working for you. March 2011 SunLase™ Laser Marking

2 SunLase™ - Introduction SunLase™ ink is used to print a white patch The graphics are created when a low powered CO 2 laser changes the colour of the patch to black where marked SunLase™ ink is used to print a white patch The graphics are created when a low powered CO 2 laser changes the colour of the patch to black where marked

3 SunLase™ - Description Sun Chemical has developed the SunLase™ range of inks which are sensitive to specific low energy lasers, allowing the marking of high definition variable data on various substrates.  SunLase™ inks contain specific pigments, that change from white to black when hit by a low energy laser. There is no ablation. This technology, combining laser and colour change, opens up myriad of opportunities to add value to printer, converter and brand owner printing requirements  SunLase™ range offers packers and end-users the platform to introduce greater efficiencies and productivity as well as higher quality on their identification marking applications  It allows packaging printers and converters to sell “activated” packaging at premium margins  SunLase™ range covers most of printing and ink technologies: flexo, gravure, dry and wet offset, water and solvent based, oil based, UV  Patch is printed with a SunLase™ ink  When the ink is marked with a laser – a high definition black graphic appears

4 SunLase™ - Key benefits  High definition quality at high speeds  Packaging can be nominally patch printed providing unique identifiers and personalisation  Reduces SKU’s considerably because marked and coded on demand. Product variants can be marked at the final production step  Without resetting any consumables  Improved print reliability, important reduction of defaults  Cost saving and flexibility are achieved by removing the need for secondary applications  Possible combination with brand security and anti-counterfeiting systems  Improved traceability thanks to high quality individual coding (2D Data matrix codes…)  Helps improving safety in food pack applications thanks to huge reduction of particulates

5 SunLase™ - Benefits Needs / unmet needsKey benefit from SunLase™ PRODUCTIVITY ReliabilityIndustrial lasers are robust machines designed for use in demanding environments to minimise unplanned stoppages and maximise performance High speedLaser coding provides a high quality code faster than the nearest equivalent RepeatabilityLaser on SunLase™ patch produces a consistent code every single time. Visual qualityLasers provide high contrast coding and high level graphics and fonts FlexibilityMarking variable data with the ability to change outputs instantly Space utilisationLaser marking onto SunLase™ pre-printed patches enables better defined information to be seen and read clearly. Modern processThe latest laser technology enables a controllable minimal power to code and mark substrates that previously would have been damaged ENVIRONMENT SAFETY Minimal extraction The SunLase™ patch causes far less particulates to be produced when laser marked compared to traditional laser ablation. Food safetyThanks to huge reduction of particulates, very little impact on food packaging Environmentally friendly Minimal consumables and nothing secondary is added to the substrate, facilitating easier recycling. OPERATING COSTS Minimal consumables Lasers do not use solvents or ribbons, and allow label elimination Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) reduction Codes and graphics directly applied to generic packaging stock on an ‘as required basis’ removes the need for specially pre-printed units Waste reductionStrong reduction of waste of unused or obsolete promotional packaging thanks to 'print on demand' process

6 SunLase™ - Target markets and applications (1)  Markets: all packaging printers/converters or packing companies: – Flexible packaging – Corrugated board – Folding carton – PE Films – Reverse-printed sleeves and plastic labels – Multiwall sack – Liquid carton packaging  Variable Data Applications: – Need of sequential numbers per pack / batch… – Unique identifiers per pack, batch, consumer… – Personalisation – Network based coding – Primary coding on flexible films – Date / Price / Batch codes – Language / Ingredients / GDA panels / Nutritional Information

7 SunLase™ - Target markets and applications (2)  End-uses: – High volume food producers with short shelf life products, for example:  milk: sleeves and labels  yogurts: PET/PP lids and labels  beverage: beer bottle labels – Medium to high volume premium ranges: lids and labels, soups, granulated products, – Personal care labels and sleeves – Toiletries, perfume bottle labels, shampoos, liquid soaps – Pharmaceutical labels, foils, blisters – Existing production of 5 million + outer cartons per year. – Current users of Hi-Resolution ink jet – Print and hand applied labels – Businesses looking seriously at packaging innovations and environmental issues – Businesses that suffer fines for poor barcode quality

8 SunLase™ Current product portfolio SunLase™ product nameMarket / applicationProductTechnoPrint 1SunLase™ WB Corrugated CorrugatedWWLN Acrylic (water based) Flexo 2SunLase™ UV Flexo Corrugated, Flexible packaging surface, Folding carton and paper. SNL100UVFlexo Flexible packaging surfaceH UVFlexo 3SunLase™ SB Lamination Flexible packaging laminationNSPL PU Flexo, gravure 4 SunLase™ SB Lamination for Fibre Lasers Flexible packaging lamination UFLR PU Flexo, gravure H H H NC H Flexible packaging surface + lamination (low bond) H NCGravure H SunLase™ SB surface film Flexible packaging surface 10LSF-17 NCFlexo H PVCGravure 6 SunLase™ PVB lamination surface Flexible packaging surface and lamination PVPP PVB Flexo, gravure 7SunLase™ Oil based Litho Folding carton and paperFM OilDry Offset 8SunLase™ UV Litho Folding carton and paperIn developmentOilDry Offset 9SunLase™ Heatset

9 SunLase™ Solvent based Flexo ink on paper SunLase™ Solvent based Flexo ink on polypropylene film SunLase™ - application examples

10 SunLase™ Solvent based Gravure ink on film SunLase™ UV Offset ink on paper SunLase™ Solvent based Flexo ink on Polypropylene film SunLase™ - application examples

11 SunLase™ Water based Flexo ink on brown corrugated board SunLase™ Water based Flexo ink on white top corrugated board SunLase™ - application examples

12 SunLase™ ink on paper label SunLase™ UV Flexo ink on paper SunLase™ Solvent based Gravure ink on film, with 2D data matrix SunLase™ - application examples

13 SunLase™ - application examples   Other applications

14 SunLase™ - Any Questions?