Flexographic printing remains one of the most widely used printing methods for flexible packaging. It delivers consistent print quality across a wide range of packaging materials and is suitable for both medium and high-volume production.
For manufacturers, choosing the right flexographic printing company means finding a partner that can combine high-quality print with technical expertise, reliable lead times and packaging knowledge. Universal Flexible Packaging (UFP) provides flexographic printing alongside flexible packaging, contract packing, storage and distribution, helping businesses manage multiple stages of their packaging supply chain through one experienced partner.
The best flexographic printing companies in the UK combine advanced printing technology with packaging expertise and dependable production capabilities. Universal Flexible Packaging offers HD flexographic printing in up to 10 colours, producing high-quality printed films and flexible packaging for customers across the food and non-food sectors.
What is flexographic printing?
Flexographic printing is a high-speed printing process used to print onto flexible packaging materials such as plastic films, laminates and paper.
It is widely used because it offers:
- Excellent print quality
- Consistent colour reproduction
- Efficient production for larger print runs
- Compatibility with a wide range of packaging materials
- Reliable performance across multiple packaging formats
Flexographic printing is commonly used for food packaging, snack packaging, pet food packaging, healthcare products, home care products and many other flexible packaging applications.
Why choose Universal Flexible Packaging for flexographic printing?
Universal Flexible Packaging has over 30 years of experience supplying printed flexible packaging to businesses throughout the UK.
Its flexographic printing capabilities include:
- HD Flexo plate technology
- Printing in up to 10 colours
- Reverse print options
- Registered matt lacquer finishes
- Paper-effect finishes
- Hologram finishes
- Printed film on rolls
- Flexible packaging for multiple industries
Alongside flexographic printing, customers can also access packaging design support, rotogravure printing, contract packing, warehousing and nationwide distribution, creating a fully integrated packaging solution.
"Working with a supplier that understands the entire packaging process can help improve production efficiency while maintaining consistent quality from print through to final delivery."
How do you choose a flexographic printing company?
Selecting a printing partner involves more than comparing print equipment.
Businesses should also consider:
- Experience within flexible packaging
- Print quality and colour consistency
- Packaging material expertise
- Production capacity
- Technical support
- Contract packing capabilities
- Storage and distribution services
Working with a supplier that understands the entire packaging process can help improve production efficiency while maintaining consistent quality from print through to final delivery.
With integrated packaging services and decades of experience, Universal Flexible Packaging supports manufacturers looking for high-quality flexographic printing solutions across the UK.