Hubergroup Print Solutions has introduced a new resin technology for its conventional offset inks, marking an update across several established commercial and packaging product lines.
The new formulation follows an internal development programme focused on changing the resin component of offset inks. According to the company, the technology is intended to improve printing performance while maintaining print quality.
The relaunch applies to the company’s RESISTA, RAPIDA ECO, ECO-PERFECT-DRY, PACKAGING PLUS, MGA NATURA and MGA CORONA series.
Resins are a core component of offset ink systems and influence characteristics including viscosity, tack, misting resistance, setting speed and adhesion. hubergroup said the development programme was designed to improve these performance factors through a revised resin formulation.
“An improved resin means an improved ink,” said Richard Gill, Product Manager Sheetfed at hubergroup. “As we at hubergroup manufacture our own resins, we can tailor the formulation to precisely meet the performance characteristics we want. This capability enabled us to develop a perfectly aligned resin technology for our conventional offset inks.”
The company said long-term production testing showed measurable reductions in misting, a wider water window and lower dampening requirements during printing. Reported outcomes also included fewer sheets needed for on-press adjustments, alongside stable print density and consistent colour reproduction. Post-print performance was reported to remain consistent.
Hubergroup plans to introduce the resin technology across its global conventional offset portfolio during the first half of 2026. Product names and sales codes will remain unchanged as part of the transition process.
The rollout affects both commercial and packaging applications within the company’s offset range and is intended to occur without changes to existing product identification. By keeping established naming structures in place, hubergroup aims to limit operational disruption for printers and converters adopting the updated ink formulations during the implementation phase across international production and supply networks.