Asahi Photoproducts launched its AWP-CleanPrint line of water-washable flexographic plates, designed as a more sustainable alternative to traditional solvent-washable plates and to deliver improved quality on press with reduced cycle time. The water-wash plates have low surface energy resulting in fewer press stops for plate cleaning. Asahi also promoted a new water recycling
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