Apex International, a leader in anilox manufacturing, unveiled its Anilox Audit Program at PrintPack India 2025, which, the company said, will make a positive impact on print and operational efficiency.
Driving print excellence with anilox audits
The newly introduced Anilox Audit Program is designed to help printers maximize their operational potential. By conducting comprehensive audits of anilox rolls, Apex ensures they maintain optimal performance, ultimately benefiting the printing process.
The Anilox Audit Program enhances the overall performance of printing operations by ensuring that the anilox rolls function at their best, the company said. Additionally, proactive maintenance through regular audits helps identify potential problems early, preventing costly repairs and extending the lifespan of anilox rollers.
“This is a major need right now. Some companies have in–house inspection systems, but there are no set protocols. As a global leader, we know how to conduct anilox audits – checking, inspecting, and certifying the condition of rollers, assessing volume reductions, and determining when refurbishing is needed,” Mangesh Bhise, sales director at Apex International, said.
Showcasing consistency and flexibility
In addition to the Anilox Audit Program, Apex has created print samples that showcased how printers can achieve both consistency and flexibility with a limited set of anilox rollers. These samples, tailored for both wide-web and narrow-web markets, demonstrate how flexographic printing can rival the quality of rotogravure, while maintaining the simplicity of flexo.
By utilizing advanced anilox technology, printers can achieve high-definition printing with greater efficiency, reduced operational complexity, and minimized costs. The showcased samples at Printpack India underlined Apex’s ability to deliver precision printing across diverse packaging applications.
Bhise said Apex was at the expo not merely to showcase its solutions, but also to understand industry trends, challenges, and where it can add value. “Our print samples are a testament to how a limited anilox set can still achieve high-quality, repeatable results,” he said.
Innovating beyond anilox
Apex is not just focusing on anilox rollers – it is expanding its portfolio to include anilox protection, cleaning solutions, and composite sleeves. Apex has also been making moves in the embossing industry. “We stepped into this space globally two years ago, but we haven’t actively pushed it in India or the Asia-Pacific markets yet,” said Bhise.
