BFT Carbon and Jarshire Announce Strategic Partnership for the UK Market

Agreement strengthens distribution of innovative carbon fibre doctor blade chambers across the United Kingdom Italy/United Kingdom – January 27, 2026 – BFT Carbon, a division of BFT Group specialising in advanced printing technologies, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Jarshire Ltd, a leading British supplier of solutions for the converting and paper industries. This collaboration marks a key milestone in BFT Carbon’s international growth strategy, aiming to consolidate its presence in the UK corrugated board and flexible packaging markets. Through this alliance, Jarshire will serve as BFT Carbon’s official commercial partner, introducing the company’s carbon fibre doctor blade chamber systems to major industrial groups throughout the country. BFT Carbon’s proprietary technology, already trusted by converters worldwide, delivers superior performance, lightweight design, corrosion resistance, and reduced maintenance times compared to traditional systems. “Choosing a strategic partner like the Jarshire Group, led by Nick Jobson, was an easy decision,” said Simone Bonaria, COO of BFT Group. “Given the company’s strong reputation and long-standing history in the UK market, we are confident we have found the right ally. We look forward to combining our Italian manufacturing excellence with Jarshire’s deep market expertise to deliver immediate value to British converters.” The partnership provides UK customers with easier access to BFT Carbon’s high-performance solutions, supported by Jarshire’s established technical and commercial network. Together, the companies are set to drive innovation, improve print quality, and optimize efficiency across the UK converting industry. ________________________________________ About BFT Carbon BFT Carbon is a division of the BFT Group, specialising in advanced printing technologies and carbon fibre solutions for the flexographic and gravure printing sectors. Its innovative products are designed to enhance performance, durability, and efficiency in industrial printing applications worldwide. About Jarshire Ltd Founded in 1979 in the UK, Jarshire Ltd is a trusted supplier of equipment and components for the paper, converting, and packaging industries. With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, Jarshire provides technical expertise and comprehensive support to industrial clients across the country. Media Contact: BFT Group – Communications Department Email: info@bftcarbon.com Website: www.bftcarbon.com

BFT Flexo and Eaglewood Technologies: A Greener. Smarter Partnership.

BFT Flexo is pleased to announce a new strategic alliance with Eaglewood Technologies, a leading U.S. company specializing in the cleaning and maintenance of anilox rollers. The partnership aims to consolidate and strengthen BFT Flexo’s presence in the United States market by further enhancing its innovative automatic inking and washing system. A solution already established in the market, designed to respond even more effectively to the growing demands for automation, operational efficiency, and sustainability in flexographic printing. The decision to partner with Eaglewood Technologies is based not only on the excellence of its solutions, but above all on the shared strategic vision that unites the two companies. Both organizations are strongly committed to supporting industry professionals in addressing the daily challenges of production through reliable technologies, more efficient processes, and a responsible, innovation-driven approach. This collaboration represents a significant step toward a more efficient and sustainable future for flexographic printing. By integrating Eaglewood Technologies’ extensive expertise in anilox roller care and maintenance with the advanced automation developed by BFT Flexo, the partnership delivers tangible, long-term value to customers, improving print quality, reducing downtime and waste, and optimizing overall production workflows. About BFT Flexo Founded in Italy by Simone Bonaria and Alberto Ferrara, BFT Flexo was established to address the need for innovation in flexographic inking systems, historically characterized by manual operations and inefficient processes. The company develops technological solutions that introduce automation, structure, and control into production workflows, simplifying operators’ tasks and promoting a more modern, efficient, and sustainable approach to printing. About Eaglewood Technologies Eaglewood Technologies is a family-owned U.S. company led by Peter J. Mulheran, with nearly 100 years of experience in the printing industry. Through deep expertise in production processes and a strong customer focused philosophy, the company has built a solid reputation for reliability, operational continuity, and service quality, establishing itself as an international benchmark in anilox roller care and maintenance.

BFT CARBON CONQUERS MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA: NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH FLEXI-VEL

BFT Carbon is excited to announce a new partnership with FLEXI-VEL, a leading Mexican company in the converting, flexographic printing and flexible packaging industries. This strategic alliance aims to distribute BFT Carbon solutions in Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and Honduras. The union of the two companies is set to significantly expand BFT Carbon’s presence in Latin America, combining FLEXI-VEL’s established local market expertise with BFT Carbon’s technological innovation. The partnership addresses the challenges faced by businesses in the region by offering advanced solutions that optimize production efficiency, enhance print quality, and reduce operational costs. BFT Carbon offers a range of high-performance products, including carbon fiber doctor blade chambers, automatic washing and inking systems, and other technical innovations designed to improve printing press performance. One of the key solutions BFT Carbon provides is the conversion from rubber rollers to doctor blade chambers, a choice that allows companies to modernize their existing machines, improving ink application precision and boosting productivity, all without the need for investing in new equipment. Thanks to this partnership, FLEXI-VEL will play a crucial role in BFT Carbon’s expansion in Mexico and Central America, helping acquire new customers and providing local technical support and customized solutions tailored to the market’s needs. About FLEXI-VEL FLEXI-VEL, based in Mexico, is a leading company in the flexographic printing sector, specializing in wide-web printing for flexible packaging, narrow and medium web, and corrugated cardboard printing. FLEXI-VEL provides complete end-to-end support, offering spare parts, consumables, inspection systems, and a broad portfolio of solutions designed to ensure reliable, efficient, and continuous productivity. Due to its experience and technical expertise, FLEXI-VEL is the ideal partner for distributing BFT Carbon solutions in Mexico and Central America. For more information contact us!

BFT Flexo raises the bar and presents the new MasterClean!

BFT Flexo is excited to present MasterClean, the automatic cleaning system for central drums in flexographic printing machines. An innovation designed to take your productivity to new heights. MasterClean precisely and reliably solves the common issues with traditional cleaning methods. The new system, installed at the top of the central drum below the material exit path, automatically detects the width of the printing material, optimizing cleaning in the outer bands of the central drum, where dirt and ink tend to accumulate the most. But that's not all: MasterClean eliminates the risk of contact with chemicals and minimizes manual interventions, thus creating a safer working environment and protecting the health of operators, who are at risk of injury. The benefits are immediate and tangible: reduced machine downtime, increased safety for the staff, superior print quality, and lower operational costs. With MasterClean, the cleaning process becomes a true competitive advantage for your company. Economical and compact, MasterClean easily adapts to a wide range of flexographic printing machines. Its compact size allows for easy integration, while compatibility with water-based, solvent, UV, and EB inks ensures maximum flexibility for every type of application. Increasing efficiency has never been easier. With MasterClean, you always get the best from your printing!

South Korea discovers BFT Group’s quality: present at K-Print 2025 in Seoul

BFT Group participated in K-Print 2025, held in Seoul from August 20 to 23, one of the most important events in the printing and packaging industry in Asia. The event represented a concrete opportunity to introduce the brand to the Korean market and strengthen the group’s international presence. Among the materials exhibited stood out the sample of the carbon fiber doctor blade, appreciated for the quality and attention to detail that have always characterized BFT Group’s products. Participation at K-Print confirms the company’s commitment to developing new commercial relationships and opening new opportunities in a strategic and rapidly growing region such as Asia. A special thanks goes to the Korean distributor Stomax, who made this valuable presence possible. BFT Group continues to expand, conquering new markets with products and values that speak for themselves.

Print4All 2025: Growth and Future. This is the Face of BFT Group!

Another edition of Print4All has concluded, offering an unmissable opportunity to connect with key players in the industry and discover emerging trends in the world of printing and converting. Organized by Fiera Milano and supported by Argi and Acimga, the event provided an important platform for exchange and discussion, further solidifying BFT’s commitment to technological progress. At its booth, BFT showcased a selection of its most advanced products, designed to optimize every phase of the flexographic printing process, from inking to cleaning. The innovative solutions, created to meet the most sophisticated needs of industry businesses, confirmed the excellence and reliability of BFT products. Among the most significant innovations, BFT Carbon introduced an innovative hydraulic linear approach system, designed to ensure absolute precision. Another highlight was the Monoblade, an open doctor blade chamber with a single blade. Additionally, three variants of closed doctor blade chambers (A SIM, SIM220, SIM300) were displayed, ideal for covering a wide range of anilox roller diameters, ensuring stable and optimal performance. For BFT Flexo, the new GT-CORR was unveiled—an advanced ink supply system with complete control, utilizing digital monitoring of pumps and an HMI interface integrated into the PLC system to guarantee maximum precision and reliability. Another innovation was the INK600, a crucial tool for calculating actual ink consumption, monitoring levels, and alerting operators when critical thresholds are reached, preventing unplanned production downtime. Lastly, the most anticipated innovation: the MasterClean, a system designed for the automatic cleaning of the central drum in flexographic printing machines. This cutting-edge system minimizes machine downtime, improving operational efficiency and optimizing the use of manual resources. Concluding this edition of Print4All, the company expresses sincere gratitude to all customers, suppliers, and friends who visited its booth. Sharing projects, ideas, and visions with them is always a pleasure, and BFT looks forward to continuing together, facing new challenges and reaching even more ambitious milestones.

New Inking & Washup System on SCHIAVI 8 Colors

BFT Group at Print4All with its two brands BFT Flexo and BFT Carbon.

BFT FLEXO will be showcasing its latest inking and automatic washing systems for the printing industry at Print4All scheduled on May 3-6, 2022. Special attention will be paid in particular to the latest version of the GT1-PP automatic inking and washing system with its new consumption control module. The latter is a topic that has prompted the Monferrato-based company to develop a dedicated kit to be applied to both new and existing systems. This module can precisely monitor consumption of energy, such as electricity and compressed air, as well as ink and solvent/water used to produce the job order. This way it will be possible at last to truly express the cost of many variables of the print job and that previously were only estimated, with a large margin of error. BFT CARBON, on the other hand, will be presenting the latest in carbon fibre doctoring chambers dedicated not only to the flexographic world, but also to offset and rotogravure. On this occasion, the latest doctor blade chamber models dedicated to the corrugated sector will be presented, ready to be quickly installed on the machines of the most popular manufacturers. Also, for the corrugated sector, visitors will be introduced to the new conversion package, capable of transforming rubber roller printing units into doctor blade chamber units on ceramic anilox. This conversion allows obtaining excellent printing performances, able to perform printed jobs that previously could not be carried out on this type of unit (barcode, qr-code, and so on). Additionally, thanks to the collaboration with BFM based in Solbiate Olona (VA), it will be possible to organise visits to their demo centre during the days of the fair to view the latest version of the Sirio S Plus flexographic printing machine stack, equipped with BFT Flexo systems. Need tickets? Please us our free tickets here: https://ticketonline.fieramilano.it/print4all/2022/op/index.jsp?type=inv&lang=it Code 4539138774

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