Heubach partners with Evonik to develop sustainable solutions for printing inks

Heubach Group and Evonik Coating Additives announce a joint technology platform dedicated to the advancement of the printing industry. This technical cooperation aims to combine the technical expertise of the two companies to explore and develop solutions for environmentally friendly printing inks, including inkjet printing solutions.

The collaboration between Heubach and Evonik is a response to the growing demand for sustainable printing products. The joint technology platform will not only focus on the technical development of new products, but also provide comprehensive support to customers.

The joint laboratories are located in Heubach and Evonik's plants in China. Heubach will contribute with his extensive experience in pigment and colorant technology. It will offer a comprehensive portfolio of ink pigment solutions. These are designed for optimal performance in a variety of ink applications. At the same time, Evonik will bring its extensive expertise in additive technology. They are tailored to enhance the performance of traditional printing and digital inkjet printing inks.

"Heubach has always been at the forefront of pigment innovation, and working with Evonik allows us to push the boundaries even further." "Together we are setting new standards for performance and sustainability in the print and digital printing markets." said Gary Gu, SVP sales of AMEA & GM of Greater China.

"We are pleased to collaborate with Heubach on the development of printing ink technology," said Courtney Thurau, head of the market segment Printing Inks for Coating Additives at Evonik. "This partnership underscores our commitment to sustainability and focus on collaborative innovation. By pooling our resources and expertise, we will accelerate the development of advanced, environmentally friendly ink systems to meet the changing needs of the printing industry. "

Driven by growing environmental awareness and strict regulation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other hazardous substances, significant progress has been made in the development of environmentally friendly ink solutions.