The Growth of Water-Based Inks in Flexible Packaging
Examining strength, printability, adhesion and lamination properties of water-based inks in flexible packaging applications.
Examining strength, printability, adhesion and lamination properties of water-based inks in flexible packaging applications.
Sun Chemical Corp and DIC Corp have closed the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects (BCE).
A Turnkey Project by Comexi and Asahi Photoproducts is meant to show the value of in-house flexographic plate making.
Brand owners have long recognized that consumers make choices based on visual response. Advertisers are adept at using flashy graphics, bright colors and catchy names in order to increase consumer demand. Issues that the consumer views as suboptimal, such as bland graphics or designs, can cause them to look for alternative products. This is especially … Continued
LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg—Flint Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dagmar Schmidt to president, Flexographic. This appointment will ensure strategic consistency as the organization continues on its journey to fully commercialize its innovative and market leading offering to print and packaging converters worldwide, according to the company. Schmidt joined Flint Group from BASF in 2003. … Continued
PARSIPPANY, NJ—DIC Corp has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects (BCE). The acquisition will broaden DIC’s portfolio as a global manufacturer of pigments, including those for electronic displays, cosmetics, coatings, plastics, inks and specialty applications, by creating a world-class pigments supplier that offers customers … Continued
DELRAN, NJ—ACTEGA, a global market leader in coatings, inks, adhesives and sealants serving the metal decoration packaging industry, has appointed Rebecca Fron as business manager, segment – rigid packaging. In this position, Fron will be responsible for all rigid packaging activities in North America and ensure that ACTEGA’s development efforts continue to align with current … Continued
Perpetual motion. Since the early days of the printing industry, it seems the act of printing, the inks used and the role of media in society are ever-changing. Over the last 20 years, this industry evolution has seen our media habits move from the physical to digital; our movies are streamed, our newspapers are read … Continued
ST. PAUL, MN—BASF was honored with the 2017 3M Supplier of the Year Award for Technology & Innovation in recognition of the company’s contribution to improving 3M’s competitiveness. This year, 3M recognized 16 suppliers—among thousands in its global supply base—for world-class performance in providing products and/or services. These suppliers were identified and rated based on … Continued
MONTREAL, Canada—TC Transcontinental Packaging announced that it has won the Gold award for Sustainability with its compostable peanut bag at the 2018 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. Developed internally at Transcontinental Ultra Flex, the new flexible peanut bag was designed using certified compostable materials to support arenas and stadiums’ green initiatives and help sports teams, … Continued
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