Al Jawad Flexi, a member of Takamul Industries, has opened a new flexible packaging manufacturing facility as part of an expansion programme aimed at increasing production capabilities for food, beverage, dairy and FMCG applications. The company announced the development on 15 July 2026, confirming that the first stage of the …
Lombardi expands Middle East presence with Invicta i1 flexo press sale to All Pack Yemen
Italian press manufacturer Lombardi Converting Machinery to supply a nine-colour Invicta i1 flexographic press to All Pack Yemen for Printing, adding an 800 mm-wide inline platform for label and flexible packaging production in Yemen. The press deal will see the Italian flexographic printing equipment manufacturer provide its Invicta i1 technology to …
Interflex installs ROTOCON RFP 450 flexo press to expand label and flexible packaging production in South Africa
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 …
Glunz & Jensen launches HALO LED Kit worldwide for flexo plate exposure upgrades
Glunz & Jensen A/S has launched the HALO LED Kit worldwide, introducing a retrofit route for flexo plate makers to convert exposure units from mercury UV-A tubes to LED technology. Announced on 1 July 2026, the kit is aimed at trade shops, prepress departments and packaging converters using flexographic platemaking …
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SOMA to supply automated S-Mount plate mounter to Ymtaco in Saudi Arabia
SOMA has reached an agreement with Ymtaco for Trading and Investment Ltd. in Saudi Arabia for the supply of its fully automated S-Mount plate mounter. The equipment is designed for flexographic printing operations and automates the plate mounting process, helping printers reduce manual intervention during job preparation. According to SOMA, the …
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Nazdar acquires Fujifilm screen and flexo ink business to expand packaging ink support
Nazdar has acquired FUJIFILM North America Corporation’s screen and flexographic ink business in the United States, Canada and Latin America through a sale and licensing arrangement, with transition activities beginning on June 24 and targeted for completion by July 13. The transaction expands Nazdar’s position in screen printing and …
Canon South Africa introduces Edale label and packaging solutions locally
Canon South Africa has announced the local availability of the Edale portfolio, expanding access to label and packaging production technologies for converters and commercial printers in the South African market. Edale, a UK-based manufacturer of printing and converting equipment for the label and packaging industry, develops flexographic presses, hybrid …
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Siegwerk introduces acrylic free ink for paper and board applications
Siegwerk has introduced UniLEAF, a new acrylic-free ink formulation for water-based flexo printing on paper and board, marking a shift in ink design within packaging applications. The development replaces conventional acrylic resins with polymers derived from regenerative, bio-based raw materials. According to the company, the formulation builds on its existing …
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Flexo strengthens position as packaging print market evolves alongside gravure
Flexographic printing continues to lead the global packaging print landscape, while gravure maintains relevance in high-growth sectors, according to recent market analysis from Smithers. The combined value of flexo and gravure printing is estimated at $347.6 billion in 2025, reflecting the scale and continued importance of both technologies in packaging applications. …
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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 …