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"Projections of package printers utilizing laser engraved ceramic anilox cylinders have exceeded 98 percent for the past two to three years, with an estimated 100 percent usage within high quality process converters," says Greg Haley, executive vice president at Interflex. Haley cites refinements in cell geometry, predictability, and consistency as sales-driving forces. In addition, he notes, developments in the plasma application sequence have also improved the raw surface of ceramic rolls.