Printing ink solutions provider Siegwerk is set to debut new Sicura Flex ORBIS ink series, a new generation of UV flexo inks developed specifically for pressure sensitive paper, film labels as well as unsupported films and shrink sleeve applications.
Image: Siegwerk to unveil tailor-made ink and service portfolio at Labelexpo Americas event in Chicago. Photo: courtesy of Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KG.
The company said it will unveil tailor-made ink and service portfolio at this year’s Labelexpo Americas event in Chicago, US, which will be held from 25 to 27 September.
Designed to address the current and future label and packaging trends, the company will present a new generation of UV flexo inks.
At the event, the company will introduce new generation of UV flexo inks, Sicura Flex ORBIS ink series, which are developed for pressure sensitive paper, film labels, as well as unsupported films and shrink sleeve applications.
The monochromatic base ink series offers an expanded color gamut to enhance productivity. It also provides high color strength and low viscosity for an improved print performance at higher speeds.
Siegwerk will also commercially introduce new water-based lamination system called HyperLam, as well as a new system of metallics known as Aqua Sparkle X.
The company will also present latest product enhancements to major brands such as Ultra Pro, Film III and Poly Screen III systems.
Siegwerk will showcase an extensive UV ink portfolio for food compliant applications at the event.
The company is expanding its LED UV ink applications to help printers to apply technology for the full range of products.
Siegwerk’s Sicura Nutriflex LEDTec product range is a migration optimized LED UV flexo series for food and pharma packaging applications. The range is mostly addressing the growing demand for low migration products in the area of food packaging applications.
The company will also showcase web-based color management software program, FastMatch, for accurate ink formulations.
Suitable for water-based and UV inks, the platform enables user to apply preferred substrate and helps printers to reduce set up times and waste with every color in the Pantone book.
Siegwerk CUSA president Dave Hiserodt said: “It’s always our goal to provide customers with the best and most efficient solution and support for their individual situation.
“We are always focused on finding the optimal solution that exactly meets the individual requirements and needs of every single customer.
“That’s why platforms like Labelexpo are ideal touchpoints for us to share ideas and discuss newest challenges and requirements with our customers and other industry experts.”