Sweden : Flint Group Paper & Board has introduced HexaCode, a new range of water-based inks corrugated board, paper bags and sacks, paper shopping bags and gift wraps, which it claims is designed to reduce converters’ overall total cost to print.
HexaCode’s pH and viscosity stability as well as optimised resolubility will allow printers reduce in process stops, less time with on-press maintenance and increased uptime.
Paul Winstanley, technology director for paper and board EMEA, for Flint, said, “In 2018, Flint Group set out on a journey to develop a best in class water-based product range for our global paper and board markets. Combining expert knowledge from around the world, we’ve created a new product platform that’s built on the latest industry leading technology.”
Kari Raassina, product director, paper and board EMEA at Flint, commented, “HexaCode offers improvements in key areas identified by our customers. Notable improvements have been documented in wash up, coverage, mileage, mechanical resistance and tonal printing. Under extensive alpha and beta testing, HexaCode exceeded expectations in key performance areas for corrugated post- and pre-print.”
Kim Melander, VP & GM EMEA and global strategy for paper and board at Flint, said, “With HexaCode, we exhibit our commitment to continually push the boundaries of what is possible in water-based printing.
Our customers spoke, we listened, and responded with a product built for the current and future requirements of world class printers.”