In the world of packaging, first impressions matter. Whether it’s a retail shelf or a doorstep delivery, your box is often the first impression made on your customer. That’s where flexographic printing or flexo printing comes in.
This high-speed, cost-effective printing method is used for customising corrugated boxes with logos, graphics and messaging that stand out.
What Is Flexo Printing?
Flexo printing uses flexible rubber or polymer plates to transfer ink onto cardboard surfaces. It’s fast, scalable and ideal for both medium and high-volume production. Precise control of ink volume and pressure allows for crisp, uniform images. Once the plates are made the process runs smoothly, delivering consistent, sharp prints across thousands of boxes.
Why Choose Flexo for Box Printing?
High-Speed Production
Flexo presses are built for efficiency, with fast-drying inks and continuous rotary lines that process hundreds of metres of cardboard per minute. Large print runs are handled quickly with minimal downtime.
Cost-Effective for Bulk Orders
The more you print, the more you save. Upfront cost comes in the form of printing plates, which are relatively low cost. After setup, the plates can be used over and over again, meaning flexo becomes highly economical for mass production.
Great for Branding
With bold logos, sharp lines, and clean text, flexo printing delivers strong, repeatable results that reinforce your brand. Flexo inks are highly pigmented and lay down even, strong colours. Flexographic presses can even apply varnishes, coatings, and other finishes to make your packaging stand out.
Versatile Applications
From Kraft shipping boxes to shelf ready packaging, flexo works on a variety of box types.
When Flexographic Printing Makes the Most Sense
- E-commerce packaging: Branded boxes at scale.
- Retail display boxes: Graphics that catch the eye.
- Food packaging: Safe inks and high legibility.
- Industrial use: Durable prints for logistics and handling.
While flexo printing reproduces bold graphics and solid colours beautifully, it’s not ideal for photo-quality images. If your design is highly detailed or gradient-heavy, consider our litho laminated options.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a fast, reliable, and cost-effective way to print on corrugated boxes, flexo printing checks all the boxes. It’s trusted by top brands for a reason: it’s scalable, consistent, and delivers great results where it counts.
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