Brussels and Tokyo – Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today announced a collaborative industry milestone in flexographic printing. Together with technology partners Allstein, Esko, and Kongsberg PCS, Asahi will showcase a new level of automation in flexo during an exclusive Open House in Herford, Germany, on 7 October – one day before the K 2025 trade fair opens in Düsseldorf.
In the context of an ongoing shortage of skilled labor, the project reflects a broader industry trend: leveraging automation to reduce repetitive tasks and deploy human expertise more strategically.
The participating partners – Allstein, Esko, Kongsberg PCS, and Asahi Photoproducts – are sending a clear signal: Flexo printing is not only becoming more efficient but also strategically competitive with gravure printing. Especially in markets where rotogravure has a strong historical presence, such as Asia, this could become a real alternative.
At the Open House, guests will experience a production concept that offers a glimpse into the future of flexographic printing: highly automated, resource-efficient, and ready to unlock new market opportunities.
While technical details will be shared at the event, this is not a mere showcase – it is a working blueprint for the future of packaging production.
