Supercolor was established in 1973. It’s a leading company, known in Italy and abroad for inks and varnishes for offset and flexo applications produced in the modern plant located in Rastignano (Bologna). High quality inks and varnishes, most advanced production systems, a continuous and attentive relationship with customer needs are the keys to the success of this company.
PRODUCT RANGE
Research for top-quality raw materials as well as the application of an accurate control system for components and finished products to optimize quality consistency and press performance are the steady foundation on which Supercolor production philosophy is built.
Moreover, the modern R & D labs are committed to technological innovation and the development of new components and materials.
The product range includes:
• Inks and varnishes for offset, flexo rotogravure, UV, printing, chips
• Mono pigmented concentrated pastes for offset and flexo printing to calibrate hues depending on printing
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Supercolor produces a wide series of four colour inks for vastly differing printing demands on all kinds of support (including the special ones) in addition to a large range of black inks and to a range of oilbased and water-based overprint varnishes.
In addition to the conventional mineral-based products, Supercolor developed some vegetal-based series in line with an entrepreneurial policy attentive to the customers and the environment.
Moreover, Supercolor is the sole distributor of the Toyo Ink brand in order to satisfy all the printing needs and all the market niches (special inks included).
In the roto flexo product division, Supercolor includes a large range of water-based and solvent-based inks for printing on various supports: gloss and matt paper, polyethylene and polypropylene for the food sector, polyester, nylon, metal film, self-adhesive tape, packaging paper, corrugate cardboard etc..
SERVICE
One of Supercolor’s winning features is the technical support offered by their highly qualified staff.
Technicians at Supercolor are not only familiar with inks and their chemical reactions; they are also expert in the printing processes. All this reconfirms the company mission statement: “Ink is not a mere industrial product, it is a service”.