About ALDUS INKS
Colour Expertise. Innovative Chemistry. Reliable Performance.
ALDUS INKS is the specialist inks and coatings division of ALDUS GROUP, developing and manufacturing high-performance solutions for the global label and packaging industries.
Based in Livingston, Scotland, our experienced team combines more than four decades of formulation expertise with advanced laboratory facilities, dedicated technical support and a detailed understanding of modern printing processes.
Formerly known as Paragon Inks, the business now operates as ALDUS INKS. The new identity reflects our position within an international group while preserving the specialist knowledge, personal service and technical capabilities our customers have trusted for many years.
Our extensive portfolio includes:
- UV and LED-curing inks
- Water-based ink systems
- Flexographic printing inks
- Rotary and flatbed screen-printing inks
- High-build coatings and tactile finishes
- Braille coatings
- Metallic, fluorescent and lightfast inks
- Scratch-off and specialist security solutions
- Adhesives, varnishes and functional coatings
- Low-migration solutions for food-packaging applications
- Bespoke formulations and precise colour matching
Our products are developed for a broad range of applications, including self-adhesive labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, shrink sleeves, lidding films, pouches, sachets, tickets, tags and specialist print products.
Expertise That Extends Beyond the Product
Exceptional print performance depends on more than the ink itself. Substrate, press configuration, curing technology, production speed and finishing requirements must work together as one reliable process.
That is why ALDUS INKS provides comprehensive technical support throughout product selection, testing and production. Our laboratory specialists, chemists and technical service team work closely with customers to evaluate applications, identify potential challenges and develop solutions tailored to individual production requirements.
Our capabilities include press trials, custom ink formulation, laboratory testing, colour matching, troubleshooting and on-site technical support. Using our in-house testing facilities and Mark Andy press, we can evaluate new formulations under realistic production conditions before they are introduced into a customer’s workflow.
Innovation Built Around Customer Needs
Continuous research and development are central to our business. We investigate new pigments, resins, additives and renewable raw materials while responding to changing substrates, printing technologies and regulatory requirements.
By working closely with customers, suppliers and industry organisations, we develop inks and coatings that combine colour strength, adhesion, curing performance and durability with efficient processing and responsible use of resources.
Our membership of the British Coatings Federation and our participation in EuPIA initiatives help us remain closely connected to regulatory developments and emerging industry standards.
Global Reach. Personal Support.
From our manufacturing and technical centre in Livingston, ALDUS INKS supports customers and distribution partners across Europe and international markets.
As part of ALDUS GROUP, we combine the responsiveness and specialist expertise of an experienced ink manufacturer with the resources, international reach and complementary capabilities of a globally operating print and packaging group.
Our objective is straightforward: to help customers achieve consistent colour, reliable production and outstanding printed results through innovative products, practical expertise and long-term partnership.