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Automated storage systems for packaging and flexographic printing

Printing plates, inks and packaging materials: protected, tracked and always ready, from printing to distribution.

We support the entire packaging and flexographic printing supply chain

From flexographic printing to raw material production and packaging material distribution, every player in the packaging supply chain manages critical materials with specific requirements. ICAM intelligent solutions are designed to adapt to each one.

Flexographic printers and packaging manufacturers
Plates, inks and changeover tooling always under control

In flexographic printing, every material requires absolute precision. Flexo plates can deform if stored incorrectly, while inks and solvents have a limited shelf life and require FEFO — first expired, first out — rotation. A handling error does not appear in the warehouse; it appears on press, when the defect has already reached the material.

With ICAM automated storage systems, printing plates, tooling and printing materials stay organised, identified by item code or batch, and ready for production. Every pick is guided, tracked and logged.
Flexographic printers and packaging manufacturers 
Plates, inks and changeover tooling always under control

Packaging raw material producers
Plastic films, paperboard and inks with certified traceability

Producers of plastic film, paperboard, inks and resins operate under strict technical and regulatory constraints. Many materials require controlled storage conditions: hygroscopic paperboard, moisture-sensitive plastic film, and regulated inks and solvents.

With ICAM automated storage systems, storage is organised and tracked by batch and storage condition, with automatic rotation and full real-time stock visibility — essential for supply chains with food-contact requirements.
Packaging raw material producers
Plastic films, paperboard and inks with certified traceability

Converters, co-packers and packaging distributors
Picking accuracy and always-available print proofs

Converters and co-packers manage printed rolls, labels and packaging materials for different customers. Similar-looking SKUs require absolute picking accuracy to prevent work-order errors. Customer-approved print proofs must be stored in optimal conditions and quickly retrievable in the event of a dispute.

With ICAM automated storage systems, materials and print proofs stay organised, protected and traceable by work order and customer.
Converters, co-packers and packaging distributors 
Picking accuracy and always-available print proofs

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Tangible benefits for packaging and flexographic printing

In packaging, organised material management improves the quality of the printing process, supports production continuity and ensures supply chain compliance.

  • Protected flexo plates, no deformation

    With SILO², flexographic printing plates are stored on dedicated supports that preserve their geometry: no print defects caused by damaged plates.

  • Inks and solvents in FEFO rotation

    The system automatically manages the picking sequence by batch and expiry date.

  • Changeover kits always ready

    Cylinders, sleeves and production line components are identified and retrievable within seconds: less line downtime, more productive time.

  • Protected and traceable print proofs

    Stored in a closed environment, protected from light sources, and traceable by work order or customer in the event of a dispute.

  • Higher-density pallet storage for raw materials

    With COMPATTA, you increase storage capacity within the same facility footprint.

  • Full traceability for food-contact batches

    With ICON, every movement is logged, searchable and ready for audits and supply chain checks.

Packaging and Industry 4.0: traceability and integration as enabling requirements

In the packaging sector, batch traceability and integration with management systems are regulatory requirements for food-contact supply chains. Through ICON, ICAM solutions meet Industry 4.0 requirements, enabling access to incentives and supporting audit and certification processes.

We support you through the technical evaluation and in gathering the information needed to access available incentive programs.
Packaging and Industry 4.0: traceability and integration as enabling requirements

Proven results in the packaging industry

Flexographic printers, converters and packaging material producers have chosen ICAM automated storage systems to solve real challenges: plates deformed by improper storage, expired inks due to absent rotation management, missing print proofs when disputes arise. The results speak for themselves.

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How efficient is material management in your printing department today?

We analyze your materials, layout and operational flows together to design an automated storage solution for the packaging industry that concretely supports your operations.