Coronavirus Hub: The New Normal
11 May 2020
FlexoTech spoke to people from across the sector to find out how this crisis has affected them and what they think the ‘New Normal’ might look…
Europe
Price increases for flexo plates
5 May 2020
Companies using solvent-based platemaking processes, could see the cost of flexo plates rise by as much as €3/sqm
First Mark Andy Evolution installed in Europe
5 May 2020
Colorado Etiquettes based in Rouen, France, has installed the first Mark Andy Evolution flexo press in Europe
Self-adhesive labelstock demand surges
1 May 2020
European labelstock demand grew by 6.8% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter last year.
New consultancy for printers
2 April 2020
Sam Adams, former Director of Mark Andy, has established Performance Print Engineering and Consultancy
Bobst joins CEFLEX
30 March 2020
Affirming its commitment to sustainability and the circular economy Bobst has become a member of CEFLEX
Koenig & Bauer allowed to continue production
27 March 2020
The Italian government has classified Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica as a system-relevant manufacturer, permitting work to continue at its facility in Tavazzano near Milan.
Sun Chemical to implement surcharges
25 March 2020
Sun Chemical is to implement surcharges affecting its solvent liquid inks
Packaging producers listed as key workers
20 March 2020
Those involved in the production, processing, distribution, sale and delivery of food have been listed as key workers.
Concern over solvent supply
18 March 2020
Intergraf is concerned over the shortage of ethyl alcohol as manufacturers divert stocks to the production of disinfectants.
Empty exhibition halls available for the sick
18 March 2020
Easyfairs has made its venues available to local and national authorities in the fight against the coronavirus
Innovia launches new BOPP film
17 March 2020
Innovia Films is launching Rayoface mBoss, a new BOPP film.
drupa suspended until 2021 as Coronavirus spreads
13 March 2020
drupa has been suspended until April 2021.
Abbey Labels in die-cutting world first
9 March 2020
Abbey Labels and MPS Systems have integrated a high-speed die-cutting module on Abbey's newest flexo press.