PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – August 6, 2024 – Using the theme ‘Labels Transform,’ Sun Chemical will showcase its full portfolio of innovative sustainable solutions for the flexible packaging and narrow web, tag, and label printing markets during Labelexpo Americas 2024.

“Labelexpo is a tremendous venue for Sun Chemical to not only showcase the sustainable solutions we have created for the label and flexible packaging sectors, but also to underscore our dedication to fostering a circular economy,“ said Dennis Sweet, Vice President – NWTL, Sun Chemical. „Our commitment to recyclability has recently been recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). Two of our innovative products were recently recognized for meeting or exceeding the voluntary requirements for APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition. It is another example showing our commitment to bring impactful and meaningful sustainable solutions to the market that benefit the whole packaging industry and our planet.”

Visitors of booth #831 will discover a wide array of biorenewable, compostable, and recyclable offerings under the SunEco portfolio.

Inks, Adhesives and Coatings

• Recognized by the APR for meeting or exceeding the voluntary requirements for APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition, SolarFlex™ CRCL innovative UV flexo inks for shrink and non-shrink applications facilitate easier PET film recycling by enabling ink removal without a primer.

• SolarFlex high adhesion ink technology offers excellent adhesion on challenging substrates without requiring the use of a primer.

• SunVisto AquaGreen water-based inks deliver unparalleled levels of biorenewable resin content and bring a premium finish.

• SolarWave UV-LED curable inks are compatible with both UV and LED lamps and promote energy efficiency and environmental improvement in industrial processes.

• The cutting-edge technology of the MX12 ink dispenser allows precise mixing that limits waste and reduces costs.

• SunCure mono-web coatings are UV flexo coatings that eliminate the lamination process and contribute to a reduced carbon footprint and material savings.

Additional Solutions on Display

Alongside its main offerings, Sun Chemical will also present a range of complementary products designed to add depth and tactile qualities to label applications:

• SunScreen enables online, real-time coating monitoring during printing to help reduce unnecessary waste from errors and reprints.

• SunInspire specialty inks and coatings use unique visual and tactile effects to enhance labels.

• SunJet inkjet inks for labels and packaging applications use proven technology developed over many years through manufacturing for OEM and global integration partners and meet the latest and most demanding application and regulatory compliance requirements for all printhead and press configurations.

• SunEvo primers, overprint varnishes and lamination adhesives enable digital enhancement for digital printing applications.

• SunColorBox provides a comprehensive digital color management tool with consistent, accurate color communication and data connectivity across the packaging supply chain.

• Consumables like SunVisto Anilox Renew and Power Scrub, SunVisto AutoWash and SunClean cleaners work effectively across various narrow web tag and label applications.

• Digital Process Automation solution introduces a suite of new tools that utilize technical customer service expertise to efficiently solve problems and troubleshoot from afar, minimizing errors and downtime.

Presentations

During the show, Sun Chemical will demonstrate how sustainability drives its product development with a variety of presentations. The presentations will highlight aspects of Sun Chemical’s ‘5R’ framework (Reuse, Reduce, Renew, Recycle, and Redesign) and show how it guides research and development efforts that lead to eco-friendly ink, coating and adhesive solutions for the packaging market.

Sun Chemical’s Global Sustainability Director, Dr. Nikola Juhasz, will present on the Eco Stage in Hall B at Booth #3005 on September 10 at 1:00 p.m. The Eco Stage, hosted by the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI), is designed to support a better performing, more environmentally conscious, label industry.

Also on September 10, Sun Chemical’s Derrick Hemmings, Product Manager – Screen, Energy Curable Flexo, will present during the Label Academy Master Class: Flexible Packaging at 2:45 p.m.

On Wednesday, September 11, Dr. Nikola Juhasz will present on evolving industry legislation at the Innovation Stage at 10:30 a.m.

For a deeper dive into how Sun Chemical is driving sustainability in the labels sector, visit www.sunchemical.com/labels-transform.