Launch issue
At the end of 2014, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of FlexoTech magazine, and on that occasion, we asked some of our readers to tell us why they value the magazine and continue to support it.
Established in 1994 under the editorship of Martin White, FlexoTech was launched under the mission statement that it would ‘always be at the forefront of new technology and will strive to provide information on the key European flexographic market sectors of flexible packaging and labels.’ According to the comments below, it would seem that this and much more was achieved.
‘Every business today needs a publication for detailed information covering market trends and acting as a barometer for the trade. This helps company owners understand what is happening outside their customer base. FlexoTech is this for the flexographic print business, also offering a nice online publication. I’m only disappointed in hasn’t been used on ‘Have I Got News for You’ as I could probably get some of the answers right for once.’ Paul Bates, regional business manager – North West Europe, Esko
‘Over the years FlexoTech has helped position, shape and advance our industry through its intrinsically fair and responsible journalism. The magazine offers a conduit for innovative ideas to become reality as those ideas are given editorial space and allowed to develop into technologies that work. Digital plates, CDI, FAST, Cyrel Round, FAST Round, DigiCorr and DigiFlow are just some examples of the products and processes that would not have made the impact they have without the willingness of the successive editors at FlexoTech magazine to listen to and publish new concepts. Happy birthday to all at Whitmar.’ Paul Hammons, sales manager central north (UK and Ireland), DuPont UK Ltd
‘Since the incorporation of Reproflex3 in 1996, we have not only used FlexoTech to keep up with where the industry is heading, but also to broadcast our technologies and services with great effect. With excellent technology reviews and company interviews, the magazine keeps our industry knitted together for the benefit of all of our customers. I can’t imagine the flexo community without FlexoTech. Well done to the Whitmar team and here’s to the next 20 years!’ Andrew Hewitson, joint managing director, Reproflex3 Ltd
‘I have been reading FlexoTech for many years now. It is an excellent industry publication, which brings together industry news and a wide selection of interesting features. It has been an essential read in keeping abreast with the latest developments and innovations in our industry.’ Allan Ferguson, managing director, Learoyd Packaging, part of Coveris Group
‘The world of flexography is a niche industry that deserves focused concise attention. As a dedicated news and technology resource, FlexoTech provides in-depth insights, trends and business-owner experiences that have been instrumental in the evolution and growth of our industry. Mark Andy shares a common mission with FlexoTech which is to support the goals of the flexo printer/converter, offering tools and solutions that make their businesses successful and prosperous. I’m proud to see the magazine still providing that guidance for 20 years now. We look forward to working together for 20 more and beyond.’ Mary Sullivan, director of marketing, Mark Andy Inc
‘Congratulations to Whitmar Publications for 20 years of FlexoTech. I well remember when Martin White first set about producing a magazine for the industry. While many of the other established print related magazines have fallen by the wayside over the years, FlexoTech has continued to go from strength to strength and has established itself firmly within the industry.’ John Bambery, chairman, BPIF labels
Thank you from the whole team here at FlexoTech!
