The participating partners – Allstein, Esko, Kongsberg PCS, and Asahi Photoproducts – are sending a clear signal: Flexo printing is not only becoming more efficient but also strategically competitive with gravure printing.
Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, recently announced a collaborative industry milestone in flexographic printing. Together with technology partners Allstein, Esko, and Kongsberg PCS, Asahi will showcase a new level of automation in flexo during an open house in Herford, Germany, on 7 October – one day before the K 2025 trade fair opens in Düsseldorf.
In the context of an ongoing shortage of skilled labor, the project reflects a broader industry trend: leveraging automation to reduce repetitive tasks and deploy human expertise more strategically.
The participating partners – Allstein, Esko, Kongsberg PCS, and Asahi Photoproducts – are sending a clear signal: Flexo printing is not only becoming more efficient but also strategically competitive with gravure printing. Especially in markets where rotogravure has a strong historical presence, such as Asia, this could become a real alternative.
At the open house, guests will experience a production concept that offers a glimpse into the future of flexographic printing: highly automated, resource-efficient, and ready to unlock new market opportunities.
Interested visitors can register for the open house event on 7 October 2025 via the following link
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