The company’s latest generation of inks and coatings have been developed to support modern packaging and commercial printing applications, Sushil Birla of Kwality Inks tells Rahul Kumar
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APL Machinery: A compelling business case for switching to LED UV technology
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From energy savings to reduced heat generation, CP Paul of APL Machinery highlights the factors accelerating the transition towards LED UV curing systems
Academi A: The quest for precision tools for demanding coating applications
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Aniloxes manufactured with premium ceramic leads to less downtime matching colour because of porosity, less waste because of consistency between rolls, and longevity due to how the rolls are manufactured, say Namah Raval, Richard Hernandez,and Andrew Latosek
Zecher: Precise coating starts with the details ensuring consistency
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Achieving consistent coating laydown increasingly depends on how well the anilox specification, doctor blade system and cleaning strategy are aligned with the process, says Linda Reuter, marketing manager, Zecher Anilox
Toppan Speciality Films: Film design now fuses function, recyclability, and performance
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Tapas Mandal, head, R&D and application development, Toppan Speciality Films, discusses how film design is evolving to combine barrier performance, coating compatibility and recyclability
Cosmo First: Food-contact compliance and recyclability in focus for coating
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From food-contact compliance to design-for-recycling, Piyush Gupta, business head, Cosmo Speciality Chemicals, discusses with Rahul Kumar the forces reshaping coating technologies
Apex: The importance of consistency and process control over costs
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As converters demand tighter coating tolerances and reduced waste, Prashant Salunkhe, printing application manager, Apex Asia Pacific, highlights the role of anilox technology in achieving predictable press performance
How Michelman’s coating took 15 years to fix the disposable cup
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Michelman’s cup coatings success is not solely a chemistry story; it is a collaborative one, requiring alignment and coordinated action across the entire value chain. Steve Shifman of Michelman lays out the roadmap to Divya Subramaniam
Mehta Petro Refineries: Building better coatings through industry-wide collaboration
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The future of packaging will be shaped by sustainable coatings, new barrier technologies and closer collaboration across the supply chain. Jignesh Mehta of Mehta Petro Refineries shares his perspective on the trends driving change in the Indian coatings market
Mitsui Chemicals: Delivering functionality, compliance, and environmental responsibility
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Takahiro Kawamura of Mitsui Chemicals outlines how his company is aligning innovation with sustainability, regulation and demand for high-performance packaging solutions
Toyo Ink Arets India: Coatings that protect the package and its end-of-life value
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Naveen Mishra, general manager, technology and corporate strategy, Toyo Ink Arets India, explains why coatings are increasingly being developed with recyclability, compliance, and end-of-life recovery in mind
Texochem: Balancing chemistry, economics and sustainability in coatings
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Anuj Agrawal of Texochem believes the future belongs to coatings that combine recyclability, process efficiency and cost competitiveness
Stahl: Designing coatings for the next generation of packaging needs
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Ranganath Belagumba Venkatachalaiah, managing director, Stahl India, explains how coatings are being developed to support recyclability, regulatory compliance and high performance packaging
Siegwerk: The race to replace laminates with smarter coating technologies
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Gilles Le Moigne, head of circular economy, Siegwerk outlines the role coatings play in replacing multi-material structures with circular alternatives
Flint Group: The next generation of coatings has the ability to do more with less
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As packaging shifts towards circular formats and stricter compliance norms, Paulo Vieira, packaging coatings and global key account technical director, Flint Group, discusses why chemistry innovation is closing the gap between performance and sustainability
DIC: The growing role of coatings in the realm of regulatory readiness
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As sustainability targets and food contact regulations become more stringent, Manish Bhatia, CEO, DIC India, explains why coatings are being judged by their ability to deliver compliance, recyclability and performance in equal measure
Cosmo Films: Designing films for a recyclable future
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As packaging shifts towards mono-material structures and circular design, Kulbhushan Malik, global business head, Cosmo Films, explains how advances in films, coatings, and barrier technologies are helping brands meet sustainability goals without compromising on performance
Archroma: Why compliance is becoming a catalyst for coating innovation
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Cristina Dominguez of Archroma Packaging Technologies, explains how PFAS-free and recyclable coating technologies are helping customers stay ahead of change
Actega: Coatings are becoming strategic tools for sustainable packaging
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As brand owners push for recyclable packaging and premium shelf appeal, Amit Save, regional manager - paper and board, India and Sri Lanka, Actega, discusses how coatings are becoming a strategic tool for sustainability, compliance, and consumer engagement
How coatings are becoming the intelligent layer of packaging
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Once just a protective layer for gloss and scuff resistance, coatings are now engineering solutions that determine recyclability, supply chain survival, and regulatory compliance. Welcome to the new science of surface chemistry.