X-Rite acquires Colorware to broaden colour management options
20 November 2024
X-Rite has acquired Colorware extending X-Rite’s ability to provide real-time colour management for converters, printers, and packaging specialists.
Inks and coatings
Inks for food packaging: navigating a complex field
7 November 2024
The right inks with the right substrates and with adherence to high operational and printing standards – there is much to consider when working in…
INX acquires to create new coatings and adhesives business
5 November 2024
Ink and coatings supplier, INX Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sakata Inx, has acquired North American coatings, adhesives and polymers manufacturer, Coatings & Adhesives…
Michal Lodej rejoins Whitmar as partnership development manager
28 October 2024
Mr Lodej has over 12 years’ experience within B2B publishing, nine of which were accumulated at Whitmar Publications where he held various roles across all…
Video: FlexoTech Awards 2024: thoughts and comments
24 October 2024
In this video, Richard Bunney of Dantex Group (Gold Sponsor), and Andrew Mansfield of Harkwell, give their thoughts on this year's FlexoTech Awards.
Sandon and XSYS partner on white ink opacity
2 October 2024
The partnership is intended to help flexo printers producing flexible packaging to achieve higher opacity whites, at no additional cost.
GSE launches new modular conveyor system
2 September 2024
GSE has launched its new modular conveyor system, designed for the automatic, safe and efficient transport of ink containers within the ink kitchen.
Paragon ID opts for Fujifilm inks and curing
23 July 2024
Hull-based flexo label print and RFID labels and access cards manufacturer chooses Fuji's LuXtreme curing with CuremaX inks.
Siegwerk releases deinking primer for Europe
17 July 2024
Siegwerk, global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has launched its first full UV flexo deinking system for the European…
GSE appoints UK agent for ink dispensing and software solutions
12 July 2024
GSE, global provider of ink dispensing systems and ink-handling software, has appointed printing equipment and consumables supplier CyanX as its agent for the UK and…
Drupa 2024: prepress and software advances trailed
3 June 2024
Technology news from drupa 2024, focusing on flexo plates and platemounting and software.
New Esko varnish inspection module to benefit label converters
16 May 2024
Esko has launched a new print inspection module, AVT Varnish Inspection, that can inspect and detect defects in varnish coatings during a live label print…
Narrow web ink report from Flint looks at food contact materials
5 March 2024
Flint Group has released a whitepaper to outline the role of inks and coatings in supporting safe food packaging.
Looking ahead to 2024
20 February 2024
With the first drupa in eight years on the horizon, Sean Smyth looks at the developments likely to come in flexo.
UV Ray expands distribution network
13 February 2024
The Italy-based UV, LED and hybrid curing technology manufacturer has announced new partners in parts of Europe and in China.