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Nicolas Wiedmann takes over as new Siegwerk CEO

After a three-month transition period with his predecessor Herbert Forker, Dr. Nicolas Wiedmann has assumed full responsibility as Siegwerk’s new chief executive officer (CEO)....

Yansefu introduces innovative bio-based regulatory compliance pigment dispersant

Continuous price fluctuation of crude oil and eco-friendly approach has stimulated the development of products from renewable resources as an alternative; among which, vegetable...

Indian packaging industry reeling under unprecedented RM cost increase

Globally, with the advent of COVID pandemic, demand for the manufacturing sector plummeted drastically, chemicals being no different faced the dearth in demand. Industry...

Ramakrishna Karanth joins Siegwerk India as the new CEO

Siegwerk, one of the leading global suppliers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, has announced the appointment of Ramakrishna Karanth as the...

Toyo launches GMP-compliant offset inks for food packaging

Toyo Printing Inks has recently brought to market the LP-9000 Toyo Life Premium Food LO/LM, a new series of sheetfed offset inks with low...

Siegwerk’s raw materials supply chain under pressure due to multiple global cost drivers

Packaging ink suppliers are facing increased prices on pigment raw materials, petrochemical price increases and supply constraints and higher freight cost due to the...

Use of toluene-based inks in packaging material contradicts the food grade concept

Toluene (methylbenzene) is an aromatic hydrocarbon (C6H5CH3), which is a colorless, flammable liquid. It is widely used as an industrial solvent. Toluene is used...

Is vinyl printing ink market shrinking in India?

The Indian flexible packaging market has seen expeditious growth within the past few years and has estimated potential to grow approximately to a value...

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Sun Chemical teams up with Sappi to create printed samples for UV inks, coatings

Sun Chemical is collaborating with Sappi North America to create a companion piece for its award-winning 'Innovative Solutions' book for brand owners and converters....

Siegwerk acquires Hi-Tech Inks

Siegwerk, a global leader in printing inks and coatings for packaging applications, has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Hi-Tech Inks, a...

X-Rite launches Autura Ink for formulation and QC at drupa

X-Rite, a global leader in color science and technology, introduces Autura Ink, a cloud-based ink formulation and quality control solution that enables ink suppliers,...

Sun Chemical acquires C.T.LAY

Based in Modena, Italy, C.T.LAY is a global leader in pre-laid overlays, pre-patched holograms, and, through its joint-venture branch 4PLATE, experienced in lamination plates...

Siegwerk acquires Italian ink manufacturer La Sorgente Spa

Siegwerk has signed a contract to purchase the Italian ink manufacturer La Sorgente Spa. The family-owned company is located in Poppi (Arezzo), Italy, and...