{"id":22701,"date":"2026-07-02T10:35:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/?p=22701"},"modified":"2026-07-02T10:35:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:35:38","slug":"dupont-cyrel-achieves-triple-esko-quartz-certification-expanding-workflow-choices-for-flexographic-plate-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/02\/dupont-cyrel-achieves-triple-esko-quartz-certification-expanding-workflow-choices-for-flexographic-plate-production\/","title":{"rendered":"DuPont\u2122 Cyrel\u00ae achieves triple Esko Quartz Certification, expanding workflow choices for flexographic plate production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Cyrel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0EASY ESXR, Cyrel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0EASY EPR2 and Cyrel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0FAST EASY EFXR certified for Esko Quartz ecosystem, including the industry\u2019s first thermally processed plate qualification<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DuPont\u2122 Cyrel\u00ae Flexographic Solutions&nbsp;today announced that three of its leading flexographic plate products \u2013 Cyrel\u00ae EASY ESXR, Cyrel\u00ae EASY EPR2 and Cyrel\u00ae FAST EASY EFXR \u2013 have successfully achieved certification for the&nbsp;<em>Esko Quartz<\/em>&nbsp;ecosystem, reinforcing the two companies\u2019 shared commitment to advancing flexographic print quality, process consistency, and production efficiency through integrated technology solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe certification represents an important milestone in the ongoing collaboration between DuPont and Esko under the joint&nbsp;<em>Better Together<\/em>&nbsp;initiative,\u201d said PJ Fronczkiewicz, North American Manager, Technical Marketing &amp; Service, DuPont\u2122 Cyrel\u00ae Flexographic Solutions. \u201cWith Better Together, we are focusing on validating optimized combinations of plate materials, imaging technologies, and workflows to provide measurable performance improvements for flexographic printers and tradeshops.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNotably, Cyrel\u00ae FAST EASY EFXR becomes the first thermally processable flexographic plate certified for the Esko Quartz ecosystem, providing customers with a validated pathway to combine thermal plate processing with advanced Quartz imaging technology,\u201d said Michael Weber, Technical Service Leader EMEA &amp; Neu-Isenburg Site Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Added PJ Fronczkiewicz: &#8220;Today\u2019s flexographic operations require more than individual best-in-class components, they require fully integrated, validated workflows. The Esko Quartz certification of three Cyrel\u00ae plate technologies demonstrates our commitment to providing customers with proven solutions that deliver repeatable quality, operational efficiency, and greater sustainability.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Esko Quartz ecosystem utilizes advanced CDI Quartz imaging, XPS Crystal exposure and Quartz screening technology designed to improve image precision, highlight reproduction, shadow detail, and process stability. Through the certification process, the selected Cyrel\u00ae plates demonstrated compatibility with advanced Quartz imaging requirements while maintaining the plate characteristics demanded by high-performance flexographic printing applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The certified portfolio offers customers flexibility across a broad range of packaging applications. The Cyrel\u00ae EASY ESXR is designed for high-quality flexible packaging and demanding process print applications, delivering excellent ink transfer and robust press performance. The Cyrel\u00ae EASY EPR2 provides a balanced combination of print quality, versatility, and productivity for flexible packaging and label applications, and the Cyrel\u00ae FAST EASY EFXR combines DuPont\u2122 EASY technology with FAST thermal processing, enabling rapid plate production while supporting high-resolution imaging and consistent print reproduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor plate production facilities evaluating workflow modernization, Quartz certification provides confidence that the complete plate imaging process has been validated across both technologies,\u201d said Pascal Thomas, Esko Director of Flexo Product Management. \u201cBy combining DuPont\u2122 Cyrel\u00ae plate technology with Esko Quartz imaging, customers can achieve improved process control while maintaining the durability and print consistency required in modern packaging production environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe validated DuPont\u2122 Cyrel\u00ae and Esko Quartz ecosystem provides consistent imaging performance, enhanced print reproduction, reduced production variability, and greater process standardization,&#8221; he said. \u201cTogether, we are enabling flexographic plate makers and converters to achieve more repeatable, efficient, and reliable results from plate production through to press.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCyrel\u00ae FAST thermal processing eliminates the need for solvents during plate processing, helping converters and trade shops reduce VOC emissions while simplifying plate room operations,\u201d said Weber. \u201cThe FAST workflow was recently certified as delivering 20% less energy consumption by GreenCircle Certified, providing converters and brand owners with added assurance regarding the system\u2019s capability to contribute to reduced operational energy use while continuing to provide high-performance output. With the addition of Quartz certification, customers no longer need to choose between advanced imaging performance and the operational advantages of thermal processing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collaboration between DuPont and Esko reflects a shared industry focus on providing validated end-to-end solutions rather than standalone technologies. Through ongoing testing and certification activities, both companies continue to help customers reduce implementation risk while accelerating adoption of next-generation flexographic workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs packaging printers face increasing demands for higher quality graphics, tighter process control, shorter production cycles, and improved sustainability, integrated solutions such as these specific certified Cyrel\u00ae products and Esko Quartz ecosystem provide a practical pathway toward achieving those objectives,\u201d said Fronczkiewicz<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cyrel\u00ae\u00a0EASY ESXR, Cyrel\u00ae\u00a0EASY EPR2 and Cyrel\u00ae\u00a0FAST EASY EFXR certified for Esko Quartz ecosystem, including the industry\u2019s first thermally processed plate qualification DuPont\u2122 Cyrel\u00ae Flexographic Solutions&nbsp;today announced that three of its leading flexographic plate products \u2013 Cyrel\u00ae EASY ESXR, Cyrel\u00ae EASY EPR2 and Cyrel\u00ae FAST EASY EFXR \u2013 have successfully achieved certification for the&nbsp;Esko Quartz&nbsp;ecosystem, reinforcing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22702,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[288,51],"class_list":["post-22701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-print-labelling","tag-dupont","tag-top-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22701"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22701\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22703,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22701\/revisions\/22703"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}