Flexography

INX introduces sustainable DuraINX HRC Inks and Ecostage GB-XA Coatings

Published: April 17, 2023

INX International Ink Co. has debuted two new solutions for the packaging marketplace.

HYBRID Software participates as a supplier partner for The Flexo Xperience Center

Published: August 16, 2022

The company looks forward to taking part in industry-wide projects and research with other partners.

Kyle Baldwin Joins FTA as Director of Marketing & Communications

Published: June 29, 2022

FTA has announced that Kyle Baldwin has joined the Association as its new director of marketing and communications.

Davis-Standard presents at PTXPO

Published: March 12, 2022

Davis-Standard’s extrusion and converting teams look forward to their first PTXPO (Plastics Technology Expo), March 29 – 31, in Rosemont, Ill.

SOMA Announces Launch of SOMA Intelligent Service and SOMA Care

Published: February 03, 2022

SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters, laminators and slitter rewinders, has rolled out the SOMA Intelligent Service and SOMA Care.

Western Shield Label Company Acquires The Label Smith

Published: October 21, 2020

Western Shield Label Company announced the acquisition of The Label Smith.

Continuous Quality Control Reduces Production Costs for Printed Corrugated Board

Published: August 25, 2020

DS Smith, one of the world’s leading suppliers of corrugated packaging, focuses on developing and producing sustainable packaging solutions in 37 countries.

EGP Partnership Certificate Awarded to Optipack

Published: August 17, 2020

OptiPack, has received Sweden’s first EGP™ certificate.

TS Converting Equipment Ltd (Elite Cameron) and Focus Label Machinery Ltd Launch New Flexo’ Machine with In-Line Hot Melt Coating

Published: July 17, 2020

UK based TS Converting Equipment Ltd / Elite Cameron have partnered with Focus Label Machinery to develop a range of machines for the manufacture of labels, tapes and tamper evident security products.

PPC Flexible Packaging is the Proud Recipient of the FTA Bronze Award

Published: June 30, 2020

PPC Flexible PackagingTM announced that it has won the FTA’s bronze award for Mid-Web at the 2020 Excellence in Flexography Awards for its entry: “Sweet Earth Harmless Ham & Chickpea Patty/Benevolent Bacon Egg & Cheddar Wrappers.” The ceremony was held virtually on April 22.

“Strong color, fine detail and sharp resolution were achieved using INX ink, Miraclon's KODAK FLEXCEL NX Ultra plates (recipient of FTA's 2020 Technical Innovation Award), 300 lpi artwork and excellent press crafts- manship. Two complex designs with neutral process builds were produced side-by-side on the same web with just CMYK and white,” said Marcy Southern, vice predsident of graphics and print optimization, PPC Flexible Packaging.

The Excellence in Flexography Awards is the premier awards program for the flexographic industry. Each of the more than 500 entries received every year is individually evaluated by a panel of judges on its degree of difficulty and level of execution. Award-winning prints offer proof of significant achievements in quality.

For more information, visit https://www.flexography.org.

TS Converting Equipment Ltd and Elite Cameron Announce Cooperation Agreement With Focus Label Machinery Ltd

Published: January 15, 2020

TS Converting Equipment Ltd, manufacturer of the Elite Cameron range of slitting and rewinding, coating and laminating machines are working with Focus Label Machinery Ltd to develop a hybrid coating and printing machine.

The New Generation of Comexi Offset CI8 Introduces New Solutions for Flexible Packaging

Published: October 21, 2019

The new generation of offset CI8 press has introduced new solutions for color matching and color stability.

Flint Group’s New Thermal nyloflex® XAH Digital Plate Increasing Productivity

Published: August 19, 2019

The nyloflex® XAH Digital, a hard round top dot plate with a smooth surface, is the latest addition to Flint Group’s line of nyloflex thermal printing plates.

Avery Dennison Launches TC-2000 Film Topcoat

Published: August 08, 2019

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials launched TC-2000, a new film topcoat that enables converters and brand owners to create packaging with clearer, stronger colors and bolder graphics.

FPPA Announces Hands-On Workshop for Pre-Press Production Managers

Published: July 30, 2019

The Flexographic Pre-Press Platemakers Association (FPPA) will host its annual Fall Workshop on September 25-26.

Liepajas Papirs Utilizes Hybrid MPS EF SYMJET

Published: July 01, 2019

Combining the best of both worlds in flexo and digital inkjet printing, the MPS EF SYMJET press significantly helped Liepajas Papirs save material and labor costs.

Flex Pack Chooses Flexo Wash to Improve Print Quality

Published: May 23, 2019

Colombia manufacturing supplier of flexible packaging, Flex Pack SAS, has installed Flexo Wash technology at its plant in Bogota.

KYMC Establishes Stronger Presence in Philippines

Published: April 08, 2019

KYMC is reportedly working to establish a stronger presence in the South East Asian region.

Polyurethane Ink Resins for Flexible Packaging – Current and Future Needs

Published: April 02, 2019

Current needs and trends in the ink being used in flexible packaging applications.

AICC Introduction to Rotary Die Cutting Seminar

Published: February 20, 2019

AICC announces its newest seminar, Introduction to Rotary Die Cutting, to be held March 27-28 at Fox Valley Technical Institute, in Appleton, Wisc.

Esko Opens New Flexo Platemaking Facility

Published: November 30, 2018

Includes unique customer experience center. 4300 square-meter facility is center of innovation for Esko with all flexo operations.

Seminar: Use Flexo Best Practices in Your Plant

Published: November 28, 2018

Over two days, participants will focus on producing clean solids and line work as well as halftones and spot colors.

MacDermid Graphics Solutions Appoints Karina Cunha to Sales Manager, MGS-Brazil

Published: November 20, 2018

Karina will be based in São Paulo, Brazil, and will be reporting to Paulo Salles, general manager of MacDermid Graphics Solutions, Brazil.

Esko Appoints Mattias Byström to Succeed Udo Panenka as President

Published: November 14, 2018

Byström succeeds Udo Panenka, who is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities.

MPS Systems Appoints Atze Bosma CEO

Published: November 14, 2018

Dutch-based manufacturer of flexo, offset, and hybrid printing presses appointed Atze Bosma as CEO to further growth.

Color and its Role in Defining Embossed Product Surfaces

Published: November 07, 2018

Packaging may be the mainstay of business for the majority of converters, but there can be more to converting than packaging.

SOMA, MARVACO AND FLINT GROUP Join Forces to Master Expanded Gamut Printing Technology

Published: November 06, 2018

Compared to traditional gravure and digital, expanded gamut printing makes flexo more competitive by increasing quality and productivity.

SOMA Offers Optima2 10 COL 10-Color Flexo Press