Esko launches new LED plate system

4 June 2026

The XPS Spark 4835 is a “next generation” digital LED flexo plate exposure system intended to replace traditional UV tube bank exposure frames.

Finat ushers in new leadership era

4 June 2026

Finat has appointed Dana Kilárska as president and Vito Giurazza as vice president during its European Label Forum 2026. Ms Kilárska’s appointment marks the first…

Brotech improves European team with hire

3 June 2026

Brotech has announced the appointment of Tomasz Wojnarowski as its sales director for Eastern Europe. He will be responsible for strengthening Brotech’s presence in the…

Wikoff appoints chief operations officer

1 June 2026

Wikoff has appointed David Donnelly as chief operations officer, effective immediately. Mr Donnelly has served as the company’s project management office (PMO) director since 2025,…

BGM launches Compact finishing range

28 May 2026

Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) has introduced two new finishing machines, the Compact and Compact Pro, aimed at digitally printed label applications requiring lamination, varnish and…

Features

Tapping into the technical talks

7 January 2026

Italian flexo association, the ATIF, held its annual conference and awards in Milan in late November. FlexoTech editor Andy Knaggs was invited along to enjoy…

Defining the flexo standard

28 December 2025

There have been Fogra standards for offset and digital printing for some time, and this year Fogra has come forward with a flexographic equivalent.

The chamber at flexo’s heart

15 December 2025

Chamber doctor blade systems perform a quiet yet vital role in facilitating the highest flexo print quality, with ink pressure and doctor blade angles among…

Investing in protecting

8 December 2025

Well-protected sleeves cost a bit more but can save money in the longer term, impacting positively on areas such as press uptime, changeover efficiency and…

Beauty with responsibility

3 December 2025

As brands strive for packaging that attracts attention while meeting environmental goals, special effects inks and coatings are now being developed to align with sustainable…

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