Denmark-based dairy company Arla Foods has entered into a formal partnership with sustainable startup Blue Ocean Closures to create fibre-based caps for Arla’s milk cartons. The company says this will enable it to minimize plastic usage by more than 500 tonnes per annum. As part of this joint effort, Blue Ocean …
Esko & X-Rite Pantone Collaborate to Showcase Connected Workflow Solutions at Labelexpo 2023
Esko and X-Rite Pantone have announced a strategic collaboration to present an integrated ecosystem of automated workflow, color management, and printing solutions at the upcoming Labelexpo event in Brussels, taking place from 11-14 September 2023. Visitors to the combined booth at Hall 3, Booth #C60 of the Brussels Expo will have the opportunity to …
NDigitec introduces benefits of Catena exposure technology to MEA
A new ThermoFlexX Catena-E 80 exposure unit from XSYS has allowed the NDigitec to elevate its plate-making capabilities to new heights. By integrating this innovative UV LED technology, NDigitec can now supply customers with higher-quality digital flexo plates and enjoy faster processing times than before, while reducing plate waste and energy consumption. NDigitec (Namma …
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Esko launches new software to help brands
Esko has launched a new software solution to help growing brands and small businesses bring quality products to market in a consistent, fast, and sustainable way. Mox is the new cloud-based tool that has been specifically developed to help small-to-medium sized consumer brands (SMB) meet the challenges of today’s omnichannel market, to work more efficiently, …
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Fujifilm announces a change to its offset plate manufacturing in EMEA
Fujifilm has announced the closure of the company’s offset plate production line in Tilburg, The Netherlands. The company is set to find new ways of working to meet customer needs more effectively, and new ways of thinking about how it can continue to create value. Reports say that in the offset printing market, …
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Esko announces acquisition of Tilia Labs
Esko, the global developer of integrated hardware and software solutions for the print, packaging, and label industries, has acquired imposition of a Canadian-based AI software company Tilia Labs. The deal aims to deliver on the need of brand owners and converters to connect and integrate the entire value chain through upstream digitalisation. Tilia …
Miraclon publishes white paper on overcoming unwanted ink spread
A new white paper from Miraclon takes an in-depth look at how the company’s PureFlexo printing technology overcomes unwanted ink spread, a fundamental challenge for solvent-based flexible film printing for as long as flexo has been around. Unwanted ink spread happens when ink spreads outside the (original raised) image areas of the print surface …
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Flexo Engine launched by Esko
As part of the recently released Esko Software 21.11, the latest version of Automation Engine features Flexo Engine, developed to increase plate room productivity. ‘Whether at a trade shop or in-house, customers are facing increasing demands on the production of flexo plates,’ said Robert Bruce, flexo software product manager at Esko. ‘The need to …
Pre-press specialist Reproflex3 celebrates 25 years in business
Global pre-press expert Reproflex3 Limited (R3) has announced it is kicking off the 25th Anniversary of its UK business with a year of celebrations. “I am hugely proud to be celebrating this major milestone with our team, partners, clients and suppliers,” said Andrew Hewitson, co-founder. “Reproflex3 has positioned itself as a company focused …
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Esko announces new AVT sales and servicing collaboration with Nigeria’s Technology Global
Esko, the leading developer of integrated software and hardware solutions for the global labels and packaging market, has announced a new partnership with Technology Global Services Limited to distribute its range of AVT print inspection solutions in Nigeria. Lagos-based Technology Global will act as distributor for the full range of Esko AVT Apollo, Jupiter and …