Asahi Photoproducts’ David Galton Recognized by the EFIA

TOKYO, Japan & BRUSSELS, Belgium—Asahi Photoproducts announced that its European sales director, Dr. David Galton, has been recognized by the European Flexographic Industry Association for his outstanding contribution to the flexo industry. This lifetime achievement award is the highest honor awarded by EFIA. David Galton has been a figure in the printing industry for more than … Continued

Water-Washable Plate Making System Brings Improved Press Uptime

What if you could drive press uptime from 25 percent to 50 percent by changing the plate system you are using, and improve your quality to boot? Can it really be that simple? At Colognia Press, a Czech printing house based in the heart of Bohemia along the banks of the Elbe River, the answer … Continued

S. Lerner Switches to Asahi’s AWP-DEF Flexo Plates

TOKYO, Japan & BRUSSELS, Belgium—Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today reported that S. Lerner, an Israeli company with decades of experience in providing high-quality packaging, labels, shrink sleeves and adhesive tapes, has switched from solvent-based flexographic printing plates to Asahi’s AWP-DEF flexo plates. The firm prides itself on utilizing unique, advanced technologies … Continued

Labelexpo Europe 2017 Preview: Focusing on Smart, Efficient Printing

Four days… 30 hours… nine halls… 700 exhibitors… 375,000 sq. ft., covered by both machinery and materials… 35,000 attendees, all eager to establish a competitive edge. These are the defining marks of Labelexpo Europe 2017. The event, set for Sept. 25-28 at Belgium’s Brussels Expo, is forecast to break all records posted over the last … Continued

Asahi Photoproducts Europe Team Adds Three New Flexo Experts

BRUSSELS, Belgium—Asahi Photoproducts, a leader in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today announced the addition of three new team members to its European team. Stephan Doppelhammer, André Jochheim and Dennis Hubbeling each add their deep understanding of flexographic printing for the labels and packaging industry to the ranks of Asahi Photoproducts Europe.  “Since I started in … Continued

Asahi Photoproducts Relaunches Flexo Plate for Corrugated Board

TOKYO, Japan & BRUSSELS, Belgium—Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, announced it is relaunching AFP-SE/DSE solid photopolymer flexographic printing plates to meet market demand for a single source provider of printing plates for all flexographic printing applications. “We are seeing a demand from repro houses for a single source flexo plate supplier … Continued

Asahi Photoproducts, Uteco Study Overall Equipment Effectiveness

TOKYO, Japan, & BRUSSELS, Belgium—Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, reports it has carried out a practical OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) study with the Italian press manufacturer Uteco in Verona, Italy. Over the past 20 years, Asahi and Uteco have teamed on various projects to study how to make print production more … Continued

The Power of Fixed Ink Set Printing

Dieter Niederstadt The global market of flexible packaging is projected to grow 18 percent through 2020, according to Smithers Pira’s The Future of Global Flexible Packaging to 2020 report. The report also states that flexible packaging is the most economical variety, preserving and distributing food and other consumables. While glass, metal and paper packaging are … Continued