"Announcement - Huber group Print Solutions introduces water-based ink and varnish products suitable for direct use with food items"
In a significant stride towards sustainable packaging solutions, hubergroup Print Solutions has introduced HYDRO-X CONTACT - a new modular water-based ink and overprint varnish system designed specifically for direct food contact applications.
This innovative system offers a host of benefits that align with evolving food packaging regulations and sustainability trends. Compliant with food safety regulations, HYDRO-X CONTACT allows printing directly on food packaging surfaces without compromising safety. The use of a water-based flexo ink system eliminates the environmental and health concerns associated with solvent-based inks.
The modular ink mixing system, comprising concentrates, blends, and additives, enables tailor-made solutions to cater to the specific requirements of diverse packaging substrates and designs. HYDRO-X CONTACT supports flexible packaging applications with a nitrocellulose (NC)-free formulation, enhancing recyclability and sustainability of packaging.
By combining both ink and overprint varnish in one system, HYDRO-X CONTACT improves printing efficiency and consistency in production workflows. This system is optimized for flexographic printing on central impression and stack presses, providing printers with ease of processing and excellent color appearance, along with reliable results.
Alessandro Sabbatini, Product Manager HYDRO-X, highlights that HYDRO-X CONTACT enables unique interior prints and bold design accents, providing new ways for printers to differentiate products on the shelf and enhance the unboxing moment.
With HYDRO-X CONTACT, hubergroup reinforces its role as a leading enabler of sustainable packaging. By combining regulatory foresight, maximum design freedom, and operational reliability, HYDRO-X CONTACT supports recyclability and contributes to more sustainable packaging solutions.
For those interested in learning more about HYDRO-X CONTACT, visit hubergroup at stand 4D19 at Labelexpo Europe from September 16 - 19.
Based in Germany, hubergroup is an international leader in specialty chemicals and print solutions, with a history of 260 years. The company employs more than 3,000 people in nearly 30 countries and generated annual sales of around €743 million in 2024. Its Print Solutions Division produces inks, varnishes, and printing auxiliaries for packaging, commercial, and newspaper printing.
In addition to its Chemicals Division, which produces specialty chemicals such as resins, pigments, and additives in its facilities in India, hubergroup continues to drive innovation and sustainability in the printing industry. With HYDRO-X CONTACT, it is clear that hubergroup is committed to shaping the future of sustainable packaging.
In the domain of sustainable packaging solutions, hubergroup Print Solutions' introduction of HYDRO-X CONTACT aligns with the industry's focus on finance, technology, and regulation. By addressing evolving food packaging regulations and sustainability trends, HYDRO-X CONTACT is a testament to hubergroup's endeavor to finance innovation in the field of technology.
The modular water-based ink and overprint varnish system, designed for direct food contact applications, is a significant advancement in technology that supports the finance sector's growing emphasis on environmental responsibility and safety.
