SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – 28th April 2026 – Sun Chemical will reveal its expanded value proposition at interpack 2026, aligning its latest innovations in high performance inks, coatings, primers and adhesives with strategic consulting and technology capabilities. This showcase will demonstrate how customers can transform packaging challenges into real commercial opportunities.
“interpack 2026 marks the beginning of an important new chapter in our evolution, from trusted materials provider to complete solutions and services partner,” said Mehran Yazdani, President, Global Packaging and Specialties. “Real advancement requires the latest innovations, and a strategic partner who can provide extensive expertise coupled with geographical reach and continuous investment. Close collaboration with our customers continues to be a key driver for all our teams at Sun Chemical, and we look forward to welcoming visitors to our stand at interpack to discuss how we can help them transform.”
Strategic insight
At interpack 2026, Sun Chemical’s on-stand Insight Lab will offer expert-led seminars and tailored, one-to-one guidance to help delegates make packaging decisions for today and tomorrow. Sessions will explore packaging future scenarios, legislation and data requirements, brand design, and color management—designed to spark interaction and practical takeaways.
Aura, a leading global packaging consultancy and part of the Sun Chemical group, will join the team at interpack 2026. Aura provides expert advice and services across the packaging landscape to help solve problems, improve performance, and achieve their goals. The services they provide include branding, consultancy, technology and market insights.
Innovative Materials Solutions
Material solutions to be showcased at the event will include Nitrocellulose-Alternative (NC-alternative) inks, primers and adhesives; direct food contact inks and coatings; and a range of German Ink Ordinance (GIO)-compliant solutions. These innovations sit within the business’s hero solutions range, designed to help packaging producers meet performance, sustainability, and compliance needs.
Highlights for customers across the wide markets Sun Chemical serve:
- With a strong focus on sustainability and compliance, the range of NC alternatives for both flexo and gravure printing processes will be featured. From lamination and surface to a range of versatile applications, these products ensure seamless system transfer without compromising performance. The range encompasses Solvacycle, SoliCycle, Duratort, Duralam and DuraCycle ink series.
- Sun Chemical is delighted to be the first company globally to offer a RecyClass‑certified NC‑alternative system, combining approved inks with compatible lamination adhesives, including SunUno SoliCycle inks, and SunLam lamination adhesives with a range of ULM ultra-low-monomer products.
- For brand owners looking to increase renewable content and reduce carbon footprint without compromising print performance and quality, Sun Chemical offers SunVisto AquaGreen. Suitable for a range of paper packaging applications, the latest generation incorporates significantly higher bio-renewable raw material content than previous versions.
- GIO-compliant and low migration solutions on display include SolarFlex FSP and SolarWave FSP, UV flexo inks tailored to deliver exceptional results on a diverse range of substrates. These will be showcased alongside GIO-compliant SunCure FLME inks for carton packaging, complemented by compliant SunCure UV coatings and SolarFlex high lustre metallics
- Featuring vibrant colors and unparalleled efficiency, SunCure FLM and SunWave FSP UV offset inks and coatings will also be featured. Suitable for sensitive flexible packaging in segments such as food and tobacco, they incorporate rapid-cure technology and an expansive colour gamut.
- SunPak DFC inPace inks deliver the latest direct food contact technology for the sheetfed market, while AquaSafe offers a water-based flexo ink solution for DFC applications. Both are fully compliant with EU food safety standards.
- Sun Chemical’s retentive, deinkable, and washable technologies help increase recycling rates while maintaining pack integrity throughout its lifecycle. SolarWave Integra inks are retentive, SolvaWash are retentive and washable inks, and SolarFlex CRCL like other Sun Chemical offerings is designed for deinking without a primer, helping to balance circularity with performance in flexible packaging markets.
- When it comes to digital print applications, the SunJet solutions offer an extensive ink portfolio for different technology platforms, and SunEvo provides efficient coating solutions for digital printing, including primers, varnishes, adhesion promoters and adhesives – supporting performance, durability, and seamless integration into existing workflows.
Join Sun Chemical at interpack 2026, Hall 7A, and ‘Experience. Transformation.’
For updates, visit: https://www.sunchemical.com/interpack-2026/
