FlexoTech

Ink dispensing equipment manufacturer IM GROUP (Formerly Inkmaker Group), has expanded its operations in North America, moving from Jensen Beach in Martin County, Florida, to larger premises within the same area. The move comes after a surge in business in the region, just ten months after the opening of the engineering-technology group’s North American headquarters. #Expansion #Growth #Technology

And so the judging begins! Our esteemed judges Kevin Laughton - FIMMM APkgPrf , Sean H. , Richard Harnasz and Lucy Shepherd FIMMM already hard at work. Watch this space for the announcement of the finalists… #FTAwards24 Whitmar Publications

NEWS: A full FUJIFILM Graphic Communication Division #UV #LED #curing system and inks has been specified by Paragon ID UK, a #flexo label print manufacturer with additional capability in the production of #RFID labels and access cards. The LuXtreme UV LED curing system and CuremaX UV inks are supplied by Fujifilm in conjunction with IST METZ GmbH & Co. KG, which has recently partnered with Fujifilm to supply LuXtreme to the narrow web market. It follows on from Paragon ID UK switching to Fujifilm Flenex water-wash plates, supplied to its Hull site by Creation Reprographics Limited, last year. https://lnkd.in/ePM2YVVd

NEWS: Romanian printing company Exodus has spoken about its decision to switch from offset to #flexo, through the installation of a Nilpeter FA-17 press. The move was prompted by a stagnation in demand for conventional printing, alongside a rising demand for more specialised #packaging and #labels. Nilpeter partner Europtop Grafix SRL was involved in the transaction. https://lnkd.in/emZVx3uA

Siegwerk, global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has launched its first full UV flexo deinking system for the #European market: Cirkit ClearPrime UV E02. #Primer #Ink #Sustainability #Deinking

North America-based Pacificolor, service provider in the prepress and flexible packaging industry, has announced the appointment of Chad R Atkinson as plant manager for its Utah production facility. Tim Hirsch, CEO of Pacificolor, commented, ‘We are thrilled to welcome Chad Atkinson to the Pacificolor family. His extensive background in production management will be crucial as we expand our operations in Utah.’ #Management #Appointments #Flexo

International chemical business, 2M Group of Companies, has launched a new packaging focused business unit, 2M Sustainable Packaging Technologies, to promote its growing portfolio of biomaterial technologies. Mottie Kessler OBE, 2M founder and CEO, commented, 'With the launch of Sustainable Packaging Technologies, we will play a crucial role in driving innovation and fostering collaboration in this field.' #Sustainability #Packaging #Technology

Industry association Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) says its members have ‘cautious optimism’ about the future, forecasting moderate growth for 2024, following its annual summer conference in June, this time in #Copenhagen, #Denmark. #Packaging #Flexiblepackaging #Growth #Sustainability

It's the final 3 days to send your entries in to the FlexoTech Awards 2024! Download the entry form here: https://lnkd.in/eZXnGZGJ Get those entries sent in to be part of the biggest flexo event of the year! A big shout out to our sponsors: Gold sponsor: Dantex Group Silver sponsors: Apex International BOBST Cheshire Anilox Technology Close Brothers Asset Finance Compass Business Finance Ltd eProductivity Software Esko Focus Label Machinery Limited Fujifilm Print Heidelberg UK Kocher+Beck UK Ltd MPS Systems B.V. tesa Xeikon XSYS Global #FTAwards24 Whitmar Publications

Don't panic... we've listened and the deadline for entering has been extended until 19 July. Download the entry form here: https://lnkd.in/eZXnGZGJ Get those entries sent in to be part of the biggest flexo event of the year! A big shout out to our sponsors: Gold sponsor: Dantex Group Silver sponsors: Apex International BOBST Cheshire Anilox Technology Close Brothers Asset Finance Compass Business Finance Ltd eProductivity Software Esko Focus Label Machinery Limited Fujifilm Print Heidelberg UK Kocher+Beck UK Ltd MPS Systems B.V. tesa Xeikon XSYS Global #FTAwards24 Whitmar Publications