German Ink Ordinance (GIO): Impact on food packaging printing
The European regulatory landscape for packaging printing is heading toward January 1, 2027. We analyze the pillars of the German Ink Ordinance (GIO) to help printers and converters adapt their workflows with compliant chemical safety solutions.
How to choose offset ink according to the printing support
Choosing offset ink according to the printing support is a fundamental strategic decision. From managing the absorption of recycled fibers to the chemical anchoring on non-porous technical cardboards, we analyze how to optimize your production and profitability based on the substrate.
Ink manufacturing: from laboratory chemistry to the offset press
Discover the engineering behind offset ink manufacturing at MA Inks. From R+D+i laboratory formulation to industrial milling, we analyze step-by-step how we guarantee consistency, sustainability, and maximum quality in every batch.
Quality offset inks: the secret to profitability
Your job’s profitability is decided on the press, not by the purchase price. The quality of inks and chemicals is an investment that reduces setup time and waste, exponentially improving your cost per job.
Sustainable varnishes in offset printing: a bright path
Sustainable varnishes in offset printing encompass water-based, BIO vegetable, and also UV and UV Flexo alternatives, all of which are free from mineral oils, heavy metals, and PFAS. In this article, we explain their benefits, applications in packaging and publishing, and present the range of solutions that MA Inks offers to printers and brands committed to sustainability.
Evolution of offset inks: past, present, and future in the graphic arts industry
Offset printing has transformed visual communication for more than one hundred years. And at the heart of that revolution has always been ink: its formulation, its stability, and its ability to adapt to new substrates, regulations, and production speeds. This article explores the origin, evolution, and future challenges of offset inks and the role MA Inks plays in this story.
Sustainable packaging ink: innovation and environmental commitment
Packaging sustainability also depends on the ink. This article analyzes the differences between ecological and conventional ink, its role in the circular economy, and how MA Inks responds with technical solutions aligned with current regulations and market requirements.
Fluorescent inks in offset printing: color, impact and technology
Fluorescent inks in offset printing offer a unique intensity and vibrancy that cannot be achieved with conventional inks. In this article, we explore how they work, their creative applications, technical performance, and the solutions available at MA Inks, including real-world examples and key regulatory references. A complete guide for designers, printers, and brands looking to stand out.
Offset vs. Digital: Which Is the Best Printing Option?
Offset and digital printing are not compatible: they complement each other of the project type. This guide compares other technologies in depth – quality, durability, costs, volume – to help you make the best technical and strategic decision.
The UV ink revolution in offset
UV offset tints have been marked before and after the evolution of graphic printing. It is capable of curing the shape instantly through ultraviolet light and does not transform it during production times, but also the quality, resistance and versatility of the prints. In a more demanding sector, where the speed, the stability and the normative compliance of its keys, these tintas are consolidated as a solution of high performance.