Greg Hrinya, Editor10.09.20
The ability to produce high-quality labels can only go as far as the selected ink set. The greatest design with the newest substrate will still yield a substandard label if the ink is not up to the test.
This fact has never been more evident than during the past six months. The global COVID-19 pandemic has indeed impacted the flexo inks industry. With converters as essential businesses and facing increased workloads due to public demand for food, beverage, health and personal care products, among others, the inks must hold up to scrutiny. That requirement for faster turnaround times necessitates inks that can accommodate greater speeds while producing labels with the utmost quality.
Converters have been faced with extraordinary workloads, and flexo inks must accommodate a diverse range of narrow web applications. Historically, printers have been expanding their businesses into new arenas such as flexible packaging and shrink sleeves. However, that expansion has increased tenfold. Companies are now printing signage and floor decals, as well as security and safety labels, all intended as a response to the new normal. Inks are now required to be ver
This fact has never been more evident than during the past six months. The global COVID-19 pandemic has indeed impacted the flexo inks industry. With converters as essential businesses and facing increased workloads due to public demand for food, beverage, health and personal care products, among others, the inks must hold up to scrutiny. That requirement for faster turnaround times necessitates inks that can accommodate greater speeds while producing labels with the utmost quality.
Converters have been faced with extraordinary workloads, and flexo inks must accommodate a diverse range of narrow web applications. Historically, printers have been expanding their businesses into new arenas such as flexible packaging and shrink sleeves. However, that expansion has increased tenfold. Companies are now printing signage and floor decals, as well as security and safety labels, all intended as a response to the new normal. Inks are now required to be ver
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