Partners and printers promote CrystalCleanConnect
30 May 2022
Printers in Japan and China detail gains from fully automated flexo platemaking.
Asahi Photoproducts
Upgrades made to Kindai Bijyutsu’s platemaking
25 April 2022
Kindai Bijyutsu Co, headquartered in Okinawa, Japan, has acquired an Asahi AWP-2530 AA
Plate pressures
1 March 2022
In the label and flexible packaging markets, there are many challenges facing printers today and they need a plate that can withstand modern demands.
Shanghai Hengze installs CrystalCleanConnect
11 January 2022
Flexo platemaking system taken to increase productivity, quality and sustainability at the Chinese label manufacturer.
World’s first CrystalCleanConnect installed in Japan
6 December 2021
Nabe improves its processes with fully automated plate production, as well as switching to Asahi water-washable flexo plates.
OPM partners with Creation to go solvent-free
2 December 2021
Asahi water-washable plate technology has helped boost speed and quality, as well as enhance the environmental credentials of the printer’s production.
Carbon Trust certification given to Asahi plates
10 November 2021
Asahi Photoproducts has received the PAS 2050 certification by the Carbon Trust for its AWP-DEF/DEW CleanPrint water-washable flexographic plates.
Asahi debuts AWP CleanFlat
31 August 2021
Water-washable flat top plate to make its European debut at Fachpack in Germany.
Asahi and Esko build automated platemaking machine
28 April 2021
Esko and Asahi Photoproducts have collaborated to build a fully automated flexo platemaking line, CrystalCleanConnect
Freppel switches to Asahi plates
26 January 2021
French firm Freppel Imprimeur has chosen to switch to Asahi CleanPrint AWP plates
Asahi launches AFP-Leggero for corrugated applications
26 March 2020
AFP Leggero is a super-soft and smooth plate designed for no board crush, fewer flute marks and good ink density
Asahi brings kiss touch printing with AFP-BFTH plates
5 February 2019
Asahi Photoproducts will launch new flattop flexographic plates during the first half of 2019