Sun Chemical marks 200th anniversary

Sun Chemical claims itself as the first to develop UV inks, water-based inks, pigmented flexo inks and flexo inks for polyethylene films, as well as the creator of the four-color wet process ink system in 1906, now commonly known as CMYK printing.

Sun Chemical has been manufacturing pigments since 1907. Today, the Performance Pigments division offers an array of pigments, effects and preparations for the coatings, cosmetics, plastics, inks and specialties markets. Continuous innovation in new color space and providing unique colors and effects into a variety of existing and new markets, has enabled global growth.

With DIC Corporation’s acquisition of the company in 1987, Sun Chemical became a truly global company, with growth within the Latin American and Middle Eastern markets and the formation of the Advanced Materials division, which delivers compounds, polymers and application materials to broad markets.

‘Beginning with the inspiring legacy of Lorilleux and Samuel Morris in the early 1800s, Sun Chemical has delivered 200 years of color expertise, innovative technology and an ongoing commitment to quality and service for our customers,’ said Rudi Lenz, Sun Chemical president and CEO. ‘Having held close to 10,000 worldwide trademarks and over 3,000 granted patents in various global jurisdictions in its history, Sun Chemical takes pride in producing solutions tailor-made to meet the individual needs of our customers.

‘Sun Chemical’s vision has been and will always be to help customers take on the global challenges of the future by providing quality, service and innovation in every solution we deliver. For the future, we are committed to pursuing research and development that will bring our customers new innovative and sustainable solutions. We look forward to celebrating this ongoing commitment to excellence as a company and with our customers this year.’

L&L will celebrate its 40th anniversary later this year with a commemorative edition planned for issue 6, 2018