Think of ink

摘要

It has been widely reported that ink manufacturers have had a tricky time of late with stricter regulations, reduced volumes and demanding product performance. But for high-quality ink manufacturers that pride themselves on quality products and service, this is a challenge they relish. Sun Chemical, the world's largest producer of printer inks received the innovator of the year award from the British Coatings Federation (BCF) in June. Sun Chemical is a perfect example of a forward-thinking ink manufacturer. Beating 15 other finalists, it took the top award at BCF's annual innovation excellence awards, which was solid recognition for the role printing inks play m innovating in the converting industry. Sun Chemical's business director Peter Saunders says: "This award reflects Sun's determination to innovate and lead in the adoption of digital printing in packaging. Our R&D team has created inkjet printing-ink technology suitable for printing labels and flexible films for food packaging, allowing customers to benefit from the operational efficiencies and marketing opportunities provided by digital technology."