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Printing Ink Industry at drupa 2016

Wednesday 16. March 2016 - The German Printing Ink Industry will be celebrating a premiere at the drupa 2016 in Dusseldorf. From May 31st to June 10th 2016, the Sector Group Printing Inks of the German Paint and Printing Ink Association (VdL) will present the versatility of printing inks in twelve lecture blocks.

The presentation stand “Link to ink – The combined know how” will be located in Hall 3, stand 3B16. For the first time the German printing ink manufacturers dedicate their resource to provide such a demanding programme at drupa. VdL is herewith supported by the European Printing Ink Association EuPIA.

The presentations range from the composition of various inks, explaining their life cycle and issues related to packaging safety. Not be forgotten is colour as a marketing tool, the influence of eco-labels and the challenge arising from energy curing products. Finally, a look into the future is given by informing on the potentials of digital printing or options of screen printing.

The lectures are held in German and in English over several days by renowned experts from the Sector Group “Printing Inks” of VdL.