PARSIPPANY, NJ, U.S.A. - October 27, 2008 - Sheetfed packaging, commercial and POP printers can now provide their customers with a new coating texture as a cost-effective product offering with Rycoline’s Diamond Coat® SOFT TOUCH™ coating, a new special effect coating that imparts a unique rubbery, leather-like feel with a matte appearance to printed and unprinted materials.
In addition to its one-of-a-kind physical properties, the SOFT TOUCH coating is applied in-line through the aqueous coating tower and does not require secondary or offline treatment as required if using a UV matte coating. This feature improves turnaround time, job costs, and lowers labor and handling costs. SOFT TOUCH is a zero VOC aqueous coating with a viscosity of 18-22 seconds.
“Our customers are looking for innovative solutions that also help to cut down on printing costs,” said Mark DeSandre, Vice President, Strategic Accounts, Rycoline Division, Sun Chemical. “The leather-like feel of this SOFT TOUCH coating not only expands what is currently out on the coatings market, it is a perfect example of innovations that Sun Chemical invests in to bring true value and cost savings to customers.”
About Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group, is the world's largest producer of printing inks and pigments and a leading provider of materials to packaging, publication, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, and other industrial markets. With annual sales over $4 billion, Sun Chemical has 12,000 employees supporting customers around the world. The Sun Chemical Group of companies includes such established names as Coates, Hartmann, Kohl & Madden, and US Ink.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group B.V., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.sunchemical.com.