Platemaking QA programme established by DuPont
5 November 2014
DuPont Packaging Graphics has introduced the DuPont Cyrel Quality Assured Platemaking programme designed to help users to achieve the highest print quality from flexographic printing…
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Asahi celebrates 40th anniversary
27 October 2014
(L-R) Akihiro Kato, Kenji Takeda and Hiroaki Sugiyama from Asahi Kasei Corporation, Japan, with Chris Lodge, Anthony Miltiadou, David Galton, Alex Downes and Ron Byfield, Asahi Photoproducts UK The…
Bemis Graphics installs second Cyrel FAST processor
25 September 2014
Bemis Graphics recently installed DuPont Cyrel FAST 3000TD thermal processing equipment DuPont Packaging Graphics has installed a second DuPont Cyrel FAST 3000TD processor at Bemis…
Flexo screen launch enables new quality standards
11 September 2014
Paul Hagen, VP of sales, Global Graphics Software (left) and Bart Calis, product manager flexo pre-press, Xeikon Recent development work between ThermoFlexX and Global…
Conversion to new plates delivers results
9 September 2014
Using the new DuPont Cyrel Fast DFUV plates, Aleithe was able to achieve significant productivity and quality benefits DuPont Packaging Graphics and Aleithe Haftetiketten…
MacDermid awarded $35.4 million
26 August 2014
A Connecticut federal jury has awarded $35.4 million to MacDermid Printing Solutions LLC after a successful breach of contract, antitrust and trade secrets theft suit…
A new high durometer plate for nyloflex NExT technology
12 August 2014
Flint Group Flexographic Products has released a new high durometer plate designed for the nyloflex NExT exposure technology, for printing of flexible packaging and labels. …
Plate imager launched by SPGPrints
18 July 2014
The new variLEX hybrid CTP imager SPGPrints has launched a new variLEX hybrid CTP (computer-to-plate) and CTS (computer-to-screen) imager as a single digital imaging solution for…
High tech technology ‒ that’s flexo plates today
4 June 2014
DuPont’s new Cyrel Fast DFUV plates on a Mark Andy press Multi-billion dollar takeovers in a high tech industry – yes, the world of flexo…
Flexcel NX wide system provides high quality platemaking
30 May 2014
After UV exposure and removal of the TIL, the Flexcel NX plates are washed and dried in an automatic processing line Plate manufacturer Flex-Punkt has…
Partnership pushes the boundaries
13 March 2014
Waldo has recently installed the first DuPont Cyrel 3000 PS processor in the UK Waldo has announced that its repro supplier relationship with Clifton…
Plying their trade: repro houses deliver the quality
31 May 2013
David Jarvis, managing director, Print Quest When it comes to pre-press, there is a lot of competition between the repro houses that serve the…
Flexcel NX certification programme launched
30 April 2013
Kodak is introducing a new global certification programme for users of its Flexcel NX system. To achieve the certification and earn the right to use…
The Greenhouse is growing
25 February 2013
Provider of reprographics, platemaking and artwork adaptation services, The Greenhouse has chosen Leeds for its new custom-built ‘centre for excellence’. The Greenhouse operates from…
V&W Graphics moves flexo proofing to a new level with GMG OpenColor
5 February 2013
Gareth Heward, graphics and production director (right) and Shaun Mettam, studio manager Investment in GMG OpenColor proofing software now means that flexographic platemaker V&W…