At Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025 at BITEC, Bangkok, Asahi Photoproducts exhibited at the booth of its local distributor, Press Systems Group (PSG).

The company highlighted its flagship AWP water-wash platemaking system, including the AWP-2530AA all-in-one plate processor and the soon available AWP-LOOP Petite water recycling system, highlighting how flexographic technology can support the label industry’s shift toward cleaner, more efficient operations.

Solutions shown at the booth in Bangkok included:

• AWP Water-Washable system – Eliminates VOC solvents entirely from the plate-processing workflow, supports safer and cleaner operations, and delivers exceptional print quality with consistent performance (measurable improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness, OEE).
• AWP-2530AA – All-in-One Plate Processor – Compact footprint with premium plate quality; meets top environmental and print standards; enhances screening and colour reproduction on press; user-friendly interface for smooth operation.
• AWP-LOOP Petite – Closed-Loop Water Recycling – Currently under development, this compact solution is designed to recycle a significant portion of washout process water. It aims to reduce wastewater and operating costs using Asahi Kasei’s Microza filtration technology. The system is intended to complement future AWP tap water-based developments, which are also in progress.
•  AFP-R – Quick & Easy Plate Solution – Asahi’s bridging technology will also be part of the conversations in Bangkok, designed to reduce solvent usage and processing time while remaining compatible with existing solvent-based equipment.