Rochester, N.Y. - Attendees of the Institut des Graphic du Québec (ICGQ) Open House will learn about the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System, which helps package printers, tradeshops, and brand owners create high impact packaging with improved print quality, while streamlining production and decreasing operating costs. Kodak helps packaging customers uncover new revenue and profit opportunities with flexographic solutions for the label, flexible packaging, and folding carton segments.

The event, held on April 27 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, will feature live demonstrations of KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates on press and two identical sessions with presentations from Kodak and other leading flexo solution suppliers. Kodak packaging experts will be available at the event to consult and discuss packaging opportunities. People interested in attending can register here.

"The KODAK FLEXCEL NX System takes flexographic technology to new heights," said Doug Weiss, Kodak Packaging Business Development Manager and presenter at the Open House. "Attendees will see how the unique characteristics of KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates overcome many of the traditional flexo challenges, and help our customers be more successful."

A virtual demonstration of the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System can be seen here (http://bit.ly/eNuSrk) and a video of Kodak customer, Packstar, discussing the system's advantages can be seen here (http://bit.ly/nUwdc).

The award-winning KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System is a key element in Kodak's flexographic product line, which addresses a variety of needs-from narrow to wide formats-in the very diverse package printing market. Regardless of the design or line screen, KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic Plates with InterTech Award-winning KODAK DIGICAP NX Screening enable higher print densities, better print contrast, and cleaner tones for a broad range of applications, while improving production efficiencies and helping reduce costs.

With premier package printing solutions, Kodak offers the broadest portfolio of products and services that enable customers to drive business growth through increased shelf impact and production efficiencies. For proofing needs, the KODAK APPROVAL NX Digital Color Imaging System provides a robust, proven option for packaging professionals. Optimized for the FLEXCEL NX System, it enables package printers to reduce time to market, save money on flexographic plates, and more accurately meet customer expectations with digital proofs matching color and imaging on press.

Leveraging the power of KODAK Unified Workflow Solutions, which include KODAK PRINERGY POWERPACK Workflow, KODAK INSITE Solutions and KODAK COLORFLOW Software, package printers have a robust, modular and scalable solution that can streamline production while reducing cost and improving efficiency.

"Kodak has a strong portfolio of packaging solutions that help customers succeed across a variety of applications," said Mace Hoover, Canada National Sales Manager. "We're pleased that the ICGQ invited Kodak to this important industry event to showcase our packaging solutions."

For more information, visit www.kodak.com/go/packaging.