XSYS announces new CEO and MacDermid deal
6 September 2024
The deal to acquire MacDermid Graphics Solutions is valued at approximately $325 million (€293 million), and is welcomed by new CEO Dr Alexander Unterschütz.
Plates
New W&H press adds to Coveris’s ‘HD print’ capacity
6 August 2024
The eight-colour Windmöller & Hölscher Miraflex II press is due to become operational at Coveris's Burnley site by September.
There’s more to mounting
16 July 2024
While automation has been a key driving factor in the development of plate mounting systems, it is not necessarily the be-all and end-all of what…
A meeting of modern and future flexo
10 July 2024
Drupa 2024 is in the history books and will be remembered as a noteworthy milestone for those interested in flexo. Sean Smyth walked the halls…
Emsur Saymopack upgrades to latest Esko plate technology
27 June 2024
New platemaking equipment at Spanish firm includes CDI Crystal, XPS Crystal and Print Control Wizard technology.
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.
ACM revamps prepress suite with Asahi AWP plates
4 June 2024
Asahi Photoproducts has partnered with Italian converter ACM Flexible Packaging to create a highly sustainable, solvent free, prepress operation.
Drupa 2024: prepress and software advances trailed
3 June 2024
Technology news from drupa 2024, focusing on flexo plates and platemounting and software.
All4Labels Hamburg boosts productivity with automated platemaking
17 May 2024
All4Labels Hamburg has installed an automated platemaking system, CrystalCleanConnect.
Fleksograf doubles up on new Miraclon Shine LED Lamp Kit
15 May 2024
Fleksograf studio prepress has become a beta site for Miraclon’s Shine LED Lamp Kits, installing the technology across two of its production facilities.
LeadEdge develops fast-drying plate sealer for corrugated post-print
9 May 2024
The company's new 347 Plate Sealer has been developed to improve plate mounting and production efficiencies in corrugated post-print.
Catena ProServX tool enhances XSYS plate processing
7 May 2024
Flexo prepress solution manufacturer XSYS has introduced Catena ProServX, a cloud-based, real-time equipment monitoring tool for proactive maintenance and superior quality control for use with…
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…
Miraclon and Bobst reinforce strategic partnership
18 April 2024
Having begun their strategic partnership eight years ago, Miraclon and Bobst have reinforced their co-operation with Miraclon being named as the plate technology partner in…
XSYS streamlines plate processing with new Catena LED exposure unit
16 April 2024
Flexo plate and equipment manufacturer XSYS has introduced a new automated plate imaging and exposure integration that will bring increased efficiency and reduced waste for…