Written by Pedro Chaves
Creative Director & Marketing Specialist, Esko
Italy rhymes with family business. It’s a country where legacies pass quietly from generation to generation, and craftsmanship evolves but never fades.
In the third episode of our We are Flexo series, the journey begins in Salerno, where businesses, often employing fewer than fifty people, are the vibrant heartbeat of Italy’s economy.
But what truly sets the Italian flexo community apart is their relentless pursuit of excellence. In Italy, quality is not merely a goal, it’s an expectation. From thermal processing innovations to early adoption of digital technologies, Italian flexo converters and trade shops have historically pushed Esko solutions, such as the CDI Crystal, XPS Crystal, and now the Quartz, to their fullest potential, redefining what’s possible with every new challenge.
Take Studio Enne, where dreams began humbly with just two computers and plenty of ambition. Despite industry scepticism, they pioneered thermal flexo printing, achieving what was thought impossible through sheer belief and determination. The partnership with Esko, dating back to 2013, allowed them to transform traditional analog processes into digital excellence. Today, Studio Enne’s reputation for outstanding quality and innovation stands as proof of the power of vision and persistence.
Further north, history runs deep at Moriggi, a company preparing to celebrate half a century of excellence in flexography. Here, the human element reigns supreme. Relationships cultivated over decades speak louder than contracts. For over 25 years, their partnership with Esko has focused on building trust and consistently delivering quality, reliability, and precision. Machines like the CDI Crystal aren’t merely tools, they embody longstanding mutual respect and shared innovation.
La Prensa’s story similarly reflects the deeply personal roots of Italy’s flexo businesses. Founded by a family returning from Argentina, the company embodies a culture where printing is storytelling. Their meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality are expressions of pride, heritage, and community. Esko technology supports their precision, but the true power remains in the hands of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence.
Italy’s flexographic landscape often resembles a canvas, with each company painting their distinctive vision of perfection. Here, converters compete fiercely, driven by pride in their craft, continually pushing each other toward higher standards. It’s not simply about business; it’s about art, creativity, and legacy, captured on every label, packaging, or printed piece.
For Esko, Italy continues to be an invaluable partner, often first to embrace new technologies, and consistently challenging the limits of what can be achieved. Innovations find their most rigorous tests here, refined by those passionate enough to push them further.
Ultimately, Italy’s flexo story is one of relentless pursuit, human connection, and pride in craftsmanship. Flexography is more than just a printing method. It’s a way of life, lived passionately, celebrated daily, and carried forward by generations of families who still believe in the impossible.
This journey is far from over. Stay with us, because together, We are Flexo.
