Siegwerk has become the first company to receive RecyClass Technology Approval for UV/LED-curable inks used on polyethylene (PE) films in flexible packaging applications. The approval covers a range of acrylic UV/LED-curable inks and varnishes from the company’s SICURA product series. The RecyClass decision confirms that Siegwerk’s products, including SICURA Nutriflex, …
Toyo Ink Europe launches low migration UV flexo ink ahead of Labelexpo 2025
Toyo Ink Europe N.V., part of Japan’s Artience Group, has introduced a new UV flexographic ink system, Steraflex® GIO UV, developed for applications with strict migration requirements. The new product will be showcased at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona this September. Designed for use on labels, sleeves, and other packaging formats, …
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Hubergroup Launches First Production Facility for Direct Food Contact Inks in India
Hubergroup Print Solutions has officially opened India’s first dedicated facility for manufacturing Direct Food Contact (DFC) inks at its Silvassa site. This milestone marks a strategic development for the packaging industry in India and the broader MEA region, setting a precedent for safer and more sustainable packaging solutions. The new plant, …
Siegwerk Joins MEA Tobacco Packaging Alliance to Share Expertise and Collaborate
Siegwerk has officially joined topac, a new alliance formed to bring together companies across the tobacco packaging value chain, including printers, converters, material suppliers, and technology providers. The goal: to improve collaboration, share technical insights, and respond to industry-specific challenges, especially in key markets such as the Middle East and Africa (MEA). …
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X-Rite, Pantone, and Sun Chemical add color libraries to PantoneLIVE for extruded aluminum aerosol packaging
Sun Chemical, X-Rite Incorporated, and Pantone LLC have introduced new Monobloc color libraries to the PantoneLIVE™ digital color ecosystem. These libraries are designed to support the accurate communication of Pantone color standards in the production of monobloc cans, aluminum tubes, cartridges, and felt pen cases, particularly focusing on gloss and matte varnish finishes. …
ACTEGA introduces ACTExact® ShrinkFlex UV Inks for shrink sleeves
ACTEGA has launched ACTExact® ShrinkFlex UV Inks, a UV-curable ink series designed for shrink sleeve applications. These inks offer strong adhesion to shrink films and are optimized for high-speed printing, reaching up to 500 fpm on press and over 300 fpm on BOPP labels. The portfolio includes high-opacity whites, line black, and a four-color …
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Siegwerk 2024 Sustainability Report highlights milestones in carbon reduction and circularity
Siegwerk has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing significant advancements in areas such as human rights, carbon emissions reduction, and circular economy coatings. The report reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to embed sustainability into its operations and supply chain. Focus on Human Rights and Supplier Conduct Siegwerk has enhanced its commitment to human …
XSYS unveils nyloflex® XSN plate for narrow web printing
XSYS has introduced the nyloflex® XSN, a flexographic plate specifically designed for narrow web printing. The plate is engineered to deliver high performance and adaptability, addressing the demands of printers working with UV, water-based, and solvent-based inks. Florian Hoelzle, Product Manager for nyloflex® plates at XSYS, highlighted the advantages of the new plate. …
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Siegwerk India welcomes first woman CEO, Manjusha Singh
Siegwerk has appointed Manjusha Singh as the new Chief Executive Officer for its India operations, making her the first woman to hold the position within the company. The appointment, effective immediately, highlights her as one of the few female leaders in the ink industry. With over 20 years of experience in B2B sales …
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NDIGITEC will set new standards in flexo printing with the first Esko Crystal Quartz technology in the GCC & Middle East
Dubai, UAE – NDIGITEC, an AI & HI powered company which has pioneered prepress and premedia solutions across the GCC, Middle East and globally, has proudly announced a strategic partnership with Esko, marking a significant advancement in its technological capabilities. Through this partnership, NDIGITEC will become the first in the Middle East and GCC …