Heidelberg is expanding its Saphira range of eco-friendly consumables while tightening their sustainable criteria to bring them in line with latest international standards.

The new products include the Saphira Blanket Pro 200, the mineral oil-free Saphira Ink Anicolor S100 and H100 ink series for Anicolor technology, and the Saphira Binding Glue PUR 330 NE, which Heidelberg claims is the first PUR glue not to release any harmful isocyanates and therefore any substances that pose a health risk to users.

Heidelberg says it defined and introduced the world's first criteria for environmentally friendly blankets with the Blanket Pro 200. ‘To define these criteria, the company reviewed the production process and identified and evaluated the green credentials of the substances used.’ .

Heidelberg head of consumables, Peter Tix, says: "Green printing has already become standard at numerous companies in industrialised markets. The Saphira Eco product line from Heidelberg offers these companies a range that meets the world's strictest requirements for eco-friendly consumables.

“It's the perfect choice for customers who attach great importance to their company's green credentials and don't want to compromise on quality when using eco-friendly consumables.”

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