Inx to showcase sustainable ink solutions at FTA InfoFlex 2024

Inx International Ink will showcase a wide range of sustainable ink solutions at the Flexographic Technical Association's (FTA) Forum and InfoFlex 2024.

DuraINX HRC natural-based inks, Ecostage GB-XA coatings and other product offerings using renewable, natural-based raw materials from ethical and sustainably managed sources will be featured at booth 133 at the premier flexographic industry event taking place May 5-8 in Kansas City, Missouri.

'We are excited to connect with flexographic industry professionals and support this event,' said Renee Schouten, Inx vice president of marketing. 'The Forum and InfoFlex gives us a unique opportunity to demonstrate the latest flexo ink innovations, and explain our dedication to sustainability and partner collaboration. We understand how innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together, and at this event we can explore new technology ideas that can shape the future of our industry.'

Schouten also noted that as the flexographic industry continues to evolve, it is important to have an ink partner dedicated to producing superior, environmentally conscious products in tandem with exceptional customer service and support.

'Our R&D division develops every new product with a sustainable purpose,' Schouten said. 'We know the carbon footprint of packaging materials can be reduced by using eco and environmentally friendly inks and contribute to a circular economy. Two solutions we debuted at last year’s show, DuraINX HRC natural-based inks and Ecostage GB-XA coatings, are examples that help brand owners and printers fulfill their sustainability objectives.'

DuraINX HRC is a solvent ink formulated with high performance pigments and components, and up to 40% bio renewable content for flexographic outdoor bag printing. It features high speed printability and superior, long-lasting properties with product, fade and rub/scuff resistance. It withstands environmental exposure and printers using it are realizing higher color strength compared to competitive bag systems.

Ecostage GB-XA is a transparent oxygen barrier coating that improves sustainability and recycling efforts. A cost-effective alternative to film options, it allows mono-material packaging to replace multi-layer packaging for specific food applications and improves recycling and package light-weighting efforts. The chlorine and metal-free coatings produce excellent barrier performance on polyester and polyolefin films, with dry film weights as low as 0.6g/m2.

Other product offerings include: INXhrc natural-based inks, INXFlex Contour flexographic inks and Genesis FS washable label inks.