Web Offset is Keeping Pace

While offset printing is feeling the heat from the quality upgrades coming from the flexo-printing sector, it is also borrowing some of the technology concepts from flexo. According to Barry, one major development in offset printing is a direct result of developments in the flexo industry. This development is the use of flexo-style sleeves for plate and blanket rolls, and is addressing a disadvantage with web offset printing when it comes to changing sizes.