According to the statistics of the Flexographic Technical Association, the total output of 3,000 label printers in North America increased by 3-4% in 2001. However, due to increased competition and tight operating funds, profits have decreased slightly. The tight funding of the label resulted in a slight decrease in profits. Total label printing revenue in 2005 was 10.5 billion U.S. dollars. It accounts for 12.3% of the total revenue of the flexographic industry. The soon-to-be-implemented regulations for labelling in the pharmaceutical industry will further promote the development of flexo label production. Flexographic Technology Association predicts that the increase in the production of flexo labels within 12 months will reach more than 5%. Paper product manufacturers adopting digital technology have said that their high-quality, short-run printing production capacity has further improved.
In 2002, the production and sales of envelopes remained sluggish for most of the year, with total revenue estimated at US$3.8 billion and an increase of approximately 1% in output.
There are about 260 enterprises engaged in the production of envelope flexo, and their output accounts for 4.5% of the total flexo printing output.
The market for paper bags and multi-layer bags was sluggish this year, with a total revenue of 3 billion U.S. dollars, accounting for 3.5% of the total flexo market.
Towel, paper towel and napkin printers enter the flexographic area Although the Flexographic Technical Institute did not take these printers into account in the market research report, they represented another strong growth area in the flexographic area.
In a survey report, Flexographic Technology Association pointed out that printers engaged in the printing of towels, tissues and napkins generally employ 200 workers, own 11 printing machines, and print more than 20 batches of jobs per day (an average of more than 5,000 batches of jobs per year). The monthly ink consumption is about 5,000 gallons. The average number of impressions on the press is 130,000 impressions.
Three-quarters of the readers who saw the samples said they support flexographic image reproduction rules and tolerance standards. This is an industry job instruction standard organized by the Flexo Printing Technology Association and organized by a flexo printer to guide the unique and stable quality of flexographic prints.
Increasing demands for paper towels and napkins Printers often say that customers are increasingly demanding more detailed reproduction of prints. All the respondents considered that the printing effect on the adsorbed substrates was better. An expert from a member of the Flexo Technical Association stated: “The tension control and registration control are very critical aspects of the printing press. Thin paper must be able to adjust the printing, and the appearance, feel and function are the same as the napkin. The ink must have a stable PH. Value and viscosity, with good printability, clean printing surface, in line with the use requirements."
Printing high line counts and field locations on thin paper is also a big problem. A variety of substrates with different sorption properties offer customers greater choice than those that do not absorb liquids. A person in the industry pointed out that after actual investigations, some market areas with unique requirements were discovered, so it is possible to produce some novel and uniquely shaped napkins.
Many professionals surveyed found that they can maintain a steady 1% of their outlets. They believe that advances in prepress technology will help improve the clarity of the pattern. One expert said: "At present, we can greatly improve the efficiency of our operations, and the network increase in the process of plate making and printing will continue to decrease."
One surprise was that a market analyst in the ink industry commented on the growth rate of the relevant market: “The major manufacturers of tissue paper and napkins think that the annual growth rate from now to 2005 is 3-5%. The market is full of challenges and it also makes People are thrilled.We did not think that the market for paper towels and napkins will have such a large increase, which is indeed worth paying attention to.Corporate companies must look at the direction of market development and invest the necessary time, labor, and funds to maximize product quality. â€
The market analyst also said: “Suppliers are facing challenges. As the market continues to evolve, customers’ demand is also increasing. The new 4-color press has a print speed of 3,000 feet per minute, and the registration Accuracy is very high.Printing patterns are more prominent in detail.Plate manufacturers must take measures to extend the time limit of printing plates for high-speed printing.The relationship between the amount of ink transmitted by the anilox roller and the number of screen lines plays an extremely important role.Ink production Businesses should continuously improve the abrasion resistance and water resistance of inks. New ink formulations must meet the on-board printing regulations and maintain good printability under high-speed cutting conditions."