Heubach, Evonik Partner on Eco-Friendly Ink Solutions in China

Heubach Group and Evonik Coating Additives have established a joint technical platform to explore and develop solutions for environmentally friendly printing inks, including inkjet printing solutions.

The joint labs are located at both Heubach’s and Evonik’s facilities in China. Heubach will contribute its experience in pigments and colorants, while Evonik will bring its expertise in additives.

“Heubach has always been at the forefront of pigment innovation, and this partnership with Evonik enables us to push the boundaries even further,” said Gary Gu, SVP sales of AMEA and GM of Greater China.

“We are excited to join forces with Heubach for printing ink technologies,” said Courtney Thurau, head of Printing Ink Market Segment, Evonik Coating Additives. “This partnership underscores our commitment to sustainability and our focus on collaborative innovation. By pooling together our resources and expertise, we will accelerate the development of advanced, environmentally friendly ink systems that meet the evolving needs of the printing industry.”

The development of environmentally friendly ink solutions has been making significant progress driven by growing environmental awareness and stringent regulations on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other hazardous substances.

The collaboration between Heubach and Evonik is a response to the increasing demand for sustainable printing products. The joint technology platform will not only focus on the technical development of new products but also provide comprehensive support to customers.