Desiccant-free film offers moisture protection boost

12 June 2026

ProAmpac has announced the commercialisation of ProActive Intelligence Moisture Protect MP-1000, an active packaging technology developed in collaboration with Ozzi, a brand focused on stick-pack formats for sensitive powdered products.

Aniflex invests in Mark Andy hybrid press

9 June 2026

The new press combines flexo and UV inkjet technologies within a single production platform, enabling the company to streamline workflows and manage increasingly complex label…

VPK acquires Fencor Packaging Group

8 June 2026

VPK Group has acquired Fencor Packaging Group, the owner of Manor Packaging, after initially acquiring a minority stake in the business in 2024.

Finat ushers in new leadership era

4 June 2026

Finat has appointed Dana Kilárska as president and Vito Giurazza as vice president during its European Label Forum 2026. Ms Kilárska’s appointment marks the first…

Esko launches new LED plate system

4 June 2026

The XPS Spark 4835 is a “next generation” digital LED flexo plate exposure system intended to replace traditional UV tube bank exposure frames.

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…

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