Sun Chemical opens production facility in Turkey

Sun Chemical has opened a US$30M production centre in Aliaga, Izmir in Turkey dedicated to serving the growing demand for solvent-based flexible packaging solutions.

The 50,000m2 site employs more than 90 staff and is dedicated to the production of solvent-based inks serving both local and international customers. The multi-million dollar investment provides a state-of-the-art production facility, which is fully automated with the latest equipment and technology to ensure consistent and exceptional ink quality.

Traditionally manufactured at Sun Chemical’s Çigli site, alongside its water-based inks, the move to Aliaga for solvent ink production is driven by increased demand from Turkey and the Middle East for solvent-based flexible packaging products. Sun Chemical has split the sites to provide dedicated premises for both its solvent- and water-based products. The Çigli plant will continue to manufacture water-based inks for the local markets.