The RadTech Conference 2011 in Basel, under the motto “UV/EB – Green Technology for Innovation” offered participants the opportunity to make an excursion to Maulburg to view the Muller Martini Training Center Presses, where they were able to learn more about modern food packaging printing through practical examples. The highlight of the event was the live demonstration of the VSOP (Variable Sleeve Offset Printing) web offset printing press, recently introduced by Muller Martini. The roughly 140 visitors could view firsthand how a bakery package was printed and the printing inks cured with electron-beam.

The highlight of the event at the Muller Martini Training Center Presses was the live demonstration of the VSOP web offset printing press.

Interesting Expert Presentations on Web Offset Printing Presses with EB-Drying
The VSOP demonstration was accompanied by expert presentations on various topics in the field of web offset printing with EB drying methods. Dr. Andreas Hitzler, Director of Sales and Marketing at Muller Martini Printing Presses GmbH, presented the advantages of VSOP for printing labels, flexible packaging solutions and cardboard packaging.

The expert presentation given by Bernd Schopferer titled “Web Offset Printing with EB Drying” at the RadTech Conference in Basel was also well attended. The product and marketing manager of Muller Martini Printing Presses GmbH pointed out the many benefits of electron-beam hardening (EB drying) for labels and package printing. “EB drying is especially well suited for foodstuff packaging, as the ink film is immediately hardened all the way through,” said Schopferer. “The result is a high-quality, low-odor and low-migration print product, manufactured under reliable production conditions, without the use of photoinitiators or the emission of pollutants.”