Plates
Plate pressures
1 March 2022
In the label and flexible packaging markets, there are many challenges facing printers today and they need a plate that can withstand modern demands.
XSYS sold to Lone Star
28 February 2022
Flint Group has completed the sale of its XSYS division (XSYS) to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds (Lone Star), a global private equity firm
FlexoTech targets unwanted ink spread
17 February 2022
In partnership with Miraclon, FlexoTech is hosting a webinar titled, Targeting unwanted ink spread, where the benefits of controlling this flexo phenomenon will be explored.
Mark Cisternino announces retirement
8 February 2022
FTA president Mark Cisternino has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2022
Kodak system installed by UFlex
8 February 2022
UFlex, the Indian flexible packaging producer, has invested in a Kodak FLEXCEL NX 4260 System from Miraclon to drive its own business growth and sustainability…
FORUM 2022 sessions announced
19 January 2022
Session details are now available for FTA’s technical conference FORUM 2022, to be held 13 – 16 March at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in…
Shanghai Hengze installs CrystalCleanConnect
11 January 2022
Flexo platemaking system taken to increase productivity, quality and sustainability at the Chinese label manufacturer.
2022 to be a year of hope and apprehension
16 December 2021
Short-term challenges will persist but in the longer term, the packaging industry will endure and grow further.
World’s first CrystalCleanConnect installed in Japan
6 December 2021
Nabe improves its processes with fully automated plate production, as well as switching to Asahi water-washable flexo plates.
PCMC creates Packaging Innovation Center
6 December 2021
Multi-purpose space will be hub for demonstrations, training, education, industry trials, and research and development.
OPM partners with Creation to go solvent-free
2 December 2021
Asahi water-washable plate technology has helped boost speed and quality, as well as enhance the environmental credentials of the printer’s production.
Reproflex3 celebrates 25 years in business
1 December 2021
Pre-press provider Reproflex3 (R3) is kicking off the 25th Anniversary of its UK business with a year of celebrations.
University Real Jobs scheme receives donation
30 November 2021
The University of Reading’s Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, has received the first cheque raised from donations made for Bernhard Grob’s book
Flexolahti improves productivity with CDI Crystal 5080 XPS
25 November 2021
Finnish reprographic services provider, Flexolahti, is benefiting from improved plate consistency and productivity after investing in a CDI Crystal 5080 XPS with PlateHandler from Esko