Mondi’s high-speed inkjet papers race towards Hunkeler Innovations Days at full throttle
Back at high speed, the Hunkeler Innovation Days in Lucerne, Switzerland will be held from February 27 to March 2. Over the past three years, where the pandemic prevented this industry event from happening, high speed inkjet printing continued to evolve and will continue to do so according to the 2021 Smithers report “The Future of Print Equipment Markets to 2026”. For both types of high-speed presses – reel fed and sheet fed – the market is growing. In Europe, inkjet reel fed installations are expected to grow by around 50% between 2021 and 2026. Still, sheet fed inkjet installations top these figures as they are expected to grow by 126% in Western Europe and by 288% in Eastern Europe in the same period.
High-speed inkjet papers that meet market developments
Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper – part of the international packaging and paper group Mondi – developed the largest selection of high-speed inkjet papers in close collaboration with renowned OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). The papers feature ideal gamut, reels as well as sheets in grammages ranging from 60 to 300 gsm and various surface treatments. “All of our high-speed inkjet papers have optimised drying time, especially the fully treated and pigmented papers,” explains Bernhard Cantzler, Head of Marketing & Innovation at Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper. “These allow our customers to achieve rich colours, reduce ink consumption and save on the overall cost. The recent extension of our sheet offering goes hand in hand with the market development,” he adds.