Mid-State Litho carries Varn pressroom chemicals in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Varn covers blanket washes, specialty pressroom cleaners, and related chemistry for offset press maintenance. We list the live Varn SKUs below and can quote additional Varn catalog items that are not published as active PDPs.
This brand page is honest about catalog status: only active products are linked. Related hubs: pressroom chemicals, printing press ink, Spinks, and plate chemistry under Mitsubishi Imaging when the need is DigiPlate rather than press wash.
For case quantities, SDS, and chemistry matching to your blankets and fountain system, call 1-800-343-4231. Supply orders ship with the same dealer that services your pressroom equipment.
Live Varn products
Blue Ribbon Wash is a live blanket/roller wash path. Rapid Blanket Blue Swell is the listed swell treatment for blankets that need recovery. Confirm package size and case pack on the product page. Draft and archived Varn washes, fountain solutions, and specialty cleaners are not linked as live PDPs; many remain available by quote.
How to choose Varn pressroom chemistry
Four decisions settle most orders.
Wash vs specialty. Daily blanket/roller wash is different from swell treatment, plate cleaner, or fountain chemistry. Pick the job, then the SKU.
Live vs quote. Order the two live SKUs online. Call for SuperLene, other washes, anti-skin, rejuvenators, and items still in draft or archive status.
Compatibility. Match wash chemistry to your blanket compound and local VOC rules. Ask if you are unsure.
Case pack. Pressrooms run through wash fast. Size the case to consumption.
Why buy Varn from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is a family-owned print equipment and supplies dealer since 1984, serving commercial printers and in-plants across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Pressroom context. We sell and service the presses and finishing lines that use these chemicals. Supply reorders stay with the same team.
Service path. Equipment issues through service and support. Chemical reorders and special-order Varn: call 1-800-343-4231.
Broader chemistry. Cross-shop pressroom chemicals when Varn is not the only brand on the shelf.
Varn FAQ
What Varn products are live online?
Live products currently include Varn Blue Ribbon Wash and Varn Rapid Blanket Blue Swell. Other Varn items may be available by quote.
Do you carry Varn fountain solutions and other washes?
Many fountain solutions and alternate washes exist in the wider Varn catalog but are draft or archived on Shopify. Call 1-800-343-4231 to source them.
Is Rapid Blanket Blue Swell a daily wash?
No. It is a specialty swell treatment for blankets. Use Blue Ribbon Wash or another approved wash for routine cleaning unless your pressroom procedure says otherwise.
Can I get SDS and case pricing?
Yes. Request SDS and case pricing when you order. Call 1-800-343-4231 or use our contact page.
How do Varn chemicals relate to plate chemistry?
Varn is pressroom wash and maintenance chemistry. Plate and DigiPlate chemistry lives under Mitsubishi Imaging and related plate supply paths.