Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. announced the launch of its dedicated AVantage Liquid Photopolymer resin laboratory, a facility designed to accelerate innovation and technical support for customers. This move follows nearly two decades of company investment in the application and marketing of liquid photopolymers.
Central Hub
The purpose-built laboratory serves as the central hub for the AVantage brand, bringing together specialized technical proficiency to meet current market demands and anticipate future requirements for multi-wall, folding carton, corrugated & wide-web printing sectors.
While competitive technologies like digital platemaking and thermal processing have evolved, liquid technology continues to offer distinct ecological and economical strengths, according to the company.
The new laboratory focuses on optimizing these benefits, specifically through the advancement of UV technology and the refinement of resin formulations. By maintaining a specialized in-house team, the company provides technical guidance that allows customers to integrate these advanced technologies directly into their existing business models.
“As A&V continues our focus on market-leading liquid photopolymer innovations, one of the key elements to any research team is foundational tools to carry out their work- such as advanced instrumentation and laboratory environments,” stated Ryan Vest, Director of R&D and AVantage Technology. “The AVantage Technical Support and Development Laboratory is a key investment that will enable the AVantage team to further create valued solutions for our current and future customers.”
The laboratory’s scope extends beyond the resin itself to include a comprehensive suite of U.S.-manufactured consumables, including:
Ancillary Materials: Development of high-performance cover films and substrates.
Washout Chemistries: Formulations designed specifically to process liquid polymer resins efficiently.
Quality Control: Consistent testing to ensure plate production remains stable and predictable.
