Powerful, flexible production workflows for all printing technologies
Esko plans a big splash at Labelexpo Europe, the world's
largest event for the label and package printing industry. On display right at
the show floor entrance will be the full range of Esko solutions that help
label and packaging converters build consistency and flexibility in their
production workflows, no matter their size, the degree of complexity of their
businesses or the printing technologies used. Esko will be located on stand
4C20. Labelexpo Europe 2015 takes place September 29th till October 2nd at the
Brussels Expo in Belgium.
“Labelexpo Europe is always a great show for us,” states
Armand Gougay, VP EMEA at Esko, “We will be taking advantage of this event as
part of our ongoing commitment to understand what keeps printers, converters
and brand owners awake at night, and advise them on best practices to address
these pain points. We will share our expertise and suggest how to improve
profitability by implementing smart prepress, automated workflow, best in class
flexo, color management and systems integration across their entire business.
Our focus at the show will be to demonstrate how smart prepress solutions help
any label and packaging converter to grow their business.”
Exceptional
communication and error-free production
To be successful in today’s market place, one must perform
exceptionally well in all areas of label and packaging production. Brand owners
create packaging designs that resonate with consumers and that are designed,
approved and produced with the utmost accuracy. Converters execute these
designs perfectly and as fast and efficient as possible. Everyone throughout
the entire supply chain has to work together effectively to achieve these
goals.
To that end, Esko will present its renowned software
solutions – covering everything from design over prepress and workflow
automation, proofing and color up to the printed job, and beyond. Bundled under
Esko Software Suite 14, the most complete collection of preproduction software
tools available on the market, Esko’s software solutions optimize cost,
streamline workflows and improve the overall quality and consistency,
regardless if labels are produced digitally, in offset, flexo, gravure or
screen print.
Workflow automation is a top priority for successful label
manufacturers, and Esko will have no shortage of ideas and options at the show
to help businesses of all sizes increase automation, productivity and profits.
At the heart of this are Esko Automation Engine, a modular workflow server with
dynamic workflows that sets a new standard for prepress workflow automation
with rock-solid quality control, and WebCenter, Esko’s unique and powerful
web-based platform that manages the entire packaging and label project life
cycle, including specifications and approvals.
The latest release of Esko Software Suite adds flexibility
for the user by enabling popular software editors like Studio and DeskPack to
be used in subscription mode in monthly or yearly programs. The increasing
demand for hosted applications is supported with the availability of WebCenter
as a fully hosted solution.
Celebrating 20 years
of digital flexo excellence
Also on show is Esko’s portfolio of digital flexo
platemaking solutions. The flexo plate imagers integrated with software,
services, know-how and industry partner connections cover the widest range of
digital flexo printing applications. “High quality printing requires high
quality prepress and digital flexo plates,” comments Thomas Klein, VP Hardware
Business at Esko. “We are delighted to celebrate two decades of the popular
Cyrel Digital Imager (CDI), which continues to be the world’s leading standard
for digital flexo plate imaging. By extending the CDI with Esko HD Flexo and
Full HD Flexo technology, flexo print quality has stepped up to previously
unseen quality levels comparable to gravure and offset. Flexo print today
delivers customers high quality results for labels, flexible packaging,
corrugated boxes and more.”
Trusted advisor for
label and packaging converters
“Esko experts will be on hand to act as trusted advisors,
listen to visitors, understand their business needs and recommend solutions
from Esko and its partners,” Gougay adds. He points out that a broad range of
Esko’s press, plate and software partners will also exhibit, providing the
perfect opportunity for attendees to understand the benefits of an integrated
workflow. Esko’s partners at Labelexpo Europe 2015 include – amongst others –
press manufacturers Gallus, Nuova Gidue, HP Indigo, Mark Andy and Nilpeter;
plate vendors Dantex, DuPont, Flint, Fujifilm and MacDermid; and software
partners CERM and Chili Publish.
“Labelexpo Europe 2015 is shaping up to be once again a
fabulous show. We look forward to a fun and productive event guaranteed to
deliver Results that Make You Smile!” Gougay concludes.
