Stork Prints acquires AKL Flexo Technik

At the same time, Stork Prints brings AKL access to extensive R&D and financial resources, as well as a global distribution network, which will help the company grow and further improve its service levels by improving lead times and being closer to the customer.

Edward said, “We believe that in-the-round flexo sleeve imaging has enormous potential, especially because of the growth in the flexible packaging market, and the need for seamless-endless printing solutions in combination with laser technology for both LAM (Laser Ablation Mask) and DLE (Direct Laser Engraving). AKL Flexo Technik’s expertise in this area will be instrumental in helping us find ways to reduce further the cost of ownership of flexography. A crucial step in achieving this is the development of fully compatible seamless-endless printing formes, which offer fast easy transfer from pre-press to printing stage, and ease of set-up.”