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Advanced KODAK Flexo Plate processing technology takes center stage at the company's Moscow site ROCHESTER, N.Y., - Russia's TampoMechanica has transformed its flexo platemaking operation after installing the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System at its Moscow repro center. The new KODAK System will enable the company to significantly improve the efficiency and quality of its flexo plate production. TampoMechanica began as a production and supply company. Today it offers consumables and equipment for general and specialist markets: flexo, letterpress, die stamping, screen, and digital. The company's portfolio includes consumables and equipment for package printing, promotional items, industrial and

Hammer Packaging, the first U.S. customer to install a Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102 press earlier this year, is reaping the benefits from the press performance since it commenced full production in April.

Italian prepress service provider Flexograf is helping flexo printers compete with gravure and litho after investing in the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Flexographic System.

With costs continuing to climb, Kodak has announced that it will implement a global price increase of up to 7 percent on all flexographic plates as of July 15, 2011 in all regions of the world.

The Global Packaging Alliance (GPA) recently held its annual meeting in Hong Kong, providing a forum for its members to review industry trends and the latest developments in packaging innovation and sustainability. The group also focused on ways to further support international brands in growth markets.

Just in time for its 2011 centennial celebration, Diamond Packaging has installed its second Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 press.