Flint Group’s EkoCure® Dual Cure inks enables energy reduction for Ingogroup in Spain

11 November 2023: Ingogroup in Spain has achieved a remarkable 70% reduction in energy consumption by transitioning to UV LED technology, effectively managing expenses and simultaneously advancing the company’s commitment to lower emissions. The Girona-based printer began using Flint Group’s EkoCure® Dual Cure four years ago to revolutionise its label printing and invest in performance and sustainability.

Ingogroup selected EkoCure® Dual Cure because the range provided a “perfect match” for its ambition of reducing energy costs and agilely transitioning from traditional UV to UV-LED-based printing. LED curing stations require only half the installed power of incumbent UV mercury systems, enabling the business to realise energy savings of up to 70%.

Ingogroup’s CEO, Íñigo Pons, said “The most important thing when choosing a supplier, more so than quality, price or references, is the quality of aftersales service. Get this right, and it means we can guarantee product supplies, technical support and customer service to our clients. Flint Group’ gets this right,’ and its support extends far beyond product quality.

“Over the years, the relationship between Ingogroup and Flint Group has flourished, exemplifying a truly collaborative spirit. The technicians from Flint Group played an integral role in helping us transition to LED curing in our label and flexible packaging operations, providing responsive support and helping us to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with innovative technology.”

EkoCure® Dual Cure ink is designed to cure with traditional UV lamps and low-energy UV LED lamps and is compatible with curing systems on any narrow or mid-web press. This flexibility means printers can invest in new presses at a speed that suits their individual circumstances while not being left with inventories of unusable ink.

Traditional mercury-based curing technology requires considerable time and energy to reach optimal temperatures, while LED lamps can be instantly activated or deactivated. Furthermore, these lamps last much longer, with potential operational lifespans of over 20,000 hours. Importantly, with mercury-based curing lamps increasingly being phased out, switching to LED can help ensure compliance with changing legislation.

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