Repro steps up to the plate
13 August 2025
Evolution in flexo prepress services moves in different directions. FlexoTech looks at the supply of highly screened plates for flexo printing and the digital tools…
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Contact forms flexo prepress alliance with Ireland’s PN Graphics
30 August 2024
Contact Originators has formed a flexo alliance with fellow repro house PN Graphics in Dublin, Ireland.
UK flexo association appoints new chair
27 June 2024
Steve Mulcahy, CEO of prepress company Contact Originators, appointed to lead FIA UK, succeeding Andy Wilson in the role.
Contact upgrades Esko platemaking with UK-first optics
7 June 2024
Contact Originators is to upgrade its trio of Esko CDI plate imagers with ‘cutting-edge’ optics, providing it with enhanced output, efficiency and quality.
Contact first to install three Esko Crystal lines in Europe
2 May 2024
UK, flexo prepress company Contact Originators (Contact) has expanded its offering into the flexible packaging and label markets following the installation of a third automated…
Contact expands capabilities with first Flexo Hub
23 February 2024
Repro supplier Contact Originators has strengthened its origination services to the flexographic printing industry with the launch of a new dedicated studio facility in Louth,…
Solutions to ‘unique’ hurdles to be delivered at Apex flexo event
28 September 2023
Apex International’s one-day Apex Live UK Technical Summit event takes place at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, in November.
Esko investment takes Contact into flexible packaging and labels
24 April 2023
Flexographic plates producer Contact Originators has invested in a third Esko CDI Crystal XPS imager and exposure solution.
Contact achieves ‘zero waste to landfill’ status
2 November 2022
Packaging origination and flexographic plates manufacturer Contact Originators has now reached ‘zero waste to landfill’ status.
Contact Originators enhances flexo plate production
16 September 2021
XSYS ThermoFlexX Catena plate washing and drying/light finishing technology installed at new Manchester site.
Gareth Heward strengthens Contact team
10 August 2021
Contact Originators, has appointed Gareth Heward as technical manager to develop and enhance processes and innovations
Print Control Wizard update focussed on corrugated
23 November 2020
Esko’s update to Print Control Wizard 20.1 is aimed at giving corrugated converters quicker plate production and improved graphic performance
Automated shim printing system launched
13 October 2020
Contact Originators and AV Flexologic have collaborated to develop an automated digital shim printing system, PrintHQ
Contact Originators back up and running after blaze
20 January 2020
Contact Originators, has thanked the emergency services, suppliers, customers and competitors for their support after a serious fire.
Contact make second Esko purchase
16 August 2019
Contact Originators has invested in a second Crystal XPS plate exposure solution from Esko.