Flint adds FlexiStar Confectionery to solvent-based packaging inks range

Flint Group has announced FlexiStar Confectionery, a new solvent-based packaging ink for the North American flexo confectionery market.
 
Flint said FlexiStar Confectionery provides high printability and adhesion properties, and has resistance properties with and without a cold seal release overprint lacquer. The ink system is designed for surface and reverse print applications, Flint said.

'Confectionery package printing is all about shelf appeal and constant innovation at a competitive price'

 
In addition, FlexiStar Confectionary has been tested on a range of new and existing films with multiple cold seal release lacquers and cohesives as Flint said it is aware that printers in this segment are investigating new film technologies
 
Grant Shouldice, Flint Group product director for film and foil, packaging and narrow web in North America, said: ‘Confectionery package printing is all about shelf appeal and constant innovation at a competitive price. FlexiStar Confectionery is based on these principals.
 
‘With FlexiStar Confectionery, Flint Group delivers exceptional quality and performance properties to the confectionery packaging segment.’