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Regulatory Compliance of food packaging inks is a field with constant developments. The EU Commission and national governments are adapting the legal provisions and also associations, like EuPIA, are constantly...
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Siegwerk closes Swiss site: production moves to Turkey
Siegwerk is relocating its production from Bargen, Switzerland, to Tuzla, Turkey. Over 100 employees are losing their jobs due to declining demand for UV printing inks and high production costs in Europe....
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Alkali-soluble resins improve drying and adhesion in water-based inks
A study explores the synergistic effects of alkali-soluble resins on drying rate and adhesion fastness in water-based inks, offering insights into innovative binder technologies for packaging and printing...
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Siegwerk acquires Hi-Tech Inks to strengthen its position in India’s packaging market
Siegwerk’s acquisition of Hi-Tech Inks expands its product portfolio to include water-based and solvent-based printing inks, specialty effect coatings, and OPVs. The move positions Siegwerk as a major...
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EuPIA launches new charter for raw material selection in printing inks
The European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA) has introduced its “Charter on Raw Material Selection and Exclusion for Printing Inks and Related Products”, prioritising worker safety and sustainable...
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Toyo Ink Europe rolls out GIO-compliant UV flexo and UV offset ink portfolio
Toyo Ink Europe has introduced a comprehensive portfolio of UV and LED UV curable inks compliant with the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO). Designed for food-safe packaging applications, these inks...
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Mineral-oil-free inks achieve top INGEDE deinkability certification
Toyochem Specialty Chemical’s "TK MARK V" MOF (Mineral Oil Free) ink series secures the highest “Good” rating from the International Association of the Deinking Industry (INGEDE), highlighting its...