Flexo

Contact in flexo plate first

Packaging repro and graphics management firm Contact Originators has completed a project and launched what it says is the world’s first 2.8m-wide flexo plate with 0.2mm register, utilising its...

Newly merged Midlands packaging firms rebrand

Leicester-based Mercury Packaging and Nottinghamshire-based CPS Flexible, who merged earlier this year to create a £16m-turnover business, have rebranded to become Fusion Flexibles.

EFIA appoints Jones as chair

The European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) has named Bobst UK managing director Neil Jones as its new chairman.

Lay-offs at Kodak as Q3 losses posted

Kodak chief executive Jeff Clarke has called for "immediate action" to cut costs, including shedding 425 jobs, after the company's Q3 results revealed losses of $46m.

Abbey in European MPS first

Abbey Labels has taken an eight-colour MPS EF-340 flexo press with GEW ArcLED UV system as part of a year-long investment programme.

Amberley rounds off £1m 'complete modernisation' with flexo installation

Amberley Adhesive Labels has rounded off a year-long investment programme that has topped the £1m mark with the installation of an Edale FL-3 flexo press and two Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM)...

Multi-Color completes Constantia buy

US-headquartered global label giant Multi-Color Corporation has completed its acquisition of Constantia Flexibles’ Labels division.

Cornwallis bought in pre-pack administration

Packaging printer Cornwallis Company (Cheshire) has been acquired out of administration and has changed its name to D&M Packaging.


Cron unveils new double-speed flexo platesetters

Cron launched a new range of high-speed flexo CTP devices at last week's LabelExpo Europe.

Bobst launches M8

Bobst has premiered an upgraded flexo press, the M8 flexible packaging line, at LabelExpo.

Ultrachem revamps flexo lineup with new additions

Coatings and pressroom consumables manufacturer Ultrachem has launched a new range of UV flexo inks and refreshed its other flexo product ranges.

Fujifilm to launch Illumina retrofittable LED UV curing system

Fujifilm will launch its Illumina LED UV retrofit curing system in Europe later this month.