UV WEB OFFSET -- Future so Bright. . .

When compared to heatset offset, all of the press manufacturers agree that one of the biggest advantages of UV drying/curing is what it doesn't do—release volatile organic compounds (VOCs). That potentially can be a big concern, especially for shops currently not running presses with any type of dryer, says Eric Short, president of RDP Marathon in Laval, Canada. "For those companies, UV definitely is an easier approach to increase their printing quality and move up to coated stocks," Short points out. "Management may not want to deal with the whole process of applying for permits and paying licensing fees, assuming that's even an option."