What a year it's been for LeadEdge Flexo! As we reflect on 2024, we're proud of how far we've come - not just in terms of our own milestones, but in the real difference we've made to our customers' corrugated and flexographic printing operations.
From revolutionary product launches to industry-leading innovations, we've remained laser-focused on the precision and attention to detail that makes a big difference to your printing operations.
Fifteen years of partnership
2024 marked our 15th year of serving the corrugated and flexographic printing industries, including converters and print shops - and what a journey it's been. Growing to become a trusted name in the global corrugated and flexo supply chain, we've built our success on technical expertise and a genuine understanding of the challenges our customers face daily. We couldn’t have achieved this without the support of our dedicated team. As our company has grown, we’ve been fortunate to welcome fantastic talented people to our team. With over 50 years of combined industry experience under one roof, we've recorded an impressive 40% business growth over the past three years – testament to the trust you've placed in us and the partnerships we've built together.
Evolving prepress sustainability with cbak evolve™
If there's one development that exemplifies our approach to innovation, it's our cbak evolve™ closed-cell foam mounting material. By replacing over 30% of synthetic fossil-based raw materials with plant-based Polyethylene, we've proven that sustainability doesn't have to come at the cost of performance.
The response from our customers has been fantastic. Groundbreaking print trials and laboratory analysis added more proof that this innovative material is the future of corrugated post print and that the industry is ready to embrace more sustainable solutions - but only when they deliver the same exceptional results you've come to expect from LeadEdge.
Setting new standards with 347 Plate Sealer
Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest impact on your daily operations. Our new 347 Plate Sealer, launched this year, is the perfect example. Forming a skin in just 3 minutes and 47 seconds (hence the name), it's helping our customers optimise production efficiency and reduce downtime in ways that simply weren't possible before.
When you told us that faster drying times would make a difference, we listened and delivered.
Connecting at drupa 2024
drupa 2024 was a reminder of why face-to-face connections matter so much in our industry. Beyond the technology showcases and product launches, it was the conversations with customers, colleagues and industry friends that made the event so special. It was especially encouraging to see flexo maintaining its strong presence alongside digital technologies, proving that traditional printing methods continue to evolve and innovate when backed by the right expertise and support.
Continuing our quality journey
Our ISO 9001:2015 reaccreditation this year wasn't just about maintaining standards - it was about pushing them further through the hard work and dedication of our team.
Every process enhancement, every technical innovation, and every customer interaction is guided by our commitment to quality and continuous improvement. It's this mindset that helps us deliver the consistent results you need, run after run.
Staying detail-focused
As our print shop and converter customers know, at LeadEdge, we've always believed that true excellence comes from paying attention to the details that others might overlook. Dream big, but focus small.
Throughout 2024, we've stayed true to this philosophy, making those incremental improvements that add up to significant gains for our customers. Our 1% Club continues to drive internal innovation, with our team regularly meeting to identify and implement small changes that make a big difference to your operations - whether that's optimising inventory management, streamlining specifications, or finding new ways to reduce packaging waste.
This meticulous approach extends across everything we do, from our technical support to our product development. We understand that in today's challenging flexo market, every fraction of a percentage in efficiency counts. That's why we take a data-led approach to material science, and why our mindset in production processes and throughput remains absolutely meticulous. When you partner with LeadEdge, you're working with a team that understands the pressure you're under to deliver exceptional quality, run after run.
Looking ahead to 2025
As we move into the new year, we’re staying completely committed to the principles that have brought us this far: tireless innovation, uncompromising quality and genuine partnership with our customers.
To our valued customers, partners and suppliers – thank you for being part of our story so far. Your trust, feedback and collaboration have been instrumental in our success, and we couldn't be more excited about continuing to innovate and grow together in the coming year.
Here's to another year of pushing boundaries, sweating the small stuff, and delivering solutions that keep the corrugated and flexo industry reaching ever greater heights.
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