Process Progress

A factor in UV offset adoption's favor, says Thome is conventional offset printers are used to dealing with sensitive process parameters such as water/ink balance that require constant monitoring.

Mark Hahn, V.P. sales and marketing for AAA Press International, is quick to tout flexo's UV leadership, but sees its growth concentrated in certain market segments. Hot spots he cites include the wine and spirit label sector, as well as any application requiring long process lines and 175 to 200 line screens.