Sun chemical receives intertech&trade technology award for low migration ink product line parsippany, n.j. &ndash 13 august, 2012 &ndash sun chemical has been awarded an intertech&trade technology award, one of the highest honours in the printing industry, for its sunpak® lmq low migration quality products.
Awarded annually by the printing industries of america, the intertech award recognizes the development of unique and innovative technologies that are predicted to have a significant impact on the graphic arts and related industries. Sun chemical&rsquos sunpak lmq products help address the risk brand owners face in packaging, where compounds from materials in the packaging structure can migrate into the food product or the surrounding environment.
Sunpak lmq inks exhibit very low odour, offflavour and migration levels, and offer a comprehensive solution to brand owners and converters who are looking for ways to address migration concerns for food, pharmaceutical and tobacco applications. The sun chemical solution combines chemistry, press preparation procedures, lithographic guidance and analytical support to help converters meet the most demanding requirements. &ldquowe are thrilled that sunpak lmq inks have been recognized with the intertech technology award,&rdquo said felipe mellado, chief marketing officer, sun chemical. &ldquothe issue of low migration and food safety will only continue to grow in importance and sun chemical is committed to helping customers make that transition to ensure they comply with regulations and food safety requirements now and in the future.&rdquo &ndashends&ndash about sun chemical sun chemical, a member of the dic group, is the world&39s largest producer of printing inks and pigments and a leading provider of materials to packaging, publication, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, and other industrial markets.
With annual sales of more than 3.5 billion, sun chemical has over 8,000 employees supporting customers around the world. 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. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com.
