packaging products manufacturer clondalkin group&rsquos flexo hd printing technology flextreme has received a trademark.the technology has been developed at clondalkin flexible packaging harlingen to meet the increasing demand for shorter print runs.the product&39s quality is comparable to gravure printing with very high ink and colour density at a more competitive cost level.with the added flexibility of flexo printing, the technology allows for shorter production runs and lead times.clondalkin harlingen sales and marketing manager jack van der heiden said "since launching flextreme® to the market last year we have seen our market share within the food and beverage markets grow considerably with more and more brands taking advantage of this new technology. brands need flexibility and cost competitiveness as well as quality and this is where flextreme has the advantage.""clondalkin is committed to providing customers with innovative packaging solutions. securing the registered trademark for flextreme was important to us as it provides customers globally with a product that can be easily recognised and distinguished from our competitors."the company that specialises in coated and laminated waxed papers and foils, precut lids, polymerbased sheets, rolls, sleeves and bags operates 11 extrusion, printing and laminating and converting production facilities throughout europe.clondalkin&39s products are primarily used for the food and beverages market, biodegradable packaging, confectionery and bakery, dairy, tobacco, industrial, agricultural and horticultural and services and leisure.the company&39s specialist packaging division was recently acquired by essentra for 455m.
