Komori signed a manufacturing and supply agreement at drupa 2016 with Siegwerk Druckfarben for high-sensitivity UV inks for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Under the agreement, the H-UV inks that Komori offers under the K-Supply brand name, officially approved for Komori H-UV printing presses, will be produced by the German manufacturer. All K-Supply inks are defined by high-level hardness, print quality, versatility and economic performance. The agreement was signed in the Komori booth during the exhibition.

Solid track record

With more than 180 years of experience, Siegwerk is a leading international manufacturer of printing inks and individual solutions for packaging, labels and catalogs. The company has solid expertise in and knowledge of many printing procedures. Through its more than 30 country organizations, Siegwerk directs a global manufacturing and service network that ensures customers consistently high quality products and services.

A new dimension in H-UV tech

"The partnership with Siegwerk will play a key role in Komori's endeavor to strengthen and to broaden its range of service offerings under the K-Supply brand," said Kazunori Saitoh, Director and Executive Operating Officer at Komori Corporation. "This alliance, built upon Komori's H-UV technology, with 700 installations worldwide, and the fusion between our printing expertise and Siegwerk's profound technical know-how, ensures that the true benefits of H-UV technology are delivered to H-UV customers and opens up a new dimension in the development of H-UV technology."

Support for Komori customers

"We are delighted to be selected as the supplier of Komori's K-Supply ink for the EMEA region. As a leading global ink manufacturer and a specialist for UV technology, we see this partnership as an opportunity to bring our experience directly to Komori's customers and support their efforts for excellent performance," said Hugo Noordhoek Hegt, President Packaging EMEA at Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA.