Resins are a critical component in the manufacture of inks. Along with pigments, resins convey important properties to the printing process as part of the ink vehicle. Resins impart many important characteristics of a finished ink, including gloss and adhesion, runnability on the press, and can also help disperse pigment.

The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) report, A Holistic View of the Role of Flexible Packaging in a Sustainable World, highlights the sustainability benefits of flexible packaging. FPA commissioned PTIS, LLC to provide a holistic view on the sustainability benefits that flexible packaging offers.

Toyo Ink India, a member of the Toyo Ink Group of Japan, has launched a new brand to encompass all of its packaging-related inks and coatings, including a regulatory safe lineup tailor-made for the packaging of food, toys, pharmaceuticals and other consumer products. 

INX International Ink Co.’s INXhrc offers a number of advantages that reduce regulatory risk for brand owners and printers, and improve production efficiencies for printers and converters. 

Wikoff Color Corp. has agreed to purchase the assets of Braden Sutphin Ink Company (Cleveland, Ohio), a move that will increase its service capabilities and exposure in the North American market.

Throughout the remainder of 2018, Sun Chemical will celebrate its 200th anniversary.

Flint Group (Booth 519) will showcase everything from printing plates to sleeves and inks at the 2018 FTA InfoFlex from May 8-9 in Indianapolis. 

The Chemicals Business of Uflex Limited has become India’s First NABL-accredited entity in the field of combined manufacturing of packaging inks and lamination adhesives. 

The seams of food packaging versatility are being stretched to the bursting point as both regulators and consumers push packaging evolution in a fast-growing market, one that is seeing an increased demand for toxin-free, high-performance food-safe inks.

Grocery stores today are now stocked more than ever with freshly prepared meals that are ready to go for consumers. In fact, prepared meals have become a $29 billion-a-year business, growing twice as fast as overall grocery store sales, according to a 2016 Consumer Reports article.