Baddi, Himachal Pradesh-based Harshita Industries has invested in Esko CDI 4835 flexo CTP and pre-press software Imaging Engine, and the new generation graphics editor, step and repeat solution, Artpro+ advance.

Ludhiana-based Poonam Enterprises (Bittu Screen) and Ponta Sahib-based Jai Bharat Processor both have installed Esko CDI Spark 4835.

The Esko CDI Spark 4835 can produce 48x35-inches flexo printing plates at the speed of 8-sqm per hour.

Noida-based Anupama Printing Solutions has installed Esko CDI 4835 and the complete pre-press workflow — Personal Automation Engine; Imaging Engine and Artpro+ advance.

Noida-based Optima India and Delhi-based Flexon Graphics have installed Esko CDI 4260 and the software solution.

Esko CDI Spark 4260 can produce flexo printing plates up to 42x60-inches at the maximum speed of 8-sqm per hour.

Baddi-based Truflex India has installed Esko CDI 2530. It is an entry level flexo CTP and can produce flexo printing plates up to 25x35-inches at the maximum speed of 2.5-sqm per hour.

Noida-based Creative Graphics has installed Esko CDI Crystal 5080 along with a powerful automation engine with multi-processing channels. It can produce a maximum plate size of 50x80-inches at the speed of 8-sqm/hour.

Karan Talwar, director-sales, South Aisa, Esko, said, “The past decade has shown enormous changes in the flexo printing technology. Advancements in digital pre-press and platemaking had a great impact in delivery of quality and consistency in flexo printing. Today, flexo is a highly acceptable mode for any kind of packaging requirement — flexible or rigid.”

He added that with the demand increasing, suppliers are gearing up with high-end technologies. Flexo plate-makers have realised that to remain in the game, digital plate-making is the way forward. “Digital plate-making also ultimately comes out to be more economical due to less wastage and no negatives required. Over the past three-four years, we’ve seen a very clear trend amongst existing flexo plate trade shops moving towards digital setup. Also, new green field setups have come up in industrial zones to be able to serve local customers quickly,” he added.