The words will reveal our heart. The visuals our soul. A captivating collection of fine inks from Hindustan Inks

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1 The words will reveal our heart. The visuals our soul. A captivating collection of fine inks from Hindustan Inks

We are Hindustan Inks & Resins Ltd. (HIRL). A part of the US $250 million Bilakhia Group, which has diverse interests in Printing Inks, Resins, Flushed Pigments and Crop Protection chemicals.

2 We are Hindustan Inks & Resins Ltd. (HIRL). A part of the US $250 million Bilakhia Group, which has diverse interests in Printing Inks, Resins, Flushed Pigments and Crop Protection chemicals. Incorporated as a company in the year 1991, HIRL has achieved leadership status in a very short span of time. Today, we are the largest manufacturer of printing inks in India with multi-locational plants. The creator of a mega single-stream plant for 'seamless' manufacture of inks. We have implemented SAP R3 Solutions to optimise Systems in all areas of operation and market information. Recently we have invested over US$ 30 million in the creation of world size capacities for Printing Inks, Resins, Flushed colors and Alkali Blue in India. With our technological strengths, we aim to become a global player in the inks and its ingredients industry. HIRL recently established Micro Inks Corporation, a company in Chicago, USA, where it manufactures a variety of inks to cater to the large US market. This venture has proved hugely successful with the company making decisive strides and is all set to be amongst the top five players in the US ink industry soon. At HIRL, our quest is total customer satisfaction. We therefore, are looking for ways and means to delight our customers. Our extensive research and the foresight to match every possible printing need, has resulted in a wide product range. But this is not all. To meet every demand of a valued and discerning customer like you, we promise to continue enhancing this range. HINDUSTAN INKS A N D R E S I N S L I M I T E D Making our mark on the world

3 As an ink company, the relationship we share with words and visuals is very special. They are the ambassadors of our sentiments and imagination. On the succeeding pages we unveil before you a captivating collection of fine inks. Their splendour multiplied manifold by an exciting blend of words and visuals. The words will reveal our heart. The visuals our soul. Our world class range of premium inks are a result of our company's backward integration into flushed pigments and resins. That has led to total control over the quality of raw materials, which go a far way in producing inks par excellence. These versatile inks have intrinsic qualities like high-gloss, fast setting and better dot gain, and can be used on a variety of substrates. Better reproduction and trouble free performance while printing is thus achieved. We are sure, you would like to sample our choicest of inks for a satisfying printing experience.

4 Spirit At the core of our enterprise resides a power. Silent yet eloquent. Tranquil yet powerful. It is the spirit of our company. Whose belief has created a unique oneness in effort. Whose voice has spurred us to global heights. Whose imagination has spawned a multitude of shades. Forever questing. Forever striving. Our spirit is what lifts us.

SET Sheetfed Process Colors Brighter Hues, Fast setting & High Speed Performance Improved press performance, greater cost efficiency and excellent work & turn, are the demands of our esteemed

5 SET Sheetfed Process Colors Brighter Hues, Fast setting & High Speed Performance Improved press performance, greater cost efficiency and excellent work & turn, are the demands of our esteemed customers operating the latest generation of high speed, automated presses. We recognize these demands and offer MICRO SET process colors designed with a versatility to suit a broad spectrum of printing conditions. MICRO SET process colors are a unique process set, based on an advanced vehicle technology. It is compatible with a wide range of coated stock, it enhances print sharpness and facilitates fast setting with good gloss. SALIENT FEATURES APPLICATIONS Advertising, Commercial Superb Productivity Outstanding performance at highest press speeds ; Greater productivity INK PROFILE Longer stay open Reduced time for post print handling ; Less space and reduced costs Excellent Ink/water Balance Quick setting Fast setting and reduced set off ; Less wastages / costs Work & turn Rub resistance Outstanding work & turn Excellent work & Turn ; Improved productivity Roller stay open & duct fresh inks ; Efficient press usages with no downtime. Excellent litho performance Stable ink-water balance under all press conditions ; High consistent print reproduction Rapid ink-water balance ; Faster make ready / reduced print waste. Very good trapping Excellent trapping & dot sharpness for highest quality prints ; Best reproduction of superimposed Colors e.g. purple, orange, green etc. Excellent gloss RECOMMENDATIONS SUBSTRATES Gloss Coated Matt Coated Non Coated Card Board Non absorbent Recommended Prohibited RECOMMENDED PRINT SEQUENCE : KCMY RESISTANCE PROPERTIES Very good print sharpness RECOMMENDATIONS With precaution COLOR LIGHT * ALCOHOL ALKALI YELLOW 5 MAGENTA 5 CYAN 8 BLACK 8 * DIN HYGIENE & SAFETY : No risk labelling required

6 Passion In our enterprise everything we do carries emotion. Intimate yet shy. Fiery yet tender. It is our passion that embraces everything. Bringing strength to our relationships. Bringing vibrance to our colors. Bringing new dreams to surface. Forever burning. Forever renewing. Our passion is what ignites us.

Universal, Quick set inks MITSU Sheetfed Process Colors Mitsu process colors are based on visco-elastic vehicle technology and are suitable for a wide range of sheetfed offset presses.

Suitable for printing on a wide range of stock, they have an enhanced print sharpness and facilitate fast setting with excellent gloss.

7 Universal, Quick set inks MITSU Sheetfed Process Colors Mitsu process colors are based on visco-elastic vehicle technology and are suitable for a wide range of sheetfed offset presses. Their inbuilt robustness offers a greater flexibility and hence they perform well on a broad spectrum of printing conditions. Suitable for printing on a wide range of stock, they have an enhanced print sharpness and facilitate fast setting with excellent gloss. SALIENT FEATURES Litho Properties Mitsu process colors have excellent lithographic property which ensures trouble free running with variety of fount concentrates. These inks rapidly achieve a stable ink/water balance and perform well on a wide range of dampening systems. APPLICATIONS Commercial, Packaging, Advertising INK PROFILE Excellent Ink/water Balance Longer stay open Quick setting Printability Mitsu process colors can be printed on a variety of uncoated / coated papers and boards available for commerical and packaging jobs. It offers better competitive advantage to your prints by providing extra value addition. Work & turn Excellent gloss RECOMMENDATIONS Rub resistance Very good print sharpness Drying Mitsu process colors set rapidly due to their good solvent release properties. Dot Gain Mitsu process colors offer high color strength which facilitates printing with minimum dot gain. Good Stability - Better Press Performance Mitsu process colors offer good tack stability, thus resulting in reduced blanket piling. SUBSTRATES Gloss Coated Matt Coated Non Coated Card Board Non absorbent Recommended Prohibited RECOMMENDED PRINT SEQUENCE : KCMY RESISTANCE PROPERTIES RECOMMENDATIONS With precaution COLOR LIGHT * ALCOHOL ALKALI YELLOW 5 MAGENTA 5 CYAN 8 BLACK 8 *DIN HYGIENE & SAFETY : No risk labelling required

8 Energy Our enterprise is vision given form. Pulsing yet calm. Controlled yet boundless. It is our energy at work. Pushing us to go that extra mile for our customers. Pushing us to innovate constantly. Pushing us to discover ourselves anew. Forever growing. Forever enduring. Our energy is what moves us.

Light fast inks LITE Sheetfed Process Colors MICRO LITE process colors are specially designed to meet the requirement of outdoor / indoor exposures of the color prints along with its alkali resistant

9 Light fast inks LITE Sheetfed Process Colors MICRO LITE process colors are specially designed to meet the requirement of outdoor / indoor exposures of the color prints along with its alkali resistant properties. It also offers excellent work & turn, is compatible with a wide range of coated stock and facilitates fast setting with good gloss. SALIENT FEATURES APPLICATIONS Packaging & Commercial Quick / stable ink-water balance : MICRO LITE process colors are based on a unique varnish system which enables good ink-water balance on various types of INK PROFILE Excellent Ink/water Balance Longer stay open Quick setting dampening systems. Work & turn Rub resistance Good Color Strength : MICRO LITE process colors are carefully Excellent gloss Very good print sharpness formulated to offer good color strength with better transfer properties. RECOMMENDATIONS Fast setting & reduced set off : MICRO LITE process colors are faster setting due to its high solvent release properties and SUBSTRATES Gloss Coated Matt Coated Non Coated Card Board Non absorbent Recommended Prohibited RECOMMENDATIONS With precaution enables reduced set off. RECOMMENDED PRINT SEQUENCE : KCMY HYGIENE & SAFETY : No risk labelling required Excellent work & turn : RESISTANCE PROPERTIES MICRO LITE process colors have excellent work & turn properties, offering better productivity and are most suitable for packaging & commercial jobs. COLOR LIGHT * ALCOHOL ALKALI YELLOW 6 MAGENTA 6 CYAN 8 BLACK 8 * DIN 16525

10 Ambition In our enterprise we go beyond now and today. Subtle yet emphatic. Lofty yet pragmatic. It is our ambition finding expression. Accelerating us to new peaks in national markets. Accelerating us to new peaks in international markets. Accelerating us towards making our mark on the world. Forever aspiring. Forever surging. Our ambition is what stirs us.

11 ECO Sheetfed Process Colors Vegetable oil based, eco-friendly inks Life on earth is in danger of extinction. We value it. Our commitment to a better environment has inspired us to design a process color set, based on vegetable oils, which fulfils the ecological demands of a globe faced with a depleting ozone layer. A small but vital contribution to preserve Mother Earth for future generations. MICRO ECO process colors are environment friendly inks using vegetable oils (renewable sources) instead of mineral oil (petroleum based which are non-renewable). ADVANTAGES APPLICATIONS Advertising, Packaging, Commercial Ecological "Green Inks" employ a resource that is INK PROFILE renewable. Enable better recycling of printed material Enable the reduction of volatile organic components (VOC), reducing Excellent Ink/water Balance Longer stay open Quick setting the "Greenhouse Effect". Work & turn Rub resistance Technical Better transfer Better water/ink stability Less wastage Reduced consumption. SALIENT FEATURES Minimum volatile organic compounds Excellent print qualities with proven dot sharpness. Extremely suitable for all Sheetfed presses. Superb work & turn. Good rub resistance on a wide range of stocks. Quick ink-water balance Can be used for a wide variety of coated substrates. Excellent gloss RECOMMENDATIONS SUBSTRATES Gloss Coated Matt Coated Non Coated Card Board Non absorbent Recommended Prohibited RECOMMENDED PRINT SEQUENCE : KCMY RESISTANCE PROPERTIES Very good print sharpness RECOMMENDATIONS With precaution COLOR LIGHT * ALCOHOL ALKALI YELLOW 5 MAGENTA 5 CYAN 8 BLACK 8 * DIN HYGIENE & SAFETY : No risk labelling required

12 Force The strength of our enterprise is a compelling urge. Intense yet sensitive. Telling yet submittive. It is this force that governs us. Propelling us to compete with the best. Propelling us to create the best. Propelling us to look beyond the best. Forever guiding. Forever urging. Our force is what drives us.

13 ZEN Sheetfed Process Colors Innovative, Robust & Versatile Inks MICRO ZEN process colors offer the optimum press performance and versatile print application, while meeting the needs of productivity and print quality. These inks are specially formulated to give best performance with minimum water uptake. SALIENT FEATURES Innovative Vehicle Technology Balanced structure with reduced viscosity variation as a function of temperature ; Stable color density throughout the print run. Very good setting & excellent ink transfer from plate ; Outstanding productivity and less piling on blanket. Low film weight ; Reduced ink consumption. Proven Lithographic Performance Rapid ink-water balance attaintment ; Reduces cost of print waste. Stable ink-water balance ; Ensures high, consistent print quality. Most suitable on all high speed sheetfed machines ; Adapted for alcohol or conventional dampening system. High Versatility Suitable for use on coated, non coated and matt coated stocks ; Enables wide range of print applications to be undertaken. Balanced Formulation Minimum dot gain ; Intense solids and fine screen halftone reproduction. Optimum machine stability ; Reduced risk of drying problems on rollers. Very good rub resistance ; Suitable for widest range of paper and folding carton board. APPLICATIONS Packaging & Commercial INK PROFILE Excellent Ink/water Balance Work & turn Excellent gloss RECOMMENDATIONS SUBSTRATES Gloss Coated Matt Coated Non Coated Card Board Non absorbent Recommended Longer stay open Prohibited RECOMMENDED PRINT SEQUENCE : KCMY RESISTANCE PROPERTIES Quick setting Rub resistance Very good print sharpness RECOMMENDATIONS With precaution HYGIENE & SAFETY : No risk labelling required COLOR LIGHT * ALCOHOL ALKALI YELLOW 5 MAGENTA 5 CYAN 8 BLACK 8 * DIN 16525

14 Publication Inks WEB Our wide range of publication inks, based on Flushed Pigment technology offer better color brightness and very good color re-production. These inks are manufactured in the most ultra modern plant which operates on the unique concept of "Seamless" manufacturing. Coldset News Inks Our coldset inks are carefully formulated with viscoelastic resin based vehicle technology for different rheological properties, keeping in mind its application on variety of printing machines including the faster machines such as, Coroset, Goss, Geoman & Colorman etc. They are available to suit various inking systems including the "key less" press. They offer excellent litho properties to achieve instant ink-water balance, resulting in faster press stability and lower wastage. Our News Black inks are based on unique carbon black dispersion technology and they are enriched with suitable resins to offer "Low Rub" characteristics. The News color inks are also available in soya oil based system. Heatset Inks Our Heatset inks are available in different tack values and can be used for all type of paper stocks such as GNP, SNP, LWC, SUPER CALENDER & MWC art paper. These inks are based on high molecular weight, structured phenolic resin base vehicle, which impart excellent roller stability but fastest drying properties. They are best known for their gloss and gloss retention with good rub resistance properties. The Heatset color inks are produced from specially customized flushes which offer brighter hues and excellent transparency. Our black ink imparts enhanced jetness to the black, since they are enriched with Alkali Blue pigments which are produced in-house. They are versatile and are compatible with both Alcohol based & Alcohol free dampening system. PUB Publication Gravure Inks HIRL offers Publication Gravure inks based on a state-of-art polymer bonded pigment dispersion technology. This unique process gives very good particle size distribution of pigments and contributes to ultra rich bright colors. A novel resin chemistry employed in these inks imparts excellent resolubility and smooth press operations. These inks find application in gravure printing of magazines, both for uncoated and coated stocks. SALIENT FEATURES Excellent transfer and release from cell depths. Very good printability with fine dot resolution. Excellent color strength with bright rich colors. High gloss and gloss retention. Good rub resistance. Enhanced cylinder life.

15 Radiation Curing Inks UV HIRL is proud to introduce UV inks for various printing processes and different substrates. These inks have been made from UV flush pigments which are developed indigenously through in-house technology. UV Offset Inks for Paper & Board These UV inks have been designed for good rheology combined with excellent ink-water characteristics and offer instant cure and good wet-on-dry color trapping. They have moderate gloss but good rub resistance properties. They are recommended for packaging and commercial printing for faster deliveries. These inks have good adhesion on pre-treated polyolefins and can be used for pre-treated polycoated stocks. UV Offset Inks for Plastics These UV inks are offered in two types, for laminated and non-laminated plastic surface and are most suitable for PVC, Vinyl, Polystyrene, Acrylics, Polycarbonates and high impact Polystyrene. They have very good adhesion and abrasion resistance with good gloss & lithographic properties. These inks are also suitable for Dry Offset printing for above mentioned plastic substrates. UV Overprint Coatings HIRL offers a range of UV Coatings, based on Radiation Curable Acrylic Oligomers and Monomers which cure instantly with application of the required degree of energy. They contain almost 100% non-volatile material and are thus VOC free. These UV coatings offer excellent gloss, drying speed, press stability and resistance to water, alkali, heat, oil & greases. They find applications for high gloss lacquering of coated paper & board, all types of labels, wrappers, book jackets, folding cartons etc. Above all, the UV coatings increase the aesthetic value of the print. IMPORTANT : It is always advisable to test run the substrate before commercial run.

The Essence of fine inks Our raw materials Flushed colors We offer a complete range of high quality Azo, Phthalocyanine and Alkali Blue Flushed colors.

HIRL's Flushed colors offer ease of handling and is economical in converting into finished inks. Applicable for sheetfed offset inks, heatset inks and no heat web inks.

HIRL also offers versatile resins like Polyvinyl Butyrals and Ketone Resins for Flexo /Gravure inks & speciality coatings.

16 The Essence of fine inks Our raw materials Flushed colors We offer a complete range of high quality Azo, Phthalocyanine and Alkali Blue Flushed colors. These have a distinct qualitative advantage like improved gloss, transparency, color strength and total dispersion. HIRL's Flushed colors offer ease of handling and is economical in converting into finished inks. Applicable for sheetfed offset inks, heatset inks and no heat web inks. Resins Also offered are variety of high performance visco-elastic resins for printing inks, such as Phenolic Modified Rosin Esters, Hydrocarbons, Cyclic Hydrocarbons and Hybrid resins. HIRL also offers versatile resins like Polyvinyl Butyrals and Ketone Resins for Flexo /Gravure inks & speciality coatings. Waxes, vehicles, additives A variety of ink vehicles that include Heatset/Quick set vehicles, Soya/Linseed Alkyds and Hybrid Alkyds. Wax compounds such as microcrystalline waxes and micro/ptfe blends, polyethylene waxes and polyethylene blends, PTFE concentrates. Speciality additives like water repellent wax compounds and Skin Retardant compounds for Heatset and Sheetfed inks.

Our Product Range Offset Inks Sheet Fed Inks Process colors Pantone Web Offset Inks Printing Inks Heat Set Cold Set Flexo / Gravure Inks Publication Packaging Screen Inks U.V. Products U.V. Coatings U.

17 Our Product Range Offset Inks Sheet Fed Inks Process colors Pantone Web Offset Inks Printing Inks Heat Set Cold Set Flexo / Gravure Inks Publication Packaging Screen Inks U.V. Products U.V. Coatings U.V. Inks Paper Plastic Azo Colors Pigments / Flushes Phthalocyanine Blue Alkali Blue Synthetic Resins for Offset inks for Liquid Inks Ink Vehicles Wax Compounds Pre-Dispersed Pigments PVB Based Metal Resinate Based

18 Our Global Endeavour Micro Inks Corporation

19 Micro Inks Corporation set up in USA, is the first step towards establishing a powerful global presence by Hindustan Inks & Resins Limited. A manufacturing site spread over 44 acres at Kankakee near Chicago, is where Micro Inks creates a variety of inks viz. Web Heat-set inks, News colors and Black inks, Sheetfed inks Publication Gravure inks and many more. This captivating collection of fine inks has found growing acceptance in the US printing industry. Steering the progress at Micro Inks is its handpicked team of experienced and qualified personnel, with a keen eye on quality and innovation to provide a competitive edge to its esteemed customers. With an enviable order position and long term contracts, Micro Inks is all set to be amongst the top five in the US ink industry. It is a splendid success story of Hindustan Inks and its prowess in manufacturing and marketing high quality inks.

20 Photogallery R&D Centre - Daman Resins Plant - Vapi R&D Laboratory Alkali Blue Plant - Vapi Alkali Blue Plant - Vapi (inside view) Inks plant - Silvassa

21 KPMG The data provided is based on our present state of knowledge and is intended to provide general information about our products and their uses. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties of the products described or their suitability for a particular application. Any existing industrial property rights must be observed. The quality of our products is guaranteed under our General Conditions of Sale. Headquarters Bilakhia House, Muktanand Marg, Chala, Vapi Gujarat, India. Tel : , Fax : Website - Mumbai 512 / 513, Midas Complex, Sahar Plaza, J.B. Nagar, Andheri (E), Mumbai, India. Tel : / 16 Fax : info@hindustaninks.com Australia 25, Starling Street, Green Valley, NSW, 2168, Australia. Telefax : au@hindustaninks.com U.S.A. Micro Inks Corporation Woodfield Corporate Centre, 425, Martingale Road, Suite 1000, Schaumburg, IL 60173, U.S.A. Tel : Fax : info@microinks.com HINDUSTAN INKS A N D R E S I N S L I M I T E D Making our mark on the world

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