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Trends in UV flexographic inks. (UV/EB Corner).

By Paik, Catherine
Publication: Ink World
Date: Tuesday, April 1 2003

The growing popularity of IN flexo inks is one of the great success stories of the printing ink industry. While flexographic printing was once only used for low-end applications such as for crude graphics and block text on corrugated cartons, today the high-gloss, high-quality look of UV flexo has made it an excellent choice for printers wishing to do premium work.

Editor's Note: UV/EB Corner, a feature created in conjunction with RadTech and written by its members, highlights what's new and exciting in the field of graphic arts.

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