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Packaging coatings address regulatory and recycling requirements
ACTEGA presents coating and metallization technologies supporting compliant food packaging, digital label printing, and material-efficient converting processes.
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ACTGreen® barrier coatings offer high performance protection while preserving recyclability across baking and food trays, soap boxes, fast food packaging, and other packaging applications.
Advances in specialty coatings and label technologies continue to shape how packaging manufacturers address recyclability, food safety compliance, and print performance across paper, board, flexible packaging, and label production. In this context, ACTEGA will present new coating and metallization solutions for packaging converters and printers at Interpack 2026 (7–13 May, Düsseldorf, Germany).
Barrier coatings for recyclable fibre packaging
Paper-based packaging remains central to efforts to reduce plastic use but requires functional barriers to protect against moisture, grease, and vapor. ACTEGA will showcase its ACTGreen® Barrier Coatings portfolio, consisting of water-based barrier systems and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) dispersions designed to maintain packaging functionality while supporting fibre recovery during recycling.
The coatings are intended for applications such as bakery trays, takeaway packaging, and personal care cartons, where resistance to oils and moisture must be balanced with recyclability requirements. The materials are formulated to allow paper fibres to be recovered without significant process disruption, aligning with circular packaging design requirements.
Food-contact compliance and print finishing performance
ACTEGA will also present coatings developed for indirect and direct food-contact packaging, where migration limits and regulatory compliance remain key design constraints.
The WESSCO® FCM UV range includes UV-curing coatings approved for indirect food contact and compliant with the German Ink Ordinance (GIO), addressing safety requirements in printed food packaging. FoodSafe water-based coatings are formulated using selected raw materials and validated through external migration testing to support direct food-contact applications.
For corrugated packaging, the TERRAFLEX®-F coating range will be presented for flexographic pre-print and post-print processes, combining surface protection with visual finishing functions required in transport and retail packaging.
Digital label production and substrate adhesion challenges
In digital label printing workflows, adhesion between inks and substrates remains a critical factor affecting durability and print quality. ACTEGA will highlight ACTDigi® LEP Primer, a water-based primer designed for use with HP Indigo 6K, 6K+, and 8K presses to improve ink anchorage and water resistance across coated and uncoated substrates.
Such primers form a functional layer within label constructions, particularly in applications exposed to moisture or temperature variation, including beverage and personal care packaging.
The company will also present UV-, LED-, and water-based coatings for pressure-sensitive, shrink sleeve, and in-mould labels, supporting surface effects such as gloss and matte finishes while addressing scratch resistance and adhesion performance.
Metallization without carrier film
Material efficiency in decorative packaging remains a focus area as converters evaluate alternatives to conventional foil-based metallization. ACTEGA will also highlight its ECOLEAF® technology, which applies metallic flakes directly to printed substrates without requiring PET carrier films.
This on-demand metallization approach reduces material consumption and waste generation while maintaining decorative metallic effects. The process is compatible with narrow-web and digital printing platforms used in label converting.
RFID-supported product demonstration concepts
At Interpack 2026, ACTEGA will also demonstrate an RFID-supported presentation system allowing visitors to access digital product information by placing physical samples on interactive surfaces. This approach illustrates how digital packaging workflows and connected product information systems can support technical evaluation and material selection processes.
Edited by Aishwarya Mambet, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.
www.actega.com
Advances in specialty coatings and label technologies continue to shape how packaging manufacturers address recyclability, food safety compliance, and print performance across paper, board, flexible packaging, and label production. In this context, ACTEGA will present new coating and metallization solutions for packaging converters and printers at Interpack 2026 (7–13 May, Düsseldorf, Germany).
Barrier coatings for recyclable fibre packaging
Paper-based packaging remains central to efforts to reduce plastic use but requires functional barriers to protect against moisture, grease, and vapor. ACTEGA will showcase its ACTGreen® Barrier Coatings portfolio, consisting of water-based barrier systems and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) dispersions designed to maintain packaging functionality while supporting fibre recovery during recycling.
The coatings are intended for applications such as bakery trays, takeaway packaging, and personal care cartons, where resistance to oils and moisture must be balanced with recyclability requirements. The materials are formulated to allow paper fibres to be recovered without significant process disruption, aligning with circular packaging design requirements.
Food-contact compliance and print finishing performance
ACTEGA will also present coatings developed for indirect and direct food-contact packaging, where migration limits and regulatory compliance remain key design constraints.
The WESSCO® FCM UV range includes UV-curing coatings approved for indirect food contact and compliant with the German Ink Ordinance (GIO), addressing safety requirements in printed food packaging. FoodSafe water-based coatings are formulated using selected raw materials and validated through external migration testing to support direct food-contact applications.
For corrugated packaging, the TERRAFLEX®-F coating range will be presented for flexographic pre-print and post-print processes, combining surface protection with visual finishing functions required in transport and retail packaging.
Digital label production and substrate adhesion challenges
In digital label printing workflows, adhesion between inks and substrates remains a critical factor affecting durability and print quality. ACTEGA will highlight ACTDigi® LEP Primer, a water-based primer designed for use with HP Indigo 6K, 6K+, and 8K presses to improve ink anchorage and water resistance across coated and uncoated substrates.
Such primers form a functional layer within label constructions, particularly in applications exposed to moisture or temperature variation, including beverage and personal care packaging.
The company will also present UV-, LED-, and water-based coatings for pressure-sensitive, shrink sleeve, and in-mould labels, supporting surface effects such as gloss and matte finishes while addressing scratch resistance and adhesion performance.
Metallization without carrier film
Material efficiency in decorative packaging remains a focus area as converters evaluate alternatives to conventional foil-based metallization. ACTEGA will also highlight its ECOLEAF® technology, which applies metallic flakes directly to printed substrates without requiring PET carrier films.
This on-demand metallization approach reduces material consumption and waste generation while maintaining decorative metallic effects. The process is compatible with narrow-web and digital printing platforms used in label converting.
RFID-supported product demonstration concepts
At Interpack 2026, ACTEGA will also demonstrate an RFID-supported presentation system allowing visitors to access digital product information by placing physical samples on interactive surfaces. This approach illustrates how digital packaging workflows and connected product information systems can support technical evaluation and material selection processes.
Edited by Aishwarya Mambet, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.
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