“World premiere” demo shows “Flexo 5.0” is a reality
8 October 2025
The demonstration took place at Allstein's Herford HQ in Germany, where an audience of packaging print professionals witnessed a fully automated flexographic workflow from numerous…
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“New chapter” in flexo predicted for October open house
10 July 2025
Allstein, Esko, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems and Asahi Photoproducts are to present a “blueprint for the future of packaging printing” at an open house event…
Tackling mounting challenges
23 June 2025
Automation has delivered fundamental productivity enhancements in the flexo plate mounting department – but the reality of often needing to mount damaged and worn plates…
Nigel Heaford retires after 40 years at family business
23 October 2024
Son of JM Heaford's founder has enjoyed a distinguished career, playing a pivotal role in expanding the company’s international footprint and playing a role in…
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…
Drupa 2024: prepress and software advances trailed
3 June 2024
Technology news from drupa 2024, focusing on flexo plates and platemounting and software.
Labels focus for Polymount sleeves with Dantex partnership
20 February 2024
Dantex Group will promote Polymount's self-adhesive sleeve technology to the label industry in the USA and parts of Europe.
LeadEdge unveils bio-based plate mounting for corrugated
15 January 2024
The product, cbak evolve, is a bio-based Polyethylene incorporating at least 30% bio-based material, that combines ‘exceptional corrugated print performance with resource-efficient design’.
Pacificolor invests in corrugated kit and screening
19 December 2023
A new AV Flexologic flat plate mounting system and Reproflex3's Vortex technology are set to enhance corrugated production efficiency.
‘New and bespoke’ flexo solutions to follow from Bobst/tesa co-operation
25 April 2023
The two flexo industry suppliers are strengthening their relationship with plans to develop joint solutions for their customers.
‘Flex-On-Road’ events to extend worldwide
24 February 2023
Shows in UK and Ireland deemed a success, with content including sustainability, efficiency and investment returns.
APR becomes Camis supplier for the US
29 March 2021
All Printing Resources (APR) has been appointed to sell and service Camis plate mounting equipment in the United States
Hands-free mounter launched by Camis
4 February 2021
Camis has launched its a hands-free automatic flexographic plate mounting solution, the SleeveMaster Auto (SMA), for mid to wide web flexo printers
AV Flexologic launches third generation FAMM 3.0
4 March 2020
AV Flexologic has unveiled the third generation of the FAMM 3.0 flexo plate mounting machine.
tesa adds to its Softprint range
6 September 2018
Softprint TP-X is designed for increased daily job changeovers With the flexible packaging market continuously growing, tesa has added a new plate mounting tape…