Under the theme ‘Transform with Sustainable Packaging,’ Sun Chemical will exhibit at interpack 2023 (Hall 7A, Stand B03) its solutions for the challenges faced by the packaging market now and in the future across five key packaging themes – flexible, paper, folding carton, labels and metal deco, showing visitors how it is constantly working with its parent company, DIC, to develop and promote sustainable solutions.

Solutions on the Sun Chemical stand will include:

• Plastic packaging and mono-material, like SunBar Aerobloc chlorine-free oxygen barrier varnish; high heat resistant SunSys surface varnishes; combined heat seal/anti-mist varnish Vistaclear; SunStrato Duratort polyurethane inks; SunStrato Aqualam water-based inks for flexible packaging; and SunBeam Advance 5 electron beam curing offset inks, coatings and opaque flexo whites.
• Paper packaging, including SunVisto AquaGreen range of water-based inks; SunPak DirectFood Plusseries of sheetfed offset inks and SunSpec SunStar overprint varnishes for use by folding carton converters to print on the inside of food packaging where direct food contact is an option.
• Compostability, including Sun Chemical’s SunUno Solimax multi-purpose ink system is suitable for surface printing and lamination, which is certified by Vincotte-TÜV for use on ‘OK to compost’ packaging; SolarWave FSP UV LED curing UV flexo system for food compliant packaging and labels; the SunLam family of compostable lamination adhesives; and SunSpec SunStar water and grease resistant heat seal adhesive.
• Productivity, such as Sun Chemical’s SunColorBox, a tool to manage colors with best efficiency and ensure their consistency across substrates and geographies; SunLam ULM ultra-low monomer laminating adhesives; and fully EuPIA compliant SunWave Lumina offset inks suitable for use on all sheetfed UV LED press types.
• Metal Deco highlighting SunDuo, SunTrio and SunAltec, including a design of metal deco cans that highlight SunColorBox tools.
• Sun Chemical laser marking technology non-ablative SunLase and ablative laser lacquers.
• SunJet, Sun Chemical’s digital inkjet brand, will showcase SunEvo, a range of digital coatings, and its complementary range of SunJet inkjet inks.

“We’re delighted to be exhibiting at interpack 2023 – a flagship show for the packaging industry,” said Mehran Yazdani, president of Sun Chemical Packaging and Advanced Materials. “Sun Chemical offers a choice of creative packaging solutions to help brand owners meet their obligations to cut raw material consumption, reduce costs and limit their environmental footprint while continuously providing high-performing brand-enhancing packaging.”

“Sun Chemical’s sustainability approach guides the way we develop, manufacture, and distribute products – as well as how we work with our customers and suppliers,” said Russ Schwartz, CTO, Sun Chemical. “Working with industry leaders, we are reducing global CO2 emissions by increasing the use of bio-renewable and recyclable materials, while promoting the value of these activities throughout the supply chain. We are dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that align with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development. Through active engagement with European associations, Sun Chemical validates its products’ recyclability and generates market-appropriate items with a focus on recyclability and resistibility.”