Smurfit Kappa, Sun Chemical Deliver New Packaging Coding Solution

For Smurfit Kappa’s latest initiative, the company has collaborated with Sun Chemical to deliver a robust, efficient, digital laser-based coding solution that supports customer packaging and labeling requirements.
 
The new coding solution for secondary cartons combines Smurfit Kappa’s flexo printed corrugated boxes with Sun Chemical’s SunLase activated coating system resulting in high quality, reliable, late stage coding, which allows customers to laser mark packaging at the end of manufacturing operations.
 
As a result, there is less disturbance during the packaging line as there is no requirement for labeling and printing. The SunLase system is clean, hygienic (no inks or chemicals are used in the production) and is a much more reliable form of coding when compared with labels and printing. SunLase is available in white and transparent laser-sensitive ink.
 
Extensively tested within the FMCG sector, the late stage solution is being successfully used on packaging for leading companies.
 
“As regulations for traceability continue to grow, combined with the need for delivering fast, efficient and cost effective output, our partnership with Smurfit Kappa has enabled us to combine our expertise to deliver a digital laser-based solution that meets all the demands of industrial applications,” said Michel Vanhems, SunInspire, Special Effects Inks, Functional Coatings and SunLase product manager EMEA at Sun Chemical.