A central spot for ink innovation.

As a subsidiary of Quad/Graphics, CR\T has produced millions of pounds of ink per year – formulations that are both well suited to meet the needs of printing equipment and environmentally responsible. With state-of-the art research and manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin, West Virginia, Iowa and Oklahoma, our staff of 85 technical experts continuously introduce exciting, innovative products for the graphic arts industry.

CR\T offers products for offset, gravure and inkjet printers, and heavily invests in inks and coatings for next generation print technology. Our areas of expertise include:

Offset ink formulation and manufacturing Custom color matching Offset varnish manufacturing Offset pigment dispersion manufacturing Solvent inkjet manufacturing Water-based inkjet manufacturing Gravure ink and extender manufacturing

Quality testing and research and development Analytical testing Chemical synthesis Wastewater treatment Horizontal milling

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