IST UV curing systems for newspaper printing. UV technology has been established in many sectors of the graphic arts industry for numerous years. The first UV curing systems are installed in newspaper printing presses. During the past few years, the UV process has undergone continual developments. The market for UV printing has been a growth sector for years and has even been able to withstand the depression that the printing industry has endured in the recent past. Inks and varnishes, which cure under UV light, have been growth areas for ink manufacturers for years. At the same time, the number of UV systems installed worldwide in the graphic arts has increased to an estimated 65,000 units. Now UV technology is also starting to gain a foothold in the newspaper printing sector. Which points have to been taken into consideration when deciding to change to UV printing? Which equipment is needed to be successful? These questions will be explained by IST METZ, a leading supplier of UV technology. IST METZ is an international group consisting of 12 companies with more than 500 employees worldwide. All core components of the UV systems are developed and manufactured within the group. The German headquarter is located in Nuertingen with sales and service companies in the United States, the Netherlands, U.K., France, Italy, Sweden, Spain, China and Thailand.