KBA and Flint seal cooperation on conventional inks

KBA-Sheetfed recommends the use of different Flint Group ink series for different applications, for example for straight printing (Novavit F700 on mineral oil basis or Novavit F950 on vegetable oil basis), perfecting (F950), general packaging printing (Novavit F1000 WIN Bio), food packaging (Novasens P660 Premium) and a number of special applications such as printing on non-absorbent substrates or fast work-and-turn.

All inks are subject to constant testing and, where necessary, are modified specifically to suit the fast Rapida presses. The outcome is constantly high and reproducible print quality, with process standardization ‘raised to a new level’.

Dirk Winkler, head of print technology at KBA-Sheetfed, explained: ‘We have achieved excellent and stable results with printing inks from Flint Group, not only in connection with our conventional ink benchmarking, but also during periodic high-performance tests in the areas of packaging, commercial and web-to-print applications or label printing. And when a product meets our high expectations, we gladly recommend it to our users around the world. This strategy is naturally implemented together with our cooperation partner to the benefit of our customers.’

Cooperation to develop and standardize new ink systems, with joint support for users, will also take place.

Inks with the seal of quality ‘Recommended by KBA’ can be obtained through the Flint Group dealer network.

The global deal further includes use of the inks for print demonstrations in the customer center, during training in the company training center, in the design and development departments, at trade shows and customer events, and for the factory testing of new presses, as well as the inclusion of Flint Group inks in press starter kits and continuous product development. In addition, experts from the two sides will be able to exchange know-how within the framework of joint training measures.