ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has announced the launch of its new ACT Exact ShrinkFlex UV Inks for shrink sleeve applications. ACT Exact ShrinkFlex UV Inks stand out for their UV curable properties, ensuring superior adhesion to shrink films and making them ideal for high-speed printing operations. The product is making it’s debut this week at Expografica 2024 in Mexico City. 

ACT Exact ShrinkFlex UV Inks can be applied seamlessly on press speeds up to 500 fpm and exceeding 300 fpm on BOPP labels, enabling high productivity combined with exceptional print quality. This ink portfolio also offers high-opacity whites, line black, and a four-color process tailored for shrink sleeves, providing the unique benefit of full 360º coverage and remarkable flexibility to fit various container shapes.

Mell Bishop, VP of Flexible Packaging North America and global market manager, Labels, ACTEGA explains, “ACTEGA’s global success, especially in the Americas, exemplifies our unwavering dedication to innovation and expertise. As market leaders, we set new benchmarks by delivering cutting-edge, high-quality products and solutions. We’re excited to introduce ACTExact ShrinkFlex UV Inks to the market at Expografica and are confident these new inks will help us to further support the needs of our customers across the Americas.”

Plus, Labelink, a North American manufacturer renowned for its diverse portfolio of printing solutions for packaging, has announced the acquisition of International Label & Printing, a well-established printing converter with strong ties to the consumer packaging sector.

Located in Chicago, this strategic acquisition not only enhances Labelink’s presence in the US but also accelerates its ambitious plans to expand its footprint in the North America.

Stéphen Bouchard, president of Labelink, states, “We are delighted to find a home in Chicago and are looking forward to combining the expertise of the IL&P staff with our innovative and relentless desire to improve. We’re stronger together. Hello, Chicago.”

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