UAE-based self-adhesive label manufacturer Sigma Middle East Labels LLC recently became the first company in the Gulf region to work with Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development. After implementing the Japanese company’s CleanPrint AWP™ water-washable flexographic plates, Sigma report impressive results. “Before we installed this configuration, we were outsourcing solvent platemaking,” …
Astron Packaging invests in world’s fastest semi-rotary die cutting system
Astron Packaging has installed a top-of-the-range digital finishing equipment from AB Graphics at its Dubai plant, thus further cementing its reputation as one of the fastest emerging companies on the global labels landscape. The new AB Graphics Digicon Series 3 complements perfectly Astron Packaging’s diverse portfolio of manufactured self-adhesive labels across industries including cosmetic, …
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Asahi and Esko unveil automated flexo platemaking solution at virtual.drupa
Asahi Photoproducts and Esko have showcased their breakthrough, fully automated flexo platemaking line CrystalCleanConnect at this year’s virtual.drupa event. Asahi Photoproducts has collaborated with Esko on developing the innovative flexo platemaking solution. CrystalCleanConnect fully automates the entire flexo plate production, from imaging to plate cutting, reducing the number of steps in the flexo platemaking …
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Ferrarini & Benelli to present latest digital innovation at Virtual Drupa
Ferrarini & Benelli is officially one of the exhibitors of Virtual Drupa, the digital version of the Drupa Exhibition taking place from the 20th to the 23rd of April. In an effort to boost productivity and improve digital relations, the organizers have set up a digital version of the Drupa exhibition. Ferrarini & Benelli …
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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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Esko reveals planned sale of Kongsberg business to OpenGate
Esko, a global developer of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging, label and wide format sectors, has announced the planned sale of its Kongsberg digital finishing business to OpenGate Capital, subject to consultation with employee representative bodies. The planned sale includes the original research and development facility in Kongsberg, Norway, and the …
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Dow and Henkel bring sustainability to hot melt adhesives
Switzerland – Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, announced the expansion of its high-performance AFFINITY™ GA polyolefin elastomers (POE) with the launch of bio-based AFFINITY™ RE. This solution has enabled Dow customer Henkel’s Technomelt SUPRA ECO line to achieve another milestone in both companies’ sustainability goals. “Consumers expect more sustainability from the products they …
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Kodak collaborates with Microsoft for advanced business solutions
Kodak announced the launch of the revolutionary KODAK PRINERGY On Demand Business Solutions in collaboration with leading software providers including Microsoft, PrintVis and VPress to create one of the first and only comprehensive software solutions for all applications and printers of any size. Kodak’s PRINERGY On Demand Business Solutions provide scalable, automated, end-to-end solutions …
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Global Graphics in deal to acquire Hybrid Software
Global Graphics PLC announced that it has entered into a binding conditional agreement with Congra Software S.à r.l. for the proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of HYBRID Software Group S.à r.l. from Congra. Guido Van der Schueren, Chairman of Global Graphics PLC, explains the rationale behind the proposed acquisition. “Combining Global …
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Sustainable, high-quality printing showcased at Soma’s webinar
A shortage of resources and global climate change are critical topics within the packaging industries. Flint Group is pleased to collaborate with Soma and Marvaco to produce eco-friendly, full high definition, Expanded Gamut Print (EGP) on film samples to support the recent Soma Online Product Launch webinar. During this seminar, real-time printing of two demanding …
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