Flexo Printer Plates

How the job moves from file to plate

Our process starts with checking the artwork and job details. We look at the supplied files, confirm the practical points that affect output, and flag anything that could cause trouble later. If the layout needs imposition planning, if screening needs adjustment, or if the proof and file dont line up properly, we raise it early so the printer can respond before production time is lost.

Once the job is cleared, we move into plate making, trimming and labelling. Where needed, we assist with remake support and technical job advice so the same issue does not keep repeating. The aim is simple: make the plates fit the press setup and the way the job will actually run. It is careful work, and it pays off when the press starts up smoothly.

• Artwork preflight and file checking
• Imposition planning
• Screening support
• Plate trimming and plate labelling
• Remake support and technical job advice

Since 2007, built around practical plate work

Flexo Printer Plates has been based in Midrand, Gauteng since 2007, with a focus on the technical side of flexo plate production. Over the years, we have worked with changing print demands, tighter turnaround planning and more detailed artwork requirements. The work has stayed consistent: make plates carefully, check the details and keep the client informed at each step.

Our team is led by Sibusiso Mthembu, Managing Director, with Ayesha Naidoo handling production, Pieter van Wyk on prepress, Lerato Molefe leading client services, Morne Jacobs on plate mounting and Zinhle Dlamini coordinating logistics. That mix matters because plate making is not only about output, it is about the people who catch the small things before they become press problems.

• Sibusiso Mthembu, Managing Director
• Ayesha Naidoo, Production Manager
• Pieter van Wyk, Prepress Technician
• Lerato Molefe, Client Services Lead
• Morne Jacobs, Plate Mounting Specialist
• Zinhle Dlamini, Logistics Coordinator

Why printers come back to us

Clients come back because they want plates that behave the way they should, and because the process feels organised from the first enquiry to the final handover. When a printer sends a repeat job, the expectation is usually the same: keep the details consistent, communicate clearly and avoid unnecessary back-and-forth. That is what we try to deliver on every job, whether it is a simple label run or a more complex packaging order.

We also understand that production rooms work under pressure. Municipal scheduling, courier timing and stock flow all affect how a job lands. So we focus on the parts we can control: careful checking, sensible packing, collection coordination and clear notes on the work supplied. It keeps things moving and helps clients plan the next run with less stress.

If you need plate making in Midrand or courier delivery anywhere in South Africa, start with the enquiry form on our contact page. We will review the job details and guide you on the next step. Small typo in a file can cost a run, so the extra check is worth it.