Nova Announces Digital UV Coatings

UV coatings are no longer found just in offset printing pressrooms. They have crossed the spectrum to digital! Today, digital UV coatings can be found in use in a host of equipment by digital press and copier manufacturers ... AB Dick, Canon, HP, Heidelberg, IKON, KBA, Kodak, Konica Minolta, Oce, PressTek, Ricoh, Ryobi, Toshiba, Xeikon, and Xerox.


Nova's latest Digital UV Coating, NovaCoat UV-701, is used to coat digitally printed (toner based) images either inline or on an offline coater. The key selling features of this product are no odor, high gloss and a writable surface. It is packaged in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums. One gallon customer sample sizes are also available.

To contact Customer Service or a Nova Technical Staff member call 904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.

New Products :: NovaOils -- Printing Press Oils and Lubricants

A complete line of NovaOils -- Nova Printing Press Oils and Lubricants are now available.

Manufactured by ExxonMobil, Nova Press Oils are designed to match the demanding specifications required by major press manufacturers. They contain rust and corrosion inhibitors and anti-foam agents to provide full film lubrication.

An additional feature is controlled viscosity to meet lubrication tolerance. They are available in 5 gallon pails and 55 gallon drums.

NovaOils: M157, M10, M20, M30, 302, 502, M650, M950, and M960. The ISO viscosity for the NovaOils range from 32 to 320. NovaGrease 918 has an ISO viscosity of 792 sec. @ 100° F (SUS).

For detailed product information and technical specifications, check out Nova's website for NovaOil.

To contact Customer Service or a Nova Technical Staff member call 904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.

New Products :: Fountain Solutions and Alcohol Substitutes

Nova's New Fountain Solution:

NovaFount FS-501 is specially formulated to meet the needs of the modern sheetfed printer.

• All-purpose two part fountain solution
• pH stable
• Protects the plate background
• Stimulates the drying of most sheetfed inks
• Contains calcium control additives
• Use with Nova's Alcohol Substitutes: NovaFount AS-901 or NovaFount AS-902

Nova's New Alcohol Substitutes:

NovaFount AS-901

• All purpose alcohol-substitute for all continuous dampening system
• Works in wide range of press conditions
• Effective surface tension reduction
• Promotes stable ink-water balance

NovaFount AS-902 is a unique alcohol replacement product.

• All benefits of AS-901
• Non-damaging to unbaked plate emulsions
• Contains no HAPs or TRI reportable compounds

The fountain solutions and alcohol substitutes are offered in 55 gallon drums, 5 gallon pails and 4 x 1 gallon plastic jugs. The 4 x 1 gallons are available as samples.

To contact Customer Service or a Nova Technical Staff member call 904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.

New Product :: N-219 -- Economical, Non-Water-Miscible Blanket and Roller Wash

N-219 is an economical blanket and roller wash. For the printer trying to cope with rising costs, N-219 is the real economic alternative to higher priced washes.

It is produced from a special source of aromatic and aliphatic solvents. N-219 is a high quality, everyday manual wash for both sheetfed and web applications.

It is non-water-miscible with a medium dry speed along with a pleasant odor. It has a flash point of 105° F and a VOC of 6.65 lbs./gal.

It is available in 5 gallon pails, 55 gallon drums and 345 gallon totes.

To contact Customer Service or a Nova Technical Staff member call 904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.

New Product :: N-333F -- Fogra Approved Blanket and Roller Wash

Nova announces the addition of N-333F, a Fogra approved Blanket and Roller Wash.

The N-333F is based on the wash formulas most recommended by European press manufacturers. It has a flash point of 142°F and a very mild odor. N-333F contains an anti-corrosive agent and has no aromatic hydrocarbons. It is water-miscible with Nova’s special ink-cutting rinseable formula.

N-333F has Fogra approval on MAN Roland, KBA, and Heidelberg sheetfed presses and Baldwin sheetfed ABCs.

To contact Customer Service or a Nova Technical Staff member call 904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.

New Product :: N-471 -- Southern California 1171 Low VOC Wash

Nova's N-471 Low VOC Wash meets Southern California Rule 1171.

N-471 Low VOC Wash is designed to comply with the 10% VOC (100 grams per liter) regulation that went into effect in Southern California on January 1, 2008. Formulated with the highest quality vegetable esters, N-471 is an effective every day press wash for sheetfed or web presses.

It provides the printer with a practical answer to the new regulation or fulfills the need for an ultra low VOC wash. N-471 can be used with an optional Step 2 N-472 Rinse-Away. N-472 Rinse-Away can improve roller clean up and reduce wash up time.

Both products are available in 5 gallon pails and 55 gallon drums.

To contact Customer Service or a Nova Technical Staff member call 904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.

New Product :: SP-505 AGE -- Asphaltum Gum Plate Etch and Finisher

SP-505 AGE is an Asphaltum Gum Plate Etch and Finisher that is designed to provide maximum protection on CTP and conventional offset plates.

SP-505 AGE desensitizes the non-image area and greases the image surface facilitating faster roll-ups. It prevents surface oxidation of the non-image.

In the pressroom, it is an excellent plate cleaner and provides instant, clean restarts. It is easy to apply and smooth down, thereby eliminating the incidence of plate streaking and gum blinding.

SP-505 AGE is packaged in 4 x 1 gallon cartons.

To contact Customer Service or a Nova Technical Staff member call 904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.

New Product :: SP-501 Repel -- Anti-sticking Silicone Spray

Nova is introducing a new anti-sticking silicone spray known as SP-501 Repel. It is the most concentrated silicone available.

SP-501 Repel forms a protective silicone shield over the surface of anything upon which it is applied. It prevents ink, water, gum, liquids, powders, and glues from adhering to any surface.

SP-501 Repel is packaged 12 x 13 ounce aerosol cans to a carton.

To contact Customer Service or a Nova Technical Staff member call 904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.

New Product :: SP-500 Eco-Roller Cream

Nova’s new SP-500 Eco-Roller Cream is a non-VOC deep-cleaning and conditioning blanket and roller cleaner. It contains no volatile solvents or abrasives of any kind.

SP-500 Eco-Roller Cream was developed to be used with your normal one-step wash and also have the versatility to be rinsed with water for easy, thorough clean-up.

It conditions rollers without the use of harsh deglazing solvents to prolong roller life.

SP-500 Eco-Roller Cream is packaged 8 x 2 pound tubs per carton.

To contact Customer Service or a Nova Technical Staff member call 904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.

New Product :: NovaCoat UV-701 -- Nova Digital UV Coating

Nova Pressroom Products announces a new product NovaCoat UV-701, a Digital UV Coating.

NovaCoat UV-701 is used to coat digitally printed (toner based) images either inline or on an offline coater.

Key features are no odor, high gloss and a writable surface.

It is packaged in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums. One gallon customer sample sizes are also available.

To contact Customer Service or a Nova Technical Staff member call 904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.

Press Release: Chuck Malspeis New VP Technical Services – Coatings

Ron Rose, President of Nova Pressroom Products LLC announced the appointment of Chuck Malspeis as VP Technical Services of Nova’s Coating Division. Chuck will direct the manufacturing and technical services group.

A 20 year veteran of the ink and coatings industry, Chuck most recently was the technical director of Fuji Film Hunt Chemical. He has a BS in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and MBA from the University of Cincinnati.

To contact Customer Service or a Nova Technical Staff member call 904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.

Originally published: December 3, 2007.

Press Release: New Manufacturing and Research Center Opened

NOVA Pressroom Products LLC, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Manufacturing and Research Center located in North Jacksonville, Florida. This 13,500 square foot facility will be the site for manufacturing NOVA fountain solutions, water-based coatings and UV coatings to support sales efforts domestically and internationally. The facility also contains research laboratories for NOVA’s main product lines. The Corporate Headquarters and Customer Call Center remain in South Jacksonville at 5875 Mining Terrace, Suite 103. The company markets its products through a network of dealers in the United States, Canada and worldwide.

“We view this expansion of our capabilities as a vote of confidence given to us by our customers who have enthusiastically supported our entry into the pressroom marketplace,” stated Ron Rose, President of NOVA Pressroom Products. “We can now produce fountain solutions and a wide range of coatings in Florida. Operations at this new facility will be under the guidance of NOVA’s industry-leading technical team with a combined 70 plus years of experience,” continued Mr. Rose.

Chuck Malspeis, Vice President of Technical Services Coatings, will direct all aspects of the Coating Division. Mr. Malspeis has 20 years in the ink and coatings industries. His experience centers on formulating and designing coatings for compatibility with the numerous inks available today. Printers have come to appreciate his unique technical ability acquired as he worked with them to optimize their project specifications.

Ray Brady, Vice President of Technical Services, will oversee all water-based and solvent cleaners, and silicone product production and their ever-increasing environmental requirements. Mr. Brady brings 23 years of experience to the team, formulating advanced solvents products. He is highly regarded throughout the industry as one of the most knowledgeable designers of safer, high-performing press washes that meet the increasingly stringent environmental regulations imposed in many states throughout the U.S. He is responsible for formulating a majority of the most widely used low VOC washes and approved washes for the major manufacturers of automatic blanket wash equipment.

Dan Roll, Vice President of New Product Development, will be actively coordinating research of fountain solutions for web and sheetfed applications. Mr. Roll is considered one of the premier fountain solution formulators in the pressroom industry. He brings over 25 years of printing and formulating experience to the NOVA Team. He is well known as one of the inventors of alcohol-free printing for offset lithographic presses.

“The addition of the new manufacturing facility allows NOVA to move toward our goal of becoming a major supplier of safe, cost-effective and environmentally-compliant pressroom products,” stated Mr. Rose.

To contact Customer Service or a NOVA Technical Staff member call 904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com.

Originally published: January 9, 2008.

Press Release: Introducing Low VOC Wash SCAQMD Rule 1171 Compliant

Nova Pressroom Products LLC has announced the availability of a newly formulated, two-step press wash that is fully compliant with Rule 1171 which goes into effect on January 1, 2008. The purpose of this rule is to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), as well as other air contaminants, ozone-depleting or global-warming compounds used, stored or disposed of within the South Coast Air Quality Management District in California. The regulation covers many types of businesses that use a solvent cleaner, perhaps most notably printing operations. This new two-step NOVA blanket and roller wash system, N-471 Wash and N-472 Rinse Away, contain less than 100 grams/liter of VOC as required.

A Technical Advisory Committee of printers, press product manufacturers and the Printing Industries of Southern California (PISC) participated in the development of the standards used for Rule 1171 over the last 6 years. Ray Brady, Vice President of Technical Services for NOVA and formerly Technical Director for Fujifilm Hunt Chemicals, served on the Committee and heard firsthand the concerns of Southern California printers. Mr. Brady has formulated these products to provide a user-friendly solution that works while adhering to the tough environmental requirement and needs expressed by the printers.

Paramount to meeting the challenge of reduced VOCs, was formulating a system that would clean the blanket and rollers efficiently and would rinse clean with water. The N-471 Wash is a vegetable ester based material with a surfactant that optimizes ink-cutting performance. The second step, low VOC product N-472 ensures that the oily residue inherent in the vegetable based wash will be completely rinsed from the rollers.

“Obviously printers wanted a system that would clean as effectively as solvent washes without increasing maintenance turnaround time,” stated Mr. Brady. “Minimizing downtime keeps costs acceptable. Another important key characteristic of the N-471 is the property of oxidation stability. Many low VOC products offered are made from highly-unsaturated vegetable ester solvents that will oxidize, making solvent soaked rags subject to spontaneous combustion. The N-471 is composed of a special blend of vegetable esters that are oxidatively stable and not subject to this serious safety issue.”

Nova Pressroom Products LLC was inaugurated in February 2007 to manufacture and market a full line of Blanket and Roller Washes for the Graphic Arts Industry worldwide. The company markets its products through a network of dealers in the US, Canada and around the world.

Independently owned and operated, NOVA has gathered together an industry-leading technical team with over 60 years of formulating, problem-solving and regulatory experience. With its broad technology-base, NOVA will focus on manufacturing safer and environmentally-compliant products for manual usage and automatic blanket and roller wash equipment. NOVA specializes in formulating low VOC and high flashpoint products

Ronald J. Rose, President of NOVA, is well-known within the Graphic Arts Community and brings over 30 years of corporate and independent business experience to the company. Mr. Rose was Vice President of Sales at Anchor LithKemco in Orange Park, Florida, as well as Vice President of New Business Development at Fuji Hunt in Allendale, New Jersey.

“We are extremely fortunate to have Ray Brady as part of the NOVA Technical Team and his service on the SCAQMD Rule 1171 Advisory Committee gave our company unique insight into the concerns of the printing community in Southern California,” commented Mr. Rose.

Mr. Brady brings 23 years of experience formulating advanced solvents products with FujiFilm Hunt Chemical USA in Orange Park, Florida, where he most recently served as Technical Director Pressroom Products. Ray Brady is highly regarded throughout the industry as one of the most knowledgeable designers of safer, high-performing press washes that meet the increasingly stringent environmental regulations imposed in many states throughout the U.S.

“Ray Brady is a unique individual in today’s printing industry, combining an advanced chemistry degree from the University of Florida along with years of practical experience working along side hundreds of printers across the country. He is responsible for formulating a majority of the most widely used low VOC washes and approved washes for the major manufacturers of automatic blanket wash equipment,” stated Mr. Rose.

Nova Pressroom Products business goal is to make safe, effective and environmentally-friendly products delivered on time at a reasonable price.

To contact Customer Service or a NOVA Technical Staff member call 1-904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.

Originally published: December 1, 2007.

Press Release: Nova Appointed Exclusive North American Distributor for Unique UV Coating

NOVA Pressroom Products LLC, announced the company’s appointment as the exclusive North American distributor for N&N Graphic Concern(s) PTE. LTD unique line of UV Coatings. Located in Singapore with additional manufacturing facilities in China, N&N’s UV Coatings are preferred by leading edge printers and converters throughout Asia and Australia.



Andy Nei, Managing Director of N&N stated, “With the enthusiastic support of NOVA Pressroom Products, we look forward to launching our new nano-technology, Multi-Purpose UV Coating to the Canadian and United States Graphic Arts community.

Working with research centers in Europe and the United States, MP UV Coating was developed to increase the printer’s operating window across a broad range of applications and surfaces. Through exhaustive testing on numerous types of presses, MP UV Coating can be used with paper, board and plastics. The surface can be re-coated, printed and foil-stamped. It has demonstrated outstanding write and erase capabilities and will accept most EVA type water-based and hot-melt adhesives without the need to spot out, reducing blanket and press set-up costs. In addition, MP UV Coating can be used as a primer, leaving a surface that is printable for up to one year with conventional UV or screen inks. This product’s unique surface will also accept hot and cold foil stamping, screen printing, foam tape and laser print. MP UV Coating exhibits a very low odor, with a slide angle of 12 to 14 degrees, a superior flow for high gloss and a hi-slip rate.

N&N also features nano-technology UV Coatings for high speed web presses, flexo label presses, tube printing and flexo pre-print liner board. Products are available with high gloss, matte or satin finish.

“We are very pleased to represent N&N UV Coatings,” stated Ronald J. Rose, President of Nova Pressroom Products. “Andy Nei is a legend in the Asian Ink and Coating business. He travels extensively, listening to printers concerns, offering both practical and chemical solutions. The phenomenal results seen with MP UV Coating are the result of years of hands-on product development. Andy has also traveled extensively in the U.S. and Canada and understands the unique technical requirements of our market.”

NOVA Pressroom Products was inaugurated in February 2007 and is a manufacturer of a full line of Blanket and Roller Washes. Led by a technical team with over 50 years of formulating, problem-solving and regulatory experience, NOVA is focusing on providing safe, environmentally-compliant products.

To contact Customer Service or a NOVA Technical Staff member call 1-904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com.

Originally published: May 1, 2007.

Press Release: Ray Brady Joins Nova Pressroom Products as Vice President of Technical Services

NOVA Pressroom Products LLC announces the appointment of Mr. H. Ray Brady as Vice President of Technical Services. Mr. Brady joins this technology-based manufacturer of Blanket and Roller Washes, which was formed in February 2007.

Ronald J. Rose, President of NOVA stated, “We are extremely fortunate to have Ray Brady as part of the NOVA Technical Team.” Mr. Brady brings 23 years of experience formulating advanced solvent products with Anchor, a division of FUJIFILM Hunt Chemicals USA, Orange Park, FL, where he most recently served as Technical Director, Solvents.

Ray Brady is highly regarded throughout the industry as one of the most knowledgeable designers of safer, high-performing press washes that meet the increasingly stringent environmental regulations imposed in many U.S. states.

“Ray Brady is a unique individual in today’s printing industry, combining an advanced chemistry degree from the University of Florida along with years of practical experience working alongside hundreds of printers across the country. He is responsible for formulating most of the ‘approved’ washes for the major manufacturers of automatic blanket wash equipment.”

Independently owned and operated, NOVA has gathered together an industry-leading technical team with over 50 years of formulating, problem-solving and regulatory experience. NOVA specializes in formulating low VOC and high flashpoint products. The N-300 High Flash Series of products meets high safety and regulatory standards with flash points greater than 142ºF. This series is ideal for large sheetfed and web presses. N-400 Low VOC Series products maintain 30% VOC by EPA Method 24 for automatic blanket and roller wash systems such as Baldwin, Oxy-Dry, Goss and Elettra.

“NOVA gives you the advanced products you'd expect from a big box vendor, but the fast response, positive service and affordability you expect from a smaller company,” stated Mr. Rose.

The company markets its products through a network of dealers in the U.S., Canada and around the world. NOVA is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

NOVA Pressroom Products business goal is to provide safe, effective and environmentally-friendly products delivered on time at a reasonable price.

To contact Customer Service or a NOVA Technical Staff member call 1-904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com.

Originally published: April 18, 2007.

Press Release: New Pressroom Products Manufacturer Inaugurated

NOVA Pressroom Products LLC, inaugurated in February 2007 has been formed to manufacture and market a full line of Blanket and Roller Washes for the Graphic Arts Industry worldwide. The company will market its products through a network of dealers in the U.S., Canada and around the world.

Independently owned and operated, NOVA has gathered together an industry-leading technical team with over 50 years of formulating, problem-solving and regulatory experience. With its broad technology-base, NOVA will focus on manufacturing safer and environmentally-compliant products for manual usage and automatic blanket and roller wash equipment. NOVA specializes in formulating low VOC and high flashpoint products. The N-300 High Flash Series of products meets high safety and regulatory standards with flash points greater than 142ºF. This series is ideal for large sheetfed and web presses. The N-400 Low VOC Series products maintain 30% VOC by EPA Method 24 for automatic blanket and roller wash systems such as Oxy-Dry, Goss, Elettra and Baldwin.



Ronald J. Rose, President of NOVA, is well-known within the Graphic Arts Community and brings over 30 years of corporate and independent business experience to the company. Mr. Rose was Vice President of Sales at Anchor in Orange Park, Florida, as well as Vice President of New Business Development at Fuji Hunt, Allendale, NJ.

“We are extremely fortunate to have Dan Roll as part of the NOVA Technical Team,” commented Mr. Rose. Dan Roll is Vice President of NOVA Product Development and brings over 25 years of printing and formulating experience. Most recently, he served as the Research & Development Director of Anchor. He is well known as one of the inventors of alcohol free printing for offset lithographic presses. “One of Dan Roll’s strengths is his ability to design press washes which strike the correct balance between on press performance, product safety and environmental compliance,” Mr. Rose continued.

“NOVA gives you the great products you'd expect from a big box vendor, but the fast response, positive service and affordability you expect from a smaller company,” stated Mr. Rose.
NOVA Pressroom Products business goal is to make safe, effective and environmentally-friendly products delivered on time at a reasonable price.

To contact Customer Service or a NOVA Technical Staff member call 1-904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.

Originally published February 1, 2007.

Nova Pressroom Products LLC :: You know us!

Nova Pressroom Products develops and provides a full line of pressroom products for the Graphic Arts industry. We offer blanket and roller washes, fountain solutions, alcohol substitutes, aqueous coatings, specialty products, and oils. Regardless of your equipment, ink, or drying speed preferences, we have a product custom tailored for your needs.

Wash is an integral and sometimes overlooked part of the printing process. A balance between drying speed, solvency and regulatory concerns are just a few variables that go into properly choosing a blanket and roller wash.

At Nova Pressroom Products, we have helped hundreds of printers choose the best fit for their wash needs. Average job size, ink type,and roller/blanket compounds all play a part in finding the correct wash.

Many printers already know the type of product that suits them best.If so, please look at our product offerings chart. For those who might want a little more information, our technical service group is availableto help you find the exact product for your needs.

To contact Customer Service or a NOVA Technical Staff member call 904-292-2554 or visit the website at http://www.novapressroom.com/.