128 | Labelexpo Americas 2022 / Materials“WE HAVE TO HAVE MAKE SURE OUR SUPPLIERS KNOW THE LABEL MARKET IS AN ATTRACTIVE, LONG-TERM, HEALTHY BUSINESS”does not yellow over time. Hubergroup Print Solutions introduced its I-Ray UV fexographic ink system available for conventional mercury bulb UV curing and I-Ray Max dual-cure for both UV LED and mercury bulb UV curing. I-Ray and I-Ray Dual Cure UV ink systems utilize the latest advancements in energy-curable technology, including high strength, low viscosity and compatibility with most substrates, including labels, fexible packaging and shrink flms.Hubergroup also was showing UV and LED curable coatings. The Hydro-X line of water-based inks, optimized for label, folding carton, bag and fexible packaging printing applications. The inks are imprintable, scuff-, rub-, scratch- and fade-resistant. Ink manufacturers were also showcasing development for brighter, vibrant colors and opaque whites. Zeller+Gmelin was a prime example with its newest development for UV/LED label opaque white inks that were Fedrigoni launched a wash-off adhesivelaunched at the show. The new ink formula was developed to provide advanced opacity, brighter hues, and smoother lay downs stability and showed highly-resistant materials that are suitable for dual-cure opaque white food coat applications. The new ink for harsh environments such as solvent, alcohol, hot water and chemistry developed by Zeller+Gmelin allows converters to achieve meat blood. more opaque white laydowns in a single pass. International Media Products showcased its most recent Natural Ink was promoting its ‘ultra opaque’ whites to ‘ultra thermal transfer ribbon addition, the Z200+ wax/resin, offering transparent’ colors for wine labels and special effects for premium image durability, abrasion resistance and high-speed printing labels. Also on display were its latest developments for food contact capability.inks and high-performance overprint varnishes. K Laser Technology showcased its multi-application cold foil Actega was also showcasing food safety at its booth and substrate, Koldfoil One which is said to be the industry’s only introduced a new ActExact SafeShield UV and LED fexo ink multi-application substrate covering three different printing products for labels with stringent low migration requirements, applications (fexo, digital, and offset). According to K Laser, the including indirect food contact packaging, cosmetics and metalized substrate can reduce inventory costs, increase uptime nutraceutical applications. and product consistency, and improve purchasing logistics for label Nazdar Ink Technologies highlighted its latest LED curing Nestlé and packaging manufacturers.compliant inks, coatings, and adhesives. Additionally, the company Luminescence Sun Chemical Security promoted its HelioMark will promote its new water-based fexible packaging inks. inks for brand authentication, including a comprehensive range of security inks and product authentication tools. MIXED BAG Strata-Tac Advanced Coating Technologies launched coupon Michelman offered a selection of water-based in-line and off-line flms for IRC labels and showcased new and existing inkjet and laser primers and overprint varnishes for HP Indigo and inkjet-based printable durable flms, lay fat products, and security products. printing platforms. The company’s range of products for digital UVitec Printing Ink presented its UV/LED curable fexographic presses includes DigiPrime primers for HP Indigo, JetPrime primers and rotary screen inks, coatings and adhesives uniquely formulated for inkjet, and DigiGuard OPVs. for shrink label applications. The range includes overprintable or Michelman’s DigiGuard Plus strengtheners enhance HP-validated controlled COF high opacity white inks, gloss clears, scuff-resistant UV OPVs’ performance when combined with DigiPrime priming mattes, high build gloss and matte tactile effects, soft touch technologies for HP Indigo high-performance labels. and sandy textures, cold foil adhesives, glitters, pearlescence and Complementing its product line-up, Sun Chemical also additional specialties. presented a range of SunInspire specialty inks and coatings for Nobelus, a supplier of thermal laminate for general commercial label applications. print, introduced a portfolio of specialty unsupported flms, Stouse presented the new silver BOPP roll labels for a high-end designed for the prime label industry. metallic fnish for product packaging. The portfolio featured a range of materials, textures, and visual Over at the 3M booth, the company was showcasing durable effects, like rainbow holographic, high-effciency soft touch and label products for automotive, medical and general industrial ultra-durable scuff-proof flms.markets, a new print topcoat and a variety of solvent and Qspac presented its soft touch overlaminate for digital printers solventless adhesives. and its holographic overlaminate, offering more decorative options Channeled Resources Group presented its Frost AT technology to converters.that features a service temperature range from -65° F to 147° F Univacco released its Univacco 724 Series hot-stamping foil, and a minimum application temperature of -8° F. specifcally developed for hot stamping on a wide variety of wine Cyngient and Imageworx unveiled security labeling and brand label stocks providing excellent transfer at high-speed stamping on protection innovations the companies have jointly developed. rotary and vertical presses.Showcasing the advancements of high-speed microscopic fexo security printing – utilizing high-defnition inks from Cyngient and Continue reading for more from Labelexpo Americas 2022 enhanced resolution printing plates from Imageworx.innovations in dies, tooling and converting equipmentDurico offered a new phenol-free flm with increased heat labelsandlabeling.com