Tag: BASF

The Growth of Water-Based Inks in Flexible Packaging

Examining strength, printability, adhesion and lamination properties of water-based inks in flexible packaging applications.

Sun Chemical and DIC Corp Finalizes Acquisition of BASF’s Global Pigments Business

Sun Chemical Corp and DIC Corp have closed the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects (BCE).

Bringing Prepress Home: Closing the Gap in the Printed Package Value Chain

A Turnkey Project by Comexi and Asahi Photoproducts is meant to show the value of in-house flexographic plate making.

Fluorochemical Alternatives Enhance Press Stability & Printability

Brand owners have long recognized that consumers make choices based on visual response. Advertisers are adept at using flashy graphics, bright colors and catchy names in order to increase consumer […]

Dagmar Schmidt Appointed President of Flint Group Flexographic

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg—Flint Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dagmar Schmidt to president, Flexographic. This appointment will ensure strategic consistency as the organization continues on its journey to fully […]

DIC Corp to Acquire BASF’s Global Pigments Business

PARSIPPANY, NJ—DIC Corp has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects (BCE). The acquisition will broaden DIC’s portfolio as a […]

Rebecca Fron Appointed Business Manager, Segment – Rigid Packaging at ACTEGA

DELRAN, NJ—ACTEGA, a global market leader in coatings, inks, adhesives and sealants serving the metal decoration packaging industry, has appointed Rebecca Fron as business manager, segment – rigid packaging. In […]

Versatile, Efficient Inks & OPV

Perpetual motion. Since the early days of the printing industry, it seems the act of printing, the inks used and the role of media in society are ever-changing. Over the […]

BASF Wins 3M Supplier of the Year Award for Technology & Innovation

ST. PAUL, MN—BASF was honored with the 2017 3M Supplier of the Year Award for Technology & Innovation in recognition of the company’s contribution to improving 3M’s competitiveness. This year, […]

TC Transcontinental Packaging Wins a Gold Award for Sustainability

MONTREAL, Canada—TC Transcontinental Packaging announced that it has won the Gold award for Sustainability with its compostable peanut bag at the 2018 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. Developed internally at […]