Apex International launches anilox armor protective sleeve cover for printing operations

    Apex International has announced the global launch of Anilox Armor, a protective sleeve cover designed to safeguard anilox sleeves during storage, transport, and handling. The product will be available worldwide through the company and its regional partners beginning March 2026.     Anilox sleeves are precision components used in flexographic and coating processes …

GAMA Group expands its range of products and accessories for flexographic printing

        GAMA Group has expanded its portfolio of products and accessories for the flexographic printing sector, adding new equipment and systems aimed at supporting production operations in printing facilities.     The expanded range of professional accessories includes plate washers and anilox washers, branded plate mounters, and storage systems for sleeves and …

Comexi Offset CI Evolution reaches 30 units sold by 2025

Comexi has reached a total of 30 Offset CI Evolution printing press installations globally by 2025, according to a company announcement. Two of these installations were repeat orders placed in the past year. The Offset CI Evolution was commercially launched in 2015. It operates with a 100% solvent-free process and uses electron beam (EB) curing …

Sun Chemical expands nitrocellulose-alternative ink portfolio for flexible packaging

        Sun Chemical has expanded its portfolio of nitrocellulose-alternative inks for flexible packaging, responding to regulatory pressure and recyclability requirements facing converters and brand owners. The enhanced range is designed for solvent-based flexographic and gravure applications and is positioned as an alternative to traditional nitrocellulose (NC) systems used in inks and coatings. …

Flexo Innovations Open House to spotlight future trends in packaging print

      Gallus, Esko, and Asahi Photoproducts will co-host the Flexo Innovations Open House on 19 November 2025 at Gallus’ facility in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The event is aimed at printers and converters across Europe, offering a full-day programme focused on advancements in flexographic printing technology.       Designed as a collaborative industry …

Allstein showcases world’s first fully automated flexographic workflow

    On the eve of K Show 2025, Allstein hosted an exclusive industry event at its headquarters in Herford, unveiling what is being hailed as a historic breakthrough in packaging print production — the world’s first fully automated flexographic workflow demonstrated live. The showcase brought together automation technologies from Allstein, Esko, Kongsberg PCS, and …

Bähren Pharma Packaging installs first MPS flexo press to expand pharmaceutical label capabilities

Bähren Pharma Packaging, a specialist in pharmaceutical secondary packaging, has installed its first MPS flexographic press, marking a key milestone in its expansion into pharma and specialty label production. The move reflects the company’s continued investment in advanced print technology following its integration into the Körber Group in January 2025. Operating for three generations as …

SOMA strengthens global footprint with launch of SOMA India

      New subsidiary set to drive flexographic printing innovation across South Asia SOMA has announced the launch of SOMA India Marketing Services Pvt Ltd, a strategic move underscoring the company’s commitment to the rapidly expanding Indian packaging industry. The new subsidiary is designed to give Indian converters direct access to SOMA’s advanced flexographic printing …

GAMA Group expands flexo accessories and fluid control portfolio

  GAMA Group has expanded its range of products and accessories for flexographic printing, adding new systems aimed at improving efficiency, process control and pressroom organisation. The extended portfolio includes plate washers and anilox washers, branded plate mounters, and storage systems for sleeves and plates, available in manual and automatic versions. According to the company, …