FDI Event: Epple introduces PURe ink series in Berlin
“Ecology and environment – the best inks as a matter of principle”: This was the motto under which the host, FDI Berlin, sent out invitations to the printing specialist event in early March. At the event in Berlin, Epple shared in-depth knowledge concerning sustainable printing and consequently the PURe ink series without any hazard labelling.
Around 30 printing managers from Berlin, including many company directors, obtained information on sustainable ink systems like the new sheetfed offset printing ink PURe, without hazard labelling, on March 05, 2019. In commercial printing, it is especially PURe that offers print companies completely new possibilities, in order to orient itself towards the growing sustainability awareness of the market, customers and society. PURe has much to offer here, for one thing because of its pure recipe based on renewable raw-materials without photo initiators and also because it is free of potentially toxic metal dryers. Another convincing factor is the fast printing production without additional energy consuming drying systems.
The Berlin-based printing experts wanted to know more about the experiences of the first PURe customers in the Benelux countries, Switzerland and in Germany. Other questions involved de-inking, the absence of hazard labels and the necessary drying systems. Bernd Uhlig, Area Sales Manager at Epple for the North/East sector of Germany, responded elaborately and related: “PURe has proven a success in numerous printing sessions and has further developed since its launch in autumn 2017. Especially the drying mechanism of the duct stable PURe ink, which enables odourless printing even on difficult paper types, including recycled paper, left a deep impression. The good deinkability of PURe – despite fast drying – is extremely important to Epple, since this facilitates an efficient recycling cycle. Gazing into the near future, Uhlig stated: “We will be constantly working with our customers to expand the field of application for PURe. This cooperation continuously leads to important application-technology realisations for the further perfection of PURe’s printability.”
The event proves to Epple that the printing sector acknowledges companies, which drive forward technologies for ecological printing with ink innovations and carry them strongly into the market. Epple will continue its path of industry information through specialist events in 2019.
[Image caption, image 1] Bernd Uhlig informed around 30 Printing Managers about the sustainable ink PURe. © Epple Druckfarben AG
[Image caption, image 2] The printing experts asked a diverse range of questions concerning sustainable printing practices. © Epple Druckfarben AG
COMPANY INFORMATION
Epple Druckfarben AG stands for unique perfection in every detail. Since 1870, Epple has em-bodied permanent further development and the highest of quality demands. As the leading producer of offset printing inks, Epple has demonstrated its power of innovation with early development of mineral oil-free eco-series and special types of ink for very long washing intervals in perfecting printing. This has also been demonstrated in the sector of inks for foodstuff packaging with the patented products BoFood® MU and BoFood® Organic. PURe® is setting new standards as a third technology offset ink system, which completely avoids the use of metal dryers or photo initiators. Both sustainability and flexibility in business are top priorities at the medium sized family run company. Unlike practically any other company, Epple is in the position to provide tailor made solutions for the individual requirements of their global customers.
