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Contact Us Explorer Pressroom Solutions is centrally located between Los Angeles and Orange County, at the heart of Southern California’s print industry. Our first hand experience with pressrooms in the SCAQMD’s region has helped us gain the necessary knowledge and focus to better serve all our customers, whether they are in need of complying with stringent VOC regulations, or just looking for safer chemistry alternatives. Explorer Pressroom Solutions 12958 Lakeland Rd Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Phone (Main) : 562-353-7016 Phone (Secondary): 562-946-3348 Email: info@explorer-ps.com Name Email Phone Subject Leave us a message... Submit Thanks for submitting!

BAY PRESS SERVICES has been providing quality Graphic Art Supplies and Electronic Pre-Press equipment since their founding in 1981. It is their mission to offer the best possible Graphic Arts products and solutions backed by a knowledgeable staff at the fairest prices. Bay Press Services Customer Service: (510) 783-3701 Website Great Western Ink has been solving printing companies' biggest challenges since 1925. The West Coast's leading ink manufacturer, they're a regional company with national resources and partnerships. Great Western Ink Customer Service: (800) 735-3381 Website For the many years we’ve been in business, we have been striving to provide our clients the best quality service possible to gain their full satisfaction. And they’ve shown their appreciation by coming back to us repeatedly. Hantal Customer Service: (818) 882-1467 Mark Andy Print Products counts more than half of the North American printing establishments in its customer base, as well as a growing share in other parts of the world. Mark Andy offers a robust portfolio of products and services that cover the gamut from consumables for conventional offset to the most advanced printing press ever introduced. Mark Andy Print Products Customer Service: USA (800) 225-4835 | Canada (800) 387-3143 Website Over 45 years of Printing know how and over 25 years of computer to film and plate workflows and problem solving. Pressman's Pride can help with everything from front end applications to ink on paper solutions with our vast industry resources and experience. Pressman's Pride Customer Service: (866) 319-3334 Website Printer's Parts of Southern California is a family-owned corporation specializing in parts, supplies and accessories for the graphic arts/printing industry. They represent most major graphics equipment suppliers and manufacturers and offer an inventory of more than 30,000 parts on hand. Printer's Parts Store Customer Service: (888) 249-6020 Website Xpedx and Unisource Worldwide recently combined to form Veritiv – a business-to-business distribution company leading the way in paper and print, packaging, facility solutions and logistics. From commercial printing papers to wide format applications, to graphics and equipment, we leverage our strong supplier base and provide you with an integrated product and service offering that helps shape success for your business. Veritiv Customer Service: (800) 864-7687 Website

All Products Chemistry Whether you are looking to comply with existing or future environmental regulations, or are proactively working to reduce your facility’s environmental footprint through the use of more sustainable pressroom chemistry, Explorer Pressroom Solutions ® can help. We offer a broad range of Low VOC (100 grams/liter or less) products, a number of which are Patented, as well as a range of standard VOC products.* All designed with the focus of improving your pressrooms production, efficiency and bottom line. *for use outside of California and in states where VOC requirements are not as stringent. Washes Specialty Fountain Solutions & Additives General Purpose Cleaners Hand Cleaners & Sanitizers Industrial Solvents

All Products Chemistry Products Specialty Quick Navigation Plate Cleaners PCP-797 EPS-PFC (5414) UVPC-7122 Chrome Roller Cleaner EPS-CRC Conditioners RBBC Blanket Conditioner RBRC Roller Conditioner Coating Cleaner AQUV-CC Plate Cleaners Plate Cleaners PCP-797 A less than 100 grams/liter of VOCs Plate Cleaner and Preserver that is ideal for cleaning conventional inks and short-term plate preservation. PCP-797 Plate Cleaner & Preserver Tech Sheet EPS-PFC 5414 Plate fix and cleaner for use on most metal plates. Cleans and removes scratches, gum, streaks and semi-dried ink. EPS-PFC Plate Fix & Cleaner Tech Sheet UVPC-7122 A straight forward, easy to use UV Plate Cleaner that removes ultraviolet ink quickly without leaving any residue. UVPC-7122 performs equal to, if not better than, high VOC ultraviolet plate cleaners, yet contains less than 100 grams/liter of VOCs. UVPC-7122 UV Plate Cleaner Tech Sheet Chrome Roller Cleaner Chrome RC EPS-CRC Cleans and desensitizes chrome dampening rollers to prevent ink and paper lint from building up and allows for excellent water film transfer to the printing plate EPS-CRC Chrome Roller Cleaner Tech Sheet Conditioners Conditioners RBBC BC This standard VOC, general purpose blanket conditioner deep cleans wet and dry ink making the blanket more responsive to print. RBBC Blanket Conditioner Blanket Conditioner Tech Sheet RBRC RC The ultimate cleaner and conditioner for rollers. RBRC is tough on contaminants, inks (UV and Conventional) paper lint, calcium, photoinitiators, gums, and oils. In addition to its powerful cleaning properties this liquid conditioner also rinses away easily with water. RBRC Roller Conditioner Roller Cleaner & Conditioner Tech Sheet Coating Cleaner Coating Cleaner AQUV-CC A non-flammable, ammonia free, low odor coating cleaner that quickly and effectively breaks down bot aqueous and UV coatings. This product can also be diluted and used as a general purpose cleaner throughout your pressroom. AQUV-CC AQ and UV Coating Cleaner Tech Sheet BACK TO TOP

All Products Coatings We’ve partnered with Ctg2 Technologies to offer a complete line of high quality, high performance Aqueous and UV coatings, as well as their new Shield Antimicrobial coatings. Check here for the latest product offerings or contact us for further product inquiries. About Ctg2 Technologies Ctg 2 Technologies was founded on the belief that relationships should be brought back to the forefront of the customer and supplier. They strive to do this through quality products for the printing industry with integrity, excellence, and innovation. Although Ctg 2 Technologies is a relatively new company, they have a combined experience of 75+ years in the printing industry.

All Products Chemistry Products Fountain Solutions & Additives Quick Navigation Fountain Solutions ALPHA CFS ALPHA FS EPS-OSFO FS-692 Additives A-SUB Pure Gum Arabic Fountain Solutions Fountain Solutions ALPHA CFS An extremely versatile, low VOC, complete fountain solution that works very well with conventional and UV ink. ALPHA™ CFS is a specially formulated one-step fountain solution that will increase the print quality of your ink, produce sharper dots, allow you more control over your water and improve your overall efficiency. ALPHA™ CFS Fountain Solution Tech Sheet ALPHA FS A high quality, one-step, Zero VOC, UV and conventional ink fountain solution. ALPHA FS works on multiple press types and press sizes and is designed to prevent the build up of calcium, clay and paper fibers on rollers and blankets, resulting in cleaner, sharper print without the need for alcohol or an alcohol substitute. ALPHA™ FS Fountain Solution Tech Sheet EPS-OSFS A one-step, low VOC, fountain solution for small to medium format presses. EPS-OSFS works with UV and conventional ink and does not require alcohol or an alcohol substitute. EPS-OSFS Fountain Solution Tech Sheet FS-692 A straightforward, easy to use, neutral fountain solution designed for open web newsprinting. FS-692 Fountain Solution Tech Sheet Additives Additives A-SUB An Alcohol Substitute developed to improve wetting by lowering the surface tension between the printing plate and fountain solution producing cleaner, sharper printing. A-SUB Alcohol Substitute Tech Sheet Pure Gum Arabic A high grade, 14º Baume arabic gum made without fillers or synthetic substitutes. 14º BE Gum can be used as an additive in a variety of fountain solutions to aid with scumming issues, on metering rollers to improve water receptivity, and is also great for plate preservation. 14º BE GUM Pure Gum Arabic Tech Sheet BACK TO TOP

Products designed to increase your productivity, reduce your waste, and improve your bottom line. Coatings High quality Aqueous, UV and Antimicrobial coatings See All Chemistry Extremely efficient washes, cleaners and fountain solutions, specialty products and common industrial solvents. See All Supplies Blanket cleaning cloth, press pack and other on press products. See All Washup Blades The next generation in washup blade technology with a patented design that outperforms and outlasts traditional blades See All

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All Products Chemistry Products General Purpose Cleaners Quick Navigation EPS-ZIPP EPS-ZIPP RTU EPS-SCC ZIPP SC A super concentrated cleaning compound that can be diluted for use in light duty, to extremely heavy duty cleaning. ZIPP SC is used by pressmen, maintenance crews, mechanics and janitorial services to keep machinery, equipment, floors and walls clean and squared away. ZIPP SC General Purpose Cleaner - Super Concentrate Tech Sheet ZIPP RTU ZIPP RTU is prediluted for heavy duty cleaning and packed in 16 oz. squirt bottles so it is immediately Ready To Use. Ideal for cleaning heavy grease, ink and soil in commercial applications, but can be further diluted for lighter duty cleaning. ZIPP RTU General Purpose Cleaner - Ready To Use Tech Sheet EPS-SCC This general purpose, all around shop cleaner is safe to use on most surfaces and cuts through dried UV and conventional inks, coatings, greases, lubes and oils. With almost no odor, and ability to quickly cut through grime, it is perfect for use in all areas of your facility. This concentrated formula is designed to be diluted at a 1 to 3 ratio (1 part EPS-SCC to 3 parts water). EPS-SCC Shop Cleaner Concentrate Tech Sheet BACK TO TOP

All Products Chemistry Products Hand Cleaners & Sanitizers Quick Navigation LEXSOAP Scrub Paste Hand Cleaner Killer Rub Hand Sanitizer Killer Gel Hand Sanitizer LEXSOAP American-made professional-grade, cold water, powdered hand soap that leaves hands clean, smooth, and odor-free. It easily removes grease, oil, and deeply ingrained soil from hands without irritating or drying out your skin. LEXSOAP Hand Cleaner SP HC Scrub Paste is a powerful combination of our smooth proprietary soap blend, infused with just the right amount of pumice to pulverize grease, grime and ink. It will quickly clean your hands but won't dry out your skin or leave you smelling fruity. Scrub Paste Hand Cleaner KR HS A straight forward hand sanitizer with 75% isopropyl alcohol, making it a highly effective germ killer (99.99% of germs) without any fragrances or thickeners. This World Health Organization recommended hand sanitizer formula can also be used to quickly disinfect surfaces and work spaces. Killer Rub Hand Sanitizer KG HS Our thicker germ killer. Killer Gel contains 70% Isopropyl Alcohol for effective, 99.99% germ-killing, in a light gel formula with a touch of moisturizer to smoothly sanitize your hands. Killer Gel Hand Sanitizer BACK TO TOP

All Products Chemistry Products Industrial Solvents We offer a range of commonly used industrial solvents in 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon containers. • Acetone • Denatured Alcohol • Deodorized Kerosene • Glycerine • Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) 70% • Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) 99% • Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) • Mineral Spirits • Odorless Mineral Spirits

FINDING TOMORROW'S PRESSROOM SOLUTIONS, TODAY For nearly 20 years, Explorer Pressroom Solutions has been developing advanced chemistry for the printing and graphic arts industry. Since day one, our focus has been on formulating products that would increase the safety of our customers’ pressrooms and ensure their environmental compliance, without sacrificing performance and efficiency. Our ongoing commitment to exploring new chemistry has led to the development of a number of patented products, and has helped our customers lower their production costs, improve their make-ready and run times, and provide higher quality printed products to their clients. I f you are looking for pressroom products to improve your efficiency, meet compliance requirements or take your print quality to the next level, we’ve got your solution.