Responding to evolving market demands and increasing variability in paper stocks, hubergroup Print Solutions has expanded its UV offset portfolio with the launch of low-tack versions of its established NewV ink range.
The new formulations are designed to help printers maintain consistent quality and production efficiency, even when working with fluctuating paper grades and higher press speeds. Low-tack variants are now available across the NewV pack premium, NewV set LED, NewV pack MGA and NewV poly MGA series.
The move comes as printers face growing challenges linked to changing substrate characteristics and faster production environments.
Lisa-Marie Spring, Product Manager SF/UV at hubergroup, explained: “The term tack refers to the stickiness of a printing ink. While high tack offers advantages such as improved ink transfer and dot gain, it can also cause so-called picking on sensitive papers or uncoated board – damage to the paper surface during the printing process. Low-tack inks are specifically designed to counteract this effect.”
While hubergroup’s existing high-tack NewV inks have delivered strong performance, particularly in premium print applications, the new low-tack versions have been developed to provide greater flexibility and reliability across a wider range of substrates.
According to the company, the new inks retain the same rheological properties as the standard NewV series while offering significant process benefits. These include reduced paper tear-out, more uniform ink separation, minimised emulsion disruption and a lower risk of delamination on multi-layer substrates. The improvements are particularly valuable where paper quality varies or presses operate at very high speeds.
By enhancing process stability and reducing substrate-related issues, the new inks are expected to help printers achieve consistently high print quality while improving production efficiency.
“With the new low-tack versions of our NewV series, we provide our customers with reliable solutions that support a smooth and efficient printing process in line with today’s requirements,” summarises Lisa-Marie Spring.
