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Sun Chemical to Showcase New SVHC-free Soldermask Solution at Productronica 2025

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 help PCB fabricators meet global environmental regulations, the range delivers compliance and performance without compromise.

Completely free from Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) as defined by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the REACH regulation, the range provides a safer, more sustainable solution for manufacturers. The range contains 0 ppm of SVHC materials, including 907, 369, and TPO photo-initiators, Melamine, and TGIC.

The SVHC-free Soldermask offers:

  • Full REACH and RoHS compliance
  • High performance in adhesion, thermal resistance, and chemical durability
  • Flexible application methods – available for screen print, spray, and curtain coat in multiple colours
  • Eco-friendly manufacturing, reducing environmental impact and safer handling for production teams
  • Global market readiness, making it ideal for Fabricators, OEMs, CEMs seeking REACH-compliant solutions across Europe, Asia and North America

In addition to the new SVHC-free range, Sun Chemical will also showcase its conventional PCB materials portfolio, which includes:

  • Soldermask
  • Legend Inks
  • Conductive Inks
  • Etch and Plating Resists for PCB fabrication

Together, these demonstrate Sun Chemical’s continued commitment to providing comprehensive, reliable, and innovative solutions for PCB fabrication worldwide.

Tony Searle, Managing Director, Screen and Electronic Materials, Sun Chemical, comments: “As Europe’s largest manufacturer of soldermask for the PCB industry, we are continually evolving our product offerings to meet customer needs. Our SVHC-free soldermask reflects our commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. These latest developments strengthen our position as a technology leader in the PCB inks market, and help customers meet increasingly stringent global regulations while supporting a cleaner, safer future for electronic manufacturing.”

To learn more, visit Sun Chemical at Productronica on stand B3/557 or visit: www.sunchemical.com/materials_electronics_pcb/.

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About Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $7 billion and 21,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

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 or connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

 

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