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A flexographic printing machine, also referred to as a flexo press or flexo printer, is a high-speed printing press extensively used in the printing industry, particularly for medium to long print runs, notably in label and packaging production. This technology employs flexible photopolymer printing plates to efficiently transfer images onto various surfaces.
Flexographic printing technology is widely utilized across diverse sectors, including packaging (for labels, corrugated boxes, and flexible packaging), newspapers, magazines, and various product labeling needs, owing to its versatility, speed, and ability to print on a range of substrates. Key types of flexographic printing machines include stack presses, in-line presses, unit common impression cylinder presses, and other variants. Stack presses arrange their printing units vertically, facilitating efficient color changes and maintenance. The market is further segmented by technology into semi-automatic and automatic machines, with capabilities to print on substances such as polyethylene, paper, and other printable materials. Applications include labels, packaging, print media, and other relevant areas.
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The flexographic printing machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.72 billion in 2024 to $0.77 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. 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 $0.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. 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.
The expanding packaging industry is expected to drive the growth of the flexographic machines market in the coming years. Packaging involves the design, production, and distribution of materials and containers used to enclose, protect, and deliver products to consumers. The growth of the packaging industry is being fueled by the rapid expansion of e-commerce, shifting consumer preferences, and increasing health and safety concerns. Flexographic machines are used to print on a variety of packaging materials, including paper, cardboard, plastic films, and flexible packaging materials. For example, in September 2023, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), a US-based industry body representing manufacturers and suppliers in the flexible packaging sector, reported that the U.S. flexible packaging industry generated $41.5 billion in sales in 2022, up from $39 billion in 2021. As a result, the growth of the packaging industry is driving the demand for flexographic machines.
Leading companies operating within the flexographic printing machine market are concentrating their efforts on the development of Flat-top dot technology, exemplified by products such as the nyloflex FTV Digital plate, to solidify their market position. The nyloflex FTV Digital plate harnesses Flat-top dot technology, a printing method that ensures uniform and consistent ink dots with flat, level surfaces, thereby enhancing print quality and detail. XSYS, a U.S.-based company specializing in the flexographic printing industry, introduced the nyloflex FTV Digital plate in March 2023, tailored for high-end flexible packaging applications. This innovative solution boasts inherent flat-top dot technology and a smooth plate surface optimized for flexographic printing on film substrates with solvent inks. It delivers exceptional print quality with fine highlight dots, reduces plate swelling, and offers extended durability on the press, thereby minimizing waste and enhancing operational efficiency.
In September 2022, Oasis Flower Plant for Plastic, a Saudi Arabia-based provider of PET preforms and HDPE closures, completed the acquisition of the Comexi F2 MB flexographic press for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Oasis Flower Plant for Plastic aimed to enhance its printing capabilities and meet the diverse needs of its clientele, particularly within the beverage sector. Comexi, a Spain-based printing machine manufacturer, offers cutting-edge technologies for flexible packaging printing, including flexographic printing, offset printing, and digital printing, aligning with Oasis Flower Plant for Plastic's strategic objectives to elevate its printing capabilities and expand its market reach.
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
Asia-Pacifica was the largest region in the flexographic printing machine market in 2024 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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