Flexographic Printing - Narrow Web

The superb quality and the automated workflows of packaging and label production wouldn’t be possible without high-performance prepress applications.

To meet demands from brand owners seeking higher quality printing at a lower cost and label printers seeking to deliver superior output while reducing waste, EDALE will showcase AiiR technology, its autonomous flexo printing technology, during Labelexpo Americas 2018.

Heidelberg North America has appointed Chris Brooks to the position of vice president of label products. In this role, Brooks will focus on the integration of Gallus into Heidelberg North America, and the expansion of the Gallus product line in the United States and Canada.

At Labelexpo Americas, BOBST will feature demonstrations on multiple production lines, including the M6 in-line Digital Flexo platform and the M1 in-line flexo press in its latest IoT configuration. Mouvent, the Bobst Group's digital printing competence center, will be highlighting the innovative technology behind its Mouvent Cluster platform.

The OMET XJet powered by Durst will be on display in OMET's booth at Labelexpo Americas. The press combines the OMET X6's capabilities with the Durst Tau RSC inkjet platform. The OMET iFlex will also be on display, showcasing its features that make label printing easier.

When a customer approached McDowell Label with a challenging shrink sleeve job for a new line of foaming hand soaps, there was never a question the Plano, Texas-based printer would take on the job and produce it to the customer's specifications. In fact, the final product was so impressive, it was among the top entries in the 32nd annual packagePRINTING Excellence Awards, winning first place in the Flexible Packaging - Flexo (Process) category.

At Labelexpo Americas, Mark Andy will be showcasing a variety of new technologies from across its product lines. This includes the latest additions to its Performance Series line of flexo presses, the hybrid Digital Series HD, and the latest from Mark Andy Print Products and Rotoflex.

Mark Andy has expanded its Performance Series line of flexographic presses, with the addition of the P9E, P7E and P5E models. The P9E will be officially unveiled at Labelexpo Americas, and is designed specifically for flexible packaging production.

For more than 140 years, Smyth Companies has been a pioneer in labels and packaging, tackling new technologies and exploring ways to serve its customers.

Flint Group will be highlighting its full array of package printing solutions during Labelexpo Americas. The solutions on display will include Flint Group's flexographic products, digital solutions and narrow web inks and coatings.