Flexible packaging plays a crucial role in many industries but, to meet the unique needs of various applications, different printing methods are used in its production. The choice depends on factors such as print quality, production speed, and substrate compatibility, as well as the target consumer audience and their preferences.
Further to the recent installation of their Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 230 digital press from Focus Label Machinery, BSP Labels, of Royston, UK, has subsequently installed a Reflex 330 Digital Finishing System - again supplied by Focus Label Machinery Ltd.
As the sixth largest producer of printing products in the world, the UK is in a prime position to enhance sustainability in the industry, and positive progress has already been made towards achieving Net Zero.
The printing industry has undergone significant transformation in recent years, and the future of digital print promises even more innovative developments. As technology continues to advance, digital printing machines are at the forefront of an evolving industry that promises better results for more cost-efficient prices in future.
For many years, solvent inks were the go-to choice for many printing and packaging applications, but soaring demand for sustainable printing, coupled with legislation on Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, fire hazards, and energy consumption, means businesses had to seek alternative products that offer environmental and economic benefits.
Printers and manufacturers are often on the lookout for more sustainable printing options which is one reason why dye sublimation has gained in popularity in the textile industry. Widely used to print ribbons, elastics, hi-tech sports clothing, flags, and promotional products, this specialist method offers important advantages over traditional printing techniques - but also poses some limitations.
