Wikoff appoints chief operations officer
1 June 2026
Wikoff has appointed David Donnelly as chief operations officer, effective immediately. Mr Donnelly has served as the company’s project management office (PMO) director since 2025,…
coatings
Water-based and specialty coatings to grow fastest, says Smithers
8 May 2026
New research from Smithers indicates that barrier coatings continue to dominate the global packaging coatings market, which is projected to be worth nearly $15.4 billion…
Michelman launches bio-based barrier coatings
5 May 2026
The Nuvita products are are bio-based, plastic-free and support recyclability and compostability for fibre-based retail food packaging applications, the company says.
Two Siegwerk NC-free inks receive RecyClass approval
27 March 2026
The approval applies to the company’s flexo ink system UR 62 and gravure ink system UR 74, confirming that they meet recyclability requirements for surface-printed…
Sun Chemical boosts NC-free flexible packaging ink range
7 January 2026
The portfolio includes inks, coatings, primers and adhesives developed as a complete system for both flexographic and gravure printing.
Archroma looks to enhance sustainable material development
5 January 2026
The packaging solutions developer has taken delivery of three VCML pilot coaters from RK Print Coat Instruments, across research and development sites in India, Spain…
Improved precoating optimises labelstock production
17 November 2025
UPM Specialty Papers has introduced an updated version of its UPM Forte precoating technology, now available across a wider range of UPM glassine papers.
Global demand for sustainable barrier coatings set to rise, report states
11 November 2025
Smithers forecasts that the barrier coating market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%, reaching 4.6 million tonnes and a value…
Barriers and progress
13 October 2025
Functional performance and circularity – the demands on packaging today are higher than ever, and ink and coatings manufacturers are responding with innovation. Continuing developments…
Siegwerk strengthens portfolio with Allinova deal
12 August 2025
Siegwerk has signed an agreement to acquire Allinova, a specialty chemicals company based in Hengelo, the Netherlands.
Flint expands factory to meet demand for NC-free products
4 July 2025
Flint Group has expanded its resin production facility in Caronno, Italy, addressing what it says is a growing demand for nitrocellulose (NC)-free ink technologies in…
Siegwerk initiative pushes supply chain sustainability forward
3 July 2025
Siegwerk has launched its Sustainable Procurement Program “SustainUp”, an initiative designed to “promote sustainability at the very first link in the supply chain”.
Inks for food packaging: navigating a complex field
7 November 2024
The right inks with the right substrates and with adherence to high operational and printing standards – there is much to consider when working in…
INX acquires to create new coatings and adhesives business
5 November 2024
Ink and coatings supplier, INX Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sakata Inx, has acquired North American coatings, adhesives and polymers manufacturer, Coatings & Adhesives…
Polyart Introduces eco-friendly paper for tags and labels
19 March 2024
Polyart Group has introduced Fiberskin Tag, a 100% paper option for tags and labels, said to be tear resistant and water resistant, courtesy of a…