DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.,
Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Markem-Imaje, part of Dover (NYSE: DOV), announced the
launch of its MS596 thermochromic ink, designed to change color at
high temperatures to indicate correct sterilization of packaged
food products.
With an increase in regulatory requirements for proper coding
and marking on cooked food products, there is a growing need for
product authentication and quality assurance. This is particularly
important in the food industry, where heat-treated ready meals are
becoming more popular, including plastic pouches used for baby food
and pet food.
Markem-Imaje's MS596 thermochromic ink can be used for printing
on both metal cans and plastic film. With excellent adhesion to
polyolefin pouches, no pre- or post-treatment of the packaging
material is required.
The ink changes color from black to blue at retort temperature,
creating a clear contrast on the dedicated white printing area. It
has an operating temperature of 5oC to 40oC,
ensuring it can work effectively in a wide range of environmental
conditions.
Used in the company's 9450 continuous inkjet printer, the ink
also increases printing reliability. Unlike earlier generations of
thermochromic ink, Markem-Imaje's innovative ink will not change
color prematurely due to temperature effects from the printer
instead of from the sterilization process.
This thermochromic ink also aids maximum production throughput
with a drying time of only one second on almost all materials.
MS596 also improves upon previous generations through smear
resistance to maintain high coding legibility, and it is not
affected by oil and grease residues or water during the retort
process.
The ink is formulated and manufactured in accordance with the
EuPIA (European Printing Ink Association) guidelines on printing
inks applied to the non-food contact surface of food packaging
materials and articles and complies fully with the EuPIA Exclusion
Policy.
Given this ink can come into contact with food, all raw
materials used to create it have been closely chosen in line with
the Swiss Ordinance, which helps ensure inks are safe to use in
such situations.
About Markem-Imaje:
Markem-Imaje, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the US-based Dover
Corporation, is a trusted world manufacturer of product
identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of
reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, and print
and apply label systems. Markem-Imaje provides global reach to over
50,000 customers with 30 subsidiaries, 6 technology centers,
several equipment repair centers and manufacturing plants with the
most comprehensive marking and coding portfolio available in the
marketplace. Visit www.markem-imaje.com for further
information.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions
provider with annual revenue of approximately $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and
components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and
digital solutions, and support services through five operating
segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging &
Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration
& Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale, operational
agility, world-class engineering capability and customer intimacy
to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial
approach for over 60 years, our team of over 23,000 employees takes
an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine
what's possible. Headquartered in Downers
Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange
under "DOV." Additional information is available at
dovercorporation.com.
Markem-Imaje Contact:
Christine Bonnet
33 (0)4 75 75 55 16
cbonnet@markem-imaje.com
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP,
Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Andrey Galiuk, VP, Corporate
Development and Investor Relations
(630) 743-5131
agaliuk@dovercorp.com
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