FlexoTech

OMC to sell BGM finishing kit in Spain/Portugal

24 March 2026

The strategic partnership for the distribution of Bar Graphic's label finishing products adds to OMC's label and packaging presence in the Iberian peninsula.

Herma appointment to support new partnership service

23 March 2026

Herma UK has expanded its technical capability within its adhesive materials business with the appointment of Matthew Sutton as sales technical manager in response to…

Gecko lamination adhesives come to Europe

20 March 2026

Ink manufacturer hubergroup has introduced its Gecko LA (Lamination Adhesives) portfolio to the European market, which it says was developed to complement the solvent-based Gecko…

European ink body comments on supply challenges amid price rises

20 March 2026

The European Printing Ink Association says it is closely monitoring the disruption to shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and the consequences for global…

RFID workshop hailed a “huge success”

19 March 2026

The Mark Andy event in Warsaw included RFID experts Talkin' Things and included a demonstration of a flexo press applying RFID tags.

New Gama systems target flexo efficiency

19 March 2026

Gama has introduced new technologies for monitoring and managing printing fluids - ACSone and LCSone - alongside additional pressroom equipment, as part of an expansion…

XSYS and Hamillroad deepen partnership

17 March 2026

The collaboration will see Hamillroad's Bellissima integrated more closely with XSYS’s flexographic plates and hardware portfolio.

Hybrid Software reports strong 2025 results

16 March 2026

The Cambridge-headquartered company recorded revenue of €54.4m (£47.0 million) for the year ended 31 December 2025, up 6% from 2024.

Artes installs first Gallus Five press

16 March 2026

The new system, installed in December 2025, is already enabling Artes to migrate a significant portion of its conventional workload to digital production.

CCL announces agreement to buy Sleever

13 March 2026

CCL Industries has signed a binding option agreement to acquire Sleever - a company with 11 manufacturing facilities in Canada, France, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Poland,…

Konica Minolta expands digital embellishment portfolio

12 March 2026

Konica Minolta UK has unveiled the JETvarnish 3D Web 400, a new digital embellishment solution. The system can support flexo printed work, states the company.

Miraclon launches drop-in NXH alternative solvent plate

12 March 2026

Flexcel Prime is the result of four years of R&D by the manufacturer, including extensive trials and field validation with customers.

Features

Tapping into the technical talks

7 January 2026

Italian flexo association, the ATIF, held its annual conference and awards in Milan in late November. FlexoTech editor Andy Knaggs was invited along to enjoy…

Defining the flexo standard

28 December 2025

There have been Fogra standards for offset and digital printing for some time, and this year Fogra has come forward with a flexographic equivalent.

The chamber at flexo’s heart

15 December 2025

Chamber doctor blade systems perform a quiet yet vital role in facilitating the highest flexo print quality, with ink pressure and doctor blade angles among…

Investing in protecting

8 December 2025

Well-protected sleeves cost a bit more but can save money in the longer term, impacting positively on areas such as press uptime, changeover efficiency and…

Beauty with responsibility

3 December 2025

As brands strive for packaging that attracts attention while meeting environmental goals, special effects inks and coatings are now being developed to align with sustainable…