While the German Ink Ordinance (GIO) enforcement date is not until January 2027, Toyo Ink Europe says it is well-positioned to support converters in making an early transition to print compliance and in gaining a competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market.
Company cites Michigan-based customer Dart Container Corporation, which began using INXhrc inks in 2017. A leader in single-use food packaging, Dart has achieved impressive carbon emissions reductions and strengthened their sustainability goals.
Located at RRD’s Packaging facility that specializes in signage and displays near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the single-pass digital press is expected to be operational by the fall of 2023.
Solvent-based ink capability is ideal for companies looking to replace labels and print directly on glossy cartons, cases, trays, films, or other non-porous substrates.
Squid Ink Manufacturing Inc. has added SI-PZ8010 UV LED White ink to its fluids family. UV LED curable white ink is approved for use in current Squid Ink CoPilot 128 and CoPilot 256 printing systems and should be used in conjunction with the Squid UV LED Curing System.
