Bringing Flexo Into the Fold

"Involve a key individual who is flexo literate to drive the project," Giannandrea advises. "Build a team of motivated employees and suppliers, from press manufacturer to ink, film and plate supplier, to diemaker and everyone in between."

What's pressing?

What are typical budgetary and design considerations for flexo folding carton presses? Jansen contends that 87 percent of the market—printers posting $12 to $15 million in annual sales—are candidates for 32-inch presses, which cost up to $5 million. The smaller printer doing $5 to $10 million in business is a good candidate for 16-inch, 18-inch or 20-inch presses in the $750,000 to $1.5 million range.