INX International Ink and VerifyMe have developed VerifyInk, a covert ink technology developed for continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers providing brand owners with time-sensitive logistics, authentication, supply chain monitoring, and data-rich consumer engagement features.

01 Jun 2022New Products

INX and VerifyMe launch covert brand protection ink

VerifyMe provides brand owners with time sensitive logistics, authentication, supply chain monitoring and data-rich consumer engagement features using unique smartphone readable codes on their products.

Working closely with INX, a strategic partner since 2019, VerifyMe has qualified...

A standalone subsidiary of Mactac, Spinnaker Coating, has been rebranded as Spinnaker Pressure Sensitive Products. The rebrand includes a new logo and visual identity that aligns with the Mactac and Lintec brands.

01 Jun 2022Industry Updates

Spinnaker Coating rebrands as Spinnaker Pressure Sensitive Products

'The refreshed branding reflects the future of the Spinnaker business and creates visual unity between Spinnaker, Mactac and Lintec,' said Ed LaForge, Mactac president and CEO.

As part of Lintec, Mactac is one of the largest, most diversified global PSA suppliers. As a subsidiary of...

Zeller+Gmelin North America, a manufacturer and innovator of printing inks and coatings, was named the 2021 Ink Supplier of the Year by Berry Global

27 May 2022Industry Updates

Zeller+Gmelin named Ink Supplier of the Year

Created in 2007, the BEST Program stands for Berry Exceptional Supplier Team. This initiative evaluates supplier performance according to the company goals and awards the top vendors each year. 

‘Zeller + Gmelin’s effort last year proved to be beneficial, having earned the highest BEST...

Revoria Press PC1120 is certified to print using Color-Logics metallics

25 May 2022Industry Updates

Fujifilm to sell Color-Logic system for metallic inks and embellishments

According to the company, whether using silver ink or toner on a white substrate, or printing with white ink or toner on a metallic substrate, the Color-Logic system is takes into account the printing device, inks, press profile and coatings unique to the printer. At the same time, it also...

Screen has launched an SC+ Chroma Package for its Truepress Jet 520HD series offering press hardware and software upgrades, a wider color gamut, and SC+ ink

25 May 2022New Products

Screen launches SC+ Chroma Package

Screen announced the first version of SC ink at drupa in 2016. The ink was designed to be printed on both standard coated and uncoated papers without pretreatment or primer, offering quick drying time and fast absorption.

Demand for the ink’s capabilities has grown considerably as print...

Siegwerk is now offering a new generation of NC inks for flexible packaging applications produced with the most state-of-the-art production equipment at its headquarters in Germany.

24 May 2022New Products

Siegwerk launches a new line of its NC inks

For the new generation of NC inks, the formulations have been optimized to match both latest production technologies and current market trends.

The new NC ink series includes colors and clears and is designed for gravure and flexo printing of all kinds of flexible packaging. According to...

DIC Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary Ideal Chemi Plast commenced construction of a new coating resins production facility in Maharashtra, India

18 May 2022Industry Updates

Ideal Chemi Plast India to set up new production unit

DIC has formulated a strategy for expanding the group’s presence in coating resins markets across Asia. The Indian market, a key target of this strategy, is projected to see annual growth in excess of 9 percent. To capture local demand, in April 2019 DIC acquired Ideal Chemi Plast, having...
VFP Ink Technologies has entered into a license and manufacturing agreement with Nazdar to produce and distribute its electronic ink for the conductive printing market in the US

18 May 2022Industry Updates

Nazdar to manufacture VFP electronic inks in US

VFP's core business is developing and manufacturing decorative and functional screen inks for industrial applications, such as bank cards, adhesive labels and printed electronics. This expands on the current relationship between Nazdar and VFP, with Nazdar having sold VFP Credit Card inks in the...

UV-curing and water-based products are angled for inkjet printing

16 May 2022New Products

Zeller+Gmelin expands UV-curable and water-based inks portfolio

To this end, inkjet specialists were added to the existing team with its profound knowledge of ink formulation. At the same time, extensive investments were made in modern infrastructure for research and development as well as production. In addition, a printing laboratory dedicated for the...

Curtain coating technology is said to improve safety and productivity

12 May 2022Installations

Appvion invests in new coating equipment

'This is the largest single investment made in our Appleton plant for many years and marks the start of a new and exciting journey for the Appvion team,' said Laurie Andriate, CEO at Appvion. 'The investment provides many benefits for Appvion and our customers, including elimination of "...

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