Plates

Contact Originators passes Flint FlexoExpert programme

Packaging origination and graphics management firm Contact Originators has passed Flint Group’s FlexoExpert certification programme, having become the first beta customer to participate in the scheme...

Kodak reports Q2 profit

The sale of Kodak’s Prosper inkjet division could be imminent – the firm has split out the up-for-sale operation’s results in its latest quarterly report, where it posted a return to profitability on...

Several Drupa launches for Flint Group

Flint Group has launched two new offset inks, four LED and low-energy curing inks and two food-grade UV curing inks for food packaging printing on board and synthetics.

Cambrian Printers develops new business; signs Agfa deal

Burgeoning demand for glossy art brochures has prompted Cambrian Printers to sign a five-year contract with Agfa for Azura TU plates.

Asahi launches two new plates at Drupa

Asahi Photoproducts is launching two new flexo plate products at Drupa, which will, the company said, improve both print quality and efficiency.

Kodak sales shrink

Kodak has reduced its losses on worldwide sales that fell 15% in 2015 to slip below the $2bn mark.

Heights develops new high-productivity plate processor

Specialist offset plate processing and plate handling manufacturer Heights (UK) has launched a new range of thermal plate processors.

Waldo installs UK’s first ThermoFlexx 80-D imager

Pre-press house Waldo has boosted its output capacity after installing the UK’s first Xeikon ThermoFlexx 80-D digital flexo plate imager.

Flint Group launches new letterpress plate with soft layer

Flint Group Flexographic Products has launched a new water-washable film-based letterpress plate.

Flint Group buys Xeikon; announces new digital division

Flint Group has agreed to acquire the majority shareholder of Xeikon, XBC BV, and use the press and consumables manufacturer as the basis of a new digital division.

Mercia Image Print installs three new machines as turnover rises

Mercia Image Print has given added impetus to a £500,000 expansion splash by spending another £100,000 on three additional pieces of equipment.

Kodak reports $21m Q3 net loss and revenue decline

Eastman Kodak Company reported a net loss of $21m (£13.6m) and a decline in overall sales in Q3, but remains positive after seeing significant growth in a number of key product lines.