Sustainability

Magnomer Magnetic Inks Earn APR Responsible Innovation Recognition for PET-G Shrink Sleeves

Magnomer’s magnetizable coatings technology is expected to be compatible with the sortation and reclaiming steps commonly used for the recycling of PET containers.

July 5, 2023

Package Printing: Page 3

Digital Printing

Shiner Beer, Ball Corp. Win Colored by INX Can Design Contest

INX International Ink Co.

Their design entry for Shiner Texhex Bruja’s Brew IPA was determined to be the best of the five finalists in voting conducted by an independent panel of judges and the public through INX International’s Facebook and LinkedIn social media pages.

June 23, 2023

Additives, coatings & inks

New AkzoNobel Pilot Plant Expands Resin Investment in North America

The Huron, Ohio, facility provides advanced capabilities for the company’s next generation Accelshield packaging coatings and is one in a network of pilot plants globally.

June 20, 2023

Sustainability

Gloss Reduction Additive for PE

Ampacet Corp.

Ampacet’s Muted Matte PE colorless additive is a cost-effective and sustainable solution for gloss reduction in HDPE and PP multi-layer applications.

June 12, 2023

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Live at interpack: Toyo Ink Features Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Toyo Ink America, LLC

The solutions include functional inks and coatings, adhesives, and other specialty materials that help reduce the amount of plastics used in packaging and support the shift from multi-material to mono-material packaging.

May 8, 2023

Additives, coatings & inks

Live at interpack: HP Debuts Advancements in Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) Technology

HP Inc.

This week at interpack, HP Inc. showcased new advancements to its thermal inkjet (TIJ) technology designed to enhance package coding and marking in the food and pharma industries as well as drive growth, innovation, and regulatory compliance.

May 7, 2023

Sustainability

Live at interpack: Actega Launches PVC-Free Heat-seal Lacquers for Coffee Capsules

ACTEGA Kelstar

This week at interpack, Actega launched the ACTEseal® PVC-Free Heat-seal Lacquers for Coffee Capsules designed to eliminate the need to use coatings containing PVC that are harder to recycle and increasingly subject to regulatory restrictions.

May 5, 2023

Additives, coatings & inks

Christophe Lopez Appointed Chief Commercial Officer for Leibinger

LEIBINGER

Lopez will be responsible for the commercial development, from strategy to implementation, for Leibinger’s sales and marketing teams.

April 14, 2023

Additives, coatings & inks

INX International Ink's John Hrdlick and Jim Kochanny Receive NAPIM Awards

INX International Ink Co.

INX International Ink Co. President & CEO John Hrdlick received the Ault Award for outstanding leadership and Jim Kochanny, Senior VP/Chief Operating Officer, received an Ink Pioneer Award.

April 5, 2023

Additives, coatings & inks

INX Completes Investment in Gooten

INX International Ink Co.

This investment will help Gooten expand its print-on-demand manufacturing network and capabilities globally while enabling INX to accelerate its strategy in digital printing.

March 31, 2023

Additives, coatings & inks

PPG Elects Tim Knavish President, Chief Executive Officer; Names Michael McGarry Executive Chairman

PPG Industries

Effective January 1, 2023, Knavish will become PPG’s President and Chief Executive Officer and will join the company’s Board of Directors, effective October 20, 2022. McGarry will become Executive Chairman, effective January 1, 2023.

November 1, 2022

Flexible packaging

Dr. Chuck Xu Appointed to Michelman Board of Directors

Michelman Inc.

Xu is Vice President and General Manager of Strategy and M&A, Electronics and Industrial Segment, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. He will begin his term on Michelman’s Board of Directors in Q4 of 2022.

October 28, 2022

Sustainability

Ampacet Opens Production Facility in Italy

Ampacet Corp.

Ampacet opened a production plant in Brembate (BG), Italy in response to increased product demand. The new site will double additive capacity.

September 14, 2022