Flexo Trade Print boost production with Esko CDI Spark

Established in 2002 by Dyfrig Harris and Llyr ab Islwyn, with Andy Wilcox as a manager, Flexo Trade Print produces plates for the label, envelope, business forms, and packaging industries, and many other applications. 

‘We are the only producer of these plates in the local area, and we pride ourselves on offering a fast, friendly, and reliable service,’ said Dyfrig Harris, director of Flexo Trade Print. ‘Given the demands of the market, particularly in recent months, we were increasingly coming up against the challenge of capacity. It meant that at times the staff and factory were stretched to meet our customers’ requirements.

‘With many customers requiring plates within just 24 hours of proof approval, fulfilling delivery requirements was proving challenging at times. We were looking to increase capacity and researched the market thoroughly before choosing the Esko CDI Spark equipment, which replaced an older Esko model that has served us well for many years.’

According to Dyfrig, the new Esko CDI Spark 4260, part of the Esko family of CDI computer-to-plate imagers for flexographic plates, are setting new standards for plate production was in operation within days of installation, without the need for staff training or complex technical instruction.

‘We already had an experience of operating the equipment, and being another Esko technology meant it was also compatible with our software and other systems,’ added Dyfrig. ‘The new Esko CDI complements another recent investment in a large format plate processor. As well as improving plate quality, this new equipment increases our capacity substantially and enables us to turn jobs around quicker through an improved workflow.

‘Our customers choose us as their supplier because of the quality and speed of our service. As the business continues to grow, the new Esko CDI provides us with the extra capacity to make meeting delivery requirements an easier task.’

‘As the leading developer of integrated software and hardware solutions for the global packaging, labeling and wide format sectors, we pride ourselves on ensuring customer satisfaction,’ said Sam Nicholson, Area Sales Manager with Esko. ‘The CDI Spark family is perfect for plates destined for a range of different markets and can be configured to match current production needs and expand capabilities as a business grows. The Flexo Trade Print team can now enjoy industry-beating quality with quicker turnaround times, improved reliability, and increased capacity.’