Today’s manufacturers are under growing pressure to reduce their environmental impact. From raw materials to packaging, the full product lifecycle is under scrutiny. But when it comes to sustainability, many businesses miss one critical area: the ink used for coding and marking. 

Traditional industrial inks are often petroleum-based and contain mineral oils that compromise recyclability, introduce harmful pollutants, and add complexity to waste handling. It's an overlooked contributor to a facility's environmental footprint. At Foenix Coding, we believe it’s time for a change.

Foenix Coding’s mineral oil-free (MOF), vegetable-based black ink (also known as bio-based ink, sustainable ink, or petroleum-free ink) is a purpose-built solution for companies that want to combine operational performance with genuine sustainability. 

This isn’t a compromise. It’s a leap forward - a formulation built from the ground up to deliver industrial-grade quality without environmental drawbacks.

Eco-friendly often carries the stigma of being less efficient or less effective. Not here. Our MOF ink is fully compatible with the Foenix FX ONE printer range, meaning: High-resolution prints on porous substrates like cardboard and paper - Fast-drying performance without the need for additional solvent-based make-up fluids, and consistent clarity even at high throughput speeds on modern production lines.

Whether you're marking batch codes, barcodes, logos, or traceability data, Foenix’s MOF ink delivers professional-grade results with none of the environmental baggage.

At Foenix Coding, sustainability is more than just the ink itself. Our delivery system is engineered to reduce waste, cost, and downtime: 2.5x the capacity of standard ink cartridges, reducing plastic usage and replacement frequency, Extended cartridge life, supporting long production runs with fewer disruptions, and advanced software control, which optimizes ink flow and prevents overuse.

The result? Less waste, lower costs, and more sustainable coding.

Our mineral oil-free ink was recently featured in a PPMA magazine editorial, highlighting its potential to revolutionise how manufacturers approach eco-friendly coding and marking. Robert Kozanecki, Technical Director at Foenix Coding, summarised it best:

We’re excited to be exhibiting at PPMA 2025 this September, where we’ll showcase our full eco-printing lineup - including the MOF ink and the gravity-fed, maintenance-free FX ONE printer. 

Whether you’re a long-standing partner or a first-time visitor, we’d love to show you how sustainable innovation can drive both compliance and competitive advantage. Come and meet our team to explore real-world use cases that prove sustainability doesn't have to come at the cost of quality or efficiency.

A Future-Proof Choice for Smart Manufacturers 

In a landscape of tightening regulations, supply chain accountability, and rising eco-awareness, Foenix Coding MOF ink positions your operation for long-term success: Meet emerging recycling and waste regulations with confidence, Show your commitment to sustainability in every package you code, and empower procurement teams to choose solutions that support corporate ESG goals. 

Sustainability is no longer optional. With Foenix Coding, it's also no longer difficult.

If you're looking to eliminate hidden environmental costs while improving your print operations, our MOF ink and FX ONE printer combination is ready to help.

Book a consultation, schedule a meeting at PPMA, or request a live demo today and take the first step toward cleaner, smarter industrial coding and marking.