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The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

Packaging is important in today’s world, as customers expect a certain experience when a product is shipped to their doorstep.

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

Packaging has evolved over the years to meet the demands of fast-moving consumer goods retailing, facing many masters and being answerable to all.

Green Bay Innovation Group Announces The Printing Showcase

Green Bay Innovation Group (GBIG) /5P has announced an event, The Printing Showcase, planned for September 27 at The Stadium View Bar and Conference Center in Green Bay, WI.

AIMCAL Activities

WISE Program Accepts Applications

500-Plus Conversions to Flexo ECG with KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates Win Lorytex the First-Ever Platinum Flexo Innovation Award

In 2019 Montevideo-based Lorytex won a Gold Award at the inaugural Global Flexo Innovation Awards, sponsored by Miraclon.

ONECode - A new simplified range of solvent-based inks and coatings for European Flexible Packaging converters

Flint Group Packaging Inks, one of the largest ink and coatings suppliers to the global print and packaging industry

Water-Based Flexographic Printing Steps Up to the Sustainability Challenge

The recent Leaders Summit on Climate, hosted by U.S. President Biden, demonstrates the growing commitment leaders of many countries have to addressing the climate crisis by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) among other initiatives.

Sun Chemical Adds Two More Printing Processes to Online Troubleshooting Guide

Sun Chemical has further enhanced its online troubleshooting guide by adding potential solutions to common pressroom challenges in coldset and metal package printing processes.

Flint Group’s New Thermal nyloflex® XAH Digital Plate Increasing Productivity

The nyloflex® XAH Digital, a hard round top dot plate with a smooth surface, is the latest addition to Flint Group’s line of nyloflex thermal printing plates.

SOMA, MARVACO AND FLINT GROUP Join Forces to Master Expanded Gamut Printing Technology

Compared to traditional gravure and digital, expanded gamut printing makes flexo more competitive by increasing quality and productivity. 

Emsur Russia Eximpack Increases Printing Capacity

The St. Petersburg facility invested in a new line of gravure printing and a Combi laminator.

W&H Posts Strong Press Sales

The company says the printing division, which includes both flexo and gravure units, saw strong growth in 2017

Uflex Announces Glitter Gravure Cylinder

The company says it has eliminated some of the difficulties of gravure printing with glitter ink through the newly developed cylinder

Troika Systems Celebrates 21 Years in Business

The company has spent 21 years developing and selling quality control analysis management systems to a number of segments of the industry

Uflex Reports Gravure Cell Optimization

Company says it has achieved low-ink GSM by modifying and optimizing rotogravure cell structures

BOBST Open House Celebrates Gravure

The company demonstrated its range of gravure presses, including the RS 6003C HS, along with other equipment and offered an update on services

Nilpeter Press Is Suited for Many Uses

The FA-6* mid-web flexo press, designed for a wide array of flexible packaging and label applications, runs a number of substrates as well

BOBST Reports Successful Sales in India

The company says its gravure presses continue to be popular in India’s flexible packaging markets, with eight lines installed last year

Bobst to Show Wide Range at K’2013

Vacuum coating systems, CI flexo printing, gravure printing, and much more will be featured at the upcoming show

W&H Gravure Press Comes in Many Variations

The HELIOSTAR S line includes TURBOCLEAN print cylinder cleaning and handles a wide range of materials

Harper Corp. of America Honored by GAA

The Go-To-Market Agility Award rewards Harper for what GAA says is innovative technology and response to customer needs

Color Ad Packaging Invests in W&H

Orders gravure and flexographic presses along with three bag machines

Azco Multi-Purpose Slitter Module is Flexible

Said to provide clean cuts and sturdy construction, AcuSlit slitter modules from Azco Corp. are offered in shear and cut versions

Cerutti Adds QuadTech Register Control to its CAPS Make-Ready Capability

Autotron 2600 with ClearLogic is now a standard offering on Cerutti rotogravure package printing and converting presses

Comexi Buys Acom

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA | Comexi Converting Solutions, an Italian sub. of Comexi Group, has completed the final acquisition of tangible and intangible assets

Wash Gravure Surfaces

Company's brand Enviroxi offers the Sitexco laser surface washer, designed for cleaning ceramic and gravure surfaces. Said to provide excellent cleaning

Comexi Group Finalizes Acquisition of ACOM Business Unit

Back in June 2010, Comexi Group and ACOM agreed to allow Comexi Converting Solutions, an Italian subs. of Comexi Group, to offer its range of gravure presses together with the know-how and technology of ACOM

Gravure Printing: Small (& Large) Wonders

The Gravure Assn. of America, Paramus,NJ, recently announced its Golden Cylinder Awards, an annual program showcasing the visual beauty and technical

Process Plates for Letterpress, Gravure

The nyloprint Combi 96 120 ED system is for the main exposure, drying, and post-exposure of nyloprint printing plates. Compact design allows the processing

Gravure Printing: Print Comes To Life

The Print Quality Awards program of the Packaging & Label Gravure Assn. Global (PLGA), Naples, FL, recognizes member converters and package printers for

Sun Chemical HD Plates

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