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NEWARK, N.J.—Craig Adhesives and Coatings announced today a free trial program for its 1077M-3 coating product used by sheet-fed offset printers running hybrid inks, according to Howard Ragin, president. This new trial program will allow printers to order a free five-gallon sample to compare with their current products. Using 1077M-3, they will print glossier, higher quality products. "The new UV coating is superior to its rivals as it provides the highest level of gloss in the market," said Ragin. "We've been testing the product for years and it's consistently the best in its class. In fact, we're so confident it is better than

Substrate and equipment concerns plot printers on either the aqueous or UV route to high-gloss printing. by Jessica Millward, Associate Editor UV-CURABLE FORMULATIONS are the big hitters of the coatings and adhesives market—offering remarkable gloss and great abrasion-, heat-, and chemical-resistance. Slightly less high-performance, yet in some cases more predictable, aqueous adhesives and coatings serve as reliable all-rounders. Suppliers say choosing between them depends on the nature of the job, and the equipment, at hand. Luster low-down Coatings manufacturers are largely unanimous when it comes to the virtues and challenges of aqueous and UV-curable formulations. Craig Adhesives & Coatings President Pat Foust,