Delhi, India | October 14, 2026
Toyo Ink India Pvt. Ltd., a member of Japan’s artience Group, has been honored with the prestigious IFCA Star Award 2026 in the “Innovations in Ink” category, presented by the Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Association (IFCA). The Award was officially presented at a ceremony held on September 24, 2026, in Mumbai, celebrating outstanding excellence and innovation across the entire packaging value chain.
- Gravure Water-Based Ink (JW252): A high-performance retort composite ink designed with a water-soluble formula. It eliminates traditional hazardous solvents, significantly cuts volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, and delivers high lamination strength capable of withstanding high-temperature packaging sterilization.
- CI Flexo Water-Based Ink (HW870: An eco-friendly ink engineered for high-efficiency, fast-drying runs on Central Impression (CI) flexographic printing systems. It features a low-residual-solvent formula that meets strict safety and hygiene standards while maximizing color concentration on flexible films.
The success of the JW252 and HW870 ink series marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to drive sustainable growth across the global packaging sector. With the backing of the worldwide artience Group, Toyo Ink India continues to invest heavily in research and development to address the stringent environmental demands of modern supply chains:
“This recognition by IFCA celebrates our core spirit of innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing excellence,” said Mr. Shekhar Barua, Director of Toyo Ink India. “Our strategic focus remains on delivering cutting-edge, sustainable solutions that help brands and packaging converters reduce their environmental footprint.”
For more information about the artience Group, visit the website of our parent company artience Co., Ltd. https://www. artience group.com/en/.
