LONG BEACH, CA—With the flexographic printing market projected to grow by $23.3 billion from 2022 to 2027, driven by a heightened focus on sustainability, Ship & Shore Environmental Inc (S&SE) Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs) are poised to deliver safe air quality and enhanced operational efficiency in package printing plants.
S&SE RTOs combat and control volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions before they reach the atmosphere. By implementing these systems, flexographic printing companies can significantly reduce their environmental footprint and comply with stringent regulations.
Efficiency is crucial. S&SE’s RTOs enhance air quality and optimize energy use through advanced heat recovery mechanisms. These systems capture thermal energy generated during VOC destruction and repurpose it within the process, reducing fuel consumption and operational costs. This ensures reliable performance with minimal maintenance, supporting continuous and efficient printing operations.
By customizing solutions to fit specific manufacturing setups, S&SE ensures seamless integration and maximum efficiency. The positive impacts of RTOs extend beyond emissions reduction, enhancing energy efficiency, operational reliability, and offering potential incentive rebates for energy-conscious businesses.
Recent industry trends are pushing toward new and some familiar expressions in the flexo design world. Expressive typography, identity defining illustration branding, attention holding motion techniques, comforting nostalgia elements, and futuristic foil techniques bring with them their own unique material and potential environmental challenges.
As the package printing Industry embarks on a transformative journey toward sustainability, S&SE stands at the forefront with its RTO solutions and full service support inclusive of environmental permitting, collection systems, construction and installation to aftermarket service and support. By partnering closely with printing facilities, and major suppliers to the industry S&SE ensures that each installation meets the unique needs of the client, paving the way for a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable future .