Sun Chemical to showcase Narrow Web, Tag and Label Innovations at LOUPE Americas 2026

Sun Chemical’s presence at LOUPE Americas highlights its continued investment in R&D and its total-solutions approach to labels and packaging. For narrow web, tag and label converters, the company brings together inks, digital primers, coatings, adhesives, consumables, dispensing systems, color management and specialized technical services from a single, trusted partner with broad market expertise.

Visitors to Sun Chemical’s booth can explore solutions for labels, shrink sleeves, bottle wrap labels, small format flexible packaging and other high-performance applications, with technologies designed to help converters improve productivity, enhance shelf appeal, support compliance and advance more sustainable packaging.

“LOUPE Americas 2026 gives Sun Chemical an important opportunity to show how our comprehensive portfolio for narrow web, tag and label applications helps converters print with greater confidence, increase productivity and meet evolving brand and regulatory requirements. From high-performance UV and UV LED inks to digital primers, coatings, adhesives, dispensing technology, consumables and SunColorBox color management, our solutions are designed to help customers address real production challenges, support sustainability goals and create labels and packaging that stand out. We look forward to showing visitors how they can Experience Transformation through technologies that improve press performance, strengthen color control and deliver greater operational resilience.”

said Dennis Sweet, Vice President NWTL, Commercial, Rycoline and Distributors, Sun Chemical.

Visitors to Sun Chemical’s booth can explore the company’s most recent offerings for the narrow web, tag and label market, including:

• UV and UV LED inks include SolarFlex Max D 1.5, SolarFlex AccuFlex, SolarWave DS, SolarWave DS LM and SolarWave CRCL UV LED flexo inks. The broad portfolio provides high-density print, low odor, low migration and dual-cure performance for shrink sleeve applications and recyclable de-inkable label structures.

• Coatings include SunInspire soft-touch and special effects coatings, SunCure mono-web coatings and SunCure Premium UV coating for high-performance label, carton and commercial applications. These solutions help converters achieve differentiated visual and tactile effects, durable protection and strong converting performance.

• Adhesives include SolarLam UV laminating adhesive, which supports strong lamination performance for label and packaging applications requiring reliable bonding, durability and efficient converting.

• Shrink sleeve and primer solutions include SunCure Matte UV-curable coatings designed to provide anti-wet-look performance, protection and uniform slip properties for reverse-printed shrink sleeve labels, along with SunCure Primer for inter-film adhesion and lamination structures.

• Ink Dispensing systems include the MX12 Hybrid Dispenser and ink dispensers for water-based inks, which help converters improve accuracy, efficiency and seamless pressroom workflow, while reducing waste and cost.

• Consumables include SunClean and SunVisto products for UV and water-based ink cleaning needs. These cleaners help reduce downtime, support cleaner pressroom operations and maintain consistent performance.

• SunColorBox is a comprehensive set of tools and services that enables consistent, accurate digital color communication across the packaging supply chain. The ecosystem helps converters manage spot colors, CMYK and extended gamut workflows from design through production, streamlining approvals, improving color consistency and reducing material waste.

With a broad technical portfolio and deep application expertise, Sun Chemical helps converters navigate changing market demands across food, beverage, health, personal care, household and industrial label applications. Its innovation pipeline supports converters seeking consistent quality, reliable production and stronger performance across multiple printing platforms and end-use requirements.

To learn more about Sun Chemical’s solutions for the narrow web, tag and label market, visit Sun Chemical at LOUPE Americas 2026, at Booth #326, September 15–17, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago, USA, or visit Sun Chemical’s NW&TL Total Solutions Page.