IST METZ GmbH has been producing systems for curing printing and coatings using UV light for four decades now. The Nürtingen-based machine manufacturer is now celebrating its 40th anniversary on 15 May 2017 at its in-house exhibition UV DAYS.
On 15 May, the management of IST METZ invites staff, customers, exhibitors and partners to celebrate its 40th anniversary. UV DAYS will provide an appropriate setting for the celebrations: since its launch in 2002, the event has become the world's largest in-house exhibition for UV and LED technology developed. With over 800 visitors from all over the world and more than 45 renowned exhibitors and industry partners, Nürtingen regularly becomes the centre of the printing industry every two years.
From niche business to industry leader
At the end of the 1960s, the very good curing properties of inks and lacquers under UV light were discovered. In 1977, today's IST METZ GmbH was founded and the first UV systems for curing lacquers on furniture were developed. Over the decades, a niche business developed into a globally active Group of companies, which is one of the best finishers and suppliers of UV systems. The products are used in printing machines, but also, for example, in the curing of coatings on automotive parts or small cosmetic components. UV technology from IST METZ scores highly in numerous other industries where fast production, immediate further processing and extremely high quality coatings are required.
