MacDermid Partners with Comexi to Further Flexographic Printing Innovation
Atlanta, Georgia, USAÂ – MacDermid Graphics Solutions has successfully finalized a collaborative partnership with Comexi, a leading company specializing in machinery solutions for the flexible packaging converting industry. The collaboration will combine the strength of MacDermid’s plate offerings with Comexi’s press technology solutions in order to provide quality and productivity benefits before, during and after print.
“Collaborative partnerships are a foundation of our market and innovation strategy,” said Ryan Vest, Global Director of Innovation at MacDermid Graphics Solutions. He continued, “We are pleased to have a valued partner of the caliber of Comexi to work with towards our combined goal of pushing the boundaries of flexographic printing. Innovation through collaboration is truly what will move flexographic printing to the next level.”
Comexi, over sixty years of machine manufacturing for the flexible packaging industry
Comexi’s commitment to sustainable innovation through research and technological designs aimed at creating machines that are efficient, reliable, and energy intelligent combined with MacDermid’s innovative photopolymer plate offerings will push the boundaries of flexo print capabilities. Expanding the capabilities of flexography is not only a function of print quality, but also productivityL and Comexi’s innovative technologies deliver on both accounts.
“We are pleased to have a partner like MacDermid”, said David Centelles, Comexi CTec and Corporate Marketing Director. He added, “For Comexi is important MacDermid’s trust in our experience to develop new strategies in order to increase productivity on flexible printing. According to our high performance developments linked to the 4.0 revolutionary industry, all theses synergies with MacDermid, linked with innovative solutions, are a key point to develop the future of the flexible packaging”.
Flexo plate solutions
As a result of the partnership, MacDermid and Comexi will collaborate to:
 • Develop innovative solutions for customers around the globe
 • Further thought leadership through engaging in industry events and publications
 • Utilize the combined capabilities of both companies for expanding endLuser knowledge through training sessions and other customer-focused events.
About Comexi
Comexi has extensive experience in manufacturing equipment for the flexible packaging conversion industry. World leader, with about 500 workers and Catalan capital, it runs five product lines, each specialized in a different conversion process: flexography printing, offset printing, rotogravure printing, laminating, slitting and logistic complements.
Comexi includes the Manel Xifra Boada Technological Center where the company provides support and transfers its knowledge to the various groups involved in the flexible printing industry process. The company has more than 36,000 sqm distributed over three production centers in Riudellots de la Selva (Girona, Spain), Brazil and Italy and utilizes its widespread sales network extending over 100 countries to provide each client a response to their exact needs. For more information, visit www.comexi.com
About MacDermid Graphics Solutions
MacDermid Graphics Solutions is a leader in the manufacturing and marketing of flexographic printing plates used in the packaging industry. MacDermid Graphics Solutions is a division of MacDermid Performance Solutions, a global specialty chemicals company serving the diversified needs of the Electronics, Industrial, Offshore and Printing industries. To learn more about MacDermid Graphics Solutions, visit www.macdermid.com/graphics.
Contact: Ashley Jackson
ashley.jackson@macdermid.com
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