aim to meet the growing demand for recyclable and sustainable paper packaging. Oliver Waddington, Head of Business Development for Circular Economy Coatings at Siegwerk, highlighted the challenge …
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In the packaging industry, accurate color reproduction is crucial for both converters and brand owners. Consistent color across various packaging types signals product quality and brand integrity, with iconic hues such as Coke red and Cadbury purple being integral to brand identity. To meet evolving market demands and sustainability goals, converters face the …
The new MetalCure® U30 UV-curing ink series by Zeller + Gmelin is designed for use with coated metal substrates in sheet-fed offset printing. Developed over 20 years, this latest iteration aims to offer significant improvements over its predecessor, UVALUX® U3. The MetalCure® U30 series provides high-quality prints with rich colors, thanks to its …
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Flint Group, a global provider of inks and coatings for the printing and packaging sectors, has attained significant milestones in its sustainability efforts by receiving B grades in both Climate Change and Water Security disclosures from CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project). This achievement reflects the company’s commitment to transparency and sustainable practices. …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 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 …
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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 …
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