FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2011
Information Contact:
Colleen Malek, Marketing
Toyo Ink America, LLC
Printing Ink Division
(630) 930-5100
Toyo Ink America to Exhibit the Latest Flexographic
and Gravure Inks at InfoFlex 2011
ADDISON, Ill. — InfoFlex packs a wealth of information and product
demonstrations into two days, and Toyo Ink America plans to make the most of
every minute. To reinforce its relationship with flexographic printers, Toyo Ink is
showcasing the latest developments in flexo and gravure inks from its broad product
line during the Flexographic Technical Association InfoFlex 2011 conference, May
2-3 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
Booth presentations built around the theme “History, Technology, Innovation”
will underscore Toyo Ink’s longevity and expertise in developing products that
outperform the competition in all graphics-related flexo print categories. Printers in
the flexible packaging, folding carton, bag, foil and label printing markets who are
looking to add value and services while enjoying a great return on their investment
can learn more about the company’s powerful, performance-driven products.
“Advances in flexographic printing have enabled printers to achieve higher levels
of quality,” said John Copeland, division president of Toyo Ink America’s printing ink
division. “Printers have countless options when it comes to project design and
style. Selecting the right ink can make all the difference in the visual impact of the
printed piece.”
At InfoFlex, Toyo Ink will emphasize performance benefits from its portfolio of
more than 20 flexo and gravure inks, including the latest formulations for printing on
film and paper substrates.
Water-based surface film inks
Polytech is formulated exclusively for clean-running applications on high-density
polyethylene substrates. Polytech’s high-pigment load is a popular choice for
producing strong glossy images on HDPE garment and T-shirt bags. It has low,
stable viscosity and good flow.
Polychip PC3 is made from high-gloss chips and dispersions. Formulated
primarily for low-density polyethylene substrates, Polychip PC3 also is successful
on polypropylene and polyester. It gives printers the ability to achieve high gloss at
maximum strength for high-end applications.
Versafilm offers enhanced stability for coated non-porous substrates printed on
narrow-web presses. Printers not only want high color density and image quality,
but they also are greatly concerned with mitigating the environmental impacts of
their operations. Versafilm is formulated to be low in volatile organic compounds. It
has a high pigment load and maintains low, consistent viscosity.
Water-based lamination ink
Densiflex 9 is formulated for superb color strength, high printing speeds and
good adhesion to a wide range of film substrates. Densiflex 9 prints on PET,
polypropylene, LDPE and other films without a cross-linker or additives. It exhibits
excellent bond values with water-based and solventless adhesives.
Solvent-based surface film inks
Starflex excels at high-speed printing of polyolefin substrates. Utilizing the latest
resin and pigment technology, Starflex delivers superior gloss, color strength and
scuff resistance.
Proshine is a nitrocellulose-based blendable ink developed for high-speed
printing of polyolefin substrates in applications characterized by medium heat
resistance. It enables fine process printing and clean running of fine type and
screen applications. Proshine exhibits high gloss and excellent scuff resistance.
Solvent-based lamination inks
Bondwiser ensures clean flexographic printing, good adhesion on multiple film
types and extremely low solvent retention and odor. It works well with water-based,
solvent-based and especially solventless adhesives. Its nitrocellulose base delivers
high color strength.
Flexiversal, an almost universal ink system, can run as a lamination ink and,
after the addition of a wax compound, as a surface ink. Recommended for both
adhesive and primed extrusion lamination, it boasts excellent color strength
and stability.
Solvent-based gravure inks
Pyrotech II features excellent adhesion, gloss and heat resistance. Printers will
like its compatibility with a wide variety of film substrates and ability to
accommodate applications requiring high heat resistance and high heat-seal
conditions. Pyrotech II offers excellent chemical resistance as well.
LioValue™ meets the demand for high-performance lamination ink. For general
purpose or retort pouch packaging, LioValue™ delivers unparalleled color and
printability on a broad variety of substrates.
Water-based paper inks
AquaPrime easily handles the requirements of coated and uncoated paper
substrates used in narrow-web and wide-web printing. It runs clean longer and
produces fine type on folding cartons, kraft paper, envelopes and many non-porous
films.
Econotech is intended for use with 300-line anilox rolls. It runs very clean and
performs extremely well for fine-line printing on kraft, SBS, recycled board and
coated envelope substrates.
Dynatech is designed for thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
applications. It is made from heat-resistant resins for excellent jaw release and no
picking. Dynatech is formulated for doctor-bladed high-line/low-volume anilox rolls.
Gravure inks for paper printing
Rototech is a water-based blendable ink developed for high-speed printing on
paper, folding cartons and non-porous substrates.
Rotocore is a solvent-based ink for paper, board and folding cartons.
“Whatever the job requirement, whether it be film, paper, water-based or
solvent-based printing, Toyo Ink offers the best solution,” Copeland said. “With our
local manufacturing, research and digitized color-matching capabilities, our inks
meet customers’ demands for vibrancy, consistency and reliability. What’s more, all
of our products are supported by a unique network of distributors, pressroom
specialists and sales experts.”
To experience the complete line of inks, adhesive and film products for highspeed flexible packaging applications, visit the Toyo Ink America exhibition area
(booth #1037/1039) at InfoFlex 2011, May 2-3 at the Indiana Convention Center in
Indianapolis.
About Toyo Ink America, LLC
Toyo Ink America, LLC is a leading supplier of high-quality, value-added ink
products for the commercial sheetfed, web, digital and package printing markets. Its
comprehensive line of inks is designed to ensure quality and productivity benefits in
offset, energy-curable, flexible packaging, gravure and flexographic printing
applications. For more information, visit www.tia.toyoink.com.
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