In the competitive Tag & Label market, superior quality and vibrancy in Expanded Color Gamut (ECG) printing is vital. XSYS's exceptional nyloflex® flexographic plates ensure precision and efficiency, with outstanding register holding for accurate color overlay, reducing waste and cost. Our innovative Woodpecker Surface Screening Suite in combination with ThermoFlexX imagers provide superior ink transfer, high optical density, and perfect dot shape for deeper, truer colors, and greater details in an expanded printable colour space. With our groundbreaking Anti-Ink Filling (AIF) technology we assure cleaner, more efficient print runs by preventing ink buildup and the avoidance of machine stops for cleaning. Besides extended durability due to reduced plate swelling and excellent storage properties our nyloflex plate last for multiple usages. Robust quality and the efficient usage of resources in combination with reduced waste are features that, not only lower operational cost but also boost productivity. Choosing XSYS means achieving superior print quality, significant process consistency and cost efficiency. Especially Catena+ as the unique and 1st fully automized processing line will support this whilst lifting automisation to its next level. Every ECG print job becomes a brilliant success, encapsulating our promise to "Be Brilliant".

Expanded Color Gamut (ECG) printing has been explored for some time in the printing and packaging industry. It has been growing steadily across all market sectors, print technologies and ink types. This is partly due to the high demand for sustainability and efficiency. ECG printing aims to replace spot colors or brand colors with a fixed set of inks and to leverage the wider color gamut to reproduce much brighter images. It brings significant benefits to the business in terms of efficiency by reducing wash-ups, changeover times and material waste. It results in less inventory, lower press-return inks and reduced CO2 footprint driving the sustainability. Siegwerk can provide optimized ECG inks in line with the ISO/TS 21328:2022. Also, we can provide customized ECG inks based on your specific requirements and product portfolio to maximize the efficiency and sustainability. We have comprehensive knowhow of ECG printing delivered through Colorwerk, which is our overarching color management program. This includes ECG implementation, color gamut analysis and training for different stakeholders such as brand owners, prepress and print converters. We have helped customers to achieve higher efficiency, better print quality and sustainability by bringing our experience to change over from the existing process to ECG printing. Here is our ECG Case Study: https://bit.ly/3tUs11B

Nilpeter's flexographic presses, crafted with precision and state-of-the-art automation, stand as paragons of quality in the industry. These high-quality presses are specifically designed to embrace an expanded colour gamut (ECG), opening up a wider spectrum of colours in the printing process. What sets these presses apart is their meticulous engineering that results in unrivalled print registration and impression. Every print head, uniquely machined as a comprehensive unit, guarantees perfect alignment of all rollers within zero tolerance. This manufacturing standard sets a benchmark that remains unmatched in the industry, ensuring utmost precision. These flexo presses also boast of exceptionally designed inking chambers with precise temperature control. This feature sustains an ideal chemistry balance in all ink curing systems available, hence promoting longevity and effectiveness of the printing process. Moreover, these presses incorporate Nilpeter's proprietary Progressive Print Impression software, controlling the precise metering of ink and dot impression at any speed. This advanced technology ensures color consistency throughout the run, irrespective of the pace of operation. Furthermore, Nilpeter's multi-printhead technologies accommodate a diverse range of substrates, from textured, uneven-laid stocks to the finest gloss sheets on the market and everything in between. This versatility, coupled with precision and quality, positions Nilpeter's flexo presses at the forefront of the printing industry.

CLOUDFLOW Colorspace redefines color management for labels and packaging, powered by HYBRID Software’s CLOUDFLOW enterprise workflow and state-of-the-art spectral color technology from ColorLogic. Colorspace optimizes production costs through Extended Color Gamut printing and ink-saving technology. By expanding the color gamut and intelligently reducing ink consumption, packaging printers save costs (fewer plates, less ink, or fewer digital ‘clicks’) while maintaining exceptional print quality and color matching across all printing methods, analog and digital. Maximizing efficiency is at the core of Colorspace's design, with data-driven color analysis for automated decision-making. This automation optimizes production workflows by reducing consumables and increasing press uptime. To provide comprehensive insights into spot color performance, CLOUDFLOW Colorspace offers essential tools like Proofscope and ∆E reporting. These tools visually and quantitatively analyze spot color accuracy, empowering print buyers, estimators, and prepress professionals with valuable data for informed decision-making. Tailored to meet specific print conditions, Colorspace boasts a late-binding solution with advanced matching styles and decision analysis, perfect for the packaging and label industry. Colorspace brings a new level of automation to spot color matching in a comprehensive, all-in-one color management solution.

UK-based Sandon Global Engraving Technology Limited will again be exhibiting in Brussels at Labelexpo Europe in Hall 11 on stand D33. During the show, you will see the very latest anilox transfer technology on offer, including FLUID HEX, FLUID UV, GMX Anilox®, and HOW. You can also meet our team to understand why Sandon Global is setting the standard with anilox used for extended colour gamut printing as a sustainable alternative to printing with spot colours.

Bellissima facilitates the successful adoption of ECG fixed palette printing for both tag/label and flexible packaging… the biggest opportunity to reduce costs, optimise production and compete in flexo today! Every week you will see thousands of stunning products in supermarkets, printed with Bellissima, providing a more sustainable solution for converters and brands alike. Bellissima DMS is being adopted by brands, printers, and converters around the world and is well-established in the supply chain for label and flexible packaging solutions.

Esko supports the benefits of ECG printing with an end-to-end solution. Starting with Colour Profiling through our award-winning Print Control Wizard, where we can define the correct screen, curve, and create the colour profile in one print run or via a traditional characterisation process using Colour Pilot. The ink selection is not just about CMYKOGV, Esko supports any custom colours. Once profiling is completed, Equinox takes over to take the traditional CMYK + Pantone Colours, splitting them into the inks profiled. We have various tools within Equinox to help make the printing process as simple as possible.

Asahi AWP™ water wash flexographic printing plates are ideally suited for Fixed Colour Palette ECG printing as they deliver precise plate-to-plate registration accuracy due to a low-temperature plate production process without aggressive VOC solvents. In addition, AWP™ water wash plates feature the CleanPrint “low surface energy” plate technology. This enables the printer to reduce their printing pressure, resulting in long print mileage, keeping the print quality and ECG colour gamut consistent from the start to the end of the printing run. ECG has long been successful in offset printing. With the precise performance of AWP™, it is available in flexo too. Discover ECG in our ebook!

When we bond together, reliable ECG happens. Your trusted partner for all adhesive needs in flexographic printing, tesa offers a complete range of different plate mounting solutions and adhesive technologies increasing productivity, efficiency, and sustainability at every step of the process. By providing quality in technology, tesa ensures job consistency, reliable and predictable dot gain with exceptional registration enabling innovative print processes like Expanded Color Gamut printing. The results consist of beautiful prints with less waste, faster press speeds, and less downtime.

As part of Sun Chemicals SunColorBox color management toolset, SunECG offers customers a complete solution to support the implementation of an extended color gamut workflow. Based on our experience of implementing ECG projects globally with over 50 customers, Sun Chemical has developed a comprehensive implementation plan from benchmarking the production press, understanding its capabilities and stability properties, defining the ink set to support fingerprinting exercises, and co-ordinating with prepress solution providers to ensure a smooth transition of production to ECG printing. Sun Chemical has the experience, tools, and local support to make ECG printing and its sustainability benefits a reality for customers.