According to the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) launched its ONEFLEX CI flexographic press globally on 1 October 2026 in Atlanta for flexible packaging printing. Jason Cagle, the company’s director of sales, announced the press during a technical spotlight at the FTA Technical Conference. The press reaches speeds …
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Packaging MEA has launched The Flexo Digest, a specialist publication dedicated to flexographic printing, converting and the technologies, businesses and people shaping the industry across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Published by JJ Media FZ LLC, The Flexo Digest builds on Packaging MEA’s industry presence since 2012, extending its publishing platform with …
PACKAGING MEA EXCLUSIVE Radiant House Labels Industries is putting digital-flexo hybrid production to the test at the Middle East and Africa’s first Gallus One hybrid installation, recently completing 55 label jobs in a 12-hour shift. Ben Daniel speaks with Managing Director Sayed Shamsuddin and Heidelberg Gulf’s Biju George about the production economics behind …
Al Jawad Flexi has commissioned a Windmöller & Hölscher NOVOFLEX II flexographic press at its new manufacturing facility and is preparing to install an OPTIMEX II blown-film line, advancing an expansion programme spanning film extrusion, printing and converting. Al Jawad Flexi, part of Takamul Industries, is expanding its flexible packaging manufacturing …
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The European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA) has clarified the information printing ink suppliers must provide to packaging manufacturers ahead of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation becoming applicable on 12 August 2026. The guidance is relevant to Middle East and African printers, converters and exporters supplying packaging or packaged goods to …
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Interflex Group has installed a ROTOCON RFP 450 10-colour flexo press as part of its investment in expanded label and flexible packaging production. The new press, now installed and in final commissioning, will support Interflex’s production of labels, shrink sleeves, unsupported films and board applications up to 400gsm. The investment comes …
SOMA has completed the installation of its Optima flexo press at Shree Plast Industries, a packaging converter based in Satara, Maharashtra, India. The installation adds flexographic printing capacity to Shree Plast’s operations as the company continues to expand production to serve demand across multiple packaging segments. Shree Plast produces laminated …
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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 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 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 …
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