What do your printing inks do?
These inks are specifically formulated for indirect food contact applications, ensuring that they have low odour and low migration, making them ideal for safe and compliant food packaging solutions.

Which are the different variants?
There are two variants — Steraflex food UV ink for flexo and Steraplast food UV ink for offset.

How do these variants differ from each other?
The Steraflex food UV ink for flexo is noted for its low odour, low-migration properties, curing speed, colour strength, flow, and stability. The Steraplast food UV ink for offset is also low-odour and low-migration but is distinguished by its ink/water balance, post-curing rate, and gloss with colour strength.

What was the thought process when the product was conceived?
The inks were developed with a strong emphasis on sustainability and safety, and they were designed to meet strict environmental regulations. The goal was to create non-CMR inks that not only adhere to high safety standards but also deliver exceptional printing performance, with a focus on food packaging applications.

What is the target market(s)?
The target markets are industries involved in food packaging and related applications, where compliance with safety regulations (such as EuPIA guidelines and the Swiss Ordinance) is critical.

What kind of substrates can it handle?
These inks are versatile and can handle multiple substrates, including paper, board, plastic and coated metals.

How fast is it?
The inks are designed for high-speed printing processes, with features, such as high curing speed and a great post-curing rate to increase productivity and reduce operational costs.

What is the USP of the product?
The unique selling propositions of these inks include low odour and low migration making them ideal for food packaging. They have high curing speed for enhancing productivity. They are sustainable and follow compliance with environmental standards and regulations. These inks are versatile and are suitable for various substrates, ensuring broad application. These inks are complaints with regulations, such as the Swiss Ordinance and Nestle.

How easy are they to use?
The inks are easy to use due to their excellent flow, stability, and compatibility with multiple substrates. The formulations are designed to ensure consistent print quality, making them suitable for high-speed printing.

What training and support are on offer?
We have a tech team which transfers the know-how to the customers.