XSYS completes MacDermid acquisition
3 March 2025
XSYS has completed the acquisition of the MacDermid Graphics Solutions (MGS) business from Element Solutions.
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wishesjust4you seeks spare print materials for children with life-limiting illnesses
14 February 2025
Non-profit community interest company wishesjust4you is calling on printers, packaging companies, carton manufacturers and paper merchants to donate surplus art and print materials to help…
Securikett brings flexo platemaking in-house with Miraclon
13 February 2025
Austrian producer of security labels and seals Securikett has opted to bring flexo platemaking in-house by investing in a Flexcel NX Wide 3548 system with…
Andreas Pleßke confirmed as chairman of drupa committee
6 February 2025
Dr. Andreas Pleßke, CEO of Koenig & Bauer, has been re-elected as the chair of the drupa committee, with Wolfgang Poppen of Freiburger elected as…
XSYS continues conversion to more sustainable flexo plates
23 January 2025
Following the launch of its nyloflex eco series at drupa, XSYS says it is continuing the conversion of its traditional flexo printing plates into more…
Cerm and Athena Graphics improve flexo plate ordering
17 January 2025
MIS software solutions provider Cerm has integrated with Belgian design, prepress and plate making firm Athena Graphics, to automate the flexo plate ordering process for…
XSYS addresses flexibility in narrow web printing with new plate
10 December 2024
XSYS has designed a new flat-top dot flexo plate, nyloflex XSN, which the company says combines unparalleled performance with maximum flexibility, catering to the diverse…
Flexocolor switches to 100% LED plate exposure technology
4 December 2024
Spanish prepress provider Flexocolor has installed two Miraclon Shine LED Lamp Kits, switching to 100% LED plate exposure.
Michal Lodej rejoins Whitmar as partnership development manager
28 October 2024
Mr Lodej has over 12 years’ experience within B2B publishing, nine of which were accumulated at Whitmar Publications where he held various roles across all…
Video: FlexoTech Awards 2024: thoughts and comments
24 October 2024
In this video, Richard Bunney of Dantex Group (Gold Sponsor), and Andrew Mansfield of Harkwell, give their thoughts on this year's FlexoTech Awards.
Sandon and XSYS partner on white ink opacity
2 October 2024
The partnership is intended to help flexo printers producing flexible packaging to achieve higher opacity whites, at no additional cost.
Ukrpol takes control of flexo platemaking with Miraclon system
27 September 2024
Ukranian printer, Ukrpol Printing Company, has brought flexographic platemaking in-house by installing a Flexcel NX Wide 4260 system from Miraclon.
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.
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…