Siegwerk expands U.S. and Canada ink capacity with inkjet and solvent lines
Siegwerk expands U.S. and Canada ink capacity with inkjet and solvent lines
Siegwerk is significantly increasing investments in the United States and Canada under its FORMULA 2030 strategy, targeting production capacity, operational efficiency and sustainable infrastructure. At Des Moines, Iowa, it is modernizing milling and blending equipment, adding white and color production systems for inline batch production, and building a new warehouse mainly to support solvent-based operations. At Morganton, North Carolina, it is adding water-based and UV-based inkjet production, scheduled for completion in 2026, plus new milling and blending equipment for its Narrow Web portfolio and rooftop solar panels funded by its Green Fund.
Added printing ink and coatings capacity in the U.S. and Canada, including solvent-based storage and inkjet lines, should support flexible packaging and label customers and strengthen regional supply reliability.
Key facts
| Companies | Siegwerk |
|---|---|
| Chemicals | printing inks, coatings, water-based inkjet inks, UV-based inkjet inks, solvent-based inks |
| Capacity | Increased production capacity and additional warehouse storage capacity at Des Moines; water-based and UV-based inkjet production at Morganton |
| Investment | Significantly increased investments across the United States and Canada; solar panels at Morganton funded through the Green Fund |
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa; Morganton, North Carolina; United States and Canada |
| Timing | 2026-08-06, 2026-06 (groundbreaking on new warehouse building in early June), 2026 (scheduled completion of Morganton inkjet production) |
| End uses | packaging, label applications, flexible packaging, Narrow Web packaging |
Market context
Printing inks and coatings are formulated pigment and resin systems that give packaging its graphics, barrier and surface properties. Solvent-based inks remain common in flexible packaging, where they dry quickly on films and laminates, while water-based and UV-curable inks are favored for lower volatile organic compound emissions and faster curing. Demand is driven mainly by food and beverage packaging, consumer goods, and pressure-sensitive labels, where brand owners need consistent color and short run turnaround. Regional production matters because ink and coating shipments are bulky, and nearby plants shorten lead times and reduce exposure to freight disruption. Added local capacity can ease tightness for converters and tends to put pressure on regional competitors to match service levels, rather than to move global price benchmarks sharply. Investments in inkjet lines also reflect a broader shift toward digital printing for shorter runs and variable designs.
Source: official release on siegwerk.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.
About Siegwerk
Printing inks · Germany · No. 343 in the Market Krystal chemical company ranking · chemical sales about $1.4B.
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