Curing, gelling and matting by means of optical systems
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The company group which was founded in 1977 consists of 12 companies. With our worldwide network of sales and services, we guarantee fast and reliable support on-site.
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UV technology
As one of the world's leading suppliers we develop, manufacture and distribute drying & UV curing systems for the graphic arts and industrial applications using ultra violet light (UV), infra-red (IR) and warm air (WA). Our optical systems cure inks, varnishes as well as adhesives in a matter of seconds and are used in different applications.
The world's largest portfolio of UV curing solutions
For more than 40 years, the company has been producing systems for curing print and coatings using UV light. The UV systems cure inks, varnishes, silicones, adhesives, resins and other materials in fractions of a second. The IST Metz group offers its customers the world’s largest product portfolio of high-performance UV lamp and UV LED systems.
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UV curing – technological basics
With the help of UV light inks, varnishes and adhesives are linked within the chemical process of the polymerisation. Both UV lamp and LED systems are used in the curing process. Obviously UV lamp systems have already been in use for many years in various applications, however LED technology is rapidly gaining ground.
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Matching UV equipment
IST Metz offers a qualified servicing to optimise or modernise your UV systems in order to increase outcome while at the same time constantly achieving the same accurate UV curing results. We provide spare parts quickly and in an uncomplicated manner. Only the use of original components and spare parts can prevent costly production losses and ensure long-term operation - all essential prerequisites for business success.
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ist metz as an employer
You could be just the person we're looking for. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of environmentally friendly high-tech UV systems, we have been successfully operating in the market since 1977 and have more than 550 employees. To continue our success in the future, we need to recruit qualified staff and experienced professionals who are keen to commit themselves to a rapidly expanding company with an international focus.