Interprint Selects PCT to Supply Ebeam Systems for New Line

Interprint, a leading global décor printer, has selected PCT Ebeam and Integration to supply the electron beam systems for a new coating line to be installed at the companys location in Ozorkw, Poland. Jochen Geiger, Managing Director of Interprint Polska, states, PCT was selected based on the technical advantages offered by their design, their experience in this market, and for the professionalism displayed by their staff.

INX International introduces Genesis GS washable inks for Label market

As the third largest producer of inks in North America, INX International Ink Co has delivered many innovative contributions to the label and packaging industry. With the backing of Sakata INX worldwide operations, their world-renowned Research & Development Centers are responsible for the development of many unique inks and coatings solutions used for commercial, packaging and digital applications.

Follmann develops the first cleaner for printing machines

As an expert in the development and production of special chemicals, Follmann offers its customers not only a comprehensive product portfolio, but also individual solutions and a wide range of services. In the field of water-based printing inks, services range from analysis, colourimetry and process optimisation on site to advice on the implementation of dosing systems. In addition, the company shows its customers solutions and savings potential for the reuse of residual inks.

Henkel reports robust Q1 sales performance in very challenging market conditions

Henkels business performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Group sales decreased nominally by -0.8 percent to 4.9 billion euros. Despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, sales were organically only slightly below the level of the previous year with a decrease of -0.9 percent.

Wednesday 13. May 2020

Rising isopropyl alcohol prices: Alternatives for offset printing applications become increasingly interesting

The coronavirus crisis has a massive effect on the printing industry. Apart from a sharp drop in orders, users of offset printing systems also complain about the soaring costs for IPA, a problem which is strongly aggravated by the reduced availability of this type of alcohol for industrial applications. As a result, alternative solutions, such as substitutes or concepts for alcohol-reduced or even alcohol-free printing, become increasingly sought after. In the long run, appropriate technological solutions for reducing the use of IPA can lead to cost-savings and more sustainable production processes. This is why technotrans SE from Sassenberg in Germany recommends using effective dampening solution filtration systems and implementing a high level of process standardisation.