The explosive rise of NC-free
15 April 2025
Nitrocellulose has long been used in the manufacture of some solvent inks for flexo printing. However, concerns over its compatibility with mechanical recycling processes are…
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Siegwerk announces leadership change
28 March 2025
Siegwerk has announced that Christopher Van Laack will succeed Ralf Hildenbrand in the role of president Americas and member of the group executive committee.
Siegwerk offers ‘first’ NC-free surface inks for flexible plastic packaging
11 February 2025
In what is claimed to be a first, Siegwerk has introduced a nitrocellulose (NC) free ink series specifically designed for surface printing on polyethylene (PE)…
Siegwerk creates ‘recycling friendly’ ink toolbox for flexible packaging
21 January 2025
The new offering – initially available in the EMEA region - bundles together all the company’s nitrocellulose (NC) -free ink solutions for flexible packaging applications,…
Siegwerk releases deinking primer for Europe
17 July 2024
Siegwerk, global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has launched its first full UV flexo deinking system for the European…
Siegwerk partners with Borouge on mono-material development
18 April 2024
Ink and coatings manufacturer Siegwerk is partnering with petrochemicals company Borouge in developing 100% recyclable mono-material packaging products that are designed for the circular economy.
Inks that provide a dual solution
7 August 2023
The industry is migrating from mercury-based UV curing to LED UV curing, and dual curing inks have been developed to help printers make the transition.
Siegwerk renovates Centre of Excellence in France
8 June 2023
Siegwerk has successfully completed the modernisation of its Annemasse site in France, which is the company’s second largest Centre of Excellence
Siegwerk commits to Science Based Targets initiative
15 December 2022
Siegwerk has signed the commitment letter for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Siegwerk launches rigid plastic packaging deinker
13 June 2022
Siegwerk has unveiled a new UV-curing deinking primer.
Siegwerk launches new generation NC inks
24 May 2022
Siegwerk has unveiled a new generation of NC inks for flexible packaging applications.
Step into the light
15 December 2021
In a market where customers are increasingly more concerned about appearing sustainable, UV-LED inks have an advantage over their conventionally cured relatives. However, some printers…
Circular economy partnership for Siegwerk and Kotkamills
8 April 2021
Siegwerk and Kotkamills have joined forces to create solutions for printers and producers of fibre-based packaging
Recyclable solvent-based ink launched
8 September 2020
Werner & Mertz has developed a recyclable printing ink system for flexo NC 270
Siegwerk to distribute ‘germ-killing’ varnish
17 June 2020
Siegwerk is to distribute Varcotec's Lock 3 antimicrobial coating technology.