Flint Group Introduces AquaCode

“With AquaCode, we present a global water-based technology designed to reduce the total cost of print,” said Kim Melander, VP and GM EMEA and global strategy for Paper & Board. “Flint Group experts from around the world worked jointly using combined best practices to construct this revolutionary product range.

“Developed with raw materials sourced through a consistent and secure supply network, these inks have been proven to deliver premium quality batch after batch. This global system is a perfect solution for multi-national printers and large independent printers.”

“The AquaCode series has been developed to improve our customers’ production efficiencies through outstanding product stability and performance,” added Paul Winstanley, technology director for Paper & Board EMEA. “This truly low maintenance series offers real cost in use savings while providing a step change in print quality.

“Transitioning to AquaCode will be seamless – existing customers will have an effortless one-to-one swap, while new customers will benefit from our well-planned implementation process,” he continued.

“Most importantly, our AquaCode series leads worldwide safety standards and guarantees compliance with global and regional food packaging guidelines.”

AquaCode inks are designed to:

• Reduce printers’ total cost to print;
• Deliver product safety and premium quality with a secure supply;
• Provide high versatility and ease of use;
• Address sustainability and regulatory directives;
• Support a smooth transition from current ink systems.

“The AquaCode product line is comprised of three different series of inks – HexaCode, OctaCode, TerraCode; plus a full line of additives, metallics and specialty inks under the TriaCode brand, and water-based coatings under the DecaCode brand,” said Kari Raassina, product director, Paper & Board EMEA. “Each ink system is designed to address the specific needs of the Paper & Board printer.

“Based on Flint Group’s Building Block technology, these inks bring a new level of versatility not yet experienced in the Paper & Board market – printers can choose the base dispersion which suits their application and combine with a best in class extender package.”