Fotograbados Longo SA Invests in Esko XPS Crystal 5080

AVELLANEDA, Argentina—Leading Argentinian packaging design and reprographics business Fotograbados Longo SA has invested in the latest XPS Crystal 5080 technology for optimum UV plate exposure from Esko. Having equipped itself with a range of Esko solutions in recent years, the company has now acquired an Esko XPS Crystal 5080, the very first in Latin America, to drive … Continued

MPS, Esko & CERM Organize Successful Labels Connected Event

ARNHEM, the Netherlands—During the first edition of Labels Connected, held on Feb. 28 at the MPS headquarters in Arnhem, the Netherlands, 60 invitees learned more about the benefits of systems connectivity in the label industry and how to implement this in their business. The event, organized by MPS, Esko and CERM and supporting partners AVT … Continued

FIRST in Motion: Final Results

Measuring Samples from the Forum 2018 Print Project at Different Locations This is the last in a series of articles chronicling the wide web, flexible packaging pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 FIRST in Motion session. Other articles in the series include: FIRST in Motion: Objectives by FTA Hall of Fame Member … Continued

“FIRST in Motion”: Characterization

The Details Behind the Profiling Portion of the Forum 2018 Print Project This is the fifth installment in a series of articles chronicling the wide web, flexible packaging pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 FIRST in Motion session. Other articles in the series include: FIRST in Motion: Objectives by FTA Hall of … Continued

Comexi Hosts Successful Seminar in São Paulo, Brazil

GIRONA, Spain—Comexi, a global leader in the flexible packaging industry, held a seminar in São Paulo, Brazil, with almost 100 professionals from 32 companies participating. The event, held at the Holiday Inn Parque Anhembi Hotel in São Paulo, was led by Comexi and the Manel Xifra Boada Technology Center (CTec). Comexi sent its best technicians and … Continued

Esko and Amtech Software Partner to Facilitate Automation for Corrugated Converters

GHENT, Belgium—Esko has entered into a strategic partnership with Amtech Software to bring increased efficiencies to its joint customers in the corrugated market. The companies are developing an integration between Esko’s ArtiosCAD, Automation Engine, WebCenter QuickStart for Corrugated solution, and Amtech’s Encore ERP solution to create bi-directional communication that eliminates double data entry and enables … Continued

Esko Opens New Flexo Plate Making Facility in Itzehoe, Germany

GHENT, Belgium—Esko has opened a brand new facility in Itzehoe, Germany, to consolidate its flexo plate making business under one roof, including research, engineering, product development, testing and production. The facility features a complete Customer Experience Center where customers and industry partners can immerse themselves in the technical and business details of flexography. The new center … Continued

Mattias Byström Named President of Esko

GHENT, Belgium—Esko announced that Mattias Byström has been appointed president, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Byström succeeds Udo Panenka, who is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities. “We thank Udo for his excellent service to Danaher over the past 10 years, including leading Esko since 2015,” reflected Joakim Weidemanis, executive vice president of Danaher, Esko’s … Continued