Amcor’s folding carton business has launched a new printing technology named Sunshine.
The patent-pending technology consists of an in-line application of a bright silver coating over an ultraviolet (UV) or electron-beam (EB) primer. The process delivers a highly reflective metallic effect, unlimited design possibilities, and faster speed to market for a range of folding carton applications. The breakthrough technology also simplifies the supply chain, improves packing line performance versus laminated boards, and provides significant environmental benefits.
“Sunshine technology is a cutting-edge development using the gravure printing process,” said Felix Angst, Amcor’s Business Development Director for the Americas. “This launch comes in response to customer demand for more efficient processes and firmly positions Amcor as a technology leader in the folding carton market.”
Sunshine offers a wide range of cost-effective design options and can serve as an alternative to existing multi-process technologies such as metalized board and hot foil stamping. The in-line process is completed on a single press and removes various stages in the supply chain - therefore reducing lead times and eliminating extra transportation costs associated with conventional metallization methods. The brilliantly reflective effect is achieved using a three-layer structure consisting of paper board (layer 1), an energy-cured lacquer (layer 2), and a specially developed metallic coating (layer 3).
