Sun Chemical has partnered with Onlineprinters, one of Europe’s largest online print providers, in the co-development and optimization of the SunLit ProPace ink range.

SunLit is Sun Chemical’s latest vegetable oil-based, sheetfed process inks. They are based on the PACE technology platform, designed to help printers boost productivity and increase sustainability credentials in commercial publication and non-food packaging printing.

The SunLit ProPace ink range, now widely used across Onlineprinters’ production site in Germany, was formulated in continuous, close consultation with Online Printers to meet the stringent print quality, runnability, and drying requirements specific to their operations.

Onlineprinters, headquartered in Germany, operates in one of the most demanding production environments in the industry, with clients demanding high-quality print, at an extremely fast-turnaround rate, leaving minimal room for error.  All efficiency gains are important.

“Sun Chemical’s inks meet our stringent production requirements, but more importantly, the company has shown itself to be a responsive and reliable partner,” says Stefan Hagen, divisional manager, offset printing at Onlineprinters. “We value suppliers who understand the realities of our workflow, where hundreds of jobs are processed each day and any inconsistency can have a knock-on effect. From addressing misting and rub resistance to ongoing work on color stability, Sun Chemical has listened to our feedback and actively adapted the inks over time.

“There are longer-term topics we’re already discussing – including how to handle disposal and material compliance in more sustainable ways,” adds Hagen. “We appreciate that Sun Chemical is not just reacting to change, but actively preparing for it.”

“Our partnership with Onlineprinters exemplifies the kind of customer relationship we strive for – transparent, forward-thinking, and grounded in real-world performance,” notes James Buchanan, product director – sheetfed systems at Sun Chemical. “From the development of SunLit ProPace to our ongoing technical and sustainability efforts, we are proud to work alongside a partner that challenges us and wants to innovate and grow with us.”