Frimpeks adds UV ink technology to UK portfolio

Frimpeks has experience in ink formulation and supply, with its coatings division manufacturing UV-based varnishes and coatings since 1990, and UV inks since 2015.

Frimpeks UK has opened a 35,000 sq ft bespoke slitting and finishing facility in Market Harborough, which is the hub for all distribution in Western Europe. The site in Market Harborough is home to the new North European ink mixing service, which combines with the bespoke slitting operation for labelstock customers.

Frimpeks UK managing director Dave Casey said: ‘Our knowledge of flexography and supporting ink systems spans decades and we have witnessed it develop in recent years to become the fastest-growing printing process. Flexo printing offers a range of advantages when printing on a variety of different materials such as film, foil, plastic, paper and board at high speed.

‘Our customers have experienced a tremendous growth and technological advancement in various applications of flexographic printing which we have supported every step of the way. The main applications are within the packaging industry such as labels, flexible packaging, boards and folding cartons.’

The Frimpeks UV flexo range can be used on a broad spectrum of substrates, from standard to specialty, including use on thermal substrates plus cold and hot foil applications.