Board Converting News, August 4, 2025

Flair Packaging (CONT’D FROM PAGE 33)

Hydro-X Contact is said to offer maximum flexibility and print quality across every surface, and it supports re-

packaging solutions manufactured in Canada, including customized laminates for thickness, barrier and perfor- mance requirements, as well as high-end graphics. Robust Inventory These additions strengthen Flair’s existing North Amer- ican platform, which includes a wide range of high and standard barrier materials, available as roll stock for FFS, lidding, and thermoforming applications, as well as pre- made pouch formats with optional features such as valves and spouts. It also includes a robust inventory program of unprint- ed, ready-to-label roll stock and pouch options. Hubergroup Launches Water-Based Inks For Direct Food Contact Hubergroup has launched Hydro-X Contact system, a new generation of water-based inks and overprint varnishes that are food safe and can be used even on the inside of food packaging. With this product category, hubergroup adds a new dimension to its Hydro-X system. Optimized for flexographic printing on central impression and stack presses, Hydro-X Contact is said to integrate easily into existing press workflows.

cyclability and contributes to more sustainable packaging options. Functionality & Design Hydro-X Contact also plays a role in the transition from film-based to paper-based packaging, both in terms of functionality and design. By eliminating the need for ad- ditional plastic barriers in specific applications, it simplifies packaging structures and frees up more printable space for bold visuals, branding, and creative storytelling, ac- cording to the company.

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