Etirama and Wikoff partner

At booth 1011, Etirama runs demonstrations of the FIT flexo press, equipped with six UV print stations, in operation with Wikoff Color PhotoflexLED inks and coatings.

Etirama’s sales director Ronnie Schröter remarked: ‘This alliance between Etirama and Wikoff has been a great success. Our machines demonstrate excellent performance with Wikoff inks and the level of cooperation between the companies is fantastic. We at Etirama are very pleased and grateful to Wikoff for the partnership.’

PhotoflexLED is capable of running at speeds in excess of 750ft/min on paper, paperboard and films. This durable set of process and mixing colors cures using 395nm LED lamp systems or traditional UV lamps. During the show, this set will be displaying its hybrid curing capabilities under UV lamps. PhotoflexLED can be used on multiple label types and reportedly exhibits excellent adhesion, flow and transfer. 

Accompanying the LED ink product lines, Wikoff Color also features its latest developments in LED coatings. Printed label samples of both matte and gloss finishes are available.

Wikoff Color also shows its updated family of Aquakotes – water-based coatings which offer an assortment of end-use properties. The Aquakote Family is comprised of 10 standard products ranging from basic matte, gloss and satin finishes to more tactile textures such as soft-feel and velvet-touch.

The Wikoff Digital team, meanwhile, has developed a collection of six primers, including options for water-based and UV-cure inkjet applications for a variety of substrates.