{"id":17383,"date":"2025-05-09T12:23:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/?p=17383"},"modified":"2025-05-09T12:23:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:23:27","slug":"first-installation-of-asahis-tap-water-system-for-flexographic-platemaking-will-be-installed-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/09\/first-installation-of-asahis-tap-water-system-for-flexographic-platemaking-will-be-installed-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"First Installation of Asahi\u2019s Tap Water System for Flexographic Platemaking will be installed in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today announced that\u00a0The Oldham Group\u00a0has become the first in the US to install the innovative\u00a0AWP\u2122 Tap Water System. This installation marks a significant milestone in Asahi\u2019s ongoing \u201cRoad to Solvent ZERO\u201d initiative, offering the flexographic industry a sustainable platemaking solution with no solvents, no detergents, and minimal environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AWP\u2122 Tap Water System is set to be available starting\u00a0July 1st, 2025. With this breakthrough, Asahi further strengthens its commitment to helping the flexo community transition to more sustainable and efficient production processes that reduce environmental impact while maintaining premium print quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eco-Friendly Solution for Small-Format Flexographic Printers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new AWP\u2122 Tap Water System installed at The Oldham Group is designed to offer a sustainable solution for\u00a0small-format platemaking\u00a0needs. It comprises three integrated innovations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AWP\u2122 Tap Water Plate<\/strong>: A water-washable plate requiring only tap water for processing, eliminating the use of VOC solvents and detergents. It delivers outstanding print quality and measurable improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), ideal for flexible packaging and label applications in small format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AWP<sup>TM<\/sup>-2530AA Plate Processor<\/strong>: A compact, all-in-one plate processor developed to meet the highest environmental and print standards for smaller plate sizes. With a user-friendly interface, it enhances fine screening performance and precise color reproduction, offering smooth integration into small production environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AWP-LOOP\u2122 Petite<\/strong>: A closed-loop water recycling unit. Using Asahi Kasei\u2019s Microza\u2122 filtration technology to reduce wastewater and operational costs, complementing the tap water plate technology and enabling an eco-friendly platemaking process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these innovations deliver a new benchmark for small-format sustainable flexographic platemaking, supporting printers that are seeking to eliminate solvents while maintaining excellent print performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market Leadership and Customer Endorsement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe believe Asahi\u2019s goal to solvent \u2018Zero\u2019 and their commitment to sustainability has finally led to the release of a water washable plate using only tap water,\u201d said <strong>Jerry Collins<\/strong>, Vice President at The Oldham Group. \u201cThis is a major accomplishment that the flexo industry has been waiting for \u2014 it delivers excellent press performance and a sustainable reduction of the printer\u2019s carbon footprint. A tap water solution that eliminates the need for detergents and potassium carbonate reduces a printer\u2019s environmental impact. This is a big win for the printer and the environment. It is now the perfect time for printers that are using other platemaking alternatives to make the switch to a tap water platemaking solution.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today announced that\u00a0The Oldham Group\u00a0has become the first in the US to install the innovative\u00a0AWP\u2122 Tap Water System. 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