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Suryudey pioneers functional printing for smart textiles

INK & COATINGS

The Pune-based company is leveraging advanced screen-printing techniques to produce flexible electronics

The hidden code behind the package — The Noel D'Cunha Sunday Column

INK & COATINGS

Bao Nguyen of HP outlines why the smallest print on a package is important. As supply chains digitise and two-dimensional barcodes approach global adoption, coding and marking are moving from the margins of packaging to the centre of manufacturing intelligence, Noel D’Cunha reports

Siegwerk unveils new acrylic-free ink solution

INK & COATINGS

With its innovative acrylic-free ink formulation for water-based flexo printing, Siegwerk establishes a new approach for sustainable ink design

Hubergroup launches LED ink for food packaging

INK & COATINGS

Hubergroup Print Solutions will showcase its extensive portfolio for metal decoration at MetPack, to be held from 5-8 May 2025

Flint Group rebrands with a packaging-first strategy

INK & COATINGS COMPANY NEWS

The change, announced on 14 April, 2026, marks a milestone in its strategic transformation, consolidating its focus on delivering innovation and expertise to the packaging industry

MLSB Chemicals introduces cold seal blister coating

INK & COATINGS

MLSB Chemicals has recently introduced its speciality cold seal blister coating, which, according to the company, is currently seeing the strongest demand, ushering in a transformation in the blister card packaging.

Actega to showcase next-gen solutions at Metpack

INK & COATINGS

Actega, a manufacturer of speciality coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants, and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has announced its participation in Metpack 2026 (5-8 May 2026, Messe Essen, Germany), where it will exhibit in Hall 3, stand 3C55.

Flint rebrands to focus on global solutions

INK & COATINGS

Flint Group, a global supplier of inks, coatings, digital printing equipment, and service solutions, has announced a significant strategic evolution, rebranding as Flint Group Packaging Solutions. This change reinforces the company's commitment to the diverse and expanding packaging sector.

Dolphin Inks targets 600-tonne monthly capacity

INK & COATINGS

Speaking with PrintWeek at Corru Pack Print India, Manpreet Singh Talwar, head of marketing and the second generation to lead the business, reflected on the company's early days and its current trajectory as it expands to meet the demands of a post-plastic economy.

Hubergroup raises prices amid supply chain pressures

INK & COATINGS

Chief executive Premal Desai says sustained cost escalation leaves the ink major with little choice but to act

Siegwerk moves to the next phase with Formula 2030

SUSTAINABILITY INK & COATINGS

Siegwerk has introduced Formula 2030, its strategic agenda for the next five years. Building on the achievements of recent years, it sets new priorities for sustainable and profitable growth while reinforcing the company’s strong customer focus

AIPIMA appeals to printers to accept price revisions

ASSOCIATIONS INK & COATINGS

India’s printing ink sector is facing a cost crisis of “serious magnitude,” threatening continuity of supply across the entire printing and packaging supply chain, according to a formal appeal from the All India Printing Ink Manufacturers Association (AIPIMA). The trade body has urgently called upon printers, brand owners, and industry associations to accept immediate price revisions, citing a destabilisation of global raw material markets driven by ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

Hubergroup introduces Tinkredible worldwide

INK & COATINGS

As global demand for sustainable and safe food packaging rises, hubergroup strengthens its position in metal decoration with Tinkredible MGA

Ink industry’s green momentum accelerates

INK & COATINGS

The ink and printing industries are undergoing a transition toward audited transparency, led by Epson, Ricoh, Flint Group, Siegwerk, Sakata Inx, and Inx International.

Siegwerk receives RecyClass technology approval

INK & COATINGS LABELS

Receiving RecyClass’ first UV/LED-curable inks on PE films approval underscores Siegwerk’s strong technology leadership and ability to develop solutions that enable circular packaging innovations

Product Watch: Adonis thermal CTP plate

INK & COATINGS

The Adonis negative thermal CTP plate is developed by TechNova in technical collaboration with Agfa. Adonis is designed for long-run commercial and packaging print applications, particularly with UV inks.

Meki Pulse bets on water-based coatings at Pamex

INK & COATINGS

Following the joint venture with a UK-based water-based coatings company, Pulse is expecting 2026 to be an inflection point as their collaboration is set to open up new opportunities

Hubergroup confirms full GIO compliance for packaging

INK & COATINGS

All hubergroup products intended for food packaging applications meet the requirements defined by the GIO

Siegwerk earns Great Place to Work certification again

INK & COATINGS

The recognition reflects the company’s continued focus on trust, employee engagement, and a people-first culture

Product of the month: The UV portfolio from UFlex Chemicals

ADHESIVES INK & COATINGS LABELS PAPER & PULP

The UV portfolio from UFlex Chemicals Business delivers compatibility, customisation, sustainability, LED efficiency, versatility on paper/films and global competitiveness, supported by technical service, says Rajesh Srivastava of UFlex.