Press Release
Correct-Touch Graphic Arts and Asahi Score Big Win at FTA
Prolamina HD Flexo Water Promo Bag garners first place for selfpromotional flexography using Asahi flexo plates
Tokyo, Japan & Brussels, Belgium, June 23, 2017 – Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in
flexographic photopolymer plate development, and Correct-Touch Graphic Arts, the exclusive
distributor of Asahi flexo plates in the United States, today reported a self-promotional piece
produced by Dixie Graphics and Prolamina using Asahi flexo plates with Pinning Technology for
Clean Transfer was awarded first place for that category in the 2017 Excellence in Flexography
Awards. The entry, an HD flexo water promo bag, is the latest in a number of awards Asahi flexo
plates have garnered in global competitions during 2017.
FTA judges stated the water promo bag had “great ink laydown, very sharp text and excellent
tonal range. Overall, a great job.”
“This particular piece would have been nearly impossible to produce at the same level of quality
with any other flexo plates,” stated Dieter Niederstadt, Technical Marketing Manager for Asahi
Photoproducts Europe. “Credit also goes to Dixie Graphics for production of exceptional quality
plates, and to Prolamina for its excellent flexographic craftsmanship.”
“This award is another great example of the level of quality that can be achieved using Asahi
flexo plates with Pinning Technology for Clean Transfer,” said Scott Keran, President of CorrectTouch Graphic Arts. “We are proud to be the exclusive U.S. distributor of such an amazing line
of products. This particular submission featured heavy ink coverage, brilliant colours, complex
graphics and highly legible small type, an excellent piece to demonstrate the capabilities of
Asahi plates. Our thanks go to Dixie Graphics and Prolamina for their excellent work in
producing this award-winning piece.”
Pinning Technology for Clean Transfer: The Details
A feature of many of Asahi’s flexographic printing plates, Pinning Technology for Clean Transfer
enables a clean ink transfer and prevents ink accumulating on the plate surfaces and shoulders
in screen areas. This leads to fewer cleaning intervals and reduced press downtime, as well as
significant quality improvements. Precise plate register achieved with Asahi plates ensures very
high quality process printing with a fixed colour palette, minimizing the need to use and manage
spot colour inks.
Pinning Technology for Clean Transfer allows a kiss-touch printing pressure setting. It makes
use of low plate surface tension, made possible by a specially engineered Asahi polymer
chemistry, to inhibit liquid flow. The ink forms a globule, with a large contact angle and high
pinning point. This results in a cleaner and more homogeneous ink transfer from plate to
substrate, helping flexographic printers meet the ever-increasing quality demands of their
customers.
For more information about Pinning Technology for Clean Transfer and other flexographic
solutions from Asahi Photoproducts Europe, visit www.asahi-photoproducts.com.
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1. Team photo of CTGA, Asahi and Prolamina
2. Award winning packaging
3. Image of award winning packaging
About Asahi Photoproducts
Asahi Photoproducts is a subsidiary of the Asahi Kasei Corporation which was founded in 1971 holding
its European Headquarters in Belgium, Asahi Photoproducts is one of the leading pioneers of
flexographic photopolymer plate development. By creating high quality flexographic solutions and
through continued innovation, the company aims at driving print forward in balance with the
environment.
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Monika Dürr
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+49 (0)6104 944895
Dr. Dieter Niederstadt
Asahi Photoproducts Europe n.v. /s.a.
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+49 (0)2301 946743