Bankrollers

CTS President Doug Collins explains anilox roll suppliers have to ask and answer a tough question—"Where is flexo going?"—before they can project future anilox roll technology trends. What makes prediction so tricky, says Collins, is that flexo is being pulled in so many developmental directions—namely UV, water-based, and printing applications that require both types of inks to work together. It all adds up to very diverse anilox roll needs. "We've become more of a job shop than a manufacturer," he adds.