Board Converting News, January 12, 2026

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Flexographic Ink Market Set To Soar To $9.51 Billion By 2032 The global flexographic ink market was valued at $6.10 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $9.51 billion by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5.7 percent, according to a new study from Maximize Market Research. The flexographic ink market is experiencing a dynamic evolution as print-packaging and high-volume labeling ap- plications increasingly adopt advanced flexographic print- ing technologies. Driven by the need for efficient, high-speed production and vibrant output across corrugated, flexible packaging, and tag & label segments, the market landscape is ex- panding rapidly. Shift-toward environmentally conscious manufacturing and low-VOC (volatile organic compound) formulations is also reshaping product portfolios and supplier strategies. Moving forward, the market outlook remains positive — with growth firmly expected through to 2032 as the ink market aligns more closely with the demands of dig- ital printing interfaces, smart packaging integrations and sustainable formulations. As packaging suppliers look to differentiate via print quality, speed, environmental cre- dentials and substrate versatility, flexographic inks are set to play a pivotal role in enabling those capabilities.

Eaglewood Technologies Colby Edwards has been named Technical Sales Manager for the Eastern United States for Eaglewood Technologies. In this role, Edwards will oversee the full Eaglewood Tech- nologies product portfolio throughout the region, includ- ing the continued expansion of the company’s XPress Roll Cleaning onsite service. Achieving Consistency Edwards brings years of hands-on experience in the flexographic print- ing industry, specifically with anilox rolls and pressroom technologies. His background includes supporting flexo printers in achieving greater efficiency, quality, and con- sistency. In his new role, Colby will be responsible for driving sales initiatives, providing technical support, and strength- ening partnerships across the Eastern United States. He will play a key part in expanding the reach of Eaglewood Technologies’ cleaning systems including Sitexco+ Laser Systems, Sanilox Systems, Alphasonics Ultrasonic Tech- nology, and Nanovis Parts Cleaning Solutions as well as advancing the XPress Roll Cleaning service offering. Colby Edwards

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