FMN | June 6th, 2022

Siegwerk Launches New Generation Of NC Inks Siegwerk is now offering a new generation of NC inks for flexible packaging applications produced at its headquarters in Siegburg, Germany. For the new generation of NC inks, the formu- lations have been optimized to match both latest production technologies and current market trends, according to the company. The new NC ink series includes colors and clears and is designed for gravure and flexo printing of all kinds of flexible packaging. The new system reportedly also supports cus- tomers in implementing new production processes such as Extended Color Gamut printing (7-color set printing). With the new NC ink generation Siegwerk now launched the first flexible packaging ink system manufactured at the fully automated production fa- cility in Siegburg. Going forward, the company will gradually con- vert the production of all its flexible packaging solutions to an automated process. Kirk Group Invests In Kodak Flexcel NX Software Kirk Group, a provider of graphic arts services and image carriers in Australia and New Zealand, has acquired Kodak Flexcel NX Central Software, a new automated plate layout technology from Miraclon. Kirk Group was founded in 1972, initially to pro- vide artwork services and gravure cylinder engrav- ing. The company moved into flexo in the 1980s and 1990s and today has four manufacturing sites in Australia and New Zealand in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Auckland, and, since 2020, a pres- ence in Mumbai, India. Flexcel NX Central Software is Kirk’s third recent investment in Miraclon technology, following the November installation of a Kodak Flexcel NX Ultra Solution and investing in the Flexcel NX Print Suite for flexible packaging to access PureFlexo Printing Technology before that. All investments align with the company’s systems and technology-driven innovation policy, which add enhanced capabilities to Kirk’s offering, according to the company, such as more efficient plate utilization, sustainable plate processing, and press efficiency. Flexcel NX Central Software automates all plate production, including the automatic application of multiple advanced plate surface patterning features.

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DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na

DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading supplier of flexographic printing systems in digital and conventional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and fin - ishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to to - day’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print performance, and environmental benefits. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, man - ufacturers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables, including: nyloflex ® photopoly - mer printing plates and processing equipment, and dayCorr ® die-cutting blankets and anvil covers. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than any - one in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or corrugated markets, Harper continu - ously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics. Flexotecnica’s patented Safe Sleeve Change ® system and Speedy Clean ® auto washup system are designed to give converters a competitive edge through Flexotecnica’s commitment to research and development. Sales, service and support for Flexo - tecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an experi - enced, dedicated service staff. KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/

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