Leading provider of print consumables and equipment for the global packaging industry, Flint Group Packaging has commented on the unprecedented supply chain volatility being experienced in its India, Middle East and Africa businesses. Upal Roy, Managing Director, Packaging India, Middle East, Africa at Flint Group Packaging, stated, “It’s clear that the global economy is …
Siegwerk and Rotopack form joint venture in Pakistan
Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has signed a joint venture agreement with Rotopack, a leading supplier in the printing and packaging industry in Pakistan. The jointly founded new company, Siegwerk Pakistan, will launch in Q2 2022. The contract was signed in Karachi, where …
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BW Flexible Systems opens new centre for EMEA expansion
BW Flexible Systems, a Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems company, will be opening a new Technical Centre of Excellence in Nottingham by the end of June. The move is part of the firm’s expansion plans to better serve customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The new centre, along with existing engineering and …
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BOBST flexo technology is a game changer for Express Plast
Egyptian packaging company Express Plast has credited an expansion in its productivity to its investment in BOBST flexo technology. The impact of which prompted managing director Ashraf Hassan to remark: “You could say we were a category D company in terms of our size and scope. But after we invested in the flexo machines, …
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An incredibly positive experience for Ferrarini & Benelli at virtual drupa
Despite the live Drupa exhibition being canceled, Ferrarini & Benelli enthusiastically decided to take part in its first digital exhibition held earlier this year. A long-time participant of Drupa, Ferrarini & Benelli renewed its participation in the virtual edition taking advantage of this opportunity to present its latest corona and plasma solutions in a …
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Italian manufacturer Lombardi Converting Machinery hosts inaugural virtual tradeshow ‘Flexoworld’
When the pandemic struck, Italian manufacturer Lombardi Converting Machinery were quick to adapt to social distancing demands. In May 2020 they launched a weekly ‘Reboot’ livestream, helping revive a market stuck under lockdown. Now, after a year of Reboot broadcasts, they have gone a step further by hosting a three-day virtual tradeshow, ‘Flexoworld’. Taking …
Moroccan converter Multisac SA expands production with new CI flexo technology
Dynamic growth at flexible packaging company Multisac SA has seen the firm expand its production capacity with new equipment from Koenig & Bauer. Following investment in the state-of-the-art Evo XD press, Multisac SA general manager Mehdi Iraqi, said: “We are convinced that Koenig & Bauer is the ideal partner to help us meet the …
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Gallus offers industrial scale digital printing with new Labelfire ‘Diamond Core’ series
Swiss-German narrow-web press specialists Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG have launched their new ‘Diamond Core’ series, as part of a drive to satisfy ever-changing consumer demands. Consisting of four new models, each one specifically tailored towards a different market, the Diamond Core range aims to provide flexible and reliable printing solutions. At the heart of …
The importance of inking and wash-up system in the flexo printing process
Simone Bonaria – FTA Europe shares his expert thoughts on main functions that inking systems must perform for a good ink layer deposit The word “print” means presence of ink. Without ink we are not able to talk about printing. In the following article we are going to talk about the importance of inking …
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Take care of your anilox, and it will take care of you
It’s a high-maintenance technology, but a methodical care regimen ensures excellent results, as Sergio Molino, FTA Europe, explains Anilox is one of the most important considerations in flexography when assessing the cost vs quality balance. The user must also bear in mind maintenance – since anilox is a high-technology component, it requires significant care. …
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