KMI Reaffirms Its Leadership in the Waterless Ink Market

From September 23 to 24, 2025, the “2025 Koenig & Bauer Cortina User Workshop” was held at Freiburger Druck in Freiburg, Germany. During the two-day event, in-depth discussions were held on key challenges in the printing process.

Participants identified ink (32%), paper (32%), and printing plates (18%) as the main factors influencing print quality—underscoring once again the critical role of ink in achieving optimal printing results.

 

 

 

KMI: Market Leader in Waterless Ink for Cortina

KMI has maintained its position as the No. 1 supplier in the Cortina-specific waterless ink market for several consecutive years. Once again in 2025, it was recognized by users as the most reliable provider of consistently high-quality ink, earning overwhelming support from workshop attendees.

 

 

 

Develops World’s First Waterless LED Ink for Cortina

As a global market leader in waterless ink, KMI was the first in the industry to introduce Mineral Oil Free ink that complies with stringent French environmental regulations. Furthermore, KMI achieved a world-first by developing Waterless LED ink specifically for the Cortina press—pioneering eco-friendly printing solutions for the industry.

During the workshop, a live LED printing demonstration using KMI’s Waterless LED ink was conducted on the Cortina press at Freiburger Druck. The demonstration received high praise from attendees for its outstanding print quality and technological excellence.

 

KMI remains committed to advancing innovative, sustainable printing solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and environmental responsibility—shaping the future of the global printing industry.