Despite strong opposition from the business community, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted a measure to phase out the use of hexavalent chromium by chrome plating and chromic anodizing facilities, starting with its use for decorative purposes, where – according to the agency – safer alternatives now are available. CARB documents classify hexavalent chromium as a … [Read more...] about Hexavalent Chrome Phase-Out in California
Informing the Supply Chain and Regulatory Groups on the Safe Handling and Use of UV and EB Energy-Curable Materials
The UV and EB energy-curable materials and products supply chain has been safely using raw materials, intermediates and finished products for over 50 years. Yet, a lack of understanding on how the energy-curable industry keeps workers safe and manufactures safe products (which are converted into packaging and articles used in markets from food to industrial cleaners) routinely … [Read more...] about Informing the Supply Chain and Regulatory Groups on the Safe Handling and Use of UV and EB Energy-Curable Materials
INX prepares for PRINTING United with complete Inkjet solutions and sustainable Packaging inks
Press release submitted on behalf of INX International Ink Co. Schaumburg, IL – August 31, 2023 – INX International is planning to focus on three segments at the upcoming PRINTING United Expo in Atlanta. Advanced digital solutions, including premium inkjet inks and digital printing systems, and sustainable packaging inks will be on display in booth B1944, and representatives … [Read more...] about INX prepares for PRINTING United with complete Inkjet solutions and sustainable Packaging inks
Roland DG TrueVIS™ MG Series UV Printer/Cutters Now Support One-Pass Multilayer Printing
Press release submitted on behalf of Roland DGA Corporation Irvine, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 – Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of large-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, has announced that its TrueVIS™ MG Series UV printer/cutters now support "One Pass Multilayer printing," which allows for three layers of ink to be printed simultaneously. One-Pass Multilayer … [Read more...] about Roland DG TrueVIS™ MG Series UV Printer/Cutters Now Support One-Pass Multilayer Printing
Michelman’s Molly Hladik to Present at Labelexpo Europe’s Flexible Packaging Master Class
Press release submitted on behalf of Michelman CINCINNATI, OH (August 16, 2023) – Molly Hladik, Ph.D., Global R&D Manager at Michelman, will lead a class on inks, coatings, curing, and laminating as an instructor at Labelexpo Europe's Flexible Packaging Masterclass.The class is scheduled for September 12 at 12:15 PM and will include considerations on inks and downstream … [Read more...] about Michelman’s Molly Hladik to Present at Labelexpo Europe’s Flexible Packaging Master Class