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New Technologies Driving Growth in Packaging Inks

Nitrocellulose-free inks, new barrier coatings are important developments in the packaging segment.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

Packaging is used for virtually everything we buy. It is a field that is constantly evolving, with new packaging concepts that protect goods while catching the attention of consumers. Meanwhile, regulatory mandates are constantly changing what can be used in formulations. Packaging ink industry leaders note that this is leading to innovative technologies for both in packaging and inks. One area of interest is eliminating certain chemicals that have been used over the years for packaging. Nitr...

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