Bankrollers

Cell configurations, as well, could evolve in either a custom or standard direction—and here again greater profitability could lie in taking sides or keeping all options open. Foran, for one, sees the industry moving toward a more universal cell configuration for use on a broad range of work, while Haley sees more variation in the air. "The 60° hexagonal cell continues to be the workhorse of the flexo industry," he acknowledges. "At the same time, customized cell geometry continues to open new markets relative to specialty coating and lamination requirements and the general flexible packaging market."