Flint Group launches Lithocure Premium UV offset ink

Flint Group has launched Lithocure Premium, a UV offset ink suitable for most label substrates and narrow web applications, in Europe and Asia.  

‘Offset printing is a balance of several parameters,’ said Par Olsson, product manager, Flint Group Narrow Web. ‘Fully optimizing this balance can seem complicated, and printers sometimes feel it’s a moving target – especially when maintaining print quality at high speeds. We have developed Lithocure Premium to become a cornerstone of a stable UV offset process. The offset ink is a key element and this ink raises the bar considerably. With Lithocure Premium printers can achieve robust, reliable and high performance results without changing other press or printing parameters.’ 

Lithocure Premium is designed to be used in narrow web UV rotary offset systems but can also be used in UV rotary letterpress systems. Inks are available in 4-color process, Pantone basic shades, high resistance colors and opaque white. 

In North America, an equivalent product will be introduced under the brand name Lithokett. ‘Lithokett is based on similar technology but using slightly different raw materials, still exhibiting impressive offset and lithographic properties,’ explained US product manager Tom Hammer. ‘As a global responsible supplier, we have full awareness of local regulations and have selected raw materials that are fully approved both in North America as well as in the rest of the world. Product performance is second to none, but we want the products branded separately for full transparency for our globally active customers.’ 

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