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atives, and equip- ment requiring less energy. Remaining accountable and fo- cused on a healthier planet is an import- ant characteristic for a majority of con- sumers. Converters, according to A&V,
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Environmentally Friendly Printing Equipment and Materials
Prioritizing the use of waste-reducing equipment and biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable ma- terials in production will continue to play a large role in the flexographic industry. With global warm- ing and carbon emission concerns at an all-time high, printing companies should look for ways to improve their power, water, landfill, and raw materials sus- tainability efforts. A proper sustainability agenda is essential in any business to ensure its longevity. Solvent-free plate cleaners and supplies are ex- pected to make a huge impact in 2022. The volatile costs of certain solvents during the pandemic made the development of new solvent-free plate technol- ogies a necessity. This has further resulted in im- provements in water-based cleaning products that eliminate harmful chemicals from final products. Beyond solvent-free developments, A&V advises companies to consider investing in non-toxic inks, water-based cleaners, renewable adhesives deriv-
should put sustainability at the forefront of their equipment and material decisions to improve both workflow and profitability. Advancement in Inkjet Technology Industry leaders seem to agree that the combina- tion of inkjet and flexographic printing is expected to have a bright future. A recent Smither Pira report forecasted that the value in the world inkjet mar- ket will rapidly increase over the next five years. Though inkjet printing has been considered a spe- cialized form of digital printing within the flexog- raphic realm, printing companies will soon see a rise in inkjet substrates and alternatives for pack- aging options.
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