In the world, packaging inks have grown at an overall growth rate in various countries. In 1999, the growth rate in Asia was 3.5-4.5%; in South America, the growth rate was 5-6%; and the wallpaper ink used for packaging and decoration grew. The rate is 10%.
In 1999, European packaging inks produced a total of 250,000 tons. Taking BASF as an example, the production volume has reached 55,000 tons, accounting for 22% of the market share, with an annual growth rate of 7%; the sales value of the current year’s statements amounted to 380 million marks (including 194.3 million euros). The rate is 6.2%.
Packaging ink development in Germany Packaging ink is a new product, which includes several varieties:
1 Water-based flexographic printing inks for paper and corrugated boxes;
2 new color liquid crystal ink, can be used for high-quality cardboard and label printing;
3Flexible Letterpress ink series can be used for printing on beverage packaging (such as beverage), such as ink without stupid type;
The technical development of 4UV inks and coating oils can be used for UV drying printing, occupying a certain share in the German market.
The market growth rate of various UV inks is as follows:
1 The occupancy rate for UV web offset printing is 10-14%;
2 UV-sheetfed offset printing for packaging printing has an increase rate of 100 - 150%;
3 UV sheetfed offset printing film dedicated to film printing also occupies a certain market share;
4The UV web offset printing rate for labels is 100-150%;
5 It is used for stable growth of UV lithographic label printing, with a relatively small market share and centered;
6Low growth rate of UV flexographic inks for film printing;
7 UV flexible printing inks for corrugated board have low growth rates.
The main developments in UV printing inks in Germany are as follows:
1 In terms of printing process requirements, when used for high-speed printing, fast drying is required.
2UV web offset printing requires low tensile strength when continuously printed, and UV single-paper offset printing for packaging requires enhanced paper-resistant corrugated cardboard.
3UV label printing inks are required to improve the adhesion of the ink, and it is more difficult to improve the adhesion on the film material, such as printed on the OPP or PA.
The brand value of the global printing industry is reflected in the product's ability to achieve a global standard quality, as well as raw materials, substrates and inks that can be produced using high technology. The quality of printing inks worldwide is reflected in the latest level of printing machinery in Europe and its quality.