Sun Chemical, the world's leading
manufacturer of printing inks and pigments, has launched the SunUno
Solimax multi-purpose ink system. Suitable for both surface and reverse print
applications on a number of the commonly used flexible packaging substrates,
Solimax will maximize press room efficiency while simplifying the overall print
production process.
The SunUno Solimax ink system is the latest
generation of inks providing a single platform that can cover multiple end use
applications. It is suitable for both Flexographic and Rotogravure print
processes and provides the shelf stand out and high quality packaging for
today's competitive industry.
Intended for surface printing and adhesive
lamination for various end-use applications such as lidding materials, medical
laminates and food packaging for confectionery and snack food, Solimax is
compatible with both solvent free and solvent based lamination technologies.
It has been the aim of Sun Chemical's
long-standing customer Bemis Elsham's Print Manager, Jim O'Donnell, to run the
company on a single ink system for several years. Jim explained, "we have
been using up to five ink systems in the past, and are at present running with
a two ink system. The 'Holy Grail' is to run on just one, as the benefits for
our business will be considerable. Not only will we significantly improve our
environmental positioning with the multi-purpose system, we will also increase
our efficiency and productivity which will ultimately improve our bottom
line."
Bemis Elsham headquatered in Brigg, North
Lincolnshire has been testing SunUno Solimax since the beginning of 2012.
"Solimax performed excellently and impressed us with how well it printed
the minimum dot, as well as having good colour clarity and strong density. This
is exactly what we are looking for in an ink system, our customers have
extremely high standards and so have we."
Jim O'Donnell believes that SunUno Solimax
will be used across all their products by the end of the year (2012) due to the
positive contribution it is bringing to Bemis Elsham's business.
