Louisville, KY – After a three-year hiatus from trade shows, Flexo Wash is ready to see the printing and packaging industry in person again at Labelexpo 2022 in Chicago from September 13 – 15, 2022. Flexo Wash will have a washroom setup and live demonstrations available in Booth 511, ready to help customers answer all their “pressing” issues about cleaning.

Much has changed since the last Labelexpo, and Flexo Wash will be focusing this time on how best they can help their customers with labor challenges, scheduling delays, employee safety issues and other ways to automate manual but necessary tasks. 

•          Do you need a solution to your labor problem?
•          How much of your cleaning is manual?
•          What are the points of pain in your process?
•          How much downtime do you have due to dirty rolls/plates/parts?
•          Is your cleaning keeping up with your production? 

All Flexo Wash representatives will be available continuously throughout the exhibition. There are also private meeting times available if you would like a one-on-one meeting to discuss your possible cleaning solutions. That meeting can be booked here:

Flexo Wash products will extend the life of anilox rolls and sleeves, gravure cylinders, flexo plates, flexo plate sleeves, press parts and rotary screens, while decreasing the make-ready down time between job runs. Customer satisfaction is their primary priority. They stand by and guarantee every product they sell.

Mentor, OH – Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has taken a major step in advancing material circularity across the industry with an exclusive agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s Polyester Film division in North America. Through the agreement, Mitsubishi will offer a closed-loop process for PET liner recycling, helping to increase the recycled content in PET liners supplied to Avery Dennison and the industry. 

Avery Dennison will identify converters and brands utilizing film liners, working to collect this material at Mitsubishi. The recycled content will be added into the film liner manufactured, moving towards circularity, and helping to meet growing demand for film liners with recycled content.

“This program is not only a significant milestone in realizing our goal of diverting waste away from landfills, but it represents a giant step forward for the entire industry,” said Jeroen Diderich, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Avery Dennison Label and Graphic Materials North America. “We are thrilled to have an opportunity for liner circularity and to help meet the recycled content goals for converters, brands and label manufacturers.” 

“We are excited to work with Avery Dennison in advancing the circularity of label materials, utilizing our revolutionary Reprocess™ technology” said Ted Higgins, Chief Operating Officer with Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s Polyester Film Division. “This agreement brings a level of organization and coordination to film liner recycling that has been lacking and has the potential to accelerate the movement to material circularity across the labeling industry.”

To learn more about the program or how to get started recycling your liner, visit label.averydennison.com

About Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs approximately 32,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2020 were $7 billion.

See Mactac products in action and garner insight from company experts throughout the show

Stow, OH – Leading label supplier, Mactac®, is committed to advancing the labeling industry and will be showcasing its innovative solutions and market expertise throughout Labelexpo Americas 2022.

Mactac has spent the last two years investing in its business, and its customers’ businesses, to propel the labeling industry into a new age. Mactac acquired Duramark Products (formally Ritrama USA) in 2021 and Spinnaker Coating, LLC in 2022.

“Through strategic market growth and operational expansion, now, more than ever, Mactac has the technologies, tools and resources to help customers solve problems and grow their business,” said Kevin Clunie, vice president of sales and marketing for Mactac Performance Adhesives Group. “Our integrated North American manufacturing and distribution footprint is 40% larger than it was just a few years ago. Our state-of-the-art assets provide enhanced opportunities in film, specialty labeling and custom product development. We’re excited to share the many ways Mactac is advancing the labeling industry at the show.”

Labelexpo attendees can learn more about Mactac products and see them in action in Mactac booth #143, Spinnaker (a Mactac company) booth #747 and other exhibitor booths, including Domino, Epson, Xeikon (Flint Group), Screen and Mark Andy. Mactac show highlights will include:

• A look at the company’s expanded core adhesive capabilities

• Product spotlights on sought-after solutions like CHILL AT®, PUREfloat™ and more

• New and expanded product lines, such as the ReLatch® Peel & Reseal portfolio

• A highlight on prime films, including PET liners and an in-booth sparkling water application (in partnership with Fortis Solutions Group)

• Unique off-the-shelf and custom specialty product solutions from Lintec®

• The latest digital inkjet products and printing press compatibility

With an active presence throughout the expo, Mactac is also participating in several key events:

• Mon., Sept. 12, 10 a.m. – Vice President of Sales and Marketing Kevin Clunie, Keynote Speaker, AWA Label Release Liner Industry Seminar

• Wed., Sept. 14, 1:30 p.m. – Mactac Press Conference, Today’s Mactac (Mactac Booth)

• Thur., Sept. 15, 12:10 p.m. – Application Development Engineer Jay-Paul Choudhary, Label Academy Masterclass, Self-adhesive Label Materials

Mactac is a full adhesive provider equipped with acrylic and rubber adhesive chemistries and all adhesive technologies, including hot-melt, solvent, emulsion, silicone and UV. The company’s PSA-coated papers and films, which are available in roll-to-roll form and various weights and thicknesses, textures, colors and opacity levels, and conformability/rigidity ranges, can be found in hundreds of label applications.

For more information on the high-quality materials available from Mactac Performance Adhesives Group or to set up a meeting with Mactac at Labelexpo Americas 2022, call 800-255-9733 or visit www.mactac.com/rolllabel

Expertise in OPP film manufacturing and expanded manufacturing capabilities are leveraged to bring new value to the label market.

Visit Toray in booth 2017 and learn about its entire line of OPP and PET label films.

North Kingstown, RI – Toray Plastics (America), Inc., announces that it will launch its new Toray Label Film (TLF) portfolio at Labelexpo Americas 2022, September 13–15, booth 2017. The company, which is renowned for its Lumirror™ polyester films specified for label applications, is capitalizing on its leadership in technologically advanced polypropylene film manufacturing and its new, state-of-the-art 8.7-meter polypropylene film line to produce the new label materials. The debut Torayfan® OPP label film portfolio consists of three roll-fed films: TLFC clear film in 48, 65, and 75 gauges, TLFM matte film in a 59 gauge, and TLFW white cavitated film in a 110 gauge. These label films offer excellent ink adhesion and printability and very good moisture resistance. The clear film has superior clarity, and the white film’s opacity, brightness, and gloss are also of superior quality and may allow the converter to eliminate white ink. The TLF portfolio is compatible with flexo and gravure presses, energy-curable inks, and water-based, solvent, and solventless laminators. In addition, the new polypropylene film line allows the company to provide customers with larger rolls that offer more lineal footage. That means converters will have fewer roll changes and splices.The Toray team will also be sharing information about new PSL label films that are in development. That diverse portfolio will include uncoated and coated BOPP facestocks for clear, metallized, and cavitated and solid core white label applications.

“Toray is recognized globally for its PET label films and now aims to have an even greater impact on the label market with its OPP films,” says Gregg Ockun, New Market Development Manager, Torayfan Division, Toray Plastics (America), Inc. “Converters and CPGs have relied for decades on Toray’s expertise in film technology to help them commercialize their projects. Development of the TLF portfolio is a result of the company’s focus on customer service and is a natural extension of its entire family of film technologies. Customers who want a reputable supplier that can deliver a traditional or premium OPP roll-fed product in the roll size they want, when they need it, have a new resource now.”

Ockun notes that there is a sustainability benefit to be gained from the use of an OPP label film lamination on PET bottles. The Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) says that with respect to PET bottle recyclability, a polypropylene or polyethylene label with a density of less than 1.0 is recommended because it is compatible with the recycling process.

In addition, Ockun says Toray’s expertise in coating technology positions the company as a “go-to” supplier for forward-thinking customers of the roll-fed label. “Digital label printers or those who are interested in transitioning to mono-web applications will likely want assurance about ink adhesion performance. Toray’s proprietary inline coating technology delivers robust ink anchorage and could be their ideal solution.”

Regarding the PSL film portfolio that is in development, Ockun explains that Toray is utilizing its advanced technology in BOPP film manufacturing and leading-edge metallization and coating capabilities to serve its customers and the growing PSL market. “Adding PSL films to our product offerings will position Toray Plastics (America), Inc., as the only manufacturer of PET and BOPP films for labels in North America and provide customers with bundling advantages.”

About Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a leading manufacturer of polyester, polypropylene, and metallized films and polypropylene and polyethylene foams. The company is committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance and aims to contribute to society through the creation of new value with innovative ideas, technologies, and products that help address global issues. R&D is focused on the development of materials that are fossil fuel-free, compostable, biodegradable, and/or recyclable. The company’s sustainability initiative, launched in 2004, includes the operating of two solar farms and two cogeneration systems, energy and water conservation, recycling, and zero landfill.

Toray Plastics (America) is a subsidiary of the Toray Group, which believes that materials can change lives and provide real solutions to the challenges the world faces. The Toray Group is the world leader in synthetic fibers and textiles, carbon fibers, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and high-performance films and has annual sales exceeding US$18.4 billion. For more information about Toray Plastics (America)’s products, contact Brenda Ockun, Brand Manager, at brenda.ockun.w9@mail.toray or 315-916-3272. Toray Plastics (America), Inc., headquarters is located at 50 Belver Avenue, North Kingstown, RI 02852-7500; telephone 401-294-4511, fax 401-294-3410. Visit the Toray Plastics (America), Inc., website at www.toraytpa.com.

Navarra de Etiquetajes, the Spanish label converter that is part of the rapidly growing DOCUWORLD Packaging Group, has installed a Martin Automatic MBS butt slicer on its Mark Andy P5E flexo press to improve production efficiency and reduce substrate waste at its facility in Villatuerta.

Founded in 1971 it became part of the Benito family owned DOCUWORLD Group in 2000 and is now one of six companies presided over by Jose Ramon Benito.  The label plant in Navarra, managed by Ricardo Jose Gonzalez, employs 30 people on its 3000sq/m site and generated sales of €5m in 2021 working a double-day shift.

The emphasis throughout the Group is on quality, which is essential with leading pharmaceutical and security clients in a portfolio that also embraces the food, industrial, automotive, cosmetics and healthcare sectors.  According to Mr Gonzalez, there is a global vision within the Group that sees a structured growth programme based on added value labels rather than high volume work.

At the Navarra plant, it began back in 2016 with a strategic plan to reform, expand and refurbish the production capability by improving the workflow layout and reducing energy consumption.  Over the ensuing three years the company also invested in a SCREEN Truepress with ROTOCON finishing, new ERP/CRM software as part of a complete IT update, and a Mark Andy Performance Series P5E eight-colour flexo line with an ABG turret rewinder.

The new Mark Andy press replaced two older machines, and Mr Gonzalez soon realised that he could improve production efficiency further by using non-stop automation.  Following a visit to the Martin Automatic stand at Labelexpo in Brussels and to a fellow Mark Andy user, Desmedt Labels, where all the presses are fitted with Martin butt splicers, the decision to invest in non-stop production was easy to make.

The MBS splicer was installed early in 2022 and owing to limited space on the production floor, was mounted at right-angles to the press.  The installation includes an inertia-compensated festoon system and Martin’s patented splice unit that provides a butt splice and two-position cantilevered unwind with Martin’s ergonomic lift and load system that reduces the risk of operator injury.  All controls are integrated to allow for automatic roll unwinding, splicing and the all-important tension control

Capable of splicing up to a 430mm web width at 150m/min, the MBS has a maximum roll diameter of 1016mm and a standard operating tension range of 80 -244Nm making it suitable for a variety of substrates from PS label stock up to 300gsm board.  It has a splice prep fault system that monitors all key parameters, including a web break, and a laser that assists with tape alignment on second side tape rollers.

According to Mr Gonzalez, the Martin is easy to learn and use and has given the company a greater facility to handle short run flexo work than before.  “We are very happy with it.  It saves us time on roll changes and has reduced substrate waste, which is especially important in the current market where we need to manage consumption carefully.  I’m looking at a 20-25% improvement in efficiency over the whole year,” he commented.

Explaining his choice of Martin Automatic over other manufacturers, Mr Gonzalez said a long-term working relationship with Edward Pittman, Martin’s current Sales Manager for Southern Europe combined with the manufacturer’s global user base and reputation made the decision straightforward.  “The MBS splicer easily handles the wide variety of substrates we use to serve our 700 customers, and I’m looking for it to help us improve on the 3.5m tons of raw materials we processed last year – I want to lift annual sales from €5m to €8m, and the Martin is a key part of that,” he added.

With margins getting tighter, any improvement in efficiency and timesaving is worthwhile.  In addition to allowing non-stop running, the splicer allows the operator to prepare the next job while production continues and maximises material usage of each roll, which with the high cost of some of today’s complex filmic substrates is crucial to the bottom line.  With higher output per shift, the Mark Andy fitted with the Martin has more than replaced the capacity of two previous flexo presses.  And by removing the laborious task of manual roll changes, it has allowed the company to redeploy staff to more creative jobs that add value to the labels.

Currently, filmic substrates are in greater demand than paper-based and according to Mr Gonzalez this trend is accelerating.  What is also changing is the decline in run length, with an increasing number of jobs being mixed between flexo and digital production.  Capable of producing anything from one label upwards, the company handles a growing number of short runs (300 – 1500m), with a sensible minimum on the Mark Andy of 1000m printed mostly six-colour with the option of two specials.  “We view the Mark Andy as the best all round machine in the label market – it’s easy to learn and operate and the Martin adds a new capability for both long and shorter runs,” he said.

The benefits of the company’s attention to detail can be seen by its recent AIFEC and FINAT Label Awards, which sit alongside the international Quality and Environmental Management standards UNE-EN-ISO 9001, 14001, and FSC-STD-40-004, and PEFC.  It’s all symptomatic of a Group that has a very clear focus on where it wants to be.  DOCUWORLD has a mantra that says: ‘We want to be a group of graphic companies that offers solutions where the attributes of range, design and quality increase the value of our customers’ products providing differentiation, security and sustainability’.

Investment in technology that increases efficiency is seen as key to providing this service, and the recent Martin Automatic installation typifies the Group’s approach and strategy.  Currently employing 350 people with an annual turnover of more than €50m the Group is committed to the graphics industry long term and to utilising the latest technology to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Concluding for Martin Automatic, VP Sales & Marketing Gavin Rittmeyer announced a new sales arrangement for southern Europe following the upcoming retirement of Edward Pittman.  “At Martin Automatic we pride ourselves on being pro-active in support of our customers and their markets, wherever they are in the world.  I’m delighted to announce that Gaëtan de Charry, who has represented the company in France for some years, will take over from Ed Pittman when he retires in August.  I’d like to thank Ed for his 21 years of service to Martin Automatic and wish him a long and healthy retirement – and I look forward to working with Gaëtan to develop and strengthen Martin’s position in Iberia.”  

www.martinautomatic.com

Huzhou, China – Maxcess, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, announced the production of Solid Rotary Dies from RotoMetrics at its Huzhou, China plant, enabling faster lead times on solid dies for customers in the APAC region.

“We are very excited to be able to now produce two key RotoMetrics products directly from our Huzhou plant,” said Nang Young, VP/GM APAC. “Earlier in the year, we began production of Magnetic Cylinders for Flexible Dies, and now we have full-scale production of Solid Rotary Dies, enabling our customer to get the Rotary Die products they need faster.”

The Huzhou factory is an important facility in Maxcess’ global manufacturing footprint. To ensure a consistent production process and high manufacturing standards, the main production elements for the Huzhou factory were imported from the United States. In addition, the processes and operating systems, quality management systems, supply chain systems and warehouse systems are consistent with Maxcess’ global standards to guarantee high product quality.

“RotoMetrics is a household name in Rotary Die cutting solutions, known for excellent materials, unmatched precision, complementary tooling solutions to enhance performance and long die  life,” said Nang Young. “Being able to produce Solid Rotary Dies in China will improve local competitiveness in price, delivery, support and service.”

About Maxcess
Maxcess helps its customers maximize productivity through innovative products and services worldwide. By combining more than 400 years of global service and support across the storied product brands of RotoMetrics, Fife, Tidland, MAGPOWR, Webex, Valley Roller and Componex, Maxcess offers an unrivaled network of application experts and end-to-end web handling solutions to help you work better, faster and smarter. Visit them online at www.maxcess.com

Evolution series boosts plastic recycling; expanded ‘Dual Cure’ LED-UV curable coating range cuts energy costs for label converters

Rogers, MN – At Labelexpo Americas in September, Flint Group Narrow Web will showcase new waste and cost-saving ink and coating products that offer improved recycling, food safety, global quality consistency and lower energy consumption (booth #5703, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL, 13-15 September 2022).

Flint Group’s Evolution series of UV-flexo coatings allow the substrates and containers they are used on to be recycled without contamination, and therefore be reused more easily.

The Evolution Deinking Primer is applied to shrink sleeves to allow the ink to be released during the recycling process. The ink is removed from the sleeve material without contaminating the valuable bottle flake. The materials are then rinsed and pelletized into recycled polyester (rPET) for reuse.

The Evolution Caustic Resistant Over Print Varnish facilitates the recycling of PET bottles utilizing pressure-sensitive labels. The varnish prevents contamination of the wash-water and bottle flake in the initial recycling process by keeping the ink secured to the label substrate. When immersed in the float-sink bath, the intact label floats to the surface where it is separated from the bottle recycling stream.

Lower Energy Costs with LED Curing

Flint Group Narrow Web will present its expanded range of Dual Cure UV-flexo inks that are curable under LED lamps as well as mercury lamps. Flint’s new Dual Cure products focus on ultra-clear non-yellowing performance and food contact materials (FCM) applications.

Dual Cure Ultra Clear is a UV-flexo clear overprinted coating, that does not yellow over time. Free of benzophenone, Dual Cure Ultra Clear offers assurance of long-term brand integrity and product safety.

Another addition to the Dual Cure programme is EkoCure ANCORA FCM PSL, safe UV-flexo ink for pressure-sensitive label food contact materials.  It contains no bisphenol-A and is fully compliant with the latest versions of the Swiss Ordinance on Materials and Articles (SR.817.023.21)  and the Nestlé Guidance on Packaging Inks.

Dual Cure inks and coatings allow label converters to embrace the environmental, low-energy and productivity advantages of LED-UV curing, while managing the financial risk associated with curing lamp conversions. Switching to LED-UV curing technology with Flint Dual Cure inks bring energy cost reductions of up to 50 percent, compared with using mercury lamps on press, as the lamp produces less heat.

Fully compatible inline with conventional inks on the printing press, Dual Cure inks allow a gradual switch to LED, at a pace that suits the converter, with minimal disruption to operations. This enables the freedom to upgrade the press one curing unit at a time, lowering the financial risk and reducing waste of existing ink inventories.

Global Support Network

Flint Group’s global sales, technical teams and distribution network provide world-class support to assist converters in reducing total applied costs and assuring uniform quality, wherever they may be located.

“At Labelexpo Americas, Flint will be focusing on the current hot topics of the industry: recycling, reducing energy consumption, increasingly stringent food safety legislation, and building a more sustainable future,” says Julian Cass, Vice President for North America at  Flint Group. “Our products and services provide answers to these challenges and make good business sense too, for converters and brand owners alike. Whether large or small, converters are invited to make an appointment to explore what we have that can benefit them and their customers.”

The Flint Group Narrow Web booth will be shared with Flint’s Digital division Xeikon. Xeikon works closely with label converters and printers to find the best digital solution for their applications. Product highlights include the  Xeikon CX500 dry toner press, Xeikon PX3300 UV-IJ hybrid press, Uniform X-800 workflow and participates in the Digital Embellishment Track including the conference program.

For further information or trial inquiries, please contact your local Flint Group Narrow Web sales executive, or come to the Flint booth at Labelexpo in September.

www.flintgrp.com

At Label Expo Americas 2022 September 13 – 15, ‘Experience the Domino Difference’ in booth 6523.  Attendees are invited to view exciting equipment demonstrations of three digital UV inkjet printing solutions… the N730i, N610i, and K600i… throughout the three-day event, allowing them to ‘See more. Learn more. Do more.’  (The Domino demonstration schedule is listed below). In addition, attendees can enjoy the hospitality of hot coffee and cold beer served at the ‘Domino Print Bar’.   

Domino N730i digital UV inkjet label press.  The worldwide, in-person debut.  The very first showing of the N730i.  1200 dpi with revolutionary BITSTAR™ print head technology. Configurable in up to 7 colors (CMYKOVW). Ergonomic design with automated roll lifts provided as standard at the unwind and rewind, supporting media rolls of up to 1 meter in diameter. Flexibility with optional flexo priming station (pre-digital) to optimize print quality on more difficult media types; and optional flexo station (post-digital) to support varnishing, a brand spot color, or for cost-effective flood white for shrink sleeve applications.   

Domino N610i digital UV inkjet label press.  The N610i is a proven & reliable, tried & true 600 dpi digital UV inkjet label press with hundreds of installations globally.  Available in up to 7-colors (CMYKOVW) in roll-to-roll, roll-to-inline / nearline, and hybrid configurations, the N610i has become a key differentiator for label manufacturers in growing their business and making money with digital printing.

Domino K600i dual bar digital UV inkjet printer.  Variable data printing (VDP) at up to 492 fpm.  Popular applications for VDP include anti-counterfeiting; brand protection; consumer engagement; e-commerce; food safety; inventory control; logistics & reverse logistics; loyalty & promotional program; and track & trace.  With the ability to print serial, batch, random, or pin numbers; alpha numeric characters; variable images; linear barcodes; 2D matrix, or QR codes, the K600i is a perennial favorite monochrome UV inkjet printer that integrates onto flexo presses, rewinders, and finishing systems.    

Domino Demonstration Schedule

Tuesday & Wednesday

10am:    N610i & N730i
11am:   K600i
12pm:   N610i & N730i
1pm:      K600i
2pm:      N610i & N730i
3pm:      K600i

Thursday

10am:    N610i & N730i
11am:   K600i
12pm:   N610i & N730i
1pm:      K600i

Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions.  Celebrating its 44th year in business, Domino is a global organization with world headquarters in the UK, and North American headquarters in Gurnee, IL.  Domino has 25 subsidiaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 3,000 employees worldwide.  And as of June 2015, Domino is a Brother Group company.  For more information on Domino, please visit www.dominodigitalprinting.com

Charlotte, NC – XSYS is pleased to announce its participation at Labelexpo Americas on 13–15 September 2022, as the show gears up to make a welcome return to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, in Chicago. Appearing on Booth 929, Hall A, in collaboration with our North American distributor partner Anderson & Vreeland, XSYS will be highlighting its latest innovations for flexoprint production.

“At Labelexpo, we will be focusing our attention on just how our best-in-class solutions can allow converters to be brilliant, deliver for their customers and stay competitive through these challenging times,” said Dan Rosen, Sales Director National Accounts, North America. “It will be absolutely fantastic to meet the industry again at the show, which is one of those key events that we all look forward to. Personally, I always come away with a lot of energy after face-to-face interaction with our customers and I know the rest of the team feels the same way.”

The nyloflex® Xpress Thermal Processing System will take center stage on the booth to demonstrate how plate makers can achieve better and more consistent quality, faster production and easier handling of flexo plates. With plates ready in less than one hour, the system can help reduce press downtime to meet brand owners’ demands for faster time to market. There are also significant sustainability benefits with thermal plates; for instance, nyloflex® Xpress cuts down dramatically on the energy usage, reducing costs by as much as 94% compared to solvent processing.

XSYS is the only supplier to manufacture all its plates, imagers and processors as well as sleeves and adapters in house, giving the company full control of the whole production process and the ability to deliver more coherent service & support. As number 1 or 2 in most of the segment its serves, XSYS has the widest portfolio of products and brands, which includes nyloflex® solvent and nyloflex® Xpress thermal plates and equipment, nyloprint® letterpress plates & equipment, nylosolv® washout solvent, rotec® sleeves & adapters, ThermoFlexX TfxX Imagers, ThermoFlexX Catena Plate Processing equipment, and Woodpecker surface screening solutions.

Prior to the show, the North American team spoke about its commitment to the label and packaging industry and how the separation from Flint Group has sharpened its focus. “As XSYS, we are a stronger and more focused unit that can respond quickly to our customers and to any market changes,” said Managing Director for Plates, Eric Gibbs. “We can also guarantee that our plates and equipment will work seamlessly throughout your prepress process and in the pressroom, simply because we design, engineer and manufacture all our own plates, sleeves, adapters and platemaking equipment. That is a unique offering in the market, which our customers benefit from enormously.”

Visitors can find XSYS on Booth 929, Hall A.

To learn more about XSYS’ solutions, please visit our website at xsysglobal.com.

About XSYS
XSYS has been designed to bring more brilliance into the packaging industry – into the lives of its customers and colleagues – using brilliant products and services for brilliant print results and business success. It combines under one umbrella such well-known flexographic and letterpress brands as nyloflex®, Xpress, nyloprint®, nylosolv®, rotec®, FlexoExpert, ThermoFlexX TFxX, ThermoFlexX Catena, and Woodpecker, to provide a complete flexographic and letterpress prepress solution. 

Headquartered in Willstaett, Germany, XSYS operates globally and remains one of the largest suppliers offering both flexographic and letterpress prepress solutions, including plates, sleeves, processors, workflow solutions and expert professional services designed to help these industries move forward with increasing innovation, improved productivity and profitability and a reduced environmental footprint.