SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – 20th January 2026 – Sun Chemical today announces the launch of a new SunLam solvent-free ultra-low monomer (ULM) adhesive, designed for packaging producers in search of high-performance applications that offer a sustainable alternative to existing solvent-based adhesives.
Officially titled SunLam QA-8000+HA450, the new adhesive is part of Sun Chemical’s proprietary ULM …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – 15th January 2026 – Sun Chemical is supporting food packaging manufacturers and brand owners for the German Ink Ordinance (GIO), effective from 1st January 2027. The company remains committed to providing an innovative portfolio of GIO-compliant inks, coatings and overprint varnishes that protect customer brands and ensure packaging is safe and …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – 7th January 2025 – Sun Chemical has enhanced its portfolio of nitrocellulose-alternative inks designed specifically for flexible packaging applications, supporting converters, retailers, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies in navigating today’s changing market dynamics and stricter packaging regulations. The inks address the known challenges of solvent-based inks and coatings containing nitrocellulose, …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – December 11, 2025 – Sun Chemical has released its fifteenth annual Sustainability Report, underscoring the company’s continued progress toward advancing circular product innovation and fostering industry collaboration for a more sustainable future.
The report details Sun Chemical’s ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net carbon neutrality by …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – November 25, 2025 – Sun Chemical will showcase its expanding portfolio of SUNFOODS natural colorants for the food and beverage industry at Fi Europe 2025, taking place December 2–4 in Paris, France.
Following the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s announcement to phase out synthetic petroleum-based food dyes nationwide, the industry …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – November 5, 2025 – Sun Chemical has expanded perylene pigment production capacity at its Ludwigshafen, Germany site, adding up to 200 metric tons of finished goods and intermediates to meet growing global demand. The expansion reinforces Sun Chemical’s long-term commitment to providing a secure and reliable supply of high-performance perylene pigments …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – November 4, 2025 – Sun Chemical, a leading innovator in printed circuit board (PCB) materials, will exhibit at Productronica 2025 (Messe München, Munich, Germany, 18-21 November), Europe’s leading trade fair dedicated to PCB manufacturing. On stand 557, hall B3, Sun Chemical will present its new SVHC-free Imagecure Soldermask solution. Developed to …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – November 3, 2025 – Sun Chemical and its parent company, the DIC Corporation, will present their newest pigment and resin technologies including advancements in automotive, industrial and sustainable coatings at CHINACOAT 2025 from November 25–27 in Shanghai, China.
“CHINACOAT is an important platform for the industry to learn how Sun Chemical …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – October 22, 2025 – Sun Chemical presents its comprehensive portfolio of solutions for graphics, textiles and industrial print applications under the theme “Experience. Transformation.” this week at PRINTING United Expo 2025, from October 22-24 in Orlando, Fla.
With a focus on digital solutions designed to elevate product innovation and efficiency across …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – October 20, 2025 – Highlighting its comprehensive portfolio of corrugated printing solutions, Sun Chemical is exhibiting this week at CorrExpo 2025, taking place October 20–22 in Savannah, Ga.
Sun Chemical’s presence at CorrExpo 2025 builds on its continued investment in R&D and full-solutions approach, enabling converters to source inks, coatings, …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – October 16, 2025 – Four of Sun Chemical’s SunLam solvent-free adhesives were approved by RecyClass for European flexible polyethylene (PE) recycling streams.
RecyClass is a cross-industry initiative focused on advancing plastic packaging recyclability in Europe. Developed by Plastics Recyclers Europe, the RecyClass platform provides scientifically backed design-for-recycling guidelines, protocols for recyclability …
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — October 13, 2025 — Sun Chemical has partnered with Onlineprinters, one of Europe’s largest online print providers, in the co-development and optimisation of the SunLit ProPace ink range – Sun Chemical’s latest vegetable oil-based, sheetfed process inks based on their novel PACE technology platform, designed to help printers boost productivity and increase …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – October 8, 2025 – Sun Chemical has released its Autumn 2025 Regulatory Newsletter, which provides customers with updates on the latest regulatory issues impacting the packaging, inks and pigments industries.
The Autumn 2025 Regulatory Newsletter highlights the fast-moving landscape of chemical and packaging policy, with updates regarding European debates on chemical …
TOKYO — October 7, 2025 — DIC Corporation has published on its global website the English-language version of its DIC Report 2025 integrated report for shareholders, investors and other stakeholders.
The DIC Report, published annually, summarizes the DIC …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – October 2, 2025 – Sun Chemical will present its comprehensive portfolio of digital textile inks on Stand C111, Hall 6, ITMA Asia 2025 in Singapore (28 – 31 October), underlining its commitment to supporting growth across the textile industry in Asia.
Asia remains one of the most important regions for textile …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – September 16, 2025 – Sun Chemical has announced the launch of its first HP Indigo-approved primer for label applications and HP Indigo 6X00, 6K, 6K+, 8X00, 8K presses, developed specifically for use with HP Indigo’s Inline Priming Unit (ILP). The new primer, SunEvo™ EV-LWR09 WB LEP Primer Labels, will be available …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – September 10, 2025 – Sun Chemical will exhibit its extensive color materials and high-performance polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) portfolio at K 2025, the world’s leading plastics and rubber trade fair, on October 8–15 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Sun Chemical will present a comprehensive lineup of innovations for plastics coloration and functional effects including …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – September 8, 2025 – Sun Chemical and X-Rite Incorporated announce new metal packaging color libraries in the PantoneLIVE™ digital color ecosystem. Designed for the beverage sector, these libraries enable accurate visualization and communication of Pantone and brand colors on two-piece aluminum cans with metal deco inks in a matte finish. This …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – August 28, 2025 – Sun Chemical will present its latest color materials and advanced materials innovations at ABRAFATI 2025, one of Latin America’s premier paint and coatings trade shows, taking place September 23–25 in São Paulo, Brazil.
“ABRAFATI is an important opportunity for Sun Chemical to engage with our customers and …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – August 27, 2025 – Sun Chemical has earned a silver rating for its sustainability performance from EcoVadis, the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings. This recognition places Sun Chemical in the top 15 percent of rated companies within its business sector.
The EcoVadis rating reflects Sun Chemical’s performance across four …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – August 18, 2025 – Sun Chemical will present its innovative range of packaging inks, coatings, adhesives, and expert services under the theme of ‘Experience. Transformation.’ at FACHPACK 2025 (Nuremberg, Germany, 23-25 September, Hall 5, Stand 5-202), underlining its position as a trusted partner in the packaging industry.
FACHPACK is one of …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – July 29, 2025 – Sun Chemical has launched SunCure Advance ECO UV sheetfed inks for folding carton applications.
Created to run on high-speed presses, these inks feature excellent press color stability, fast curing and low misting, helping to reduce paperboard waste during make-ready processes and after press stops. Capable of running …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – July 9, 2025 – Sun Chemical has launched SunCure EcoPlast, a press-ready dry UV offset ink range designed for sustainable plastic cup decoration.
SunCure EcoPlast is a revolutionary new UV ink technology for plastic cup decoration that delivers high adhesion, fast cure speed, low migration properties and the ability to …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – July 8, 2025 – Sun Chemical will present its latest innovations in sustainable and compliant inks, coatings, and adhesives for the label and packaging sectors at Labelexpo Europe 2025 (Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain, 16–19 September, Booth 3D92).
Visitors to Sun Chemical’s stand will discover a comprehensive portfolio of print solutions …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – July 7, 2025 – Sun Chemical has launched a third bold effect pigment this year to add to its Chione Electric product line, under the “Beauty is colorful. We are the color experts.” campaign.
Created with patented technology for the cosmetics industry, Chione Electric Amber SB90D is a highly chromatic synthetic …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – July 3, 2025 – Sun Chemical Packaging and Graphics will increase prices across its entire portfolio of products containing nitrocellulose in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, due to significant raw material cost increase. The price increase is effective immediately, or as contracts allow, and varies based on each product’s type and …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – July 2, 2025 – Sun Chemical will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of digital solutions for textiles, graphics and industrial print applications at FuturePrint 2025 from July 16-19 at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo, Brazil.
“We look forward to sharing our newest products for digital printing with customers at this year’s FuturePrint …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – June 10, 2025 – Sun Chemical has released its Spring 2025 Regulatory Newsletter to help guide customers through recent changes in global regulations governing the chemicals and raw materials used in packaging and cosmetics.
The Spring 2025 Regulatory Newsletter highlights new judgments and opinions from major industry associations on carcinogen classifications …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – May 21, 2025 – Sun Chemical will showcase its integrated solutions for electronic materials at TechBlick’s The Future of Electronics RESHAPED 2025 in Boston, Mass.
“With a focus on printed electronics and biosensors, TechBlick’s exhibition gives us an exciting opportunity to display our newest innovative electronic product portfolios that contribute to …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – May 8, 2025 – Sun Chemical’s California-grown spirulina will feature sustainable smart farming practices with the opening of a new edible algae cultivation facility by DIC Corporation’s subsidiary, Earthrise Nutritionals, LLC.
Using advanced technologies to bolster crop yields and quality by facilitating real-time monitoring of growing conditions and environmental data, smart …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – May 5, 2025 – To address rising costs caused by recent global trade developments affecting raw material tariffs, Sun Chemical will implement a tariff surcharge on impacted color materials products, including pigments, both imported and produced in the United States.
Despite the high share of domestic production and sourcing, the recently …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – May 1, 2025 – Sun Chemical will showcase new, bold and electrifying colors for the cosmetics industry under their “Beauty is colorful. We are the color experts.” campaign at New York Suppliers’ Day 2025.
“We’re excited to connect with our customers at the largest tradeshow for the cosmetics industry in North …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – April 23, 2025 – Sun Chemical will present its comprehensive portfolio of screen and pad inks for graphics, functional, and printed electronic applications, on booth A6-1 at the first Screen Print Innovations (SPI) Europe show, taking place from 3-5 June 2025 at Messe Essen, Germany. SPI Europe was established by ESMA, …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – April 15, 2025 – Showcasing its newest innovative products for the flexible packaging market, Sun Chemical will demonstrate its commitment to advancing transformative, sustainable solutions at INFOFLEX 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Under the theme “Experience. Transformation.,” Sun Chemical will exhibit its unique portfolio of inks, coatings and adhesives, offering comprehensive innovations …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – April 8, 2025 – Sun Chemical has launched SunPak PowerPace in North America, the newest generation of vegetable-oil based sheetfed offset process printing inks.
Designed to optimize productivity on super high-speed presses when printing on folding carton applications, this new ink technology features excellent press color stability, fast drying and extremely …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – March 25, 2025 – Under the theme of “Beauty is colorful. We are the color experts.,” Sun Chemical will display several new effect pigments in electrifying colors for the cosmetics and beauty industries during in-cosmetics Global 2025.
Sun Chemical will debut two new metallic effect pigments at the show’s Innovation Zone. …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – March 18, 2025 – Sun Chemical will present its comprehensive portfolio of solutions for graphics, textiles, and industrial print applications, under the theme of ‘Experience. Transformation.’ on stand D40, Hall 1.2 at FESPA 2025, taking place from 6-9 May 2025 at Messe Berlin, Germany. The stand presentation will focus on pioneering …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – February 25, 2025 – During the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, Germany, Sun Chemical will launch two new effect pigments alongside its full range of high performing color stylings and showcase new innovative polymers, resins and packaging film treatments for the coatings industry.
Color Innovations, Styling Trends and Digital Tools
Showcasing …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – January 28, 2025 – Sun Chemical is excited to announce its debut participation at the 3rd Global Textile Technology & Engineering Show (GTTES) on stand #H3E20 (21st – 23rd February, Mumbai, India).
As one of the leading events for the textile industry, GTTES offers a valuable platform for Sun Chemical to …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – January 21, 2025 – Sun Chemical is set to present its innovative electronic materials solutions at LOPEC 2025, held in Munich, Germany (February 25-27). Products showcased include advanced functional inks, featuring conductive and dielectric ink technologies, engineered to address the evolving demands of industries from automotive and home appliances to healthcare, …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – December 2, 2024 –Sun Chemical will increase prices for parts of its pigment portfolio, effective January 1, 2025.
Due to the rising costs of raw materials and production driven by inflation, along with ongoing efforts to comply with sustainability regulations, production expenses have significantly risen and necessitated the price increase.…
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – November 4, 2024 – Sun Chemical has released its Autumn 2024 Regulatory Newsletter which offers customers a comprehensive guide to the important global regulatory updates from the last year that impact the printing and packaging markets.
“Sun Chemical releases regulatory newsletters twice a year with the intent to make it easier …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – October 29, 2024 – Sun Chemical, X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC announce new monobloc color libraries in the PantoneLIVE™ digital color ecosystem. These libraries facilitate the accurate communication of Pantone standards in the production of monobloc cans, helping brands and metal packaging manufacturers set achievable expectations in the design, proofing, and …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – October 17, 2024 – Sun Chemical will highlight its complete portfolio of sustainable solutions for the packaging and narrow web, tag and label markets during this year’s PACK EXPO International in Chicago.
Under the theme, “Experience. Transformation.,” Sun Chemical will feature a wide range of sustainable packaging solutions at booth LU-8720, …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – October 14, 2024 – Sun Chemical will highlight its sustainable range of SUNFOODS™ natural colorants for the food and beverage industry at this year’s Fi Europe event in Frankfurt, Germany.
Visitors of Sun Chemical’s booth #3.1L31 can learn how Sun Chemical’s SUNFOODS line of natural colorants are derived from fruits, vegetables …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – October 8, 2024 – Sun Chemical is proud to announce its partnership with BOBST, at the grand opening of BOBST’s new Competence Centre in Firenze, Italy from 8th -10th October, 2024. The event will feature live print demonstrations, showcasing cutting-edge technology and expert insights. As part of the event, Sun Chemical …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – October 7, 2024 – Sun Chemical released its fourteenth sustainability report, emphasizing the business’ continued prioritization of sustainability leadership and commitment to social responsibility.
The latest sustainability report shows Sun Chemical’s progress toward its goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030, with 2013 as a baseline, and …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – October 3, 2024 – Dr. Mohammad Farahat, Director of Sun Chemical’s Novel Device Laboratory, received the 2024 National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers’ (NAPIM) Printing Ink Pioneer Award.
Considered one of the most prestigious honors in the ink manufacturing industry, the Printing Ink Pioneer Award honors those who have given more …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – October 1, 2024 – Sun Chemical will increase prices across its solvent-based white ink product line in the United States and Canada, effective November 1, 2024.
The price increase has been caused by rising key raw material costs coupled with material supply tightness, escalating global freight expenses and inflation.
“The current …
WASHINGTON — September 20, 2024 — In a groundbreaking move to bolster America’s clean energy future, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains and the state of Michigan’s Competitiveness Fund have selected Mitra Chem, a leading innovator in battery materials, for up to $125 million in awards. This substantial …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – September 3, 2024 – Sun Chemical is proud to announce its participation in Fakuma 2024 (Hall B4, Stand B4-4102), the leading trade show for industrial plastics processing. Sun Chemical will be showcasing its extensive range of colour masterbatches and polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) engineering plastics, underscoring its commitment to innovation and sustainability …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – August 8, 2024 – Sun Chemical will showcase its latest series of innovative services and solutions designed to address the needs of the corrugated market at SuperCorrExpo® 2024 in Orlando, Fla.
Visitors of stand #2757 at SuperCorrExpo® can explore Sun Chemical’s comprehensive solutions, including its ranges of water-based inks and coatings, …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – August 6, 2024 – Using the theme ‘Labels Transform,’ Sun Chemical will showcase its full portfolio of innovative sustainable solutions for the flexible packaging and narrow web, tag, and label printing markets during Labelexpo Americas 2024.
“Labelexpo is a tremendous venue for Sun Chemical to not only showcase the sustainable solutions …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – August 5, 2024 – Sun Chemical will showcase its comprehensive portfolio for wide format print applications at this year’s PRINTING United Expo (September 10-12) in Las Vegas, Nev.
Embracing the theme ‘Experience. Transformation,’ Sun Chemical will present pioneering digital solutions designed to elevate business innovation across the industry. Visitors of booth …
TOKYO—July 30, 2024—DIC Corporation has been selected for the sixth year in a row for inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series, a globally recognized environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment index. The Company was also once again selected as a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – July 29, 2024 – Sun Chemical will showcase its full line of pigments and colorants for dipped latex applications during the 11th annual International Rubber Glove Conference and Exhibition.
Visitors of booth #W131 will be introduced to Sun Chemical’s COMPAL WS, a range of highly concentrated, VOC-free aluminum preparations for dipped …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – July, 17, 2024 – Sun Chemical will increase prices across a broad portfolio of its inks in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective immediately.
The supply chains of colour and white pigments have severely been impacted by diverse challenges in recent months, including cases of disruption, shortage, insolvency, anti-dumping …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – July 11, 2024 – Sun Chemical is proud to announce two Flexographic Industry Association (FIA) Award wins. Sun Chemical received the “Technical Innovation of the Year” award for its groundbreaking SunVisto AquaHeat inks highlighting Sun Chemical’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the printing industry.
The SunVisto AquaHeat inks represent …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – July 10, 2024 – Sun Chemical will present its extensive portfolio of solutions for a variety of wide format applications on stand K090 at FuturePrint 2024 (July 10-13, 2024) in São Paulo, Brazil under the theme of ‘Experience. Transformation.’
“FuturePrint is a key flagship show for the wide format industry and …
São PAULO, BRAZIL – June 12, 2024 – During Flexo & Labels Expo 2024, Sun Chemical will showcase its complete portfolio of solutions for the narrow web, tag and label markets, highlighting the sustainability benefits of its latest product and service innovations.
“We’re looking forward to meeting with our customers across Latin America during this …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – May 29, 2024 – Sun Chemical, the leading supplier of packaging materials, including inks, coatings, and adhesives, will be at the forefront of numerous key events during drupa 2024 in collaboration with several of its key partners, showcasing the company’s industry insights and expertise that is helping shape the future of …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – May 13, 2024 – Sun Chemical was recognized during the 2024 Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Excellence in Flexography Award Competition for its SunUno Solimax AP, a multi-purpose ink series which enhances packaging sustainability.
“Sun Chemical is fully committed to the development of sustainable printing solutions and SunUno Solimax AP is …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – May 7, 2024 – Ahead of ICMA EXPO 2024, Sun Chemical and adhesive tape manufacturer, Lohmann, have formed a partnership designed to help plastic and laminated card manufacturers achieve their sustainability goals.
The partnership aims to support increasing industry demands for more sustainable products, including the elimination of virgin PVC …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – April 30, 2024 – Sun Chemical has released its Spring 2024 Regulatory Newsletter, an important guide for customers that features global regulatory updates and policies affecting the raw materials used for food packaging and other consumer goods.
“At Sun Chemical, we are committed to creating products that make it easy …
TOKYO—April 25, 2024—Global metalworking fluid, grease, and lubricating oil manufacturers, notably those seeking to deliver new, more sustainable lubricants produced using renewable base oils or high-quality additives for the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) industries, can anticipate new high-performance, environmentally minded vegetable-type extreme pressure lubricant additives (EP additives) developed by DIC Corporation (DIC…
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – April 22, 2024 – Sun Chemical will present a range of innovative effect pigments, natural colorants, and ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industries at New York Suppliers’ Day 2024 under the theme of “Beauty is colorful. We are the color experts.”
During the show, Sun Chemical will feature three …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – April 19, 2024 – Sun Chemical’s ‘Experience. Transformation.’ marketing campaign, launched in 2023, received significant recognition across several categories during the Buffalo AAF American Advertising Awards and was named a finalist for “Best of Show.”
“Sun Chemical is a leader in developing new sustainable solutions for our customers and works closely …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – April 15, 2024 – Sun Chemical announces its ongoing collaboration with packaging solutions company, Cardbox Packaging. Sun Chemical is supplying Cardbox with SunPak® FSP EcoPace sheetfed, low migration inks for high productivity, high speed folding carton printing and for its SunHub compact ink dispenser at their Austria site.
In 2023, Cardbox …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – April 10, 2024 – Sun Chemical will showcase its wide range of SUNFOODS™ natural colorants for the food and beverage industry at several upcoming U.S. trade shows, including:
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – April 2, 2024 – Using the theme “Experience. Transformation.,” Sun Chemical will showcase a comprehensive and sustainable portfolio of products for the packaging markets during Circlepack 2024 in Santiago, Chile.
“Inks, coatings and adhesives play a crucial role in sustainable packaging, offering not just vibrant aesthetics but also environmentally responsible solutions …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – April 1, 2024 – Under the theme of “Beauty is colorful. We are the color experts.,” Sun Chemical will showcase a wide range of innovative effect pigments, natural colorants, and ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industries during in-cosmetics Global 2024.
Sun Chemical will debut a new generation of INTENZA® …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – March 27, 2024 – A pioneer in the development of sustainable solutions for the packaging industry, Sun Chemical will unveil its latest innovations at INFOFLEX 2024 in Kansas City, Mo.
Under the theme “Experience. Transformation.,” Sun Chemical will demonstrate its commitment to sustainability by showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of inks, coatings, …
TOKYO—March 26, 2024—DIC Corporation will withdraw from the liquid crystal (LC) materials business, accounted for in the Color & Display segment, by the end of December, 2024. Concurrent with the withdrawal, it has resolved to transfer ownership of the intellectual property of this business to Shijiazhuang Chengzhi Yonghua Display Materials Co., Ltd. (Slichem), based in …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – March 26, 2024 – Sun Chemical will showcase its sustainable pigment solutions for the plastics industry under the theme of ‘Experience. Transformation.’ during Chinaplas 2024 (April 23–April 26, 2024) in Shanghai, China.
Together with its parent company, DIC Corporation, Sun Chemical extends its business footprint to the Asia-Pacific with an elaborate …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – March 25, 2024 – Sun Chemical will showcase its full range of pigments, polymers and additives for the coatings industry during the American Coatings Show 2024 (April 30–May 2, 2024) in Indianapolis, Ind.
Visitors of booth #746 during the show will be introduced to new pigments from Sun Chemical’s Paliocrom® aluminum …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – March 21, 2024 – Sun Chemical has won the PrintWeek 2024 Packaging Innovation Award, in collaboration with leading packaging solutions provider, Qualvis. The win was announced at the PrintWeek Awards 2024. The award-winning project focused on redesigning packaging for Qualvis customer, Whitakers’ core 150g chocolate lines, eliminating non-recyclable elements while ensuring …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – March 15, 2024 – Sun Chemical will introduce price adjustments for its pigments and pigment dispersions beginning April 1, 2024 or as contractually permitted.
These price adjustments are implemented in response to rising labor costs, global inflation, and continuously elevated energy expenses over the past 18 months. Despite certain mitigating factors …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – 13th March 2024 – Stratum Plastika Mesojedec, based in Slovenia, is one of the largest manufacturers of packaging materials. The company has invested in Sun Chemical’s SunStrato® AquaLam Gen2 ink series using AquaLam Gen2 water-based inks for seven colour Extended Colour Gamut (ECG) printing.
The ink series is used to print …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – March 11, 2024 – Sun Chemical has launched Xennia Jade, a pigment ink that meets the escalating demands of the direct-to-film (DTF) market. The solution has been specifically designed to address key challenges faced by DTF users within this market, providing a high-quality, stable, and reliable ink set for seamless …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – March 6, 2024 – Sun Chemical has launched SACRANEX™, a versatile cosmetic active ingredient derived from the blue-green algae Suizenji Nori.
SACRANEX offers superior skincare benefits ranging from moisturization and pollution defense to reducing the appearance of redness, fine lines and wrinkles. The first Suizenji Nori extract cultivated indoors on a …
TOKYO — March 4, 2024 — Two DIC Corporation subsidiaries in India — DIC South Asia Private Limited in Mumbai and IDEAL CHEMI PLAST PRIVATE LTD. in Badlapur — have together established the DIC South Asia Private Limited Application Lab, a dedicated laboratory for evaluating coating resins for automotive coatings and infrastructure applications. The new …
TOKYO—February 19, 2024—DIC Corporation has developed an antifoaming agent for use in lubricating oils for electric vehicles (EVs) that contains no perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFASs)* and boasts exceptional performance features.
This new offering achieves excellent antifoaming properties, thermal stability and durability (shear stability),† all of which had previously been difficult with PFAS-free products. Going …
TOKYO—February 9, 2024—DIC Corporation has been listed in the 2024 edition of the Sustainability Yearbook, a ranking of companies demonstrating outstanding sustainability published by S&P Global Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of credit ratings. This marks the sixth consecutive year the company has earned inclusion.
S&P Global conducts an annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – February 5, 2024 – Sun Chemical and DIC South Asia Private Limited, subsidiaries of DIC Corporation, will jointly exhibit at PAINTINDIA 2024, which will be held in Mumbai, India from February 22-24 at the Bombay Exhibition Center.
During the exhibition at booth #Hall 1 C-7, Sun Chemical and DIC will …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – February 2, 2024 – Sun Chemical will implement selected freight surcharges impacted by the Red Sea crisis globally.
Against the backdrop of geopolitical instabilities, maritime transportation through the Suez Canal and Red Sea has been especially severely impacted since November. With around 30% of the world’s container trade shipped via this …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – January 25, 2024 – Sun Chemical has completed the ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification for a selected range of pigments, achieving ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) Level 3 accreditation, the highest level possible by the ZDHC Foundation, an organization committed to safeguarding the planet by ensuring hazardous chemicals are phased …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – January 24, 2024 – Sun Chemical will present its extensive portfolio of solutions for a variety of wide format applications, on stand G41 (Hall 5) at FESPA 2024 (19-22 March 2024), Amsterdam Convention Center, Netherlands under the theme of ‘Experience. Transformation.’
Solutions on display will include Sun Chemical’s wide format and …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – January 23, 2024 – Leading global inks, pigments, and specialty chemicals manufacturer, Sun Chemical, is set to present its innovative electronic materials solutions at the upcoming LOPEC 2024 conference in Munich, Germany (March 5-7).
As a corporate member of OE-A, part of the VDMA organisation in Germany, Sun Chemical is proud …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – January 10, 2024 – Sun Chemical has launched the SunStrato® AquaLam Gen2 ink series, an outstanding water-based solution for printing laminated and retortable flexible packaging.
AquaLam Gen2 is the second generation of inks within the established AquaLam range. Offering enhanced quality, printability, and bond strength, the range can help reduce volatile …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – January 9, 2023 – Sun Chemical has launched SunLit® ProPace, the latest generation of vegetable oil based sheetfed process printing inks designed specifically for helping printers increase productivity in commercial publication and non-food packaging printing.
Featuring excellent stability, fast setting, low misting, and low tack, SunLit ProPace is designed to run …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – December 14, 2023 – Sun Chemical has expanded its SunPURO® Naturals product line to meet the beauty industry’s growing need for responsibly sourced natural colorants in cosmetic and personal care formulations.
SunPURO® Natural Carotene O N70-2317 is a farmed beta carotene, derived from dunaliella salina algae. A globally approved natural colorant …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – December 5, 2023 – Sun Chemical will exhibit its cutting-edge range of solutions for the automotive industry on booth 3658, Automotive Interiors Expo 2023 (5th – 7th December, Stuttgart, Germany).
Sun Chemical offers an extensive range of screen printing, pad printing, electronic materials and specialty chemicals tailored specifically for the automotive …
TOKYO—December 4, 2023—DIC Corporation announced today that it has formulated the DIC Group Biodiversity Policy. This new policy, which came into effect on November 15, 2023, and which outlines the Group’s responsibilities, goals, and efforts regarding biodiversity preservation, was created with the aim of contributing actively to the conservation and protection of biodiversity while also …
TOKYO—December 4, 2023—The DIC Corporation hereby announces that it has revised the DIC Group Human Rights Policy to incorporate respect for the human rights of all stakeholders associated with its business activities. The revised policy came into effect, and was published on the DIC global website, on November 15, 2023.
In order to implement its …
TOKYO–November 30, 2023–DIC Corporation announced that wholly owned subsidiary Nantong DIC Color Co., Ltd., based in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), has commenced construction of a new printing inks production facility in the southern area of the Nantong Economic and Technological Development Area (NETDA). The new facility is scheduled to …
South Normanton, UK – November 21, 2023 – Sun Chemical has further enhanced its sheetfed offset direct food contact ink offering with the launch of an innovative, ‘green’ shade blue pigment that helps to increase the color gamut available to designers and brand owners, especially now within the ‘green’ shade color space without comprising compliance …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – November 20, 2023 – Sun Chemical today announced that its cutting-edge ink products have achieved the prestigious Platinum and Bronze certifications from the esteemed Cradle-to-Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
The Cradle-to-Cradle Products Innovation Institute sets a global standard for products that are safe, circular, and responsibly made. To earn Cradle to Cradle …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – November 14, 2023 – Sun Chemical will exhibit its cutting-edge range of digital textile inks on Stand D04A, Hall H6, ITMA Asia 2023 (19th – 23rd November, Shanghai, China). Sun Chemical will place particular emphasis on its market leading reactive ink ranges, highly relevant to the Asian market.
Sun Chemical is …
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – November 13, 2023 – Sun Chemical will exhibit at Productronica 2023, Stand B3.545 (14th – 17th November, 2023, Messe München, Munich, Germany), the world’s leading trade fair for the development and production of electronics. Sun Chemical will showcase enhancements and additions to its range of soldermasks for direct imaging processes and …
PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA — November 7, 2023 — Sun Chemical has released its Autumn 2023 Regulatory Newsletter, which features updates about the latest regulations and policies being implemented worldwide.
The latest newsletter features updates about the European Food Safety Authority’s final assessment of bisphenol A and what that will mean for food contact materials …