Taking the flexible approach
7 March 2025
There may only be a matter of inches in web width between narrow and mid-web flexo technologies, but the leap it enables from label to…
flexible packaging
Siegwerk offers ‘first’ NC-free surface inks for flexible plastic packaging
11 February 2025
In what is claimed to be a first, Siegwerk has introduced a nitrocellulose (NC) free ink series specifically designed for surface printing on polyethylene (PE)…
Eco Flexibles doubles pouch production output
16 December 2024
Flexible packaging producer Eco Flexibles has increased its capabilities with the installation of a second Karlville Swiss KS-SUP-400-D pouch machine following the success of its…
Carton Pack strengthens in flexible packaging with Clifton acquisition
26 November 2024
Carton Pack has acquired Clifton Packaging, strengthening Carton Pack’s footprint in flexible packaging, expanding into the snacks and protein end-markets whilst also increasing its presence…
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…
Bobst to host CI flexo webinar for flexible packaging industry
25 October 2024
Bobst is set to host a CI flexo themed webinar on 21 November 2024 at 12:00PM CET (11:00 AM GMT).
New competence centre marks major Bobst investment in narrow-mid web
15 October 2024
More than 200 customers attend a three-day open house event at the new Labels & Flexible Packaging Competence Center in Florence, Italy.
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.
MPS looks to flexible packaging with new EF Packaging press
9 September 2024
The press has a 26-inch web width, making it more suitable for a range of packaging applications, as well as high levels of automation and…
Flexible packaging manufacturers optimistic for future
16 July 2024
Industry association Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) says its members have ‘cautious optimism’ about the future, forecasting moderate growth for 2024.
Coveris releases recyclable paper-based packaging range
24 June 2024
Coveris has released its latest innovation, MonoFlex Fibre, offering a paper-based range of flexible packaging that delivers high shelf-impact and recyclability within existing paper streams.
Contact upgrades Esko platemaking with UK-first optics
7 June 2024
Contact Originators is to upgrade its trio of Esko CDI plate imagers with ‘cutting-edge’ optics, providing it with enhanced output, efficiency and quality.
Nilpeter press expands Prime Packaging’s market reach
8 May 2024
US-based packaging printer Prime Packaging has had a new Nilpeter FA-26 10-colour flexo press operational since December 2023, helping it to enhance its production capabilities,…
First ‘European FlexPack Summit’ to take place in early 2025
2 May 2024
Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), the association of flexible packaging manufacturers, is organising a new industry event, the ‘European FlexPack Summit’, targeting converters and users of…
Contact first to install three Esko Crystal lines in Europe
2 May 2024
UK, flexo prepress company Contact Originators (Contact) has expanded its offering into the flexible packaging and label markets following the installation of a third automated…
