Hubergroup Print Solutions has introduced its next generation of offset inks featuring a new resin technology, said to deliver fewer make-ready sheets, more consistent colour reproduction and a ‘substantial reduction’ in misting, even on high‑speed presses.
The company says the advanced formulation delivers ‘measurable improvements’ in printing performance while maintaining consistently high print quality. The relaunch covers its conventional commercial and packaging ink series including Resista, Rapida, Packaging Plus and MGA Natura and Corona.
During extensive long‑term production testing, Hubergroup states that the resin technology has demonstrated measurable reduction in misting, a wider water window for more stable printing and significantly lower dampening levels. It also results in fewer sheets being required for on‑press adjustments; table print density and consistent colour results; and ‘consistently good’ post-print performance.
Hubergroup plans to introduce the new resin technology across its entire global conventional offset portfolio during the first half of 2026. It adds that product names and sales codes will remain unchanged, aiming to aid a smooth transition.
In other printing news, Mondi recently revealed brown kraft liner packaging with white digital printing for its customer Riedel Glas, designed to support the market launch of the All American Bourbon glass series. The company adds that its digital printing is based on data-to-print technology and does not require printing plates.
Xaar recently launched the Black version of its Versatex printbar at interpack 2026, said to bring high-definition black 1D and 2D variable data printing to existing analogue label presses and finishing lines. Versatex Black is said to have ‘stable and consistent’ jetting of black inks even at high speeds, resulting in clear, high-contrast codes that remain robust across a range of substrates and production conditions.
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