Ink and Coatings

Ink and Coatings | North America

C&A debuts bitter tasting coating line for labels and packaging

Deter BT is a specialized coating series that imparts a bitter taste to coated products to deter children from chewing or eating packaging components.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.25.21

Ink and Coatings | North America

INX International providing relief to Texas

INX and CannedWater4Kids (CW4K) have joined forces to send a rush delivery of CW4K premium drinking water packed in 16-ounce aluminum bottles.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.25.21

Ink and Coatings | North America | Security Labels

INX International and VerifyMe sign supply agreement

The agreement will provide a wide range of security features to the label and package printing industry.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.23.21

Ink and Coatings | North America

C&A introduces new anti-microbial coating line

Corban anti-microbial coatings have been designed for use on a wide range of label and packaging applications.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.23.21

Digital Printing | Ink and Coatings

Ashland introduces new water-based inkjet primer series

Purekote 29100 offers a versatile range of high gloss, matte and satin finishes for the label, packaging and graphic arts markets.

Steve Katz 02.22.21

Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

ACTEGA FoodSafe coatings recognized for sustainabilty

The entire FoodSafe portfolio was awarded the Gold level Material Health Certificate by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.

Steve Katz 02.16.21

Ink and Coatings

Siegwerk diligently working to manage supply chain

Siegwerk’s raw materials supply chain has been under pressure due to multiple global cost drivers related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.16.21

Ink and Coatings

Flint Group unveils new ink suitable for food and pharmaceutical labeling

EkoCure Ancora Dual Cure, a flexo ink series, enables a phased transition to UV LED technology.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.16.21

Ink and Coatings | Pressroom Supplies

Sun Chemical to increase prices on inks, coatings, and adhesives in NA

The price hike is due to a combination of raw material shortages, increased international freight transport costs, and demand due to economic recovery.

Steve Katz 02.15.21

Ink and Coatings | Prepress Supplies | Substrates | Sustainability

Henkel joins sustainable label consortium CELAB

CELAB is dedicated to creating a more sustainable self-adhesive labeling industry.

Steve Katz 02.01.21

Food Labels | Ink and Coatings

ACTEGA removes chemicals from laminating adhesives

Customers can now produce stand-up pouches for food, pet-food, cosmetics and household goods with increased confidence in consumer safety.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 01.26.21

Flexography | Ink and Coatings

INX introduces new inks for flexible packaging

In addition to food packaging, GelFlex-EB inks can be used for household, industrial, outdoor, and pet food and pet care products.

L&NW Staff 01.21.21

Ink and Coatings

INX International enhances Technical Services

The program has been designed for those looking to take advantage of training and education, improvement in pressroom productivity and other measures.

L&NW Staff 01.05.21

Ink and Coatings | Latin America

INX plans for expansion in South America

This process provides a stronger direct approach for INX products in this market, including acquisitions, branch establishment and future investments.

L&NW Staff 12.08.20

Europe | Ink and Coatings | Sustainability