Jet Technologies has formed a strategic distribution partnership with Living Ink Technologies, the global innovator behind Algae Ink – a renewable, algae-based pigment technology designed to replace conventional carbon black pigments traditionally generated from fossil fuels.
The partnership will see Jet Technologies introduce Living Ink’s portfolio of bio-based ink solutions to the Australian market, supporting growing demand for more sustainable packaging and print solutions across sectors including labels, flexible packaging, commercial print, and consumer goods.
Founded in the US, Living Ink Technologies has gained global recognition for its development of renewable black pigment alternatives derived from algae biomass waste.
Designed to replace conventional fossil fuel-derived carbon black used across inks, coatings and industrial applications, the company’s Algae Black pigment is described as carbon negative, with the production process sequestering more carbon than it emits.
The technology has already been adopted by leading international brands including Nike, Patagonia, New Balance and Stella McCartney as part of broader sustainability and packaging initiatives.
Living Ink is now looking to expand its presence in the Australian market through its partnership with Jet Technologies.
“As demand grows for more sustainable alternatives across packaging and print, partnerships like this are critical to making new technologies commercially accessible,” said Scott Fulbright, CEO of Living Ink.
“Jet Technologies stood out immediately because of their intentional approach and clear commitment to advancing sustainability within the packaging industry.
“Their technical expertise, strong market presence and deep understanding of print and packaging applications make them the ideal partner to introduce Algae Ink to the Australian market.”
The partnership aligns with Jet Technologies’ ongoing focus on bringing innovative and commercially-viable sustainability solutions to customers across the region.
Living Ink’s products are designed as ‘drop-in’ replacements for conventional black pigments, allowing printers and packaging manufacturers to integrate bio-based alternatives into existing workflows without requiring major equipment changes or capital investment.
“There is increasing pressure on brands and manufacturers to reduce environmental impact across the entire supply chain, not just the product itself,” said Jack Malki, director of Jet Technologies.
“This partnership gives our customers access to innovative bio-based ink technologies that can support sustainability goals, while still meeting the performance and quality standards required in commercial production environments.”
At launch, Jet Technologies will offer Living Ink’s flexographic Algae Ink range alongside conventional and UV-cured offset Algae Ink products. The partnership also creates opportunities to expand into additional printing applications over time, including specialised UV Flexo technologies developed through Living Ink’s global development agreement with Actega.
Australia is continuing to see growing demand for more sustainable printing and packaging solutions as brands respond to evolving consumer expectations, sustainability targets and regulations.
Living Ink believes the Australian market is well positioned to adopt next generation print chemistry solutions that combine environmental benefits with compatibility across existing print processes.
“Our mission is to make renewable materials accessible to every brand on the planet,” said Devon Murrie, partnerships and strategic growth at Living Ink. “Strategic partnerships with organisations like Jet Technologies are critical to making that possible, because innovation only scales when it is accessible to the market.”
Jet Technologies and Living Ink will initially focus on onboarding Australian brands and converters looking to incorporate bio-based ink solutions into packaging and print applications, while establishing long-term technical and supply chain support across the region.