GEW Energy Donates UV System to Clemson

Published: June 15, 2009

NORTH ROYALTON, OH | GEW has donated a seven-lamp ECP UV system with e-brick electronic power supplies to aid research and development activities at Clemson Univ.’s new Sonoco Inst. of Packaging Design & Graphics.

“In addition to supporting the educational missions of Clemson’s Graphic Communications and Packaging Science programs, the Sonoco Inst. of Packaging Design & Graphics is playing an active role in driving packaging innovation in four key areas,” says Director Chip Tonkin. “These include printed electronics, sustainability, consumer experience and holistic package design workflow. The ability to work with UV-curable inks is an integral part of many of these research and education goals and we are very excited to have GEW as a partner in this endeavor.”

GEW manufacturers energy-efficient UV curing systems for all makes of printing and converting machines and supplies both original equipment manufacturers as well as UV upgrades for existing machinery. Since 1991 the company has built itself a reputation as a global market leader in UV curing systems for the graphic arts industry. Based near London, England, GEW manufactures all its products in-house, which are available together with spare parts and after-sales service in every continent through its satellite offices and distribution network around the world.