Heubach and Evonik to shape eco-friendly ink solutions in China

Heubach and Evonik collaboration aims to meet growing demand for sustainable printing products. Heubach Group and Evonik Coating Additives have announced the establishment of a joint technical platform to advance the printing industry. This technological collaboration combines the technical expertise of both companies to create and develop solutions for environmentally friendly printing inks, including inkjet printing solutions. The joint laboratories are located at Heubach and Evonik facilities in China. Heubach will contribute to the platform with its extensive experience in pigment and colorant technologies and will offer a comprehensive portfolio of ink pigment solutions designed for optimal performance in various ink applications. In parallel, Evonik will bring its comprehensive expertise in additive technologies tailored to enhance ink properties for traditional and digital inkjet printing. Gary Gu, Senior Vice President of Sales AMEA and General Manager Greater China, said: "Heubach has always been at the forefront of pigment innovation. This partnership with Evonik enables us to push boundaries even further." Courtney Thurau, Head of Printing Inks Market Segment at Evonik Coating Additives, stated: "We are excited to combine our strengths with Heubach for printing ink technologies. This partnership underscores our commitment to sustainability and the importance we place on collaborative innovation. By bringing together our resources and expertise, we will accelerate the development of high-performance, environmentally friendly ink systems that meet the evolving needs of the printing industry." The development of environmentally friendly ink solutions is making significant progress due to increasing environmental awareness as well as strict regulations regarding volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other hazardous substances. The collaboration between Heubach and Evonik is a response to growing demand for sustainable printing products. The joint technology platform will not only focus on technical development of new products but will also provide comprehensive support to customers. Source