Flexography

Graphics of the Americas Is Coming

Published: November 21, 2012

Register now for the annual Graphics of the Americas Expo & Conference, coming to Florida in February and this year offering a new FlexoZone

Flexo Printing | Multiprint Installs Gallus RCS 430

Published: November 08, 2012

Label printer expands into the spirits, wine, and other high-value markets with ten-color press.

Superior Printing Ink into Water-Based Flexo

Published: October 12, 2012

After careful development, Superior Printing Ink launches a water-based/UV flexo ink program for label markets, with UV coatings on the horizon

Flint Seminar to Cover New Issues in Flexo

Published: October 11, 2012

A free one-day seminar from Flint Group is designed to help attendees learn how to optimize prepress and press operations and improve print quality

Foam and Adhesive from tesa tape Offer Alternatives

Published: October 08, 2012

The Softprint range of foam hardness grades and adhesive systems for plate mounting by flexo printers is offered by tesa tape

Flint Raises Prices on Photopolymer Plates

Published: October 03, 2012

Prices for photopolymer printing plates are going up at Flint due to rising energy costs, transportation costs, and raw materials costs

Fujifilm Water-based Flexo Inks Offer Critical Benefits

Published: October 01, 2012

Designed for paper and film substrates, inks provide high quality results and reduce labor and variability factors

Magazine Printer Expands into Packaging with Screen Flexo Device

Published: September 28, 2012

Publishers Press Flexo Division Adds PlateRite FX87011 Plate Imaging Unit

DFI Hosts Scholarship Drive Golf Outing

Published: September 21, 2012

DiTrolio Flexographic Inst. raises funds for scholarships to provide skilled training opportunities for students in the flexographic industry.

Omet XFlex Now in Wider Width

Published: September 19, 2012

The XFlex X6 from Omet, a 20-inch version of the popular press, runs all substrates in one pass and is said to reduce waste and changeover time

New Mark Andy Showroom Opens in UK

Published: July 13, 2012

Performance Series Presses and a Rotoflex slitter/rewinder are on display at Mark Andy’s new UK showroom, where technicians offer customer support

Labels | Western States Envelope & Label Adds Mark Andy Press

Published: July 09, 2012

New Performance Series press is delivering maximum productivity and value in every run.

Adflex Installs First KODAK FLEXCEL NX Wide System in the Northeast

Published: July 09, 2012

Flexo trade shop positions for growth with ability to produce larger plates

Screen USA Media Day Has Busy Agenda

Published: July 03, 2012

With prepress equipment on display, customers testimonials, and a report on a Clemson flexo dot study, Screen USA had much to offer on Media Day

PolyCello Invests in VISTAFLEX Flexographic Press from W&H

Published: July 02, 2012

Family-owned company will use the ten-color press to print packaging for the frozen food, towel and tissue overwrap, and pet food markets.

Flexonomics | Anilox Roll/Ink Selection

Published: July 02, 2012, By Dan Foy

With endless offerings of cell count, cell shape, and volume combinations, converters are faced with the daunting task of choosing the correct engraving specifications.

Strong Sales for Mark Andy in Latin America

Published: June 23, 2012

With several recent sales of its Performance Series flexo presses, Mark Andy is making waves throughout Latin America

drupa 2012 a Success for Flexotecnica

Published: June 13, 2012

With repeat sales and many demonstrations of its EVO-XG press, Flexotecnica hails drupa as a resounding success for the company

QuadTech System Certified for W&H Presses

Published: June 06, 2012

QuadTech’s inspection system, employing Windmoeller & Hoelscher’s EASY-SET lighting and cameras, is certified for use on W&H flexo presses

Brazilian Label Printer Buys Mark Andy P7 Press

Published: April 25, 2012

Prakolar adds its second Performance Series P7 printing system

Ron Harper, CEO of Harper Corp. of America, Passes

Published: April 15, 2012

At the age of 79, Ron Harper, CEO of Harper Corp. of America, based in Charlotte, NC, dies of complications related to lung cancer.

Gallus Invites PPC Members to a Printing Challenge

Published: April 10, 2012

Proves flexo is so close to offset that experienced printers can't tell the difference

Flexo Printing | FTA Announces 2012 Award Winners

Published: March 20, 2012

Converters of flexible packaging, paperboard packaging, envelopes, labels, and more earn Best of Show accolades from the Flexographic Technical Assn.

Luminer Converting Expands Capabilities, Adds Staff

Published: March 06, 2012

Eight-color flexo press produces complex multiweb constructions

Flexo Printing | Colbert Packaging Installs Nine-Color Primographic Press

Published: February 29, 2012

Paperboard customers to benefit from increased capacity and expanded capabilities.

More Companies Opting for Esko’s HD Flexo Certification

Published: February 27, 2012

With more companies becoming certified, HD Flexo proves itself as a way to get sharper, great run lengths, and fewer washing cycles

Flexotecnica Ends Record Year, Looks Ahead to More

Published: January 03, 2012

With record sales in 2011, Flexotecnica is adding automation and waste-reducing innovations on its presses for 2012 and looking ahead to Drupa

Sleeve Press for Coastal Labels

Published: August 01, 2011

AHRENSBURG, GERMANY | Rotocontrol has installed an EDM200 Over-printing press at Coastal Labels, Cape Town, South Africa. The EDM200 is described as the

SPG Adds Large Format Press