It is an exciting start to 2023! Bristol-based 360 Reprographics has become part of Phoenix Printing Plates. The amalgamation of the two businesses provides an opportunity for 360’s client base to experience Phoenix’s cutting-edge range of ThermoFlexX Catena-E, Kodak NX, and standard flexographic plate-making systems. They will also have the opportunity to streamline their workflows using Phoenix’s Esko WebCenter portal.

If you are an existing 360 Reprographic client we will be in contact, but rest assured that the existing phone lines and email addresses are still live and will be attended to at Phoenix.

The 2022 FlexoTech Awards were especially exciting for us at Phoenix!

Kingfisher Labels scooped two awards for Best Process Print and Best Newcomer with the Moor Beer Italia Pils label which was printed using Kodak NX Plates from Phoenix!

The judges said: “It was good to see the excellent standard from the newcomers to the awards this year and the winner’s very high standards show that the industry is in very good hands”.

Phoenix is proud to unveil our new ThermoFlexX Catena-E.

The ThermoFlexX Catena-E uses the latest technology high-power LEDs to eliminate oxygen effects in flexo plate making. Catena-E provides precise image reproduction and fine relief elements for the highest possible flexo plate quality. Perfect for imaging the finest surface microstructures and dot patterns.

We are pleased to announce that Phoenix Printing Plates have now become a Kodak Certified Partner for producing Flexcel NX plates. This proves that our NX plates meet the strict requirements of Kodak and ensure they are produced to the exact quality and consistency expected of us.

To read more about our NX plates, visit our dedicated page here.

Further expansion has seen the delivery and installation of the Kodak Flexcel Direct sleeve imager enabling us to provide continuous print sleeves up to a width of  1.6m (63″) and a maximum repeat of 1067mm (42″).

As part of our new building extension we have now taken delivery of the Kodak Flexcel NX platemaking system. The Flexcel NX system offers many benefits compared to existing plates with superior results on press. To arrange for a test plate to be sent to you please contact us. You can also find out more information on our NX page.

We have expanded our site which will allows us to further increase our production facilities. We have lots of exciting plans for the new space and more news will follow as and when the new equipment arrives.

We have invested in Esko’s WebCenter System to streamline our artwork approval cycles. This system brings many benefits to both us and our customers. FOr more information, visit our new online approval page.

We are pleased to reveal our new logo along with redesigned website. Our original logo had been with us since 1992 and was beginning to show it’s age. It was time for a new logo with a clean, modern look to lead us on in the 21st century. We hope you like our new look along with the modern design and easy navigation of our new site.

This week we have taken delivery of another imaging device, the Xeikon ThermoFlexX 48. Xeikon International, has a long lasting reputation of manufacturing high quality Computer to Plate equipment. Their ThermoFlexX imagers provide high-resolution plate exposure combined with flexibility and productivity (the fact the device matches our new corporate colours is just an added bonus).

With a maximum plate size of 900 x 1200mm the ThermoFlexX 48 is ideally suited for the label and flexible packaging markets. We have upgraded the optics to 5080dpi which means that all of our digital imagers are now capable of producing HD plates.