Drupa 2024: prepress and software advances trailed
3 June 2024
Technology news from drupa 2024, focusing on flexo plates and platemounting and software.
Inks and coatings
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.
All4Labels to bring Actega’s Signite labelling to Europe
29 January 2024
Partnership between the two companies includes joint development and exclusive use of 'unique' decoration technology.
Poland factory helps Pulse expand European presence
8 January 2024
Ink manufacturer Pulse Roll Label Products has taken over the factory of its long-term production partner Reprograf Grafikus in Poland.
Shaun Pan becomes chief commercial officer at Nazdar
3 January 2024
Mr Pan has been serving as chief strategy officer, and has been promoted in recognition of his contribution to the ink manufacturer's business.
Comexi, Asahi and partners to focus on ‘effortless platemaking’
3 October 2023
Flexible packaging event in Girona, Spain, will see real-time water-washable plate creation and extended colour gamut (ECG) printing.
LED whitepaper from Flint encourages UV transition
27 September 2023
New whitepaper examines the growth of UV LED curing technology, and its impact on the narrow web printing sector.
Ink dispensing supplier opens expanded North American HQ
19 September 2023
IM Group, which includes Inkmaker, has relocated to larger premises in Florida, closer to Latin America than its old New Jersey headquarters.
Whitehead recruited to bolster Pulse Roll Label export sales
14 August 2023
Print industry veteran with more than 20 years experience will help drive the UK-based narrow web ink company's international sales activity.
New ink system increases Samograph’s flexo ink capabilities
11 August 2023
Italian ink manufacturer and distributor has installed a new Inkmaker mixing-dispensing station for water-based flexo inks at its site in Campania.
Inks that provide a dual solution
7 August 2023
The industry is migrating from mercury-based UV curing to LED UV curing, and dual curing inks have been developed to help printers make the transition.
Meyers purchases fourth MPS EF flexo press
23 June 2023
US packaging and label printer Meyers has invested in its fourth MPS Systems press – a 530mm, 10-colour EF flexo press, equipped with GEW AeroLED…