Comexi introduces new generation of its Offset CI8 press for flexible packaging

Comexi, a global supplier of solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting sector, launched a central impression offset solution for flexible packaging back in 2012. In development for seven years, the new generation of offset CI8 press has introduced new solutions for colour matching and colour stability, saving nearly 50% with respect to set …

How flexo squares up to brands’ key packaging concerns?

Director of Advanced print applications at Miraclon, Dr. John Anderson how flexo squares up to brands’ key packaging concerns, its advantages over other print processes and why it’s nowhere near finished innovating in the packaging print world. Is there a difference between small and big brands in terms of the support they require?  The small …

Bobst’s new gravure press, Nova RS 5003 can produce costeffective and sustainable performance in flexibles

Bobst has announced the launch of the Bobst NOVA RS 5003 gravure press engineered to deliver superior performance with water- or solvent-based ink printing on a wide variety of flexible packaging materials including the new eco-friendly substrates. The press launch took place at Bobst’s facility in the Jiangsu province of China, dedicated to the production …

The future of flexographic platemaking

In designing next-generation flexographic plates, Asahi’s polymer chemists have created chemical structures that can hold precise image structures, including the smallest highlight dots, for the entire duration of a print run. While this may sound simple, it took an enormous amount of innovation to achieve and is unique in the marketplace. Marketed as CleanPrint, Asahi …

Uteco-Kodak to sell the first Ultrastream-based flexible press

Uteco’s flexible packaging press will become the first to enter the market using Kodak’s Ultrastream inkjet technology. The flexible press with Kodak’s latest continuous inkjet technology, Sapphire Evo W with a print width of 1.25 meters has been sold into the market in advance of its expected debut at Drupa 2020 in Dusseldorf, Germany with …

Kodak Uteco’s first Ultrastream-based flexible packaging press sale

EUROPE Uteco’s flexible packaging press will become the first to enter the market using Kodak’s Ultrastream inkjet technology. The flexible press with Kodak’s latest continuous inkjet technology, Sapphire Evo W with a print width of 1.25 meters has been sold into the market in advance of its expected debut at Drupa 2020 in Dusseldorf, Germany …

Huhtamaki to expand to flexible packaging manufacturing in SA

Huhtamaki has entered into an agreement to acquire the majority of Everest Flexibles (“Everest”), a privately-owned flexible packaging manufacturer in South Africa. With the acquisition Huhtamaki will expand its flexible packaging manufacturing footprint into South Africa, thereby further strengthening its emerging market position. The product range and customer portfolio of Everest are complementary to those …

A 20 year Grafikontrol legacy, and looking for several more

The Italian inspection system, colour control and registration specialist is confident of its achievements Andrea Toschi of Grafikontrol tells Benjamin Daniel, that those years are a testimony of his company’s products’ quality and service     Benjamin Daniel (BD): Can you tell us a little about Grafikontrol and its presence in the packaging space? Andrea …

Convergence of digitalization and sustainability

Packaging MEA technology editor Vikram Fotedar reports from FachPack Germany on the highlights of the show FachPack 2019, the European trade fair for packaging, processing and technology, held in Nuremberg from 24 to 26 September 2019, brought together around 1,600 exhibitors in 12 exhibition halls with roughly 44,000 trade visitors from packaging-intensive sectors. The focus …