What Flexo Wash does

Flexo Wash is a privately held Danish industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1989 and headquartered in Skødstrup, Denmark. The company designs and sells automated cleaning systems for the flexographic, converting, and rotogravure printing industries, covering anilox rolls, plates, press parts, sleeves, screens, cylinders, and printed plastic film. Its portfolio spans liquid-based cleaning platforms (FW Handy series, .NXT generation, FW PLC-series wide-web units) and laser-based cleaning (FW Laser Anilox Cleaner series, FW Laser 2000, LaserX, LaserX2), supported by the proprietary CleanSolutions consumables line and the CleanLink parameter and traceability platform. Equipment is sold via direct quote-based engagement from Denmark and a network of regional distributors, supplemented by an e-commerce webshop for consumables and pre-owned equipment. Customers are predominantly enterprise flexographic converters and packaging printers; Flexo Wash reports a cumulative installed base of more than 5,000 machines worldwide across 30+ years of operation, with named users across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

The business model combines non-recurring equipment sales (hardware across sizes for narrow web, wide web, and industrial applications) with recurring CleanSolutions consumable revenue and a global service and support layer that includes virtual installations from Denmark. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year service contracts in scope for large deployments. The company holds independent ownership with no disclosed external capital events, and operates with a lean 11-50 employee structure against a worldwide service obligation. Geographic reach is broadened by OEM-aligned demo placements at Nilpeter showrooms and certified formulations (ISEGA, ROHS, REACH) that enable use in regulated food packaging end markets. Operational durability is evidenced by named customers operating Flexo Wash equipment for 18-26 years without replacement, suggesting high switching costs at the asset level.

Name

Flexo Wash

Legal name

Flexo Wash

Website

https://flexowash.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flexo Wash designs and sells automated cleaning equipment, laser systems, and proprietary cleaning liquids used by flexographic, converting, and rotogravure printers worldwide to clean anilox rolls, plates, press parts, sleeves, screens, and cylinders, with a 5,000+ machine global installed base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Printing Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Washing & Degreasing Equipment (IMAHALAD)

Keywords

• Flexographic cleaning equipment
• Anilox cleaning systems
• Laser printing cleaners
• Printing consumables liquids
• Plate parts washing

Headquarters

HQ city

Skødstrup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cleaning Equipment Sales: Sale of automated cleaning machines including anilox cleaners, plate washers, parts washers, sleeve washers, screen washers, cylinder cleaners, and laser cleaning systems. Products sold in various sizes for narrow web, wide web, and industrial applications.
2. Cleaning Liquids/Consumables: Ongoing sales of cleaning liquids and solutions under the CleanSolutions brand (AutoClean and ManuClean lines). Liquids are formulated for different ink types and applications including anilox, plates, sleeves, and parts cleaning.
3. Service and Support: Global service network providing maintenance, troubleshooting, virtual installations, and technical support for all cleaning equipment worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Flexo Wash manufactures and sells automated cleaning equipment and proprietary cleaning liquids for the flexographic and converting printing industry. Product lines include laser-based anilox cleaners (FW Laser 2000, LaserX, LaserX2) and liquid-based cleaning systems (FW Handy-series, .NXT generation, FW PLC-series) for anilox rolls, plates, parts, sleeves, screens, and cylinders, complemented by the CleanSolutions consumables line (AutoClean, ManuClean) and a global service network.

Product overview

Flexo Wash offers a comprehensive portfolio of cleaning solutions for the flexographic and converting printing industry, centered around automated equipment for cleaning anilox rolls, press parts, plates, sleeves, screens, and cylinders. The core product lines include the FW Laser Anilox Cleaner series (including FW 850, FW 2000, FW 3000, FW 4000, and the newest FW Laser 2000 with NIR MOPA technology) and the FW Anilox Liquid Cleaner series (spanning the FW Handy-series for narrow web, the .NXT generation for narrow/wide web, and the FW PLC-series for wide web applications). Supporting equipment includes PK Parts Washers, PW Plate Washers, Sleeve Washers, PK 92 Screen Washers, and Multi Cylinder Cleaners. The portfolio is complemented by CleanSolutions branded cleaning liquids (AutoClean for automated systems and ManuClean for manual cleaning), the CleanLink service platform for documentation and traceability, and environmental solutions such as Recirculation Systems and Filtration Units. The company also offers pre-owned equipment and services including virtual installations and worldwide technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CleanSolutions: Liquid department specializing in eco-friendly cleaning solutions for printing equipment, including AutoClean and ManuClean product lines.
• FW Laser 2000
• LaserX
• .NXT Generation

Products and services

• FW Laser 2000 Laser-based anilox cleaning system using advanced NIR MOPA laser technology with high-speed galvanometric scanning and precision motion control for controlled, repeatable cleaning of anilox rolls. For flexographic printers needing waste-free, precise cleaning.
• FW Laser Anilox Cleaner Series Waste-free laser cleaning systems for anilox rolls featuring Class 1 laser system with auto focus, anilox database with event log, and optional barcode/RFID scanner. Available in FW 850, FW 2000, FW 3000, and FW 4000 models. For flexographic printers seeking automated, waste-free anilox cleaning.
• LaserX and LaserX2 High-speed variants of laser anilox cleaners. LaserX operates twice as fast as standard models; LaserX2 operates four times faster than standard models while maintaining safety standards. For high-throughput flexographic operations.
• FW Handy-series (Mini, Midi, Maxi) Low-cost, fully automatic anilox roll cleaners for the label industry. Provide deep cleaning and restoration of anilox rolls and print sleeves with cost-efficient daily washing and maintenance. For narrow-web label printers.
• FW 992/993 XL .NXT NXT generation anilox cleaners for narrow/wide web with easier handling, improved pull-out tank, automatic liquid filling/emptying, and better drainage. For narrow and wide web flexographic printers.
• FW 3000-4500 .NXT Wide web NXT generation anilox cleaners with PLC control, designed for larger and heavier rolls and sleeves with customizable options. For wide-web flexographic operations.
• FW PLC-series Large-format anilox cleaners equipped with PLC control enabling easy program setting changes for washing time, rotation speed, and temperature. Designed for larger and heavier rolls with adaptable configurations. For large-format printing operations.
• PK Parts Washer Series Automated parts washing machines for cleaning press parts, ink trays, doctor blades, and ink buckets. Available in various sizes including PK 200 WR TrolleyLoad and PK ECO Maxi WR models. For printers needing to clean press components.
• PW Plate Washer Series Automated plate cleaning systems for gentle and safe cleaning of printing plates. Available in PW 45-130 and PW 82 WR models. For flexographic printers needing consistent plate cleaning.
• Sleeve Washer Fully automatic sleeve cleaning machines combining cleaning liquid, brushes, high-pressure water, and compressed air. Clean up to 6 sleeves at a time in approximately 10 minutes. For printers using print sleeves.
• PK 92 Screen Washer Fully automatic screen washer for rotary and flat screens with timer-controlled washing (1-100 minutes). Uses eco-friendly FW86500 cleaning solution in a closed-circuit recirculating system. For printers using rotary or flat screens.
• Multi Cylinder Cleaner (MCC) Cylinder cleaning system that cleans and rinses cylinders with non-solvent system. Capable of cleaning up to 400 cylinders per day. For rotogravure and high-volume cylinder operations.
• Gravure Cylinder Cleaner 2300 ATEX ATEX-certified cylinder cleaner for explosive environments. Cleans 1-2 cylinders in 10-20 minutes using solvent-based cleaning. For rotogravure operations in hazardous environments.
• Film Cleaner Cleaning system for printed plastic film that extends film lifespan, reduces waste, and provides cost savings and environmental benefits. For printers working with plastic film substrates.
• AutoClean (CleanSolutions line) Cleaning liquid line designed for automated cleaning systems, compatible with both Flexo Wash and non-Flexo Wash machines. Includes VOC-free, solvent-free, and alu-safe formulations. ISEGA-, ROHS-, and REACH-compliant. For printers using automated cleaning equipment.
• ManuClean (CleanSolutions line) Manual cleaning liquid line for manual cleaning of aniloxes, plates, and press parts. Available for various ink types and applications. For printers performing manual cleaning tasks.
• Pre-owned Equipment Certified pre-owned Flexo Wash cleaning equipment available for purchase, including machines taken back from customers. For cost-conscious printers seeking Flexo Wash quality at lower entry price.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automated anilox cleaning cycle takes 10-20 minutes compared to much longer manual cleaning processes
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NilpetercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Nilpeter to place Flexo Wash demo machines at their showrooms, allowing customers to see complete cleaning workflows live. Demo machine (FW Handy Mini 2) is available at Nilpeter's India showroom to demonstrate automated cleaning capabilities alongside Nilpeter printing machines.
• Scanvik PackagingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted agent in India supporting Nilpeter showroom collaboration. Scanvik Packaging treats customers as partners in progress to overcome new challenges by offering need-based innovative solutions.
• Packtion BVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlexo Wash agent for Benelux region. Packtion BV negotiated the Desmedt investment package, highlighting the importance of local representation in sales.
• Techno Global Graphics (TGG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlexo Wash agent in Thailand with long-standing relationship with Trisan. TGG is based close to the Trisan plant and has established a close bond of trust with the company.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Tantec A/S: Tantec A/S is a Danish manufacturer of corona treatment and surface treatment equipment for the printing, plastic, and converting industries. It is comparable to Flexo Wash as a fellow Danish surface-prep specialist serving flexo/converting printers, though focused on corona/plasma treatment rather than cleaning equipment.

Direct peers

• Meech International: Meech International designs and manufactures web cleaning, static control, and air handling equipment for printing, converting, and packaging lines. It is a direct peer to Flexo Wash in the printer-side cleaning category, addressing contamination removal on webs, sheets, and press components for similar end customers.
• Teknek: Teknek manufactures contact cleaning rollers and systems for the printing, converting, and film industries. It directly competes with Flexo Wash in the printer cleaning category, particularly for web/film cleaning where contamination control is critical, and serves overlapping flexo and packaging converter customers.
• SIMCO-Ion: SIMCO-Ion (part of ITW) produces static elimination and web cleaning systems used in printing, converting, and packaging operations. It overlaps directly with Flexo Wash's web/sheet cleaning applications and serves the same flexographic and packaging printer base.
• Baldwin Technology: Baldwin Technology Company is a direct peer — it supplies cleaning, web handling, and spray and dust management systems for the printing industry, including automated cleaning equipment used alongside printing presses. It competes head-to-head with Flexo Wash in press cleaning applications and serves the same flexo/offset/converting printer base.

Broad incumbents

• Koenig & Bauer (KBA): Koenig & Bauer is one of the world's largest printing press manufacturers, supplying flexo, offset, and digital presses to packaging and commercial printers globally. It is comparable to Flexo Wash as a major industry incumbent whose press customers represent Flexo Wash's installed base and where KBA's service network competes/overlaps with Flexo Wash's global service offering.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen is a leading global manufacturer of printing presses and post-press equipment, with strong positions in packaging and label printing. It is comparable to Flexo Wash as a large industry incumbent whose packaging and label customers are core Flexo Wash end-users and whose service infrastructure competes with Flexo Wash's worldwide service network.

Others

• Vetaphone A/S: Vetaphone A/S is a Danish supplier of corona treatment systems for the printing, packaging, and converting industries. It is comparable to Flexo Wash as a Danish printing-equipment supplier serving the same flexo converter customers, though its products (corona treaters) sit upstream of Flexo Wash's cleaning equipment in the production workflow.
• Nilpeter: Nilpeter is a Danish manufacturer of flexographic and digital printing presses, particularly for label and packaging applications. It is a strategic partner of Flexo Wash (demo machines placed at Nilpeter India showroom) and a customer; comparability comes from being a Danish flexo industry incumbent whose installed press base drives ongoing demand for Flexo Wash cleaning equipment.
• Mark Andy: Mark Andy is a US-based manufacturer of flexographic and hybrid printing presses serving the label and packaging converter market. It is comparable to Flexo Wash as a major flexo press OEM whose installed customer base is a target market for anilox, plate, and parts cleaning equipment, particularly in North America where Mark Andy has strong presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 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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