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Sustainability is a priority for the printing industry, and innovations like Asahi Photoproducts’ AWP™ CleanPrint technology are paving the way for more eco-friendly operations. CCL ASEAN, a subsidiary of CCL Label and one of the largest label printing companies globally, embraced Asahi’s Carbon Neutral AWP™ water-washable flexographic plates. This shift represents a significant step in … Driving Sustainability in Label Printing with Asahi AWP™ Technology

How we can help brighten your products Fashion trends in recent years have shown a resurgence in Neon colors from the 80s. These colors glow and create a distinct, desirable effect. From apparel to mass produced goods, Neon and bright colors are used in packaging, branding and customization. What is the Neon effect aka Fluorescence? … BRIGHTEN UP YOUR PRODUCTS!

Last January, we posted this roadmap to Solvent Zero that focused on switching to water-washable plates. Now that we have shown you how Asahi is a powerful, and sustainable, partner for your pressroom, let’s take a deeper dive into the products and technologies that can take your Solvent Zero goals from lofty to fully achieved. Recapping the … More Choices for Solvent Zero Products and Technologies

Platemaking throughput time reduced by 50%; solvent usage reduced by 30%; plates last twice as long on press as compared to other solvent-wash plates Tokyo, Japan & Brussels, Belgium, January 17, 2024. Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today reported that Excelsior Marking, located in Akron, Ohio, has adopted Asahi Photoproducts’ AFPTM-R reduced solvent flexographic plates … Excelsior Marking Speeds Flexo Platemaking and Offers Improved Press Performance with Asahi Photoproducts AFPTM-R Reduced Solvent Plates

Itoen’s Packaging Switch to Asahi Kasei’s AWP™ Cuts CO2 Emissions by 15% and Enhances Sustainability Tokyo, Japan & Brussels, Belgium, September 24, 2024. The parent company of Asahi Photoproducts, Asahi Kasei Corporation, headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, today announced that in June 2024, its AWP™ water-washable plate was adopted by Itoen, Ltd. for printing the packaging of their barley … Itoen Adopts Asahi Kasei’s AWP™ Water-Washable Flexo Plate for its “Healthy Mineral Barley Tea Bag 30-Pack” Packaging

The Value of Security In 2023 alone total trade in counterfeit goods was valued at $1.023 trillion, according to OECD data, accounting for 3.3% of global trade and is expected to grow over time. As fraud becomes more and more prevalent, it is becoming increasingly vital to ensure brand protection and integrity. These counterfeits don’t … Security in the Age of Inkjet

Since 1956, Wikoff has been an industry leader in delivering high quality ink and unmatched technical service across multiple markets. But while our signature customer support and expertise in Litho and offset equipment are well known, not everyone thinks of Flexo when they hear the Wikoff name. We have been working hard  to change that. … Wikoff Dedicated To The Flexible Packaging Market

Wikoff Graphics is thrilled to announce our new partnership with the ORAFOL Group, a technological leader in graphics industry R&D delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the graphics market. Known worldwide for their strong customer support, adding ORAFOL products to the Wikoff Graphics portfolio is a natural fit. We are especially … ORAFOL Partnership Expands Wikoff Graphics Product Portfolio

At Wikoff Color, we recognize that consistent printing quality isn’t as simple as ‘click and print.’ We understand the challenges and we want to be in the pressroom trenches with you every step of the way. For this reason, we’ve enhanced and expanded our analytical testing capabilities to ensure we can provide you with comprehensive … Analytical Services Blog

A key step on the Road to Solvent ZERO for solvent-based platemaking operations Tokyo, Japan & Brussels, Belgium, May 6, 2024. Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today reported that the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) has awarded the company with a prestigious Sustainability Excellence Award for its AFP™-R Reduced Solvent CleanPrint flexographic plates. “We are … Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Recognizes Asahi Photoproducts With its Prestigious Sustainability Excellence Award for AFPTM-R Reduced Solvent Plates