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Lincolnton, NC – ACTEGA WIT is introducing several new products at Label Expo. A new water-based Bright Metallic ink system that has extended shelf and press stability while providing outstanding trapping capabilities. Complementing the new metallic ink system are two new water-based varnishes for the wine label market. These new varnishes, gloss and matte finish, meet the rigorous demands of the wine label market as well being hot stamp receptive. Finally, ACTEGA WIT is introducing a new UV ink system, the Pharmaflex Signature Series. Developed to meet the needs of today’s printers and converters, as part of the Pharmaflex line, it is formulated with operator health and safety in mind.
ACTEGA WIT, together with ACTEGA Radcure will display our compete line of inks, coatings, and adhesives for converters and printers. Included in this are high definition water-based inks, Avalanche UV high opacity whites, product resistant UV and water-based coatings, Silicone-free UV Rotary Screen Inks Renewable Resource inks and coatings, Fluorescent and high-sheen metallic inks, Security inks and coatings, Laminating adhesives, Pressure sensitive adhesives, adhesives and release coatings for Extended Content Labels, Specialty and custom formulations. www.actega.com
About ALTANA:
ALTANA develops and produces high-quality innovative products in the specialty chemicals business. The ALTANA Group, with headquarters in Wesel/Germany, is a genuine “global player” with 83% of its sales generated by international activities. The ALTANA Group has four divisions: BYK Additives & Instruments, ECKART Effect Pigments, ELANTAS Electrical Insulation, and ACTEGA Coatings & Sealants. All of these divisions occupy a leading position in their target markets with respect to quality, product solution expertise, innovation and service.
ALTANA offers innovative, environmentally compatible solutions with the matching specialty products for coating manufactures, paint and plastic processors, the printing and cosmetic industries, and the electrical and electronic industry. The product range includes additives, special coatings and adhesives, effect pigments, sealants and compounds, impregnating resins & varnishes, and testing and measuring instruments.
At present, the ALTANA Group has 33 production facilities and 46 service and research laboratories worldwide. Throughout the group 4,600 people work to ensure the success of ALTANA worldwide. In 2008 ALTANA achieved sales of about 1.3 billion Euros. Its impressive earning power and high growth rate make ALTANA one of the most successful and innovative chemical groups worldwide.
Source: Altana Press Release
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