INX Prepares for TAPPI CorrExpo

During this year’s TAPPI CorrExpo, INX International Ink Co. will feature three solutions in booth 706 that can create high impact graphics and help with achieving sustainability objectives. TAPPI CorrExpo is being held October 20-22 at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, GA.

Demand for corrugated boxes and displays remains strong. Industry reports indicate corrugated and paperboard box sales reached $47 billion in 2024. Forecasts call for it to surpass $52 billion in 2029.

Jeff Morris, director of business development at INX, says the BECB-06 UV Curable inkjet inks, INXhrcÔ natural-based inks, and INXJetÔ AC9087 primer have significant benefits that give converters the true performance and consistency brand owners need.

“The demand for digital corrugated and display graphics continues to grow. INX is committed to grow with our customers, and we recently completed state-of-the-art renovations to our production facility in Dunkirk, NY, where all of the INX digital inks are made. We expanded our footprint to accommodate increased volumes and to support future growth,” says Morris.

“We also implemented equipment automation and efficiency improvements to streamline our process and reduce turnaround time for our customers. INX has made great strides to improve the efficiency and explore all possible options to keep costs down and make digital inks affordable. With the proven ROI of Berberan’s high-speed, single pass Jetmaster digital printing press, customers can create stunning images with the BECB-06 inks at competitive prices.”

The BECB-06 UV Curable inkjet inks for corrugated board and display media deliver sharp graphics with vibrant color, smooth application, and unparalleled performance. These inks provide crisp details and offer long-lasting durability for all corrugated applications.

Since being introduced to the marketplace, INXhrc natural-based inks have significantly reduced the carbon footprint of packaging materials. These high-performance inks are developed specifically for all packaging applications and are food safe. Designed for environmentally responsible packaging, they reduce regulatory risk by replacing petrochemical derived ingredients with clean, renewable, and sustainable raw materials.

“We recently released our 2024 Sustainability Report, and we are extremely proud of our commitment,” says Morris. The 31-page report cites INX’s pledge to continuous improvement, investments in next-generation technologies, strengthening partnerships throughout the value chain, and other important issues the company is focused on to make a measurable impact.

Morris points out that the INXJet AC9087 aqueous primer delivers sharper images and reliable production for greater flexibility across various corrugated applications.

“We are excited to show this ‘do-all’ primer solution for the high-speed, single pass display graphics market. Barberan and other machine users alike find it offers superior performance on a multitude of substrates at an attractive price. In many cases, users have been able to consolidate two or three primers into one for either roller coating or flexo application.”