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Flint Group CPS Announce Price Increases Across Sheetfed Inks, Coatings in North America

Shortages among pigments, resins and chemicals, disruption to global logistics lead to higher costs.

David Savastano, Editor 03.05.21

Breaking News | Mills and Mixers | New Products | Suppliers News

Union Process Develops Attritor for Inks, Coatings Supplier

The UP Q-25 Circulation Attritor is fitted with a 27.5-gallon grinding tank capacity, a 250-gallon circulation tank, 25-gallon media volume.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.24.21

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Ashland Introduces Purekote 29100

New water-based inkjet primer series.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.23.21

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hubergroup HYDRO X GA Water Barrier Lacquer

Environmentally-friendly production of food packaging.

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hubergroup Launches HYDRO-X GA Water Barrier Coating

Suitable for surface printing in the packaging industry, both in the food and non-food sectors.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.18.21

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ACTEGA FoodSafe Coatings Earns Gold Level Material Health Certificate

Awarded Gold level Material Health Certificate by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.16.21

Siegwerk’s Raw Materials Supply Chain Under Pressure Due to Multiple Global Cost Drivers

Reduced container availability leading to pigment raw materials, petrochemical price increases; constraints and higher freight cost.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.16.21

Sun Chemical to Increase Prices on Inks, Coatings, Adhesives in North America

Packaging and commercial sheetfed inks are impacted by raw material shortages, higher demand and rising transportation costs.

David Savastano, Editor 02.15.21

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Eastern Coatings Show Rescheduled to November 2021

Conference being postponed until November "to provide additional time for the mass distribution of the vaccine," the Eastern Coatings Federation said.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.09.21

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BCF: UK Coatings Industry Faces Significant Challenges From EU Free Trade Agreement

Impact in the form of new customs red-tape and higher costs since Jan. 1, the BCF reports.

Online Exclusives British Coatings Federation 02.09.21

Ink World’s Q&A: Rajesh Bhasin of UFlex Chemicals Business

Rajesh Bhasin, joint president UFlex Chemicals Business, talks about the changes in the world of printing and inks, as well as the opportunities ahead.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 01.22.21

35th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium (WCS)

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01.18.21

2021 NAPIM Fall Technical Conference

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01.18.21

Breaking News | Graphic Arts Coatings | Printers News | Sheetfed Inks | Specialty Inks

Diamond Packaging Debuts 2021 Susan B. Anthony Corporate Calendar

Calendar features multi-color UV printing, cold foiling, UV gloss spot coating, multi-level embossing, debossing, and intricate die-cutting.

Ink World staff 01.12.21

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Eastern Coatings Show Organizers Call for Papers

ECS is set for June 9-11 at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City.

Ink World staff 01.05.21

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British Coatings Federation Welcomes FTA, Calls for More Significant Changes to UK REACH

The British Coatings Federation welcomed the news of a Free Trade Agreement between the UK and EU.

Online Exclusives Ink World staff 01.04.21

Breaking News | Graphic Arts Coatings | Market Research | UV and EB Inks

UV Curable Coatings Market Worth $11.4 Billion by 2025

Valued at $6.5 billion in 2020; forecasted to register 12% CAGR.

MarketsandMarkets 12.28.20

Wikoff Color Promotes Evan Benbow to VP, Product Technology & Solutions

Responsible for overseeing product development at the corporate technical center, along with driving company-wide initiatives for innovation and sustainability.

Ink World staff 12.21.20

Diamond Packaging Wins 6 Awards in 2020 Gold Ink Awards Competition

Winners were chosen from over 400 entries submitted in 43 different categories.

Ink World staff 11.25.20

Siegwerk Joins Circular Packaging Alliance

Siegwerk is actively developing solutions for packaging, to facilitate the realization of a circular economy

Ink World staff 11.24.20

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Epple's Microbe Protect: Antiviral Tests Confirm Rapid Reduction of Coronaviruses

The dispersion varnish is suitable for use on pharmaceutical and food packaging, magazines and playing cards, among others.

Ink World staff 11.24.20

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BCF: Coatings Industry Business Confidence Returns to Pre-Covid Levels

However, still below the long-term average, BCF reports.

Ink World staff 11.23.20

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British Coatings Federation Announces Coatings Care Awards Winners

The Coatings Care program recognizes improvements in the performance of the coatings and printing ink industries.

Ink World staff 11.17.20

Dr. Nicolas Wiedmann Succeeding Herbert Forker as Siegwerk CEO

Siegwerk CEO Herbert Forker, 63, announced his retirement effective March 31, 2021.

Ink World staff 11.17.20

Breaking News | Graphic Arts Coatings | Specialty Inks

Leonhard Kurz Extends Machine Range with Standalone Metallization Unit

This transfer machine for the narrow web sector is equipped with inkjet technology.

Ink World staff 11.12.20

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Diamond Packaging Wins Three Awards in 2020 Packaging Impressions Excellence Awards

Earned First Place in the ‘Sustainability Category – Folding Cartons’ category for its 2020 corporate calendar.

Ink World Staff 11.05.20

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BCF Technical Director Awarded UK Coatings Industry’s Highest Honor

The Silver Medal is not normally awarded to BCF staff members, but the BCF Board of Directors unanimously agreed Smith’s 'was a special and exceptional case.'

Ink World staff 10.29.20

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Doneck Network Adds Epple's Finishfit WBC Microbe Protect to Product Range

Varnishes enable printing companies to meet growing demand for finished printing, packaging and advertising materials with antimicrobial, antiviral varnish.

Ink World staff 10.26.20

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Eastern Coatings Show Rescheduled to June 2021

“Rescheduling... is the most responsible course of action at this time,” said ECS President Chris Mangano of Aegis Polymers & Additives, LLC.

Ink World staff 10.23.20

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British Coatings Federation Urges UK, EU to Approve Free Trade Agreement

If tariff-free trade isn't agreed upon, coatings industry across Europe will see added costs of £75 million in finished products alone – BCF CEO Tom Bowtell.

Ink World staff 10.23.20

Cyngient Appoints Shannon Cook CTO

Cook has more than two decades of experience in R&D, management and sales of narrow web inks, adhesives and coatings.

Ink World staff 10.20.20

2021 NAPIM Summer Course (Virtual)

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10.20.20

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British Coatings Federation Announces New President at Virtual Board Meeting

Guy Williams, chief executive of U-POL, will succeed David Beckford of Pronto Industrial Paints.

Ink World staff 10.19.20

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Fujifilm Tests Epple Druckfarben's Finishfit Microbe Protect 2400 on Inkjet Jet Press

Water-based gloss varnish contains an additive that reduces bacteria and viruses with an exclusive nanosilver active ingredient complex.

Ink World staff 10.16.20

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European Coatings Show Rescheduled for September 2021

ECS has been rescheduled to Sept. 14-16, 2021 because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the associated travel restrictions.

Ink World Staff 10.15.20

Siegwerk Joins HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative

Initiative investigates digital watermarks for smart packaging recycling to drive a truly circular economy.

Ink World staff 10.15.20

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Call for Papers: European Coatings Show Conference

The conference will take place on March 22-23, 2021.

Ink World staff 09.23.20

Graphic Arts Coatings | Ink Manufacturers News | Printers News | Specialty Inks

Haptics Proving to be a Differentiator for Printing

Turns traditional flat, two-dimensional ink and paper into three-dimensional textures, patterns and sculptured effects.

Sean Milmo, European Editor 09.21.20

Breaking News | Ink Manufacturers News | Mergers and Acquisitions

Toyo Ink Merges Consolidated Subsidiaries in Reorg of Polymers, Coatings Related Business

Plans to merge Toyochem Co., Ltd. and Toyo ADL Corporation.

Ink World staff 09.14.20

Coatings Expo Vietnam 2021

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09.09.20

Breaking News | Graphic Arts Coatings | Ink Manufacturers News | New Products

Doneck Network Distributes Varnish with Antimicrobial, Antiviral Function

Finishfit Microbe Protect 2400 water-based dispersion varnish from Epple Druckfarben AG in the product range.

Ink World staff 09.07.20

Siegwerk Launches Deinkable UV Flexo Varnishes, Offset Inks

Further improves the recyclability of UV-coated paper and board print products.

Ink World staff 09.03.20

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Fortis Solutions Group Facility Installs Gallus RCS 430

Company aims to enhance wine and spirits capabilities.

Ink World staff 08.27.20

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Konica Minolta Installs MGI JETvarnish 3DS with iFOIL in Colorado

Photo Craft Imaging purchased the device as part of its strategy to become an all-in-one resource for its customers, with a focus on short-run packaging.

Ink World staff 08.27.20

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BCF Creates Network of Coatings Industry Ambassadors

The goal is to equip coatings ambassadors with the skills and materials to run sessions at schools and universities.

Ink World Staff 08.18.20

Breaking News | Ink Manufacturers News | Packaging Flexo Inks | Printers News | UV and EB Inks

Flint Group to Discuss Sustainable Inks, Coatings in FTA Webinar

Natalie Jardell, Gayle Wirthwine to lead webinar.

Ink World Staff 08.17.20

Flint Group Confirms Extension of Credit Facilities

Extends the maturity dates of Flint Group’s revolving credit and term loan facilities by approximately two year.

Ink World Staff 08.14.20

Gallus Labelfire with Low Migration Passes Field Test at SCHELLING AG

Produces low migration compliant applications digitally with 1200 dpi print resolution.

Ink World Staff 08.14.20

Sun Chemical Organizes Strategic Committee to Drive Sustainability in Packaging Market

CPGs are setting ambitious sustainability targets for their organizations with goals of providing high levels of recyclable or renewable packaging.

Ink World Staff 08.12.20

Breaking News | Graphic Arts Coatings | Ink Manufacturers News | Packaging Flexo Inks

WEILBURGER Graphics GmbH Becomes Climate Neutral Company

Company said it completely compensates through climate protection programs the CO2 emissions that its industrial activity produces.

Ink World staff 08.11.20

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