Sun Chemical Receives APR Design For SunCure EcoPlast Sun Chemical’s SunCure EcoPlast direct print ink tech- nology attained APR Design for Recyclability Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). According to APR, SunCure EcoPlast “meets or ex- ceeds the voluntary requirements for APR Design for Re- cyclability Recognition” following evaluation against indus- try-recognized criteria for plastics recycling compatibility. Aalberts Surface Technologies Announces Anilox Services Aalberts Surface Technologies has announced anilox roll- er manufacturing services amid rising demand for flex- ographic printing used in packaging, labels, and other high-volume print applications, where roller condition can affect ink transfer, color control, and repeatable output. The announcement comes as the flexographic printing sector continues to grow alongside demand for labels, flexible packaging, corrugated materials, and packaged consumer goods. Smithers reports that the global flexog- raphic printing market was valued at $230 billion in 2024 and is forecast to grow at a 3.0 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate through 2029.
DuPont Cyrel Gains Certification For Esko Quartz Ecosystem DuPont Cyrel Flexographic Solutions has reported that three flexographic plate products have obtained certifica- tion for the Esko Quartz ecosystem. The products are Cyrel EASY ESXR, Cyrel EASY EPR2 and Cyrel FAST EASY EFXR. The certified range is intend- ed to cover a wide set of packaging uses. Esko Quartz brings together CDI Quartz imaging, XPS Crystal exposure and Quartz screening technology, with the stated aim of improving image accuracy, highlight re- production, shadow detail and process consistency. During the certification process, the three Cyrel plates were found to meet Quartz imaging requirements while retaining the plate properties needed for demanding flex- ographic printing work. Cyrel EASY ESXR is positioned for flexible packaging and process print jobs that require high image quality, along with strong ink transfer and stable press operation. Cyrel EASY EPR2 is intended for flexible packaging and label work, offering a mix of print quality, adaptability and output efficiency. Cyrel FAST EASY EFXR combines DuPont EASY tech- nology with FAST thermal processing to support quicker plate production, as well as high-resolution imaging and repeatable print results.
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