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z MacDermid Graphics Solutions announces new center for the flexographic industry
MacDermid Graphics Solutions announces new center for the flexographic industry
MacDermid Graphics Solutions , a global enterprise in flexographic platemaking and printing solutions , announces plans for a collaborative endeavor , The Flexo Xperience Center ( The FXC ). The Flexo Xperience Center is a partnership between MacDermid and Soma and is an expansion of their initial plans to install a Soma Optima2 printing press at Macdermid ’ s facility in Atlanta , GA , USA , announced in December 2020 . The FXC will include multiple industry-leading partners providing software , equipment , and consumables . The Flexo Xperience Center was conceptualized in late 2020 by the leadership , marketing , R & D , and sales teams at MacDermid and Soma while discussing plans to install the printing press and plate mounting equipment at Macdermid ’ s facility . The teams identified a need in the package printing industry for a wide-web flexo printing center with every aspect of the flexo process , including artwork , prepress , platemaking , print , print finishing , and print evaluation .
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The mission of The Flexo Xperience Center is to move flexo forward . This global center will combine both hands-on and virtual visits for a “ one-stop-shop ” for the package printing industry ’ s entire workflow to experience the latest flexographic printing innovations . In addition , the FXC will foster and host industry training , collaboration , research , experimentation , and learning , all designed to ensure package printing excellence . The center will be open to pre-media suppliers , tradeshops , printers , converters , consumer product good companies , industry associations , educational institutions , manufacturers , and other players in the package printing market .
“ MacDermid is a customer-centric , innovative company looking to push creative boundaries and transform the industry . The Flexo Xperience Center is one of the many ways we plan to do this . We are thrilled to work with Soma and other top companies in the industry to promote advancements within the flexographic printing process ,” stated Brad Wills , Global senior vice president at MacDermid Graphics Solutions .
He continued , “ We are creating a global center unlike any other . Our team started planning The FXC in late 2020 , and I am confident our meticulous preparation will make The FXC a destination for the industry with state-of-the-art technology , creative solutions , and innovation .”
Additional details regarding The Flexo Xperience Center , partners , and the opening timeline will be released throughout 2021 . The FXC is expected to open in the first quarter of 2022 .
MacDermid Graphics Solutions is committed to the goal of becoming the most customer-centric company in the flexographic industry . MacDermid leads the way in photopolymer plate technology and provides first-class service and support to customers . Its global network of strategic supplier partnerships and distributors , combined with its proven technology and support , ensures our customers achieve their operational , financial , and strategic business goals . z
MacDermid Graphics Solutions to open new center for the flexographic industry Photo credit - MacDermid
MacDermid Flexo Xperience Center will be open to pre-media suppliers , tradeshops , printers , converters , consumer product good companies , industry associations , educational institutions , manufacturers , and other players in the package printing market .
18 Packaging South Asia 25 August 2021