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For small- and medium-size operations, a five-color Ryobi 525GX with coating and IR curing units was featured. The two-up press runs at up to 15,000 sph.
In addition, Ryobi's new UV Casting and Foiling System has been developed for the 42˝ Ryobi 1050 series packaging press to handle holograms/special effects, foiling and chemical embossed printing. During the show, security printing through anti-forgery holograms, including hidden and micro text, as well as 3-D hologram patterns, was featured. The UV Casting and Foiling System is also available on the 750 series presses.
Mark Michelson now serves as Editor Emeritus of Printing Impressions. Named Editor-in-Chief in 1985, he is an award-winning journalist and member of several industry honor societies. Reader feedback is always encouraged. Email mmichelson@napco.com