Wikoff invests in inkjet ink manufacturing

Wikoff said the new facility is suitable for the demanding requirements of producing inkjet inks, and features advanced manufacturing and test equipment.

This includes: a HVAC system that uses sophisticated airflow control to prevent potential airborne contaminates from entering clean zones; cleanroom-rated ceiling tiles that do not shed or produce contaminates; and ground and polished floors to minimize dust and debris providing smooth cleaning surfaces.

Further, Wikoff said inks are filtered and packaged in a cleanroom environment into cleaned and sealed containers to eliminate any chance of outside contamination, and are manufactured and tested under tight process controls to meet every key product parameter to meet each customer’s specific requirements.

Employees are also required to dress in non-shedding cleanroom attire with hairnets and gloves.

Geoff Peters, Wikoff president and chief executive officer, said: ‘Wikoff is making a major investment to manufacture inkjet inks of the highest quality with the expectation of becoming a strong competitor in a growing segment of the graphic arts industry.

‘We are bringing our well-known, industry leading service and custom product formulation to serve the existing digital market as well as support our current customer base entering that arena.’