Anderson & Vreeland Launches Innovative AVantage Liquid Resin Laboratory

Building on nearly 20 years of dedicated investment, this state-of-the-art facility will accelerate the development of sustainable liquid photopolymer resins and integrated consumables to optimize production across the global flexographic printing sector.

BRYAN, Ohio, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The flexographic printing industry is experiencing a strategic return to liquid platemaking as sustainability mandates reshape global supply chains. Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. today announced the launch of its dedicated AVantage Liquid Photopolymer resin laboratory, a facility designed to accelerate innovation and technical support for customers. This move follows nearly two decades of company investment in the application and marketing of liquid photopolymers. 

The purpose-built laboratory serves as the central hub for the AVantage brand, bringing together specialized technical proficiency to meet current market demands and anticipate future requirements for multi-wall, folding carton, corrugated & wide-web printing sectors. AVantage even has solutions for sandcasting, stamp, and molding applications. 

While competitive technologies like digital platemaking and thermal processing have evolved, liquid technology continues to offer distinct ecological and economical strengths. The new laboratory focuses on optimizing these benefits, specifically through the advancement of UV technology and the refinement of resin formulations. By maintaining a specialized in-house team, the company provides technical guidance that allows customers to integrate these advanced technologies directly into their existing business models.

"As A&V continues our focus on market-leading liquid photopolymer innovations, one of the key elements to any research team is foundational tools to carry out their work- such as advanced instrumentation and laboratory environments," states Ryan Vest, Director of R&D and AVantage Technology. "The AVantage Technical Support and Development Laboratory is a key investment that will enable the AVantage team to further create valued solutions for our current and future customers."

The laboratory's scope extends beyond the resin itself to include a comprehensive suite of U.S.-manufactured consumables:

• Ancillary Materials: Development of high-performance cover films and substrates.
• Washout Chemistries: Formulations designed specifically to process liquid polymer resins efficiently.
• Quality Control: Consistent testing to ensure plate production remains stable and predictable.

These integrated consumables are critical for enhancing plate quality and delivering the consistency required for high-volume printing. The focus on local manufacturing also ensures a robust supply chain, reducing lead times and mitigating the risks of international shipping disruptions.

As companies seek to reduce their environmental footprint without sacrificing print quality, the evolution of liquid photopolymer technology provides a sustainable, high-performance path. This laboratory ensures that Anderson & Vreeland remains at the forefront of that transition, providing the resources necessary for customers to optimize their processes and serve their markets with higher quality products.

About Anderson & Vreeland, Inc.

Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. ("A&V") is a family-owned company that offers top-quality flexographic platemaking materials, as the sole North American manufacturer and distributor of both liquid and all types of sheet photopolymer. Their products include liquid resins, engravable plates, thermal, solvent, and water-washplate options. A&V's AVantage® liquid photopolymer resins ensure optimal elasticity and ink transfer.

SOURCE Anderson & Vreeland Inc.