Sun Chemical Highlights Its Expertise In Sustainability At drupa 2024

PRESS ROOM

4 Jun

Written By Debbie Mckeegan

PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – Sun Chemical, the leading supplier of packaging materials, including inks, coatings, and adhesives, is set to take center stage at drupa 2024.

In collaboration with several of its key partners, Sun Chemical will showcase its industry insights and expertise, driving the future of sustainable packaging.

Sustainable Packaging Showroom

Join Jonathan Sexton, Marketing Director, Narrow Web and Screen at Sun Chemical, at the Sustainable Packaging Showroom on June 3rd from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in Hall 1, Room 16 B. Partnering with Comexi Group, COIM Group, Energy Sciences Inc., and Wikoff Color Corporation, this event offers an invaluable opportunity to explore the latest advancements in sustainable packaging. Attendees will gain insights into integrating offset and flexo printing technologies with electron beam curable inks to significantly reduce solvent usage, enhancing the environmental friendliness and recyclability of packaging materials.

#oneBARRIER PrimeCycle Discussion

On June 3rd at 16:30 CET, join experts from BOBST, Dow, and Sun Chemical for an engaging discussion on #oneBARRIER PrimeCycle at the BOBST Booth (Hall 10 / B-30). This session will delve into maximizing the mono-material content of alternative polymer-based flexible packaging solutions with high and ultra-high barrier properties, supporting recyclability and meeting new packaging requirements. The discussion will feature a 20-minute three-way presentation, live Q&A, and an on-booth aperitif and networking session with the experts.

Live Demonstrations with SOMA

Michel Vanhems, Functional Coatings Product Manager EMEA at Sun Chemical, will participate in live demonstrations with SOMA, showcasing the latest in functional coatings and innovations in packaging. These live demos will highlight state-of-the-art technologies, including the ten-color Optima² Flexo Press, renowned for its advanced automation and built-in intelligence.

FTA Europe Diamond Awards 2024

Sun Chemical is proud to sponsor the FTA Europe Diamond Awards 2024, taking place during drupa on May 30, 2024. This prestigious event celebrates the best in flexographic printing across Europe.

Nicolas Bétin, Product Strategy Director and Business Sustainability Leader at Sun Chemical, comments: “Though there is no Sun Chemical booth at drupa this year, we recognize the importance of this event and are delighted to demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and innovation through numerous seminars and demonstrations.”

About Sun Chemical

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions that exceed customer expectations and contribute to a better world. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and over 22,000 employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A.