Actega to bring next generation print performance and regulatory expertise to Loupe Americas 2026

Actega has revealed that its Loupe Americas (September 15 to 17, Chicago, USA) showcase will feature the company’s latest solutions designed to address converters’ increasing need for improved print performance, regulatory compliance and sustainability. Its label and packaging technologies, primers, coatings and inks will be on show on booth 519.

The new ActSmart Infusion Film Ink System is a next generation water based solution offering outstanding print performance and flexibility for shrink and surface print applications on both supported and unsupported films and plastics – and supports press speeds exceeding 700 feet per minute. An advanced, reliable self cross-linking shrink ink system, this new solution eliminates the need for a catalyst typically used to gain adhesion, flexibility and the water resistance needed with shrink applications. As a result, ink management is simplified and press side operations optimised, while delivering consistent, repeatable, quality results, at scale.

After a standard 24 hour cure, converters can achieve full physical and chemical performance, even for the most demanding shrink applications, such as those requiring heat resistance above 300°F or resistance to water and soap. The ActSmart Infusion Film Ink System is also designed to support standardised workflows and database driven systems for improved efficiency and scalability.

ActDigi LEP Primer will also be central to the showcase. Developed in partnership with HP for the HP Indigo 6K, 6K+ and 8K digital press series, this water based primer enables superior print quality, improved ink adhesion, and supports advanced embellishments. It achieves outstanding results across a wide range of substrates, including coated/uncoated paper, synthetics, and metallised materials. The primer is also optimised for low consumption, makes regular cleaning simple, and is compliant with stringent regulations including Swiss Ordinance and Nestlé's stringent quality requirements.

SafeShield UV-LED inks will be an unmissable feature of the booth. Designed for use in low migration applications, the SafeShield range exemplifies how Actega's regulatory expertise is applied to meet the demands of more than seven different industry regulations in one product line. Ideal for indirect food contact, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical packaging, these inks put consumer safety at the forefront and enable converters to confidently adhere to a very complex and rigorous regulatory process established for the labels and packaging industry.

Actega will also highlight Ecoleaf, an on-demand metallisation technology that enables stunning effects while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

‘Converters today are under pressure to strike an uncompromising and critical balance between productivity, regulatory compliance and print quality,’ said Mell C Bishop III, global market manager labels at Actega in North America. ‘As such, we are focused on helping our customers navigate these increasingly complex industry expectations while ensuring they achieve maximum productivity. Whether that is supporting the growth of digital production, improving press performance, simplifying regulatory compliance or enabling applications with exceptional functionality, sustainable benefits or outstanding shelf appeal. Our solutions are designed to help converters produce labels and packaging that overcome today's challenges while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities.’

A diverse range of samples form the company’s advanced inks and coatings portfolio for pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and in-mould labels will also be on display at the booth.