David Savastano, Editor11.01.14
Packaging is a global business, with brand owners expanding their reach across the world. Brand owners expect that their packaging manufacturers will meet the highest standards, and printers look to their suppliers, including ink makers, to comply with these standards.
This has led to a lot of discussion on topics such as migration in food packaging, the Swiss Ordinance and more. To help its members keep up to date with the changing landscape, the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) chose “Globalization: Ready or Not” as the theme for the National Printing Ink Research Institute (NPIRI) Technical Conference, which ran from Oct. 7-9 at the Lincolnshire Marriott, Lincolnshire, IL.
For more iphotos, see the Flickr file here: www.flickr.com/photos/61659265@N05/sets/72157647246200084/
NAPIM began the 58th annual Technical Conference with two Short Courses: “Developing GHS Compliant Safety Data Sheets for Ink Formulations,” presented by Denese Deeds of IHS Solutions; and “Complying with Harmonized DOT/UN Shipping Regulations - Proper Classification of Hazardous Materials,” led by Brian Karnovsky of ERC.
Keynote speaker Mike Ferrari, president and founder of Ferrari Innovation Solutions, LLC, covered “Print Delights: How the Ink Industry Can Prosper.” Ferrari is a former Procter & Gamble executive, and his focus was on packaging.
“Packaging is where the growth is, and you have to engage consumers beyond the shelves,” Ferrari said. “It has gone from mass production to mass customization.”
Today, Coca-Cola is printing out bottles of soda with people’s names on it, a successful program that grew sales in Australia by 3% as well as 2.5% growth in the U.S. “Digital is the creative fuel for the ink industry,” Ferrari concluded. “This is a great time. Don’t let it pass you by.”
After Ferrari, Eric Greenberg of Eric F. Greenberg P.C., a food and drug lawyer, discussed “Inks on Food Packaging – Food for Thought.” Greenberg analyzed key standards such as Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS).
Janice Robinson of CEPE and the European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA) offered her insights into the food contact materials legislation in the EU, including the latest developments in Europe, such as Printing Inks for Food Contact Materials, the Swiss Ordinance and the coming German Ordinance for food packaging, as well as REACH and biocides.
“Paper and boards, varnishes and coatings and printing inks are the top priorities for food contact, but no legislation has come yet,” Robinson said.
Brad Bergey, NAPIM’s executive director, presented the findings from NAPIM’s annual State of the Industry Report. He noted that U.S. ink sales were stable at $3.1 billion, not including digital, textile and screen inks. This figure is flat from previous years, with a greater share of sales coming from packaging ink technologies.
Thomas Mawby of Flint Group concluded the first day session with “UV LED is Shining New Light on an Old Subject,” which received the NPIRI Lecture Winner award for top paper. “UV LED packaging inks for sheetfed can be formulated and used in production environments with very good results,” Mawby said.
The opening day closed with an Exhibitor Reception with Tabletops & Showcases.
The Wednesday, Oct. 8 morning session started with a talk by BASF’s Frank Reinhold on “Barrier Coatings Technology.” These coatings, whether multi-layer laminates, metallization or extrusion coatings, are used in food and consumer goods packaging, and printed coatings can also be formulated.
DURA Chemical’s Dennis Olszanksi discussed “Drier Technology.” Olszanksi looked at the impact the Nestle and Swiss ordinances have on drier technology, adding that cobalt is acceptable, but there will be cobalt replacements in the future.
Jeanine Snyder of Air Products offered a comprehensive overview on “Additives for Waterborne Inks.” Snyder covered the roles of surface active agents (surfactants), dispersants and defoamers, and the interrelationships between each of them.
Shawn McManus of Hockmeyer Equipment discussed “Immersion Milling Technology.” Bob Gaal of Kane International then covered “Polyurethane Resins - Trends in Packaging,” focusing on polyurethane resins for flexible food packages.
The conference then moved on to regulatory issues, with Mark Hepp of Keller and Heckman covering “Packaging Migration Testing.” A former FDA regulator, Hepp noted there are specific exceptions, such as GRAS and prior sanctioned substances that were regulated prior to 1958. Pesticide residues and color additives are also exempt.
“Food additives require pre-market clearance by the FDA,” Hepp noted. “Unlike coatings and adhesives, no FDA regulation specifically clears inks for food additives.”
Paul Share of BASF analyzed “Opportunities and Challenges for Energy Curable Technology in Food Packaging Applications,” a look at the high performance, low migration aspects of energy curable inks and coatings. The use of UV/EB inks and varnishes has increased dramatically, up to 30,00 tons projected in 2014, with sheetfed and flexo the two largest uses.
“Food contact compliance is a chance and challenge at the same time,” Share concluded.
Deeds followed with “OSHA Hazcom 2012 (GHS) Update,” a look at OSHA as well as the GHS (Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
Karnovsky covered “Transportation Regulatory Update,” looking at new regulations for printing inks and key supplies being adopted by transportation organizations. George Fuchs director regulatory affairs and technology for NAPIM, closed the afternoon session with “Ink Industry EHS Update,” with NAPIM’s new safety training programs, online safety training modules and web portal highlights.
That evening, NAPIM held the NPIRI Awards Dinner, and presented the prestigious Technical Achievement Award to Kevin Kingman of Flint Group, and the Technical Associate Member Service Award to Alan Kalmikoff.
Closing Session
The Oct. 9 session focused on new technologies, beginning with Bill Bonallo of IST America, who analyzed “Energy Curable Printing – Ink, Equipment and Technology Update.” Kevin Dunn of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) analyzed “Nano Technology and the Graphic Arts - Dusts and Aerosols - What You Need to Know.” Dunn covered best handling practices, with an eye on procedures and equipment.
Dr. Harry Zervos of IDTechEx followed with “Overview and Update on Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics.” Zervos noted that IDTechEx expects printed electronics will evolve into a $70 billion business within the next 10 years.
KBA’s Chris Travis discussed some of the recent advances in printing presses in his talk on “Press Manufacturers - Technology Update.” Lois Lemon of Western Michigan University closed the conference with “Graphic Communication Curriculum - Academic Perspective.”
Brad Bergey, NAPIM executive director, and Fuchs said the feedback from the attendees was excellent.
“From my standpoint, we were very pleased,” Bergey said. “We had good, solid turnout from the ink makers and suppliers, and the most important part was the presentations, which were very relevant with good speakers discussing some very important topics for our industry. We were very happy to have Janice Robison from EuPIA join us, and we are continuing to coordinate activities between our two organizations.”
“I was very pleased with the conference, and judging from the evaluations we received, attendees liked it as well,” Fuchs said. “The planning committee did a great job with selecting the sessions we had. The overwhelming opinion of our attendees was that the new configuration of having sequential sessions in the morning and afternoon was the right choice.”
NAPIM’s next major event is the 100th anniversary of NAPIM, which will be celebrated during its Annual Convention, March 20-23, 2015 at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Ponte Vedra, FL. The theme of the convention will be “100th Anniversary of NAPIM - A Century of Successes and Commitment to the Future.”
For more information or to register for NAPIM’s 100th Convention, contact NAPIM at napim@napim.org, or call NAPIM at (770) 209-7289.
This year, the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) honored two industry leaders with prestigious awards during the 2014 NPIRI Technical Conference. Below are brief features on each of the award recipients:
• evin Kingman, technical director, heatset inks, Flint Group
• lan Kalmikoff, retired president, Keim-Additec Surface USA
For more information on the award recipients, see the expanded story on the web at www.inkworldmagazine.com.
Kevin Kingman – Flint Group
For Kevin Kingman, technical director, heatset inks at Flint Group, receiving NAPIM”s 2014 Technical Achievement Award is blend of needed expertise and proven hard work… and a restaurant.
As a kid, Kingman worked six years as a cook and then manager at a restaurant in his hometown. The owner, also a Flint Group branch manager, knew that he was studying chemistry. After witnessing Kingman’s many strengths as an employee, the restaurateur invited him to apply to Flint Group, where he was hired for a summer stint in 1984 by Norm Harbin, Flint Group’s current business director - news inks. Harbin asked Kingman to stay on as a technician, which he did while finishing his studies at night.
In 2003, Kingman accepted his current role, moving from Michigan to Elizabethtown, KY, where he’s been ever since.
Kingman’s efforts have resulted in, among other success stories, five patents and the launch of Flint Group’s versatile Arroweb Ink System. He has also worked on numerous trade organizations’ committees to help the industry understand and surmount challenges such as piling in the lithographic process.
In terms of influences, Kingman cites “many current and past influences throughout Flint Group, as well as within the printing industry.” These leaders include “Bill Miller, who has always been an inspiration, both as a leader for our company and as an individual, and Diane Parisi, who was there the first day I walked through the door and has been a friend and coach ever since,” he said.
Outside of work, Kingman likes to spend time with his boys and their sports. When time allows, he also likes to fish, read and watch football.
Kingman’s colleagues at Flint Group say he is an excellent choice for the Technical Achievement Award.
Don Rose, Flint Group’s vice president technology inks and chemicals, is Kingman’s supervisor. “Over the years,” Rose said, “Kevin has taken on a variety of roles – from developmental chemist to national account technical manager and beyond. He’s turned those experiences into a unique ability to truly understand what printers need and to drive product development accordingly.”
“Kevin has been a product technology leader in our heatset group for many years,” said Michael Podd, vice president heatset inks for Flint Group. “His dedication and commitment to innovation and product consistency is a key reason we are positioned as heatset market leader.”
“I am tremendously honored,” Kingman said after receiving the award, adding that he is thankful for “everyone at Flint Group who has given support over the years, and who continues to do so.” He added that his award was made possible by the continued close ties between Flint Group and its suppliers and customers. “By working together,” he said, “we continue to make print a viable media option.””
Alan Kalmikoff
In his 40 years in the ink and coatings industries, Alan Kalmikoff has worked at a veritable Who’s Who of ink manufacturers and suppliers, including Roberts and Porter Printing Inks, Sun Chemical GPI, Shamrock Technologies, BF Goodrich, Carroll Scientific, Lubrizol, Nicoat and Keim Additec Surface USA, where he retired as president and CEO earlier this tear.
“I can honestly tell you that the master plan out of college in 1974 did not include a run of 40 years in the printing ink and coatings industries, but life has its little twists and turns,” said Kalmikoff, the 2014 recipient of the NAPIM Technical Associate Member (TAM) Service Award. “I have learned so much from so many and am so appreciative for having had those opportunities in my varied career.”
Kalmikoff is a strong advocate of NAPIM, serving on the TAM Steering and Management Information committees, and is a member of the NAPIM Board of Directors.
“Giving back to this industry has been a labor of love, but I always felt it was and is an obligation to serve, give back and to say thanks to those who have done that and set an example before me and to set an example for those who will come after,” he said.
A previous recipient of NAPIM’s prestigious Pioneer Award, Kalmikoff is thankful for receiving the TAM Award.
“I am truly grateful and humbled for having been recognized by both NPIRI and NAPIM,” Kalmikoff concluded. “The printing ink industry is very dynamic and, with change, will come many new challenges and many new opportunities. I hope to serve in a mentoring capacity for many more years to come.”
This has led to a lot of discussion on topics such as migration in food packaging, the Swiss Ordinance and more. To help its members keep up to date with the changing landscape, the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) chose “Globalization: Ready or Not” as the theme for the National Printing Ink Research Institute (NPIRI) Technical Conference, which ran from Oct. 7-9 at the Lincolnshire Marriott, Lincolnshire, IL.
For more iphotos, see the Flickr file here: www.flickr.com/photos/61659265@N05/sets/72157647246200084/
NAPIM began the 58th annual Technical Conference with two Short Courses: “Developing GHS Compliant Safety Data Sheets for Ink Formulations,” presented by Denese Deeds of IHS Solutions; and “Complying with Harmonized DOT/UN Shipping Regulations - Proper Classification of Hazardous Materials,” led by Brian Karnovsky of ERC.
Keynote speaker Mike Ferrari, president and founder of Ferrari Innovation Solutions, LLC, covered “Print Delights: How the Ink Industry Can Prosper.” Ferrari is a former Procter & Gamble executive, and his focus was on packaging.
“Packaging is where the growth is, and you have to engage consumers beyond the shelves,” Ferrari said. “It has gone from mass production to mass customization.”
Today, Coca-Cola is printing out bottles of soda with people’s names on it, a successful program that grew sales in Australia by 3% as well as 2.5% growth in the U.S. “Digital is the creative fuel for the ink industry,” Ferrari concluded. “This is a great time. Don’t let it pass you by.”
After Ferrari, Eric Greenberg of Eric F. Greenberg P.C., a food and drug lawyer, discussed “Inks on Food Packaging – Food for Thought.” Greenberg analyzed key standards such as Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS).
Janice Robinson of CEPE and the European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA) offered her insights into the food contact materials legislation in the EU, including the latest developments in Europe, such as Printing Inks for Food Contact Materials, the Swiss Ordinance and the coming German Ordinance for food packaging, as well as REACH and biocides.
“Paper and boards, varnishes and coatings and printing inks are the top priorities for food contact, but no legislation has come yet,” Robinson said.
Brad Bergey, NAPIM’s executive director, presented the findings from NAPIM’s annual State of the Industry Report. He noted that U.S. ink sales were stable at $3.1 billion, not including digital, textile and screen inks. This figure is flat from previous years, with a greater share of sales coming from packaging ink technologies.
Thomas Mawby of Flint Group concluded the first day session with “UV LED is Shining New Light on an Old Subject,” which received the NPIRI Lecture Winner award for top paper. “UV LED packaging inks for sheetfed can be formulated and used in production environments with very good results,” Mawby said.
The opening day closed with an Exhibitor Reception with Tabletops & Showcases.
The Wednesday, Oct. 8 morning session started with a talk by BASF’s Frank Reinhold on “Barrier Coatings Technology.” These coatings, whether multi-layer laminates, metallization or extrusion coatings, are used in food and consumer goods packaging, and printed coatings can also be formulated.
DURA Chemical’s Dennis Olszanksi discussed “Drier Technology.” Olszanksi looked at the impact the Nestle and Swiss ordinances have on drier technology, adding that cobalt is acceptable, but there will be cobalt replacements in the future.
Jeanine Snyder of Air Products offered a comprehensive overview on “Additives for Waterborne Inks.” Snyder covered the roles of surface active agents (surfactants), dispersants and defoamers, and the interrelationships between each of them.
Shawn McManus of Hockmeyer Equipment discussed “Immersion Milling Technology.” Bob Gaal of Kane International then covered “Polyurethane Resins - Trends in Packaging,” focusing on polyurethane resins for flexible food packages.
The conference then moved on to regulatory issues, with Mark Hepp of Keller and Heckman covering “Packaging Migration Testing.” A former FDA regulator, Hepp noted there are specific exceptions, such as GRAS and prior sanctioned substances that were regulated prior to 1958. Pesticide residues and color additives are also exempt.
“Food additives require pre-market clearance by the FDA,” Hepp noted. “Unlike coatings and adhesives, no FDA regulation specifically clears inks for food additives.”
Paul Share of BASF analyzed “Opportunities and Challenges for Energy Curable Technology in Food Packaging Applications,” a look at the high performance, low migration aspects of energy curable inks and coatings. The use of UV/EB inks and varnishes has increased dramatically, up to 30,00 tons projected in 2014, with sheetfed and flexo the two largest uses.
“Food contact compliance is a chance and challenge at the same time,” Share concluded.
Deeds followed with “OSHA Hazcom 2012 (GHS) Update,” a look at OSHA as well as the GHS (Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
Karnovsky covered “Transportation Regulatory Update,” looking at new regulations for printing inks and key supplies being adopted by transportation organizations. George Fuchs director regulatory affairs and technology for NAPIM, closed the afternoon session with “Ink Industry EHS Update,” with NAPIM’s new safety training programs, online safety training modules and web portal highlights.
That evening, NAPIM held the NPIRI Awards Dinner, and presented the prestigious Technical Achievement Award to Kevin Kingman of Flint Group, and the Technical Associate Member Service Award to Alan Kalmikoff.
Closing Session
The Oct. 9 session focused on new technologies, beginning with Bill Bonallo of IST America, who analyzed “Energy Curable Printing – Ink, Equipment and Technology Update.” Kevin Dunn of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) analyzed “Nano Technology and the Graphic Arts - Dusts and Aerosols - What You Need to Know.” Dunn covered best handling practices, with an eye on procedures and equipment.
Dr. Harry Zervos of IDTechEx followed with “Overview and Update on Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics.” Zervos noted that IDTechEx expects printed electronics will evolve into a $70 billion business within the next 10 years.
KBA’s Chris Travis discussed some of the recent advances in printing presses in his talk on “Press Manufacturers - Technology Update.” Lois Lemon of Western Michigan University closed the conference with “Graphic Communication Curriculum - Academic Perspective.”
Brad Bergey, NAPIM executive director, and Fuchs said the feedback from the attendees was excellent.
“From my standpoint, we were very pleased,” Bergey said. “We had good, solid turnout from the ink makers and suppliers, and the most important part was the presentations, which were very relevant with good speakers discussing some very important topics for our industry. We were very happy to have Janice Robison from EuPIA join us, and we are continuing to coordinate activities between our two organizations.”
“I was very pleased with the conference, and judging from the evaluations we received, attendees liked it as well,” Fuchs said. “The planning committee did a great job with selecting the sessions we had. The overwhelming opinion of our attendees was that the new configuration of having sequential sessions in the morning and afternoon was the right choice.”
NAPIM’s next major event is the 100th anniversary of NAPIM, which will be celebrated during its Annual Convention, March 20-23, 2015 at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Ponte Vedra, FL. The theme of the convention will be “100th Anniversary of NAPIM - A Century of Successes and Commitment to the Future.”
For more information or to register for NAPIM’s 100th Convention, contact NAPIM at napim@napim.org, or call NAPIM at (770) 209-7289.
This year, the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) honored two industry leaders with prestigious awards during the 2014 NPIRI Technical Conference. Below are brief features on each of the award recipients:
• evin Kingman, technical director, heatset inks, Flint Group
• lan Kalmikoff, retired president, Keim-Additec Surface USA
For more information on the award recipients, see the expanded story on the web at www.inkworldmagazine.com.
Kevin Kingman – Flint Group
For Kevin Kingman, technical director, heatset inks at Flint Group, receiving NAPIM”s 2014 Technical Achievement Award is blend of needed expertise and proven hard work… and a restaurant.
As a kid, Kingman worked six years as a cook and then manager at a restaurant in his hometown. The owner, also a Flint Group branch manager, knew that he was studying chemistry. After witnessing Kingman’s many strengths as an employee, the restaurateur invited him to apply to Flint Group, where he was hired for a summer stint in 1984 by Norm Harbin, Flint Group’s current business director - news inks. Harbin asked Kingman to stay on as a technician, which he did while finishing his studies at night.
In 2003, Kingman accepted his current role, moving from Michigan to Elizabethtown, KY, where he’s been ever since.
Kingman’s efforts have resulted in, among other success stories, five patents and the launch of Flint Group’s versatile Arroweb Ink System. He has also worked on numerous trade organizations’ committees to help the industry understand and surmount challenges such as piling in the lithographic process.
In terms of influences, Kingman cites “many current and past influences throughout Flint Group, as well as within the printing industry.” These leaders include “Bill Miller, who has always been an inspiration, both as a leader for our company and as an individual, and Diane Parisi, who was there the first day I walked through the door and has been a friend and coach ever since,” he said.
Outside of work, Kingman likes to spend time with his boys and their sports. When time allows, he also likes to fish, read and watch football.
Kingman’s colleagues at Flint Group say he is an excellent choice for the Technical Achievement Award.
Don Rose, Flint Group’s vice president technology inks and chemicals, is Kingman’s supervisor. “Over the years,” Rose said, “Kevin has taken on a variety of roles – from developmental chemist to national account technical manager and beyond. He’s turned those experiences into a unique ability to truly understand what printers need and to drive product development accordingly.”
“Kevin has been a product technology leader in our heatset group for many years,” said Michael Podd, vice president heatset inks for Flint Group. “His dedication and commitment to innovation and product consistency is a key reason we are positioned as heatset market leader.”
“I am tremendously honored,” Kingman said after receiving the award, adding that he is thankful for “everyone at Flint Group who has given support over the years, and who continues to do so.” He added that his award was made possible by the continued close ties between Flint Group and its suppliers and customers. “By working together,” he said, “we continue to make print a viable media option.””
Alan Kalmikoff
In his 40 years in the ink and coatings industries, Alan Kalmikoff has worked at a veritable Who’s Who of ink manufacturers and suppliers, including Roberts and Porter Printing Inks, Sun Chemical GPI, Shamrock Technologies, BF Goodrich, Carroll Scientific, Lubrizol, Nicoat and Keim Additec Surface USA, where he retired as president and CEO earlier this tear.
“I can honestly tell you that the master plan out of college in 1974 did not include a run of 40 years in the printing ink and coatings industries, but life has its little twists and turns,” said Kalmikoff, the 2014 recipient of the NAPIM Technical Associate Member (TAM) Service Award. “I have learned so much from so many and am so appreciative for having had those opportunities in my varied career.”
Kalmikoff is a strong advocate of NAPIM, serving on the TAM Steering and Management Information committees, and is a member of the NAPIM Board of Directors.
“Giving back to this industry has been a labor of love, but I always felt it was and is an obligation to serve, give back and to say thanks to those who have done that and set an example before me and to set an example for those who will come after,” he said.
A previous recipient of NAPIM’s prestigious Pioneer Award, Kalmikoff is thankful for receiving the TAM Award.
“I am truly grateful and humbled for having been recognized by both NPIRI and NAPIM,” Kalmikoff concluded. “The printing ink industry is very dynamic and, with change, will come many new challenges and many new opportunities. I hope to serve in a mentoring capacity for many more years to come.”