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About Independent Ink

Independent Ink Inc. was established in 1939 as a custom formulator of government and military specification inks and solvents. In 1980 a major U.S. bottler asked us to develop jet printing and make-up inks specifically formulated to work with continuous ink jet (CIJ) and drop on demand (DOD) printing equipment. With over 2 million gallons sold to date, Independent Ink is the nation's leading after-market manufacturer of jet printing inks and make-up inks.

What is the Produce Traceability Initiative and why is it important?

Since the early 20th century, the government has been active in their efforts to trace fruit from farm to table. The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) which took effect in 1930 was the foundation for produce traceability, although the focus … Continue reading

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How does UV ink differ from solvent-based ink?

At Independent Ink, we have been formulating and manufacturing inks for over 70 years, and UV ink is one of the most exciting innovations in the last few decades.  UV Inks are specialty inks that are dried or cured with … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Using a Poly-Treat Check Pen for Your Dyne Testing

Quality-checking for Polypropylene and Polyethylene treatments can be a messy, time-consuming and even risky process depending on your method.  Eliminate the inconvenience and reduce the cost with Independent Ink’s line of Poly-Treat Check Pens. Our line of Poly-Treat Check Pens … Continue reading

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Food Grade Inks for Your Industry’s Needs

From traceability codes to expiration dates, our line of Food Grade Inks are designed to suit all of your coding needs. Our inks are FDA approved and will print on a variety of substrates, including tricky materials like bread bags, … Continue reading

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Reliable Industrial Printing Equipment

Industrial printing equipment can take many forms and shapes. No matter your industry, business size or unique needs, Independent Ink is proud to offer printing solutions for you. Since 1939, Independent Ink has established a strong reputation for providing reliable, … Continue reading

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Your Wholesale Resource for Industrial Printing Machines

As a wholesale industrial printer distributor, Independent Ink supplies industrial printing machines for a variety of industries and applications. Our continuous ink jet printers (CIJ) accommodate high speed printing needs for basic packaging applications. Available in both the CodeCUBE and … Continue reading

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Hot Melt Inks for Any Industry

As a leading ink manufacturer, Independent Ink has expertise in developing hot melt inks. We proudly produce name-brand quality hot melt inks that accommodate a variety of coding needs. If you are looking for custom, affordable hot melt inks that … Continue reading

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FDA approved inks: Safety when it matters most

When it comes to labeling packaging for consumables, it is common for FDA approved inks to be a mandatory standard. Most importantly, these FDA approved inks are free of toxins or harsh chemicals that could prove detrimental if they came … Continue reading

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Security inks for any industry.

As a custom ink manufacturer, Independent Ink features inks that accommodate industries with specific applications. Our security inks are one example of many that demonstrate our skill and expertise in meeting the unique demands of customers. To prevent forgery, tampering … Continue reading

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Industrial dyes and fluids for any industry.

As an industrial ink manufacturer, Independent Ink understands that industrial dyes and fluids are an investment for your business. We also realize that many of the name brands that you’ve come to trust have gotten more expensive. Now more than … Continue reading

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