Miraclon

What Miraclon does

Miraclon Corporation is a privately held US-based provider of integrated flexographic printing technology, spun out from Kodak in 2019 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, with manufacturing facilities in Weatherford, Oklahoma and Yamanashi, Japan (both ISO 9001 certified, with the Japan site also ISO 14001 certified). Its core platform, FLEXCEL NX Technology, combines a patented film-based thermal imaging process, digitally imaged surface channels on plates (4–6 microns), software (FLEXCEL NX Central, FLEXCEL NX Print Suite / PureFlexo Printing, TIFF Assembler Plus), and processing equipment (FLEXCEL NX System, FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution, Shine LED Lamp Kit, CTP systems). The technology enables true 1:1 dot reproduction and is engineered to remove operator-driven variability from platemaking, positioning flexo as a competitive alternative to gravure and offset.

The company monetizes via a mix of capital equipment sales (FLEXCEL NX imaging systems and processing lines), recurring plate and consumable revenue (FLEXCEL NXH/NXC/NXUH/SR/PRIME plates, TIL/TIL-R thermal imaging layers, DITR film, processing chemicals), software licenses and upgrades, and professional services through Miraclon Flexo HUBs and FIRST-certified specialists. It sells directly through regional sales and commercial director teams in US & Canada, EAMER, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, and indirectly through certified channel partners in emerging markets (e.g., DKSH, Kamboo Marketing, El Kassab, Printman, Hesse Trade, DigiPrint Technologies). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year B2B enterprise contracts.

Miraclon serves packaging printers and converters across flexible packaging, corrugated cardboard, and labels; brand owners seeking visual parity with gravure/offset and sustainable substrates; and prepress/trade shops. Named customers include Amcor, UFlex, Netpack, Köstlin, Dion Label, Flexocolor, Mavigrafica, Walki Jatne, and Lorytex, among others. Strategic partners include press OEMs (W&H, Bobst, PCMC) and consumable partners (SGX, All Printing Resources, Zecher), with whom Miraclon co-develops integration and joint go-to-market initiatives such as the Flexo Forward conferences. The company is led by CEO Chris Payne and operates without disclosed outside institutional equity, with revenue and growth metrics not publicly reported.

Name

Miraclon

Legal name

Miraclon Corporation

Website

https://miraclon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Miraclon provides integrated flexographic printing technology—FLEXCEL NX plates, imaging systems, software, and consumables—to packaging printers, converters, and brand owners across flexible packaging, labels, and corrugated applications globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexographic Printing Equipment and Plates

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Packaging Printing & Decoration (Flexo, Gravure, Digital, Cold Foil) (IMALABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flexible Packaging Printing (Film/Poly/Paper Print) (IMALAKAG), Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH), Corrugated & Case Printing (Preprint/Postprint) (IMALAKAI)

Keywords

• Flexographic printing solutions
• Digital flexographic plates
• Flexo imaging systems
• Prepress printing software
• Packaging printing technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. FLEXCEL NX Systems and Equipment: Sale of complete FLEXCEL NX plate imaging systems, including the FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution, FLEXCEL NX Wide systems, and associated processing equipment like the FLEXCEL NX Ultra 35 and Ultra 42 Processing Systems.
2. Flexographic Plates: Sale of FLEXCEL NX plates including FLEXCEL NXH, FLEXCEL NXC, FLEXCEL Prime, FLEXCEL SR, SRC, SRH, SRM plates and related consumables. Plates come in various sizes and formats for different printing applications.
3. Shine LED Lamp Kits: Sale of LED exposure lamp kits for retrofitting existing exposure equipment with more efficient LED technology.
4. Software Licenses and Upgrades: Sale of FLEXCEL NX Central Software, TIFF Assembler Plus software, and FLEXCEL NX Print Suite. Includes version upgrades like TAP 5.0 and software updates.
5. Technical Support and Services: Customer care and technical support services across all regions. Includes remote audits, training, and application support. Miraclon offers Flexo HUBs for demonstrations and training.
6. Channel Partner Program: Global network of channel partners selling and supporting Miraclon technology in various regions. Partners receive certification, marketing support, and access to Miraclon resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Miraclon develops, manufactures, and sells integrated flexographic printing solutions under its FLEXCEL NX Technology platform. The portfolio combines proprietary digital flexographic plates, plate imaging systems (including the FLEXCEL NX System and FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution), supporting software (FLEXCEL NX Central, TIFF Assembler Plus), processing equipment, and application expertise for packaging printers, converters, and brand owners. The company also operates Flexo HUBs globally for demonstration, training, and certification.

Product overview

Miraclon offers an Integrated FLEXCEL Solutions portfolio consisting of a single core plate type, imaging systems, software, and specialized print application expertise. The product ecosystem is built around the FLEXCEL NX Technology platform, which includes the FLEXCEL NX System and FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution as the primary imaging systems, paired with various plate products including FLEXCEL NXH Plates, FLEXCEL NXC Plates, FLEXCEL NX Ultra Plates, and the next-generation FLEXCEL Prime Plates. The software layer comprises FLEXCEL NX Central Software, FLEXCEL NX Print Suite (enabling PureFlexo Printing), and TIFF Assembler Plus (TAP) for layout and assembly. Supporting equipment includes Shine LED Lamp Kits for LED exposure upgrades and CTP systems, while Miraclon Flexo HUBs provide global service and certification. Consumables include Thermal Imaging Layers (TIL and TIL-R), DITR Film, and processing chemicals. The portfolio enables consistent, predictable flexographic printing with reduced variability and improved sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLEXCEL NX Technology: Integrated flexographic printing solution consisting of plates, imaging system, software, and specialized print application expertise for consistent and predictable on-press performance.
• FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution
• PureFlexo Printing
• Shine LED Lamp Kit
• FLEXCEL Prime Plates
• FLEXCEL NX Central Software

Products and services

• FLEXCEL NX System Core platemaking and imaging system for digital flexographic plates, incorporating patented film-based technology and true 1:1 dot reproduction for consistent high-quality output. For packaging printers, converters, and prepress operations.
• FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution Advanced version of the FLEXCEL NX System delivering enhanced prepress and on-press performance with improved efficiency and productivity for demanding flexographic printing applications. For enterprise packaging printers seeking maximum productivity and water-wash processing.
• FLEXCEL NX Ultra 42 Processing System Large-format processing system for FLEXCEL NX plates, part of the Ultra Solution lineup, designed for wide-web flexographic printing applications.
• FLEXCEL NX Ultra 35 Processing System Mid/narrow-format processing system for FLEXCEL NX plates, enabling efficient platemaking for label and narrow-web printing.
• FLEXCEL NX Wide 4260/3548 Wide-format FLEXCEL NX System variants for larger format flexographic printing applications.
• FLEXCEL NX Wide 5080 Large-format wide-web flexographic plate imaging system for premium packaging sector applications.
• FLEXCEL NX Mid/Narrow Mid and narrow-web format FLEXCEL NX System for label and flexible packaging printing.
• FLEXCEL NXH Plates High-performance digital flexographic photopolymer plates for the FLEXCEL NX System, designed for demanding packaging printing applications.
• FLEXCEL NXC Plates Digital flexographic plates optimized for the FLEXCEL NX System with enhanced performance characteristics.
• FLEXCEL NX Ultra Plates (NXUH) Premium plates designed specifically for the FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution, delivering maximum on-press performance.
• FLEXCEL Prime Plates Next-generation plate technology advancing pressroom efficiency and sustainability, offering seamless adoption for existing FLEXCEL NX users. Won the 2026 FTA Technical Innovation Award.
• FLEXCEL SR Plates Legacy digital flexographic plate product line (SRC, SRC-K, SRM, SRH variants) for various flexographic printing applications.
• Shine LED Lamp Kit LED exposure upgrade kit that replaces traditional fluorescent exposure bulbs in bank exposure equipment with more efficient and longer-lasting LED bulbs for consistent plate exposure. Can be retrofitted to existing exposure frames.
• Miraclon CTP Systems Computer-to-plate imaging equipment for flexographic plate production, available in steel-based and film-based configurations.
• FLEXCEL NX Central Software Centralized software platform for managing and optimizing FLEXCEL NX plate production workflows across multiple systems.
• TIFF Assembler Plus (TAP) Professional layout and assembly software for flexographic plate production file preparation, with version 5.0 as the latest release.
• Miraclon Flexo HUBs Global service network providing technical support, training, certification, and application expertise to FLEXCEL NX customers through regional demonstration and training centers.
• FLEXCEL NX Thermal Imaging Layer (TIL) and TIL-R Thermal imaging layers (standard TIL and advanced TIL-R) used in the FLEXCEL NX platemaking process for accurate plate imaging.
• PF Thermal Imaging Film (FLEXCEL Prime Film) Thermal imaging film used in the FLEXCEL NX platemaking process, specifically for FLEXCEL Prime Plates.
• PureFlexo Printing Triple-form plate surface patterning technology that resists ink spread during printing, lowering dot gain and reducing ink build-up to enable fixed color palette and ECG (Expanded Color Gamut) printing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 23% savings on white inks with FLEXCEL NX System (Siflex Packaging)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BobstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Strategic partnership reinforced between Miraclon and Bobst. At Flexo Forward conference, Bobst presented strategies for improving profitability through OEE excellence. Bobst Connect platform enables connectivity across multiple machine types, and SmartSet and SmartGPS systems automate register and impression settings. Companies co-organize industry events.
• Apex InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Joint organizer of Flexo Forward conference in Ahmedabad, India. Apex International is a key industry partner for driving modern flexo adoption and standardization in the flexographic printing industry.
• PolymountcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Joint organizer of Flexo Forward conference. Polymount is an industry partner focused on modern flexo technology advancement and process optimization.
• W&H (Windmöller & Hölscher)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrengthened partnership with FLEXCEL NX Ultra 42 Solution installation at W&H Technology Center. KODAK FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution moved to its new home at the W&H Technology Center for demonstration and testing.
• Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiraclon partnered with PCMC in new Packaging Innovation Center for joint development and testing of flexographic printing solutions.
• DKSHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership strengthened presence in Indonesia and South Korea. DKSH serves as distribution partner for Miraclon products in these markets.
• DigiPrint TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupport partner for RAQAM International's expansion into Pakistan with FLEXCEL NX System. Provides local support and implementation services.
• El KassabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to drive rapid growth of flexo in Egypt. El Kassab serves as channel partner for Miraclon technology.
• PrintmancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to drive growth in Romania. Printman serves as channel partner for Miraclon technology.
• Hesse TradecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to drive growth in Hungary. Hesse Trade serves as channel partner for Miraclon technology.
• Kamboo MarketingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed as Channel Partner in South Africa for Miraclon technology distribution.
• ZecherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiraclon enables Zecher to deliver successful 'Together for Golden Results' project with KODAK FLEXCEL NX Technology. Joint customer success initiative.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bobst: Bobst is a global leading manufacturer of packaging printing and converting equipment (flexo presses, gravure presses, folder-gluers). While a strategic partner of Miraclon, Bobst competes at the press-equipment level and shapes the broader flexo production ecosystem in which FLEXCEL NX operates.
• Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H): W&H is a leading German manufacturer of flexographic and gravure printing presses for flexible packaging. Like Bobst, W&H is a Miraclon partner but also an incumbent whose press platform decisions materially shape flexo plate demand.
• Heidelberg (Heidelberger Druckmaschinen): Heidelberg is a global incumbent in commercial and packaging printing equipment, including offset, digital, and flexo press systems. Its broader portfolio overlaps with Miraclon's served packaging print market and influences plate/consumable purchasing decisions.

Direct peers

• DuPont (Cyrel): DuPont's Cyrel product line is one of the largest global flexographic printing plate portfolios, including digital flexo plates, thermal imaging systems, and processing equipment. It is a direct competitor to Miraclon's FLEXCEL NX across flexible packaging, labels, and corrugated print applications.
• Flint Group: Flint Group's nyloflex and Flexiprint nyloflex plates compete head-to-head with FLEXCEL NX in the flexographic printing plate market. Flint also supplies printing inks and sleeves, making it a multi-product competitor in the packaging print supply chain.
• Fujifilm (Flenex Plates): Fujifilm's Flenex water-wash flexo plates compete directly with FLEXCEL NX plates in flexible packaging, labels, and corrugated applications. Fujifilm's broad print technology portfolio (inkjet, offset, plates) makes it a sizeable rival in packaging print.
• Asahi Kasei (AFP / Photopolymer Division): Asahi Kasei's AFP division produces digital flexographic printing plates (e.g., Asahi AFP-XP) that compete with FLEXCEL NX. Asahi also offers water-wash plate technology, putting it in direct product overlap with Miraclon's plate lineup.
• Toray Industries (Toray Waterless Plates): Toray supplies water-wash flexographic printing plates and imaging systems that compete in the same modern flexo category as Miraclon. Toray is a major Japanese materials company with overlap in thermal and water-wash plate technology.
• XSYS (a Lone Star Funds portfolio company, formerly part of MacDermid): XSYS (including the legacy MacDermid Autoflex and MacDermid plate brands) produces flexographic printing plates and processing equipment competing with FLEXCEL NX. Its nyloflex-compatible and thermal plates address similar end-use applications as Miraclon.

Regional players

• Mark Andy: Mark Andy is a US-based manufacturer of narrow-web flexo and hybrid label presses, serving a label-printing customer base that overlaps with Miraclon's FLEXCEL NX Mid/Narrow web customers. It is a regional-focused incumbent in North American label flexo.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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