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Compositional GIO Drytac SpotOn
Duo
compliance for Flint Group tributor Premier has
Exclusive UK Drytac dis‑
launched SpotOn Duo, a
double‑sided mount adhe‑
Flint Group, a global our customers to feel sive film designed to trans‑
leader in inks, coatings, and assured that, as new regula‑ form non‑adhesive graphics
service solutions for the tions ‑ such as the GIO ‑ into professional peel‑and‑
packaging industry, has con‑ come into effect, Flint stick displays. Available now
firmed its compliance with Group will continue to through Premier’s national
the compositional require‑ design products that keep network, SpotOn Duo fea‑
ments for the German food packaging materials tures a permanent acrylic
Printing Ink Ordinance unrestricted by the use of adhesive (21mic) on one
(GIO) for inks and coatings our inks and coatings. side and Drytac’s SpotOn
designed for food contact Flint Group confirms compositional GIO compliance for inks Just as important, we are removable dot‑pattern adhe‑
materials. position reinforces the com‑ said: “Our mission has committed to maintaining sive (13mic) on the other.
The portfolio includes pany’s proactive commit‑ always been to stay ahead of our ability to support ongo‑ Premier said this con‑
inks and coatings for flexible ment to providing regulatory developments ing packaging development struction allows for secure
packaging, paper and board, compliant, high‑perfor‑ rather than simply respond and innovation while fully mounting to the graphic
narrow web, and sheetfed mance inks and coatings to them. Our chemists and complying with the require‑ while delivering clean, bub‑
packaging applications that ahead of the regulation’s full regulatory teams have col‑ ments of the new GIO legis‑ ble‑free and repositionable
meet the compositional implementation on 1 laborated closely to review lation.” installation on the applica‑
requirements of the 21st January 2026. and confirm that our inks The GIO will mandate tion surface. The film is
Ordinance amending the Paul Winstanley, VP and coatings comply with specific compliance require‑ designed for use with syn‑
Consumer Goods Ordinance Technology & Product the most rigorous packaging ments for printing inks used thetic blockout papers and
(known as the GIO). This Management at Flint Group, safety standards. We want on food contact materials. cardstocks.
Sylvamo to become exclusive Edale unveils

ColorLok certified producer refreshed portfolio

Sylvamo has revealed that Flexographic printing and
it will serve as the sole converting machinery spe‑
authorised producer of paper cialist Edale has revealed
certified under the ColorLok more details about the
technology standard. refresh it will be making to
ColorLok is a globally recog‑ its range of label and folding
nised performance standard carton presses, to further
for high‑quality printing, align its offering with Four-press lineup
delivering vibrant colours, Canon’s portfolio. The busi‑ tomer‑friendly performance
sharper text, and faster dry‑ ness, which was acquired by tiers”: Essential (e) – engi‑
ing times across both inkjet Canon in 2022, said the neered for “reliable, day‑to‑
and laser printing. ColorLok is a globally recognised performance standard refreshed models also adopt day production and
The technology works by Sylvamo papers, including its ing this trusted standard, a cohesive industrial design commercial agility”; and
incorporating a special addi‑ brands and private labels, ensuring customers world‑ that reflects Canon’s sleek, Precision (p) – designed for
tive during paper production, will exclusively carry the wide can rely on consistent, modern aesthetic, to help premium applications,
which helps pigments stay ColorLok certification and high‑performance printing customers instantly recog‑ higher volumes and
near the surface of the sheet. display the ColorLok logo on nise the platform, tier, and advanced automation.
This is said to result in richer packaging. results.” intended use.
colour intensity, darker Gerald Demets, commer‑ Sylvamo has mills in The new names for Lachlan Buirds, managing
blacks, and reduced ink cial director, Europe, said: Europe, Latin America, and Edale’s existing range are director at Edale, said: “This
absorption. “ColorLok technology has North America. the LabelLine FL4e and is about clarity and capabil‑
Papers bearing the become synonymous with Headquartered in Memphis, LabelLine FL4p for labels, ity.
ColorLok logo have been outstanding print quality. Tennessee, it employs more and CartonLine FL6p and The LabelLine FL4e is a
tested and certified to meet “As the exclusive producer than 6,500 staff and its net CartonLine FL7p for folding compact 430mm narrow‑
these standards. from 2027 onward, Sylvamo sales for 2024 were $3.8bn cartons. Edale said it will web label press for everyday
Starting in January 2027, is proud to continue deliver‑ (£2.87bn). also introduce “clear, cus‑ production.
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