What is Flexographic Printing?

Flexography is a well-known method of printing that uses rotary in-line features. Flexographic printing allows printers to print on flexible materials like paper, plastic, cellophane, metallic film, and more.

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Flexography Uses

Flexographic printing, or flexo, became prevalent in the early 1900s. The original use of flexographic printing was almost entirely for food packaging. Today, about 60% of the packaging industry uses flexographic printing.

Advantages of Flexographic Printing

Every printing process has a unique set of features and advantages. Still, flexographic printing continues to be a leader in the industry. The main benefits of flexographic printing include:

  • Versatile - allows for many substrates and inks to be used

  • Speed - Flexographic presses offer speeds over 950 feet per minute

  • Automation - Die-cutting, lamination, and sheeting can all be integrated up until the finishing stage.

  • Little Maintenance - this also helps reduce costs!

A Few Of Our Many Happy Customers

“If I could reach through the computer and give you a huge hug and a kiss, I would! Ha, ha, ha. Thank you for always being so amazing to work with.”

- Jones Creek Beef

“I just wanted to let you know that the labels have just been received here at Goodwill - On behalf of all of us thank you so much for the quick turnaround to help us resolve this issue - Great Job . Thanks!”

- Goodwill & SCJ Team

“I have been meaning to write for sometime now to thank you, and express our gratitude, for all the help you gave us in producing such high quality labels for our new Tahini Dressing products. I think the labels look terrific--virtual pieces of art.”

- Open Seasame Foods, LLC

“As our work on the Holiday campaign comes full circle, those of us from the Saran Team are more than appreciative of all the work you and your colleagues have done at Red Oak Label to help us with the Saran Cling Plus Holiday program this year. Without the diligent work of colleagues like you, the Holiday effort would have been unable to meet our enormous rework hurdles. Unfortunately, those of us in Racine have not been able to shake your hand personally, but we hope that in due time, such a meeting will come to pass. Best wishes to your team in the months to come, and you can count on SCJ ‘s continued business when future label needs arise.”

- SC Johnson & Son, Inc.

Custom Flexographic Printing at Red Oak Label, LLC

Red Oak Label is the perfect partner for your business if you are looking for labels, films, foils, papers, and more! Your custom order will ship to you within 6 business days! Visit our website or call us at 262-780-9797. You can also email us at [email protected].

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