Technologies

Ready to customize your packaging? Whatever your project is, we’ve got the right printing technology. Poly-Pro Packaging offers the largest selection of flexible packaging technologies and expertise in Canada. Which is why so many companies trust our team to bring their projects on the market.

Ready to test our skills? Contact our team to find out how our expertise can improve your brand.

Using the very latest digital printing technology, we can print your graphics directly from a digital file onto a variety of materials such as paper or plastic film. Ideal for batches of 1,000 to 5,000 units, this technology requires no printing plates.

+ Fast, directly from file to press
+ Ideal for multi-batch runs or small runs
+ No plates charges

– High unit cost
– Limited color range does not allow the use of solid and metallic colors
– Does not allow matte varnish

Ideal for high-definition printing on plastic films, rotogravure is recommended for batches over 5,000 units. This technology can print up to 8 colors, including metallic colors and matte coating to enhance graphic elements. The technology is based on laser-engraved metal cylinders, ensuring incomparable printing quality at a lower cost than digital printing.

+ Can print up to 8 colors
+ Allows matte coating and metallic colors
+ Lower cost than digital printing

– Requires printing plates
– Complex start-ups and fine-tuning

Flexography is a popular technique used for printing paper bags. This technology features flexible rotary printing plates for transferring ink onto material. Less precise than high-definition rotogravure, this technology is ideal for printing large runs over 10,000 units.

+ Low cost
+ Can print up to 6 colors
+ Robust, proven technology

– High minimums
– Requires printing plates
– Complex start-ups and fine-tuning

Direct printing allows us to print directly onto bags, boxes and other flat paper and cardboard packaging in small quantities. This technology offers amazing printing quality at an affordable cost. Ideal for personalizing paper bags and gift boxes without having to print a large volume.

+ Fast lead times
+ Low minimums
+ Can print up to 4 colors

– Limited to materials such as paper and cardboard
– Printing area limited to front/back of the packaging

Hot stamping allows logos and other graphic elements to be applied onto multiple materials. A large selection of colored or metallic films are available.

+ Fast lead times
+ Low minimums
+ Large choice of colored and metallic films

– Stamping limited to a single color
– Manual process limited to certain types of packaging
– Stamping precision and definition

Applying labels to bags and pouches remains a simple and effective way to improve and personalize your packaging. In addition to our graphic design department, we offer single-sheet or roll printing, depending on your parameters. Our team can also handle the labeling to simplify inventory management.

+ Fast lead times
+ Low minimums
+ Wide choice of label formats, materials, and finishes

– Extra step compared to a custom-printed bag
– Label application costs to be confirmed according to project type and packaging