hubergroup Bundles Chemical Expertise in a Separate Division

KIRCHHEIM, Germany—The international printing ink manufacturer hubergroup has repositioned itself. Effective immediately, the production and marketing of raw materials for printing inks and coatings will be handled by the chemicals division. The chemicals manufacturer is focusing on substances such as PU resins and UV oligomers, among others. With its extensive product portfolio, it is primarily … Continued

Important Considerations for Water-Based & UV Energy-Curable Inks

Most wide web flexographic printers in North America predominantly use solvent-based inks for printing on flexible packaging materials. Why? Primarily because solvent-based inks dry fast, allowing for faster press speeds than their water-based and UV energy-curable ink counterparts. Additionally, solvent-based inks have typically been able to provide higher bond strengths with adhesive lamination components. Although … Continued

hubergroup Announces Management Changes

KIRCHHEIM, Germany—Ursula Borgmann, who chaired the hubergroup Management  Board and headed the technology division, handed over her responsibilities to her successors at the beginning of 2018 after more than 30 years in a leadership position. In 2018 she will be available in an advisory capacity before retiring. As a result, there will be changes in the group’s … Continued

Hubergroup & Comexi Present Latest Developments at Flexo Innovation Day

GIRONA, Spain—With a reported resounding success in attendance, Comexi and hubergroup presented their latest innovations and solutions in a busy Open House called Flexo Innovation Day, which was held Oct. 24 at Comexi’s CTec facilities, located in Girona, Spain. This special event was directed to Southwest European clients. More than 50 managing and technical directors … Continued

hubergroup to Acquire Alden & Ott

KANKAKEE & ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL—hubergroup, USA, Inc. and Alden & Ott Printing Inks Co. announced today that hubergroup has acquired substantially all of the assets of Alden & Ott in a private deal. Following the completion of the hubergroup Alden & Ott acquisition, hubergroup expects to retain virtually all employees and management team in order to … Continued