Flexograf’s experience gained over nearly sixty years of business meets the growth and innovation path developed by Zincografia Empolese over the past twenty-five years. The collaboration between these two Tuscan companies has given rise to a shared project that valorizes complementary skills, advanced technologies, and a shared market vision, with the aim of offering increasingly qualified support to printers, converters, and packaging companies.
Some collaborations arise from a simple convergence of interests, while others take shape from the convergence of skills capable of complementing each other and generating new value. This is the case with the journey currently underway between Flexograf and Zincografia Empolese, two Tuscan companies that have built their identities through different histories, yet share the same focus on quality, service, and innovation.
Founded in 1966 in Sesto Fiorentino by Bramanti family, Flexograf is one of the historic names in Italian flexographic prepress. In nearly sixty years of business, it has accompanied the evolution of the sector, adapting to technological changes and new market needs. Zincografia Empolese, founded in 2001, has developed its own path through continuous investments in process digitalization, automation, and latest-generation technologies, consolidating a significant presence in the world of packaging and high-quality flexographic printing. The merger of these two companies stems from the desire to give value to the technical heritage built over time and create new opportunities for customers, exploiting the complementary nature of their respective expertise.
Integrating skills
One of the most interesting aspects of the project concerns the different specializations developed by the two companies over the years. Flexograf has consolidated a significant presence in the paper and decorative applications sectors, developing in-depth experience in the creation of systems for the world of decorations and acquiring specific skills related to the Miraclon Kodak Flexcel NX technology, considered one of the main international benchmarks for quality and precision in the production of flexographic plates.
Zincografia Empolese has built its expertise in the food packaging, flexible packaging, and label sectors, markets where print quality, production stability, and repeatability are essential requirements. In this area, the company has invested in the latest Esko Crystal technologies, adopting advanced solutions for the production of high-performance systems. The synergy between these skills allows the company to offer the market an even broader technical portfolio, capable of meeting the needs of diverse yet increasingly interconnected applications and production segments.
Prepress as a strategic factor
In recent years, the packaging industry has undergone a profound transformation. Shorter print runs, a growing number of products, a growing demand for quality, and a focus on sustainability have changed the way printers and converters work. In this scenario, prepress takes on an increasingly strategic role. Proper file management, color control, equipment quality, and process stability directly impact production efficiency and the final result.
For this reason, both Flexograf and Zincografia Empolese have consistently invested in technological innovation and the growth of their expertise, developing an approach focused not only on equipment supply, but also on technical support, consulting, and customer collaboration.
A look to the future
This shared project stems from the awareness that the future of flexography requires increasingly specialized, organized organizations capable of integrating diverse skills.
On the one hand, Flexograf’s experience gained in nearly sixty years of business; on the other, the innovative drive and technological investments developed by Zincografia Empolese. Two paths that today converge in a shared vision focused on quality, service, and continuous improvement. A path built on continuity, people, and the desire to provide the market with an even more well-equipped organization to support printers, converters, and packaging companies in the evolution of their production needs.
“After nearly sixty years of business, we are proud to offer Flexograf’s experience to a project that shares our values. A journey built on continuity, expertise, and the desire to grow together”, comments Alberto Bramanti, CEO of Flexograf, echoing the comments of Ilaria Chesi, CEO of Zincografia Empolese: “This joint project stems from the desire to leverage the heritage built by both companies over the course of their history. The most interesting aspect is the complementary skills developed over time: Flexograf brings extensive experience in the paper mill and decoration markets, while Zincografia Empolese has built its specialization in food packaging and high-quality flexographic applications. Combining these experiences means expanding opportunities for our customers and further strengthening our technical expertise”.
Face to face with Alberto Bramanti and Ilaria Chiesi
The two companies operate in somewhat different markets and use complementary technologies. What opportunities does this convergence of expertise open up for customers today?
“The collaboration allows us to offer customers a broader range of skills, technologies, and solutions, providing shared expertise that increases the value of the service and the ability to respond to diverse market needs”.
The prepress market is changing rapidly, driven by automation, digitalization, and a growing focus on sustainability. What are the main demands from printers and converters today?
“Today, customers primarily demand qualified technical advice, operational flexibility, and increasingly rapid response times, as well as solutions that guarantee quality, efficiency, and production process optimization”.
Looking to the future, what goals have you set for this shared project, and what contribution do you think it can make to the development of Italian flexography?
“The goal is to further strengthen our relationships with our customers, expand our presence in the European market, and continue investing in our expertise. We believe this collaboration can contribute to the growth of Italian flexography, enhancing innovation, professionalism, and quality of service”.
