OCCA Weekly Webinar - 2026 Is Coming: Are Your Inks Ready?
Venue: Webinar
Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Time: 14:30 – 15:30
OCCA Weekly Webinars Series 17 continues with "2026 Is Coming: Are Your Inks Ready?" presented by Andreas Jansen of ALLNEX. The webinar will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 26 November at 2:30pm.
Abstract:
With the German Ink Ordinance set to take effect in January 2026, the coatings and printing ink industry is entering a decisive phase where regulatory compliance must go hand in hand with technical innovation. This webinar will explore how allnex is turning this regulatory milestone into an opportunity for innovation through the latest advancements in radiation-curing resin technologies.
We will present new developments that enable formulators to design inks that meet strict low-migration requirements while maintaining high performance and sustainability. The session will highlight how these technologies support compliance with evolving regulations without compromising on quality, efficiency, or application versatility.
Speaker Profile - Andreas Jansen - Market Segment Lead for Packaging Coatings and Inks EMEA, ALLNEX
Andreas holds a degree in printing and media technology and studied at the Stuttgart Media University, Germany.
He has more than 25 years of experience in product development, application engineering, project management and industrial marketing in the printing and packaging industry. At allnex, he and his team are responsible for market and business development in the field of chemicals for sustainable printing and packaging applications.
Speaker Profile - Luc De Waele - Technical Business & Service Manager Packaging & Inks EMEA, ALLNEX
Luc is in Radcure technology since 1995. He was working for 15 years in the R&D group of Drogenbos, Belgium doing synthesis work and developing radiation curable resins. Since 2010 Luc is Technical Business & Service manager for Graphic applications. He is the direct contact for all technical questions related to use of Radcure products in the packaging segment.
