Flexographic Printing Machine Market Definition And Segments
A flexographic printing machine, also known as a flexo press or flexo printer, is a high-speed printing press used in the printing industry for medium to long print runs, especially in label and packaging production. It utilizes flexible photopolymer printing plates to transfer images onto various surfaces efficiently. This printing technology finds widespread application across different sectors, including packaging (for labels, corrugated boxes, and flexible packaging), newspapers, magazines, and various product labeling needs due to its versatility, speed, and capability to print on diverse substrates.
The main types of flexographic printing machines are stack press, in-line press, unit common impression cylinder press, and other types. The stack press is a flexographic printing machine that arranges its printing units vertically, allowing for efficient color changes and maintenance. By technology, the market is divided into semi-automatic and automatic machines with printable substances such as polyethylene, paper, and other printable substances. By application, it encompasses labels, packaging, print media, and other applications.
The flexographic printing machine market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Stack Press, In-line Press, Unit Common Impression Cylinder Press, Other Types
2) By Technology: Semi-Automatic, Automatic
3) By Printable Substance: Polyethylene, Papers, Other Printable substances
4) By Application: Labels, Packaging, Print Media, Other Applications
The flexographic printing machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.69 billion in 2023 to $0.72 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in printing technology, cost-effectiveness, increasing demand for packaging, environmental concerns, globalization, and market expansion.
The flexographic printing machine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.90 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to digitalization and industry 4.0 integration, customization and personalization demands, sustainability initiatives, and emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include hybrid printing solutions, increased automation, and robotics, focus on operational efficiency, expansion of applications, development of sustainable inks and substrates, and integration of IoT and connectivity.
Increasing Packaging Industry Is Driving Growth In The Flexographic Machines Market
The growing packaging industry is expected to propel the growth of the flexographic machines market going forward. Packaging refers to designing, producing, and distributing materials and containers for enclosing, protecting, and delivering products to consumers. The packaging industry is growing due to the rapid rise of e-commerce, changing consumer preferences, and health and safety concerns. Flexographic machines print on various packaging materials, such as paper, cardboard, plastic films, and flexible packaging materials. For instance, in August 2022, according to the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), a US-based industry association representing manufacturers and suppliers in the flexible packaging industry, the packaging industry in the U.S. increased from $34.8 billion in 2020 to $39 billion in 2021. Therefore, the increasing packaging industry is driving the growth of the flexographic machines market.
Major companies operating in the flexographic printing machine market are Bobst Group SA, Star Flex International, Shanghai Printyoung International Industry Co., Ltd., Wenzhou Daba Machinery Co., Ltd., BFM S.r.l., Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica S.p.A., UTECO Converting S.p.A., Comexi Group Industries S.A.U., Mark Andy Inc., MGI Digital Graphic Technology S.A., Nilpeter A/S, Rotatek S.A., Karlville Development LLC, Edale Limited, OMET S.r.l., Labelmen Machinery Co., Ltd., Polygraph Limited, Advanced Vision Technology Ltd. (AVT), ETI Converting Equipment Inc., MBO Postpress Solutions GmbH, SPS Technoscreen Ltd., TRESU Group, Orthotec LLC, Pamarco Global Graphics
Technological Advancement In Response To Customer Demand
Major companies operating in the flexographic printing machine market are focusing on developing Flat-top dot technology, such as nyloflex FTV Digital plate, to strengthen their position in the market. nyloflex FTV Digital plate is backed with Flat-top dot technology printing method that produces uniform and consistent ink dots with flat, level surfaces, enhancing print quality and detail. For instance, in March 2023, XSYS, a US-based company that specializes in the flexographic printing industry, launched the nyloflex FTV Digital plate for high-end flexible packaging, developed with inherent flat-top dot technology and a smooth plate surface, designed for flexographic printing on film substrates with solvent inks. It offers exceptional print quality with fine highlight dots optimized for bank and LED exposure. The new formulation reduces plate swelling, resulting in less waste and more extended durability on the press. It achieves high consistency and repeatability, is suitable for optional surface screenings, and is compatible with ThermoFlexX Woodpecker patterns and LED UV-A light technology.
Oasis Flower Plant For Plastic Enhances Printing Capabilities With Acquisition Of Comexi F2 MB Flexographic Press
In September 2022, Oasis Flower Plant for Plastic, a Saudi-Arabia-based provider of PET preforms and HDPE closures, acquired Comexi F2 MB flexographic press for an undisclosed amount. With the acquisition, Oasis Flower Plant for Plastic aimed to elevate its printing capabilities and fulfill the varied needs of its clientele, with a particular focus on the beverage sector. Comexi is a Spain-based printing machine manufacturer that offers technologies for flexible packaging printing, including flexographic printing, offset printing, and digital printing.
Asia-Pacifica was the largest region in the flexographic printing machine market in 2023 The regions covered in the flexographic printing machine market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the flexographic printing machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The flexographic printing machine market consists of revenues earned by providing services such as corrugated packaging, cartons, and flexible packaging services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The flexographic printing machine market also includes sales of water-based inks, solvent-based inks, and energy-curable inks. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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