Flex-on-Road by Uteco and associate partners in Kenya

Plans for similar event in India in 2025

November 30, 2024

Uteco and its partners organized a Flex-On-Road event on 21 November 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together printers and converters from across East Africa to explore the latest advancements in packaging technology. The event provided a platform for professionals to network and to learn about innovative solutions in the flexographic printing and converting industry.

The Kenya edition of Flex-On-Road featured associate partners such as Acme Rolltech, Fotedar, Gama, BIMEC srl, Curioni Sun Teramo S.r.l, and Fujifilm. Attendees represented segments such as wide web, CI flexo, narrow web, and prepress houses.

Sandeep Sharma, director of Acme Rolltech, highlighted the event’s objective, “The idea of the Flex-On-Road event is to update customers about the latest trends and insights in the flexo printing industry. Uteco, along with its associate partners, shares innovations related to their products. Customers appreciate this initiative as it provides comprehensive insights into all aspects of flexo printing under one roof in a single day or half-session.”

Acme Rolltech, an Indian manufacturer of ceramic anilox rolls, showcased its latest ACE – advanced channel engraving technology – alongside conventional hexagonal and elongated cell structures. Sharma emphasized the role of advanced plasma coatings, innovative corrosion protection processes, and engraving machines in delivering exceptional print quality on paper and film substrates.

“As an Indian manufacturer, attending global events like these allows us to bring ‘Made-in-India’ anilox rolls to the world stage. It showcases our capabilities as a quality global supplier of anilox rolls and sleeves,” Sharma added.

Fujifilm also presented its solutions during the event, including the Curemax range of flexographic inks, the LuXtreme LED UV curing system, and Flenex water-washable flexo plates.

Flex-On-Road has become a significant promotional initiative of Uteco and its partners, enabling them to reach customers across the globe. In November 2023, the Flex-on-Road event had a stop in Ahmedabad, India.

The team plans similar events in other parts of India in 2025. By continuously engaging with regional markets, Uteco and its partners aim to keep customers informed about the latest technologies and trends driving the flexographic printing industry.

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