The INX International Ink Co. booth (E-7657) figured to be a
busy place at Pack Expo when the event took place November 2-5 at McCormick
Place in Chicago. At a time when food packaging protocols are being revised and
updated regularly with little to no leeway when brand identity is at stake, INX directed attention to its Low Migration inks and coatings expertise, Special
Effects and Digital Printing technologies.
“This was the first time we exhibited at Pack Expo. Brand integrity is a key issue, and since
standards and guidelines are subject to constant change here in the U.S. and
overseas, I think it’s great timing based on what is taking place in the
packaging industry,” remarked Rick Clendenning, President and CEO of INX
International Ink Co.
“Our team has studied the factors impacting migration for
over a decade to develop a complete portfolio of safe inks and coatings. Being
at the forefront of new developments means we can support the packaging chain
with a wide range of print processes and applications, including special
effects packaging. We also have a new Troubleshooting Guide App that instantly
helps and educates, another reason why visitors should visit the INX booth
during Pack Expo.”
INX Low Migration inks and coatings for non-food contact
surfaces are created in a dedicated, state-of-the-art facility to meet
stringent government regulations and compliance requirements. Experts will be in the booth to discuss
various energy curable flexographic and offset inks; UV hybrid inks for flat
sheet metal decorating; high performance sheetfed inks; energy curable coatings
and FDA approved water-based coatings; and oil resistant gas barrier coatings.
First impressions do make a difference, and one way for a
brand to break through the clutter is with the use of special effects in the
printing process. INX inks and coatings
in this category include soft touch, pearlescent, raised glitter and spot gloss
coatings; reticulation varnish; and fluorescent, foil stamp and metallic inks.
Earlier this year, INX teamed with Chromatic Technologies
Inc. to offer customers chemistry that can help drive purchases, ensure
freshness, increase safety and prevent fraud. The special effects offerings
available at Pack Expo include temperature reactive, glow-in-the-dark and color
change photochromic inks, plus reveal and security inks.
INX understands the importance to printers of limiting any
downtime, and that’s one of the advantages of the new Troubleshooting Guide
App. The instant information resource helps printers select and save the most
common printing problems. Easy to use, it recognizes symptoms, determines
probable causes and finds solutions for many printing applications. Available
for download at iTunes (iOS), Google Play Store (android) and Microsoft
(Windows Phone and Windows Surface Tablet) stores, learn more by visiting
www.inx4help.com.
