US trade plate supplier switches to ‘reduced solvent’ plate
17 January 2024
Excelsior Marking has adopted Asahi Photoproducts’ AFP-R reduced solvent flexo plates, gaining subsequent improvements in solvent use and processing times.
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Denmark’s Reproflex doubles its CDI Crystal plate capacity
28 November 2023
Further investment in Esko platemaking equipment said to strengthen quality and reliability of flexo plate output for customers.
PPC Flex hails beta Miraclon plate processor
18 October 2023
The US flexo printer used plates from Miraclon’s solvent-free Flexcel NX Ultra 42 plate processor to produce award-winning work.
Comexi, Asahi and partners to focus on ‘effortless platemaking’
3 October 2023
Flexible packaging event in Girona, Spain, will see real-time water-washable plate creation and extended colour gamut (ECG) printing.
Aztec Label invests in additional Fujifilm plate systems
28 September 2023
UK firm looks for added sustainability and productivity with second C-Touch plate processor and new water filtration unit.
David Parker returns to Fujifilm to support Flenex plate business
8 September 2023
Mr Parker moves back to Fujifilm as category manager for analogue packaging for the EMEA region, after a spell with Miraclon.
Offset prepress supplier ECO3 launches new flexo plate system
4 September 2023
ECO3, formerly known as Agfa Offset Solutions, has developed a flexo-focused software and plate package that it will launch at Labelexpo Europe.
Hamillroad and Asahi partner to push environmentally friendly flexo printing
1 September 2023
AWP CleanPrint water-wash flexo plates are now certified to use with Bellissima DMS.
FlexoColor certified by Miraclon for Flexcel NX plates
23 August 2023
Miraclon Certification Program recognises 'industry-leading' efficiency, repeatability, and consistent quality flexo plate production.
Reproflex3 increases corrugate expertise with ANF deal
15 August 2023
Acquisition sees UK-based flexo plate supplier ANF become part of the group, adding capacity and expertise in corrugate and pharma sectors.
Nägele improves green performance with bespoke plate set-up
7 August 2023
Wastewater from repro company's FlexCel NX processing unit is recycled using a specially designed filtration system, while 100% of energy used is generated in-house.
‘Stunning’ wins for Winpack after platemaking move
18 July 2023
Installation of the CrystalClearConnect automated flexo platemaking system at the Georgia company is the first in North America.
DuPont Cyrel extends Lightning plate range
18 April 2023
DuPont Cyrel Solutions has launched the Cyrel Lightning LFH plate, a new addition to its Cyrel Lightning plate family.
Flexo finds its future focus at Ferrari
25 March 2023
The three-day Future of Flexo conference took place at the Museo Ferrari in Maranello, Italy, in February.
New Asahi solvent plate claimed to reduce CO2 for flexo
20 March 2023
The as-yet-unnamed solvent-wash plate is to be introduced in April at the Infoflex show in Columbus, Ohio, USA.