Hontec shows folding cartons capabilities at Loupe South China

Hontec has confirmed its showcase of FlexiCon press and MPX finishing machine for label, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, in-mold labels (IML) and folding cartons at booth 1B16 at Loupe South China, held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center in Bao’an from December 2 to 4, 2026.

Hontec FlexiCon Series is a fully servo-driven, modular flexographic printing press designed for a wide range of label and packaging applications, including self-adhesive labels, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, in-mold labels (IML) and folding cartons.

Featuring independent servo drives, precise registration control and stable web tension, the FlexiCon Series delivers reliable performance and production flexibility.

Available in 350mm, 460mm and 570mm web widths, the press can be customized with various optional modules, including LED UV and conventional UV curing, hot-air drying, cold foiling, lamination, turn bars, screen printing, gravure printing, rotary die-cutting, automated slitting and non-stop winding.

With its modular architecture, FlexiCon enables converters to integrate multiple printing and converting processes into a single production line, improving efficiency, expanding application possibilities and reducing repeated equipment investment.

Hontec MPX series is a modular, multi-functional converting system engineered for the high-end label and packaging market, suited for wine labels, cosmetic labels, personal care labels and other high-value printed products.

Configurable to customer requirements, the machine integrates flatbed hot stamping, rotary screen printing, flexo varnishing, cold foiling, lamination, embossing, flatbed die-cutting, rotary die-cutting, digital enhancement and slitting and rewinding.

By consolidating multiple converting processes on one line, the MPX series delivers premium metallic foiling, tactile embossing, spot varnish and intricate die-cut profiles, addressing the high-end label sector’s demand for striking visual effects and product differentiation.

Hontec aims to help traditional label converters leverage their existing production expertise, equipment investments and multi-process converting capabilities to enter the flexible packaging and folding carton markets. It empowers converters to move beyond conventional label production, translate their established expertise into new packaging competencies and make premium packaging production simpler, more flexible and more profitable.