Press Releases

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In this section you can find all press releases as well as the option to download the press releases of the current year as a PDF file.

09/12/2023 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk joins forces with IPF to raise safe packaging standards in Indonesia

Siegwerk hosted a packaging ink seminar in Jakarta in cooperation with the Indonesian Packaging Federation (IPF) today. The aim of the event with the title "Securing Future with Safe Packaging" was to address food packaging safety issues and raise awareness among brand owners, regulators, converters, printers, and other key stakeholders on the importance of safe packaging.

09/06/2023 | PRESS RELEASE

Emsur, Karlville, SK microworks and Siegwerk join forces to carry out the SleeveConnect project.

SleeveConnect represents the pinnacle of excellence in shrink sleeve technology. This groundbreaking initiative showcases the remarkable synergy achieved through the collaboration of four industry giants: Emsur, a global leader in flexible packaging; Karlville, an industry leader in cutting-edge machinery; Siegwerk, a globally renowned provider of customized inks and coatings; and SK microworks, a prominent name in film industry. Together, they…

08/22/2023 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk to participate in upcoming conferences for the European paper packaging industry

From Austria via Germany and the Netherlands to France – meet Siegwerk at the next conferences dedicated to the European paper and board industry and learn more about its coating expertise for the development of sustainable and future-oriented paper and board packaging solutions.

08/14/2023 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk to exhibit at LabelExpo Europe 2023

Siegwerk will present its latest ink innovations for sustainable and efficient printing of labels and packaging at Labelexpo Europe 2023 in Brussels.

08/10/2023 | PRESS RELEASE

Update - Brand bei Siegwerk gelöscht – keine größeren Sachschäden

Aus bislang ungeklärter Ursache kam es am 9. August gegen 18:30 Uhr zu einem Brand bei einem Bindemittelmischer mit ca. 1000 Liter Inhalt.

08/09/2023 | PRESS RELEASE

Update: Brand im Werk Siegburg gelöscht

Aus bisher ungeklärter Ursache kam es gegen 18.29 Uhr zu einem Brand auf dem Werkgelände von Siegwerk. Die Einsatzleitung erklärt den Brand für gelöscht. Unser Dank gilt allen Einsatzkräften für ihre Unterstützung.

06/07/2023 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk’s Center of Excellence in France receives facelift

By investing in the modernization of its Center of Excellence in Annemasse, Siegwerk once again underlines the great importance of the French site for the EMEA region. An official opening ceremony was held to celebrate the reopening together with employees and local authorities end of May 2023.

03/01/2023 | PRESS RELEASE

Development of de-inkable, recyclable* mono-material PE-pouch with barrier properties

The partnership is advancing packaging circularity.

02/24/2023 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk’s new UniNATURE barrier coating revolutionizes the use of paper plates

With its new UniNATURE Water-Oil Barrier Coating, Siegwerk offers the first barrier solution with 100% natural content certified for application on paper plates. The water-based functional coating represents a sustainable alternative to replace restricted coatings on single-use paper plates according to the Single Use Plastics Directive (EU 2019/904) and enables their recycling through the existing paper recovery cycle.

02/23/2023 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk to exhibit at InPrint 2023

Under the motto “The first drop of ink is the last step in the process”, Siegwerk will not only showcase its inkjet ink portfolio for labels and packaging applications, but also give insights into its holistic approach bringing partners along the supply chain together to jointly develop fit-for-success inkjet solutions.

Dr. Björn Ewig, Head of Technology Flexible Packaging EMEA at Siegwerk

02/17/2023 | NEWS CLIPPINGS

How barrier coatings can impact the recyclability of flexible plastic packaging

Enabling the recyclability of packaging is one important lever for the realization of a Circular Economy. Dr. Björn Ewig, Head of Technology Flexible Packaging EMEA at Siegwerk, gives insights into why barrier coatings are a true enabler to switch from multi- to recyclable mono-plastic packaging and how Siegwerk is driving its activities in this field.

02/07/2023 | PRESS RELEASE

Collaboration to increase low density polyethylene packaging recyclability sees success in deinking trials

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has partnered with German startup Wildplastic and the Hamburg University of Technology (TU-Hamburg) aiming to increase the recyclability of plastic waste. One way to achieve this is by successfully deinking the collected waste before entering the recycling extrusion process. The partners conducted initial trials at the end of 2022,…

01/11/2023 | PRESS RELEASE

New Siegwerk website convinces with modern look and feel

The website relaunch represents another step in Siegwerk’s transformation to a fully circular and digital solutions provider. With its broad content offering, the new website invites all visitors to dive into the world of inks, coatings and sustainable packaging printing.

12/12/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk submits commitment letter to Science Based Targets initiative

Joining the Science Based Targets initiative reinforces Siegwerk’s commitment to carbon neutrality in line with the latest climate science.

12/12/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk launches new TMPTA-free UV offset series for paper, board and plastic substrates

With its new SICURA Litho Pack series, Siegwerk offers versatile, low odor UV offset inks and varnishes for paper, board and various plastic substrates. The CMR-free series presents excellent deinkability properties and will replace the company’s bestselling SICURA Plast SP series going forward.

12/08/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Fire at Siegburg plant - Press releases

Siegburg, 2022-12-08, 17:55 - Emergency management declares fire extinguished

10/18/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk and Henkel join forces to create a new solution for recyclable flexible packaging

Collaborating to develop an oxygen barrier coating for food packaging that has been recognized by leading institute for its compatibility with recycling

09/16/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk wins Sustainability Awards 2022

With the recognition of UniNATURE as overall winner of this year’s Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards, Siegwerk once again demonstrates its ability to develop innovative and sustainable ink solutions, further driving the development of circular packaging solutions.

07/04/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk’s Toluene free inks for food packaging safety

Siegwerk, one of the leading suppliers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications worldwide, continues its global commitment to product and consumer safety by providing customers in Bangladesh the highest quality products and services. Siegwerk hosted a media conference today in Dhaka to create awareness among stakeholders about the adverse effects of toluene and the need to switch to toluene free packaging inks for food safety…

06/09/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk’s deinking primer technologies for labels and sleeves improve packaging recyclability and foster circularity

With its UV- and water-based deinking primers for labels and sleeves, Siegwerk offers validated solutions for a safe and economic deinking of energy cured ink systems that have been so far considered as non-deinkable. This sets new norms to drive deinking as industry standard and further improve recyclability & circularity of plastic packaging.

06/08/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk achieves Silver EcoVadis Medal

The company continues to advance its mission to achieve ambitious sustainability targets by 2025.

05/24/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk launches new generation of NC inks manufactured at its fully automated production facility

With its new state-of-the-art production facility in Germany, Siegwerk not only strengthened its footprint in Europe securing fast lead times and highest quality consistency for its customers in the EMEA region, but also enabled the manufacturing of modern ink solutions at highest technical standards. The new generation of Siegwerk NC inks is now the first series for flexible packaging printing that is manufactured at this site.

05/11/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk offers new UV offset ink series with high bio-renewable content for paper & board applications

With its new SICURA Litho Pack ECO series, Siegwerk adds another sustainable ink solution with a high share of bio-renewable content further expanding its offering in line with a Circular Economy.

04/28/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk joins Cologne alliance MIT FRAUEN IN FÜHRUNG, setting an example for diversity and gender parity

As a new member of the MIT FRAUEN IN FÜHRUNG initiative, Siegwerk joins an alliance of Cologne-based companies committed to greater diversity at management levels. The focus is on career advancement for women and thus the creation of a gender-oriented corporate culture.

04/27/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Global printing ink specialist Siegwerk announces further expansion in India

Company inaugurates warehouse and colour matching center at Tauru, (Haryana) to support India’s growing demand for packaging inks.

04/01/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk celebrates first anniversary of its Blending Center in Bangladesh

With the manufacturing of high-quality toluene-free packaging inks Siegwerk Bangladesh contributes to a safe and sustainable industry further paving the way for a circular economy.

03/11/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Students from the Rhein-Sieg Academy of Art and Design inspire an international jury with their creations in silver, gold and other brilliant metallic prints

The winners have been awarded on 10 March at 2 p.m. in the Rhein-Sieg-Akademie.

03/08/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk Inkjet participates in trade fair InPrint

Siegwerk, one of the world’s leading suppliers of printing inks and coatings for packaging solutions, will participate in the InPrint trade fair in March 2022 with its business unit ‘Inkjet’.

02/16/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Siegwerk to revolutionize Indian packaging, launches VEGA - Mineral Oil Free Inks

Siegwerk’s Bhiwadi plant will be 100% Mineral oil-free with effect from 1st May 2022, making the company the first in India to do so. The move is in line with Siegwerk’s commitment to becoming a positive circular economy driver.

01/17/2022 | PRESS RELEASE

Global printing ink specialist Siegwerk expands operations in India

New Blending Center with state-of-the-art equipment is powered by solar renewable energy