Grafica Villalba, a prepress provider and a distributor of nyloflex and nyloprint printing plates and rotec printing sleeves from Flint Group, conducts a vast array of services, including brand management, digital printing, electronic prepress, high-definition printing, corrugated prepress production, cutting dies and accessories, and technical services at its various locations throughout Mexico, Central and South America. Grafica Villalba is continuously striving to improve its operations through the application of new technology and the optimization of its platemaking practices, so the company was naturally interested when Flint Group introduced its FlexoExpert Certification Program.

With the guidance of a Flint Group expert, Grafica Villalba implemented the program and passed the final audit to earn the honor of FlexoExpert Certification of its platemaking process. The certification serves as evidence to its customers that the company utilizes best practices in flexo platemaking, and it conveys to printers that they can count on Grafica Villalba to reliably provide consistent, high-quality printing plates.

Through evaluation and training, implementation and audit – the FlexoExpert Certification Program provides a platform by which platemakers can reassess and refine their workflow processes to ensure standardized platemaking across all customer locations and geographies. 

Adalberto Villalba, director general of Grafica Villalba, endorses the program by stating, “The program offers a methodical approach to the standardization of platemaking procedures, which enhances our accuracy when producing plates – especially when multiple locations are involved. This further ensures our customers will get the same plates every time they order, no matter where they are located, and the efficiencies gained in utilizing these best practices ultimately affect our bottom line.” 

With its platemaking expertise and focus on service, Flint Group offers FlexoExpert Certification to customers around the globe who are interested in broadening their knowledge on the standardization of all aspects of the flexo platemaking process.