LED technology first entered the UV curing world in 2002 and has steadily gained traction across a wide range of printing, coating, and adhesive applications.

Windmöller & Hölscher is hosting “Experience the Future of Flexo” featuring the newest technological developments in flexographic printing at its renovated Printing Technology Center in Lengerich, Germany March 27-28. 

FTA and Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica will hold a half-day seminar on the benefits and challenges of implementing e-beam curing or UV-LED into the flexo printing process. 

All Printing Resources will host a one-and-a-half day seminar for people new to the flexo print process or for candidates looking to deepen their knowledge of flexo's capabilities. 

FTA is now offering complimentary membership to students.

About 100 professionals from 32 leading companies in the packaging sector participated in a recent Comexi-hosted conference in São Paulo, Brazil – cementing Comexi’s focus on the Brazilian market.

Esko has opened a new 4,300-square-meter facility in Itzehoe, Germany, to consolidate its flexo platemaking business under one roof, including research, engineering, product development, testing and production.

Eastman Kodak Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Flexographic Packaging Division to Montagu Private Equity LLP. 

At PACK EXPO, Mondi will introduce Ultra-HD printing in the US market, a new printing approach that incorporates an advanced separation technology, which dramatically improves the vividness of flexographic printing.