Flexographic Paper Printing

GMLUK provides flexographic paper printing for custom branded packaging papers, food wrapping papers, tissue, coated papers, kraft bags and converted paper products.

This service is designed for customers who need more than a generic sheet of paper. It is for paper merchants, packaging resellers, food packaging distributors, retail packaging suppliers and brands who need paper printed with logos, repeat patterns, brand colours, product messaging or customer-specific artwork.

From our UK facility, we can print and convert suitable paper grades into finished sheets, reels, bags, die-cut shapes and other formats.

What is flexographic paper printing?

Flexographic printing is a production print method used for packaging papers, films and other flexible materials. It uses printing plates and fast-running presses to apply repeatable artwork to a substrate.

For paper packaging, flexographic print is especially useful when customers need consistent branding across larger runs. It is commonly used for custom printed greaseproof paper, branded food wrap, printed tissue paper, waxed paper, kraft bags, tray liners, sandwich paper, burger wrap and retail wrapping paper.

Why custom printed paper matters

Custom printed packaging turns a functional paper product into a brand asset. For foodservice, it helps takeaway food, burgers, sandwiches, bakery products and deli items feel more professional. For retail, it improves the unboxing and in-store experience. For resellers, it creates a higher-value product that customers are less likely to compare only on price.

Who uses our printing service?

• Packaging merchants supplying branded food wrap

• Food packaging distributors serving restaurants, cafes and takeaway brands

• Retail packaging suppliers selling tissue, gift wrap and branded paper

• Bakery and confectionery packaging suppliers

• Deli, butcher and fish counter packaging suppliers

• Paper resellers wanting own-label printed stock

• Brands needing UK-made custom printed paper packaging

Materials we can print

• Greaseproof paper

• Waxed paper

• Kraft paper

• Tissue paper

• Glassine paper

• Coated paper

• Food wrapping paper

• Retail wrapping paper

• Paper bags

• Tray liners

• Die-cut paper shapes

Some coated or specialist papers require particular ink, drying, handling or conversion considerations, so material selection should be confirmed before artwork is finalised.

Food packaging print considerations

For food packaging, print is not only about appearance. The material, ink system, coating and final use all matter. When a paper product is intended for direct or indirect food contact, the specification should consider migration, food type, temperature, contact time, print position, coating, storage and compliance documentation.

Artwork and colour matching

Good printed paper starts with good artwork and a realistic understanding of the substrate. A print that looks one way on coated board may behave differently on tissue, greaseproof, kraft or waxed paper. We can support brand colour matching, repeat patterns and artwork set-up for production print. Where required, artwork can be proofed before plates are made.