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Flint Group’s 2030 carbon reduction targets approved by SBTi

Flint Group, a leading company in ink and coating solutions for the printing and packaging sectors, is pleased to announce that its 2030 carbon reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Obtaining Barriers When Coating and Printing Flexible Materials

Thin flexible substrates of paper, film and foil are often modified, manipulated, coated or combined with other substrates, adhesives or chemical blends

Epson Introduces Next Generation ColorWorks On-Demand Label Printer for Demanding, High-Volume Environments

To meet businesses’ needs for on-demand color labels at a low cost, Epson has introduced its newest ColorWorks® on-demand color label printer.

Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right

With the growth in demand for flexible packaging predicted to continue at a rapid rate for the foreseeable future

Sun Chemical Recognized by FTA for Sustainability Excellence

Sun Chemical was recognized during the 2024 Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Excellence in Flexography Award Competition for its SunUno Solimax AP

HOW TO: Do in Register Coating

The continued evolution of packaging requires converters to keep upgrading their conversion portfolio with additional features. 

Understanding Anilox Scoring: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

Anilox scoring, a persistent issue in the printing industry, continues to challenge printers despite numerous discussions about its root causes and preventive measures. 

Why Cleaning is a Must in the Flexo Industry

The importance of proper care and cleaning cannot be overstated.

INX promotes three to Vice President positions

The Board of Directors at INX International Ink Co. have approved the promotions of three key executive managers to vice president positions. 

Recyclability & Circularity Consumers Support Sustainable Brand Packaging

Sustainability has never been more central for the printing and packaging industries.

The Importance of Ink Troubleshooting on Press

A Q&A with Moe Rahmeh, Technical Customer Service Functional Excellence Director, Sun Chemical

Kyocera Exhibits Small Footprint, Big Potential of Inkjet Portfolio at drupa 2024

Kyocera Document Solutions Europe, one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, will showcase its expanding inkjet portfolio at drupa 2024.

Flint Group Provides Update on Effect of Developments in Red Sea

Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks and coatings to the print and packaging industries, comments on the escalating impact caused by shipping delays across trade routes in the Middle East.

Solutions for Guaranteed Adhesion

SOFTAL Corona & Plasma manufactures surface treatment systems for foil, film, web, paper, foam and more.

BOBST’s innovations for flexible packaging

BOBST continues to make significant progress in addressing the challenges faced by the flexible packaging industry.

Global Graphics Software Extends Strategic Business Partnership with Japanese Print OEM

Global Graphics Software, a Hybrid Software Group company and developer of smart software components for print OEMs and independent service vendors

Orion S.A. completes air emissions projects, updates business conditions

Orion S.A., a global specialty chemicals producer, announced it has completed upgrading its air emissions control technology at all four of its U.S. carbon black plants

New INXCure CardPro UV Offset Inks meet growing demand for Plastic Card printing applications

INX International Ink Co. has announced the introduction of INXCure CardPro, an offset plastic lamination ink system designed for the plastic card market.

Automating Flexo Closer to Digital

With market segmentation, brand proliferation, extended product testing and the brands’ desire to limit inventory

American Image Increases Production Capacity by 30 Percent with an EFI Pro 30f Wide Format Flatbed Printer

Electronics For Imaging, Inc., has reported that American Image, a producer of signs, display graphics

New INX Sustainability Report Details Company’s Present and Future Commitments

Earlier this month, INX International Ink Co. released its inaugural Sustainability Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the company’s evolving practices.

Orion S.A. leads industry with four carbon black plants awarded ISCC PLUS

Orion S.A., a specialty chemicals producer, has announced that a fourth plant has earned International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS).

Concord Flooring Among World’s First Adopters of EFI Cubik Single-Pass Inkjet Printer for Wood

EFI™ has reported that Concord Flooring, located in Corona, California, is one of the first companies in the world to adopt EFI Cubik with Mineral Inks

Treating Your Business (and Your Customers) with Corona Treatment

Converting and flexography benefit from corona treatment to ensure premium printed quality and optimized line speeds. 

Flint Group puts EkoCure® Dual Cure technology in the spotlight at Labelexpo Asia 2023

Flint Groupwill be an exhibitor at the upcoming Labelexpo Asia in Shanghai, China, where it will spotlight its EkoCure® Dual Cure ink and coating range for narrow web printers.

EkoCure® Dual Cure ink puts Flint Group and All4Labels on shared path to success

Flint Group and All4Labels have collaborated to fast-track innovation in flexo printing through eco-conscious inks and processes. 

Orion S.A. celebrates opening of its second plant in China

Orion S.A., a specialty chemicals company, has celebrated the completion of its first greenfield project – a carbon black plant in eastern China that will supply fast-growing demand in Asia.

Flint Group’s EkoCure® Dual Cure Inks Enable Energy Reduction for Ingogroup in Spain

Ingogroup in Spain has achieved a remarkable 70 percent reduction in energy consumption by transitioning to UV LED technology

Walki Jatne, Poland Standardizes Printing Production Process with KODAK FLEXCEL NX Technology

Faster job set-ups, lower energy costs and reduced substrate and consumables wastage top the list of benefits that Walki Jatne

Gravure Print and Coating Quality Contenders

Print buyers, packaging technologists and others with an interest in printing and converting processes such as coating and laminating

Sun Chemical HD Plates

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