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But improvements in traditional wet offset just might rain on the waterless parade. RDP Marathon's Director of Intenational Marketing Brian Ivens says, except for specialty printing applications, the company has witnessed a drop in interest for waterless capability. He suggests the newer, improved roller coverings and blanket materials on wet offset presses have gone a long way toward resolving ink/dampening issues. He also argues combined process capabilities compensate for any edge in print quality dry offset may have had.