Redefining Flexible Packaging Solutions

Sun Chemical: Your Partner for High-Performance Inks, Coatings, and Adhesives

In an industry defined by rapid change, you need more than a supplier—you need a partner that delivers Total Solutions for Flexible Packaging. Sun Chemical is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for printers and converters, combining cutting-edge chemistry with unrivaled technical support to optimize your entire pressroom workflow.

Innovation That Drives Pressroom Productivity

Maximize your pressroom efficiency and lower your total cost to print with our advanced portfolio of packaging materials:

  • Multipurpose Ink Systems: A single system for both surface and reverse printing, engineered for faster press speeds and higher opacity whites.
  • Functional Coatings & Primers: From ultra-low matte finishes to high-performance primers that enable circular economy initiatives and hybrid printing.
  • Safety-Focused Lamination Adhesives: Ultra-low monomer adhesives that prioritize operator safety and product integrity without sacrificing bond strength.

Unrivaled Regulatory Support & Compliance

We lead the market toward safer products, staying ahead of global legislation. When you partner with Sun Chemical, you gain access to world-class resources to navigate complex global and local packaging standards and guidelines:

  • Global Regulatory Team: Expertise to ensure your packaging meets evolving safety requirements.
  • State-of-the-Art Labs: Dedicated facilities for analytical testing and biodegradation studies.
  • LCA and PCF Calculation Tools: Quantify your environmental impact with Life Cycle Assessment and Product Carbon Footprint data.

Real Progress in Sustainable Packaging

Sustainability isn’t just a goal; it’s our specialty. Explore our “green” lineup designed to enable recyclable and compostable packaging:

  • Solvawash: Washable inks that facilitate the recycling process.
  • Duratort PFC: Nitrocellulose-alternative inks and coatings that support circularity.
  • Solimax AP: Specialized inks and coatings engineered for compostable packaging solutions.

Ready to Transform Your Packaging Workflow?

Don’t just keep up—lead the industry. Our experts are ready to help you reach your sustainability targets and optimize your production. Let us help you transform packaging challenges into powerful commercial opportunities.

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Complete NC-Alternative Systems for Flexible Packaging

A long-established, global leader in innovation, Sun Chemical offers the industry’s most comprehensive NC-alternative portfolio, including:

  • Inks for surface and lamination printing (flexo and gravure) for flexible film applications
  • Coatings that protect the package and its contents, while enhancing shelf appeal
  • Primers for improved adhesion and better printability
  • Lamination adhesives

All components are optimized to work together seamlessly as part of a complete nitrocellulose-alternative system.

SunColorBox: a Toolkit for Printers/Converters to Manage Brand Colors

SunColorBox: Digital Color Management That Delivers

Achieve global brand consistency and massive operational savings. Since 2014, SunColorBox has optimized flexo, gravure, and offset workflows for 250+ global customers, delivering:

  • 25–30% Faster Press Make-Ready
  • Up to 40% “Right First Time” Results
  • 20–70% Reduction in Ink Waste
  • 40% Less Substrate Scrap
  • Up to 80% Smaller Color Palettes

Supported by regional SunColorBox Specialists and our Global Color Centers, we ensure flawless color on any substrate, anywhere in the world.

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Sustainable Paper-Based Flexible Packaging Solutions

In the fast-evolving flexible packaging market, Sun Chemical leads the transition to circular economy initiatives with high-performance paper-based solutions. Our eco-conscious portfolio of biorenewable inks, functional coatings, and sustainable adhesives is engineered to meet modern environmental mandates without compromising print quality. Whether you are aiming for compostability or improving recyclability, Sun Chemical provides the innovation needed to replace plastic films with versatile, high-performance flexible paper packaging.

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