Inks for food packaging: navigating a complex field
7 November 2024
The right inks with the right substrates and with adherence to high operational and printing standards – there is much to consider when working in…
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INX acquires to create new coatings and adhesives business
5 November 2024
Ink and coatings supplier, INX Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sakata Inx, has acquired North American coatings, adhesives and polymers manufacturer, Coatings & Adhesives…
Polyart Introduces eco-friendly paper for tags and labels
19 March 2024
Polyart Group has introduced Fiberskin Tag, a 100% paper option for tags and labels, said to be tear resistant and water resistant, courtesy of a…
World Coatings Council re-elects Tom Bowtell as president
19 March 2024
At the World Coatings Council’s annual meeting, hosted by the China National Coatings Industry Association (CNCIA) in Shanghai, China, Tom Bowtell, chief executive of the…
Mondi opens laboratory to test paper product recyclability
30 August 2022
Mondi has opened its first recycling laboratory at its Frantschach mill in Austria to test the recyclability of paper and paper-based packaging using non-paper components…
Tresu unveils new coating circulator
6 June 2022
Tresu has introduced the H5i G3, the latest version of its third-generation L-series coating circulator.
Holmen Iggesund launches Bio E
3 September 2021
Next-gen bio-based barrier coating claimed to move these products, ‘a step closer to becoming completely fossil free.’
Soft touch coating for laminate tubes launched
29 March 2021
Actega has launched a ‘soft touch’ effect decorative coating for laminate tubes
Hit the switch
15 September 2020
There are many advantages to running UV inks, but no matter what the benefits are, the process of switching inks is a laborious.
Harris & Bruno launch Quantum anilox engraving
19 August 2020
Quantum is the new anilox engraving launched by Harris & Bruno to provide a homogenous coating film weight
Razzle dazzle them
29 June 2020
Whether it is just standing out from the crowd or whether it is helping the fight against the spread of pathogens, inks and coatings can…
BCF queries EU’s titanium dioxide classification
19 February 2020
The BCF has urged people not be alarmed by the EU's views on titanium dioxide.
Grab your coat
14 January 2019
Helen Dugdale looks at the growing inks and coatings market, and at the industry trends and consumers who want more than just functionality from their…
BCF and BASA collaborate for Brexit event
14 February 2018
Following continued uncertainty from government, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) and the British Adhesives and Sealants Association (BASA) have teamed up to shed light on…
Sun Chemical to increase prices
4 December 2017
Inks and coatings will be more expensive in 2018 As of January 2018 Sun Chemical will increase its prices on liquid inks and coatings…