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
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
- Published: November 06, 2018
Gallas Label and Decal Produces Innovative “Love Notes” with Screeny Technology
- Published: November 05, 2018
One of their recent projects receiving nation-wide recognition is Kellogg’s new Rice Krispies campaign “Love Notes.”
Weldon Celloplast Appointed Exclusive Agents of Sonic Solutions
- Published: November 03, 2018
Sonic Solution's exclusive agents in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, UAE, Saudi Arabia