Next Generation Flexo Symposium - Prints
Discover what modern flexo can deliver, and how it supports a smooth shift from gravure to a more agile, material‑tolerant process.
Reverse print, CMYK+White
Europe’s evolving packaging regulations, including the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) , are accelerating the shift toward circular materials and more efficient production. As recycled content increases and films become thinner and less consistent, many gravure converters are hitting limitations when printing on today’s sustainable substrates.
Flexo, driven by major technological advances, now offers a reliable, high‑performance alternative. This sample demonstrates how a modern, automated flexo workflow can take on demanding applications traditionally printed in gravure, delivering consistent quality, efficiency, and stability, even on high‑recycled or mechanically sensitive films.
Key enablers of this sample:
Esko
High‑performance Quartz screening and CDI Quartz XPS flexo platemaking for optimum image reproduction
Asahi Kasei
Solvent‑free, water‑washable plate technology supporting cleaner production
Parmarco
Precision anilox engravings for consistent, high‑quality ink transfer
PetroPlast
Next‑generation recycled and PCR‑based film substrates
Polifilm
Next‑generation recycled and PCR‑based film substrates
Follmann
Advanced water‑based inks, barrier coatings and bio-based adhesives for sustainable packaging
OCS
Film inspection systems for identifying impurities in recycled materials
Tesa
Enabling Higher-Quality Flexo Printing with Lower Environmental Impact
Allstein
Fully automated CI flexo printing technology enabling modern, efficient workflows
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