Graphic Arts - Innovation in Coatings

The Business Line Grahic Arts is the leading producer of water based overprint varnishes world-wide. We are the number two for UV overprint varnishes world-wide. We consist of three innovative and service-orientated specialist companies

All three companies offer an extraordinary broad product range for their markets. We take pride in our ability to use innovative chemistry to manufacture new products and create new product opportunities for our customers. We provide a solution for almost every challenge. And if not, we develop a solution for our customers. That is our strength.

We analyze the complete printing process: printing press, dryers, substrate, ink and coating. The modification of the coating according to the technical situation is our core competence. The goal is to get the highest quality printed product and an efficient production in the press room. We reach this by our excellent quality and professional technical service.

ACTEGA Terra GmbH, Germany develops and produces water based, UV and effect coatings. ACTEGA Terra offers a comprehensive product range for offset, gravure and flexo printing as well as special solutions for board, paper, plastic and metallised substrates.

Correspondingly ACTEGA Kelstar Inc., USA, develops and produces water, UV and effect coatings for the graphic arts industry. In addition ACTEGA Kelstar produces and develops, pressroom chemicals, in particular fountain solution.

ACTEGA Radcure Inc., USA, develops and produces an extensive product range of UV coatings and UV adhesives with the focus on narrow web printing. Additionally, diverse special solutions in the area of effect coatings and security inks are offered

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