Additives, coatings & inks

AkzoNobel Invests in a New Manufacturing Facility to Produce Bisphenol-Free Coatings

AkzoNobel is investing €32 million in a new plant at Vilafranca del Penedès in Spain to manufacture bisphenol-free coatings for the metal packaging industry in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

November 27, 2023

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New Solvent Ink Meets Regulatory Requirements

HP 2600 ink from HP Printing Specialty Solutions has been formulated to meet existing and future regulatory requirements.

September 25, 2023

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Pat's Picks Podcast: Day Two Observations at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PFAS-free oxygen absorber, pick-and-place robot with multi-system integration, all-electric linerless label print-and-apply system, new custom printing collaboration—this and more in Pat Reynolds' Day Two PACK EXPO Las Vegas podcast.

September 12, 2023

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Jo Anne Forman, CEO and Director of Product Development, Sealstrip Corporation

Sealstrip Corp.

Jo Anne Forman, a seasoned package and system designer, lead inventor, and advocate for women's participation in packaging, discusses the key factors that fueled her remarkable career and accomplishments.

July 25, 2023

Plastics/resins

Innovia Films Invests in a New Top-Coating Line for Graphic Arts Films

Innovia Films

The new coating line will give Innovia the capacity to support the growing need for PVC free films in the graphics sector and further develop the range of top coated films.

July 12, 2023

Sustainability

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

Magnomer Inc.

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

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