January 22, 2026
Discover Next Generation Flexo Printing with VORTEX™
Introduced to the U.S. corrugated market by Pacificolor LLC.
At Pacificolor LLC, precision isn’t just part of the process, it’s the foundation of everything we do. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with production and service hubs across Utah, Colorado, and Minnesota, we’ve been a trusted partner to the flexographic print industry since 1996. As an independently owned prepress and flexo plate supplier, Pacificolor is built around one simple mission: help printers deliver better, faster, and smarter. From color management to high-performance plate making, we combine expertise, innovation, and top-tier technology to push print quality and production efficiency further than ever before.Introducing VORTEX™ The Future of Corrugated Flexo Printing
In partnership with UK-based flexo specialists Reproflex3, Pacificolor proudly introduced VORTEX™ to the North American corrugated display and packaging market in 2024. Already proven and multi-award-winning across Europe, VORTEX™ is transforming how converters and box manufacturers approach direct print corrugated. Designed to deliver litho-like quality without the need for equipment upgrades, VORTEX™ is a breakthrough in precision, sustainability, and performance.What Makes VORTEX™ Different?
1. Elevated Print Quality
VORTEX™ technology enhances print sharpness, color accuracy, and tonal range, delivering up to 20% higher LPI and holding a 1% minimum dot on existing anilox rolls. The result is vivid, high-impact graphics that meet brand-owner standards for quality and consistency.2. Smarter Ink Control
Patented micro-patterns in the plate surface let prepress teams precisely manage ink transfer optimizing density, reducing gain, and creating cleaner highlights. The result is tighter control over color, smoother gradients, and exceptional repeatability across runs.3. Seamless Compatibility
VORTEX™ integrates directly into existing print conditions, meaning no new anilox rolls or press modifications. This enables converters to achieve next-level results within their current setup, reducing downtime and accelerating ROI.4. Faster, Cleaner, More Efficient
By stabilizing ink laydown and minimizing dot gain, VORTEX™ supports faster production speeds, shorter drying times, and cleaner plates. Less ink, less waste, more output, all while maintaining exceptional consistency.5. Sustainable and Cost-Saving
With reduced ink usage and energy savings, VORTEX™ helps converters meet sustainability goals without compromising quality. Efficiency and environmental responsibility now go hand-in-hand.Proven and Award-Winning
VORTEX™ is pushing print performance forward, capturing international attention and earning more than a dozen global awards, including “Best in Show” for Technical Innovation at the UK Flexographic Industry Association Awards. Its proven success in the European corrugated market makes it one of the most trusted and advanced flexo print technologies available today.Experience the VORTEX™ Advantage with Pacificolor, Your Partner in Innovation
At Pacificolor, we’re not just supplying plates, we’re building partnerships that elevate performance. Our prepress specialists and color management experts work directly with printers to fine-tune results, providing hands-on technical support from plate room to pressroom. Whether you’re focused on boosting print quality, cutting costs, or meeting sustainability goals, Pacificolor and VORTEX™ deliver the competitive edge you need to stay ahead in a fast-moving market. Take your corrugated flexo printing to the next level with faster production, sharper detail, and a more sustainable output. It’s time to discover why converters across Europe and now North America are turning to VORTEX™ to redefine what’s possible in flexographic print. Pacificolor LLC — Precision. Performance. Partnership. Kenneth Brooks is a 35 year+ veteran of the FLEXO pre-press industry with experience in all aspects of the industry. Flexo graphics, Color Management, Flexo plate production, On-Site/On-Press technical support & consulting.
