FlexoTech

Carbon neutral BOPP launched

18 September 2020

Innovia Films are launching a ISCC certified carbon neutral BOPP label film

EFIA awards streamed online for the first time

18 September 2020

Label and packaging providers in the flexographic industry were recognised at the 2020 European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) Print Awards

Comexi strengthens in Italy and the Balkans

17 September 2020

Italian company Convert Service has been made an official partner by Comexi to offer its services to customers in in Italy and the Balkans.

AI improves consistency at Metsä Board

17 September 2020

Metsä Board is using artificial intelligence at its Kemi mill to improve the runnability of its white kraftliner

Dow launches INVISU range

17 September 2020

To address industry demands for strong e-commerce label adhesion and clear-on-clear labels, Dow has launched the INVISU portfolio of acrylic adhesives.

Huge growth in white and private label goods

16 September 2020

White label and private label goods are experiencing huge growth according to the BCMPA

Nortech Solutions represents MPS

15 September 2020

MPS has appointed Nortech Solutions as its local agent in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark

Ink runs through the veins at Aztec Label

14 September 2020

Aztec Label owner’s son has gained a professional qualification under the BPIF Apprenticeship scheme.

Global flexo value to rise to $181.1 billion

11 September 2020

Smithers predicts the global value of flexo printing will rise from $167.7 billion in 2020 to $181.1 billion in 2025

Round two for #LABELicious

10 September 2020

Finat is launching the second edition of its #LABELicious competition

Sixth Bobst press installed at Ultimate

9 September 2020

Ultimate Packaging, part of the Ultimate Group, has installed a Bobst Expert CI press

Recyclable solvent-based ink launched

8 September 2020

Werner & Mertz has developed a recyclable printing ink system for flexo NC 270

Key articles

Printing in harmony

17 September 2020

By definition hybrid printing is no new concept, however, the term today has become short hand for digital/flexo hybrid machines.

Hit the switch

15 September 2020

There are many advantages to running UV inks, but no matter what the benefits are, the process of switching inks is a laborious.

Sweet screens are made of this

10 September 2020

The most technical part of the entire flexo process is the production of screens, pulling knowhow from the worlds of physics, chemistry and engineering.