Today: Examples from Southeast Asia. Beyond being a renowned ink producer, Siegwerk offers a world of opportunities through its Process Management and Consulting (PMC) services. PMC is all about customized solutions and valuable support to elevate our customers’ business to higher efficiency. Let’s explore how PMC can be the game-changer in existing and new business!

Kashif Bhatti joined Siegwerk in November 2022 to take over the tandem role of Managing Director of Siegwerk Backnang and Regional Sales Director North for Sheetfed. Here he gives some insights into his background, his responsibilities and his personal experiences of being part of the Siegwerk family.

Siegwerk, in collaboration with the Hamburg University of Technology and Sichuan University undertook a study to screen the impact of surfactants and reaction conditions on the de-inkability of different printing ink systems for plastic packaging.

The packaging and printing industries are constantly evolving: Reduced working capital, decreasing job lengths and increasing demands for individualization of packaging, flexibility and sustainability of processes are leading to new challenges further driving the need for innovation. It is critical for companies to maintain momentum and agility in order to respond quickly and comprehensively to changing market and regulatory requirements, while…

More and more packaging is printed with metallic effects to stand out on the shelf and attract consumer attention. In cooperation with the Rhein-Sieg Academy of Art and Design (RSAK) in Germany, Siegwerk organized a design contest for students to create an eye-catching mock-up setting the scene for its metallic inks and coatings. Together with Dr. Ursula Doering, Project Manager Global Brand Owner Collaboration at Siegwerk, and Emely Billig, the…

Growing consumer awareness for sustainable packaging continues to drive the demand for alternative solutions, with the switch from plastic to paper as one of the most discussed trends. But what does the paperization of packaging mean and what are today’s possibilities and limits in this regard? Here, Anna Maier, Head of Global WB Coatings Technology Platform at Siegwerk, wraps it up for you.

On July 11, Siegwerk Argentina launched a leadership training & competence development program, which will be completed by the end of 2022.

Bringing together experts from the entire packaging value chain, this year’s Pack Point Nordic has once again proven as a great platform to discuss latest developments and new solutions for smarter packaging use, especially focused on sustainability.

Since 2020, Siegwerk has been committed to creating sustainable waste management systems in Indonesia as a strategic partner of "Project STOP" to curb plastic waste pollution in the environment. Project STOP celebrated a major milestone in the new year: its first city partnership in Muncar, located in the Banyuwangi regency in East Java, has achieved all financial, governance and technical targets, demonstrating that public-private partnerships…

Explore the newest articles on our Ink Safety Portal and stay updated with all our topics concerning ink safety and safe food packaging.

Siegwerk experts once again shared their packaging and ink know-how with participants of two recent events for the Chinese packaging industry driving discussions about future trends and challenges in packaging printing.

My career at Siegwerk began around one year ago, and the personal decision to change places of work was largely due to the great respect I have for a winning company and its contribution to the development of packaging throughout the world.

Relief, paper-touch, soft-, silk- and rubber-touch lacquers – they all feature functions that deliver product differentiation and customer loyalty.

Siegwerk has been successfully undergoing its own digital transformation process for two years now.

Maria Iciar Blasco, Head of Business Unit Flexible Packaging in Southeast Asia

It is soon that time again, when experts of the flexographic and packaging print industry come together in Stuttgart, Germany, for the annual ProFlex event to connect and discuss current challenges, chances and upcoming industry trends.

As a committed member of CEFLEX, Siegwerk actively drives the development of enhanced flexible packaging solutions to further strengthen a circular economy approach for a sustainable future. Jörg-Peter Langhammer, Head of Global PSR + Sustainability at Siegwerk, gives insights into the company’s commitment and its active contribution to the initiative.

Siegwerk developed a breakthrough relief OPV that creates an excellent drip-off effect in just one single print run. Jérôme Fumex, Product Manager & Customer Service Manager Sheetfed EMEA at Siegwerk, gives some more insights into the company’s OPV innovation.

Siegwerk has developed a new flexo ink system for woven sacks, which provides an alternative to proven gravure print technology and appeals in terms of both print quality and mechanical resilience as well as adhesion.

Having turned thirty this year, and already with ten years of Siegwerk experience on his CV, Christopher van Laack, Regional Sales Director Flexible Packaging (FP) EMEA and member of the Senior Management team is a young professional with a big future ahead of him.

This year at the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) INFOFLEX 2018 Siegwerk will be showcasing some of the most impactful ink solutions offered in the packaging industry.

What makes plastic tubes and laminates (PTL) so interesting? Guido Lander, VP Business Unit Narrow Web EMEA at Siegwerk, about the current market situation, future expectations as well as the company’s activity especially targeting this promising market segment.

How will smart products and packaging change our future world? We’ve talked to Christian Rommel, CEO of ROX Asia Consultancy Ltd., a specialist for innovative packaging solutions, who held a keynote about future packaging design at Siegwerk’s last INKday in Germany.

Digitization – today’s most widely discussed topic: Last year, Siegwerk has committed itself to drive its digital transformation. We’ve talked to Christoph Barniske, Head of Digital Business at Siegwerk, about the company’s digital approach, first achievements and digitized solutions.

How to master digital transformation and secure corporate success in a rapidly changing world? We’ve talked to Philipp Depiereux, Founder and CEO of etventure GmbH, a digital consultancy and start-up builder, who held a keynote about digital change at Siegwerk’s last INKday in Germany.

New resources are in place; the points are set: Siegwerk makes every effort to further strengthen its digital ink footprint. We’ve talked to Matthieu Carni, Director Business Unit Inkjet at Siegwerk, about the last achievements in his area and welcomed Jan De Vooght and Tom Molamphy as new team members to the Siegwerk family.

For 2018 Siegwerkers in Southeast Asia will partner with SOS Children’s Village to support roughly 2,300 children and young adults in programs across Indonesia. In the country SOS oversees various activities initiatives for 260 children in different SOS Children’s Villages, 310 young adults in youth facilities and a further 1,740 in family strengthening programs.

Redes Solidarias is a non-profit and volunteering foundation started in 1996, which helps indigenous communities isolated in the northern part of Argentina which includes the Salta and Chaco Provinces.

The Siegwerk Thailand team enjoys giving back to society and helping those in need. That’s why in Thailand, Siegwerk likes to focus its corporate social responsibility (CSR) work on the SOS Children’s Village in Nongkhai. Siegwerk chose this location because Nongkhai is a poor province located on the border with Laos.

The German industry association “bdvi - the packaging network” was recently guest at Siegwerk’s headquarters in Siegburg. Special occasion was a workshop about migration and compliance bringing together packaging experts and seminar participants for discussions about these topics in theory and practice.

As part of the International Packaging Conclave in conjunction with PackPlus 2017 in Pragathi Maidan, New Delhi, India, Siegwerk India joined forces with PackPlus organizers to host a symposium on ‘Safe Packaging for a Better Tomorrow,’ on August 4. Targeting leading brand owners, converters, regulators and packaging trade media, the half-day symposium brought Siegwerk experts together with industry specialists to discuss safe food packaging and…

Siegwerk‘s innovative new electron beam curing (EB-curing) solutions for offset print purposes combine superb print quality with a high level of cost-effectiveness – especially if small print runs are involved.

Siegwerk Vietnam recently organized activities at the Ben Tre SOS Children’s Village as part of its annual charity day to promote corporate social responsibility and teamwork.

Bootyman Print and Packaging, a UK-based packaging manufacturer, just tested Siegwerk’s 39-8 range of UV inks as well as the company’s water-based Aqualabel ink range with outstanding results. George Ashmore, Technical Service Manager Narrow Web at Siegwerk UK, gives some more insights into the customer’s trial.

We've talked to Dr. Stefan Häp, one of the guest speakers at the Henkel Flexible Packaging Forum 2016.