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  • 9.2.2018

    Visit us at Propak East Africa

    Visit us at Propak East Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. 

  • 20.12.2017

    Pour Féliciter 2018

    WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! SOMA TEAM

  • 3.10.2017

    Soma Autumn Open House

    Visit our Open House to see live demos of Optima and Optima2 presses, Venus III slitter rewinder and Lamiflex E laminator. Please register at sales@soma.cz

  • 29.9.2017

    SOMA at Labelexpo Europe 2017

    We attended the Labelexpo show to present short run CI flexo-Optima-the growing opportunity for label printers in the water/solvent/ UV LED modification.

  • 20.9.2017

    Expanded Gamut Printing partnership certificate awarded to SOMA

    SOMA was awarded with EGP partnership certificate!

  • 26.6.2017

    SOMA at Printech/RosUpack 2017

    At the end of June SOMA attended the International Exhibition for the Packaging Industry, Printech/RosUpack 2017, Moscow, Russia.

  • 15.6.2017

    Visit us at Printech/RosUpack

    Visit us at Printech/RosUpack 2017 or see the Optima at company EDAS PAK 20 - 23 June 2017,  hall 3, stand C713, hall 3, Crocus Expo Moscow, Russia.

  • 19.5.2017

    Optima at Flint's New Global Innovation Centre in Malmö, Sweden

    Flint opens its Global Innovation Centre in Malmö,Sweden

  • 16.5.2017

    SOMA hosted a delegation from Japan

    More than 30 attendees from Japan were presented at the Open House organized by SOMA in its facilities in Lanskroun.

  • 15.5.2017

    Thank you for visit us at China Print 2017

    Thank you to everyone who visited our stand at China Print in Beijing, 9 - 13 May 2017.

  • 10.5.2017

    Successful Flexo Challenges Conference 2017

    At the end of April SOMA held fourth annual conference at the SOMA Globe, Training and Technology Centre.

  • 4.5.2017

    Visit us at China Print to see the future of flexo

    See unique solution from Soma to challenge the market needs!

  • 1.3.2017

    Register to Flexo Challenges Conference 2017

    This SOMA event is not conference with presentations only! Each presentation is linked to real life DEMO in the afternoon.

  • 23.12.2016

    PF 2017

    WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! YOUR SOMA TEAM

  • 27.10.2016

    Soma Autumn Open House

    Thank you for visit us at SOMA!

  • 20.10.2016

    SOMA at K Show, SOMA Autumn Open House

    Visit us at K Show - Hall 4, stand D20 or attend Autumn Open House - 25th of October in Lanskroun, Czech Republic

  • 22.9.2016

    Autumn Open Days at Soma

    Don't miss the opportunity to visit Soma Open House October 11 & 25! See LIVE top speed printing with bouncing gaps.

  • 24.8.2016

    Soma Inspire magazine

    Don't miss the latest issue of INSPIRE magazine!

  • 12.7.2016

    DRUPA 2016 SHOW REVIEW

    SOMA reported on a very successful drupa 2016 where the company’s new Optima 2 flexographic printing press was officially launched endorsing the already well established Optima technology that…

  • 11.7.2016

    New flexo OPTIMA2 live at DRUPA!

    If you missed our demo, then surely you missed the most challenging show within the CI flexo manufacturer family!

  • 16.6.2016

    Soma team returned from drupa 2016

    Soma introduced Optima2 and ARun at drupa 2016.

  • 5.6.2016

    Greetings from drupa

    The most succesfull exhibition for Soma ever. Anounced Allstein and Soma cooperation. Two LIVE demos a day. Zero meter waste set up ARun system.

  • 25.5.2016

    Book for demo at drupa

    and witness both OPTIMA and Optima2 being prepared and run as production jobs including fast change overs.

  • 17.5.2016

    Discover zero meter set-up waste - see it LIVE at drupa

    Challenge short runs by using A RUN system available in OPTIMA2 press, register & impression is set automatically without any set-up waste.

  • 11.5.2016

    Supervise the press on-line - see it LIVE at drupa

    Implement the Press Monitoring System developed by SOMA and supervise press efficiency or energy consumption via Internet.

  • 3.5.2016

    Discover unexpected ink savings - see it LIVE at drupa

    Reduce ink waste by using the unique Ink Cartridge System developed by SOMA. Save money by economic printing of spot colors or any expensive ink.

  • 25.4.2016

    Differentiate from your competitor - see it LIVE at drupa

    Challenge your competition by using the flexible design concept developed by SOMA. Step out of the crowd and implement up/down stream technologies into your press anytime you decide.

  • 22.4.2016

    K.K. IRISU was officially appointed as an additional sales partner in Japan

    K.K. IRISU was officially appointed as an additional sales partner of the Czech based manufacturer of flexoprinting and converting equipment SOMA  for the territory of Japan.

  • 15.4.2016

    Discover Advanced Bounce Control at drupa

    Discover Advanced Bounce Control system developed by SOMA and print your most difficult design at desired speed.   See it live at DRUPA 2016Hall 15 / Booth A01

  • 8.4.2016

    SOMA SALES CONFERENCE RESULT - WE ARE READY FOR DRUPA!

    In preparation for the launch of our new, flexographic printing press at drupa 2016, we held our annual sales conference

  • 4.3.2016

    Visit our booth at FTA INFO*FLEX

    Cope with growing demands on high quality print and economic pressure.

  • 29.2.2016

    SOMA PREMIA PRESS TARGETS CHINESE DIAPER MARKET AT CHINAPLAS

    Together with its Chinese business and strategic partner APET INTERNATIONAL, Czech flexible packaging equipment manufacturer SOMA will present its latest technology at Chinaplas 2016.

  • 29.1.2016

    SOMA SIGNS UP WITH ACS MEXICO

    SOMA has signed up a Service Agreement with Asesores en Conversión y Soluciones S.A.P.I. de C.V. (ACS) based in Toluca, Mexico a new cooperation for the service and sales of spare parts of its…

  • 17.12.2015

    PF 2016

    We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!

  • 1.12.2015

    SUCCESS OF SOMA CONFERENCE & DESEN OPEN HOUSE IN TURKEY

    More than 80 attendees from Turkey and Iran were present at the conference organized by Soma, Desen and other top flexible packaging suppliers.

  • 2.11.2015

    Soma at 2015 International Eco-friendly Printing Techniques Conference, Seoul, Korea

    Soma Enginnering, represented by Mr. Joerg Kullwitz, attended 2015 International Eco-friendly Printing Techniques Conference in Seoul

  • 6.10.2015

    LABELEXPO 2015 REVIEW

    SOMA reports on a successful Labelexpo Europe where the company’s Optima flexographic printing press made its debut to the international label industry.

  • 14.9.2015

    Experience mid-web C.I. Flexo show at Labelexpo

    We have developed the Optima flexo press to meet growing opportunities for mid web printing. 

  • 28.8.2015

    Premia Open House - September 16.

    Do not hesitate to attend the upcoming SOMA Premia Open House. 

  • 12.8.2015

    Interesting article about 'Flexo challenges gravure in retort' by David Stevens

    David Stevens, process specialist at Soma Engineering,explains how the company has been testing flexo print on retort packagaging.

  • 24.7.2015

    Flexo technology seminar in Korea

    Over 130 guests from the printing industry attended the first flexo technology seminar in Korea. The seminar organized by PrinWelt Co.,Ltd.

  • 3.7.2015

    UV Service company, a new partner of SOMA in Russia

    On 18th June 2015, UV Service company, a new partner of SOMA in Russia, organized a one-day seminar in Moscow for wide web converters.

  • 22.6.2015

    SOMA SIGNS UP AS EXHIBITOR AT LABELEXPO EUROPE 2015

    Soma Engineering has signed up as an exhibitor at Labelexpo Europe 2015, where it will display its mid web Optima CI press.

  • 4.6.2015

    Successful Flexo Challenges Conference 2015

    Soma Engineering drew an audience of over 80 at its June 2015 Flexo Challenges Conference

  • 25.5.2015

    CHINAPLAS, GUANGZHOU, MAY 20 - 23

    Company SOMA together with its Chinese representative APET INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD. participated at CHINAPLAS show.

  • 24.4.2015

    SUCCESS OF WIST - SOMA CONFERENCE IN POLAND

    Almost 90 attendees from Poland were present at the conference organized by Wist, Soma and other top flexible packaging suppliers.

  • 16.4.2015

    SOMA FLEXO CHALLENGES CONFERENCE 2015 OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

    Soma has announced details of its third annual Flexo Challenges Conference in June that will include presentations from key industry personnel.

  • 3.4.2015

    FTA INFO*FLEX, NASHVILLE, MAY 4 - 5

    We are pleased to announce that SOMA will participate at the FTA INFO*FLEX show.

  • 18.3.2015

    INSPIRE - Soma Newsletter

    Don't miss the latest issue of INSPIRE magazine!

  • 18.3.2015

    SOMA ENGINEERING ON THE ICE EUROPE 2015

    Soma attended Specialized Converting exhibition, ICE Europe 2015, Muenchen, Germany.

  • 6.3.2015

    GLOBAL SALES CONFERENCE FOR COMPANY SOMA

    The impressive Hotel Majestic Prague was the venue for the annual international meeting for 20 representatives from 4 continents.

  • 10.2.2015

    Soma at Upakovka 2015

    Soma attended Specialized Flexible Processing, Packaging and Printing exhibition, Upakovka 2015, Moscow, Russia.

  • 19.1.2015

    Soma Engineering on Colloque etic&pack

    Soma Engineering attended Specialized Flexible Packaging Symposium in Paris on January 15th.

  • 9.1.2015

    SPRING OPEN HOUSE - February 10 - 12

    We will repeat our successful spring conference with OPTIMA demonstration including 4C colour Pantone Reproduction.

  • 16.12.2014

    SOMA WINTER OPEN HOUSE ENJOYED SUCCESS

    Soma held its traditional Open House where attendees travelled to Czech Republic to see printing and converting demonstrations.

  • 27.11.2014

    Soma at Plastimagen, Mexico

    November 2014. Soma enjoyed success at Plastimagen 2014, Mexico City.

  • 7.11.2014

    SOMA WINS FLEXOTECH INNOVATIONS AWARD

    Soma Engineering has won the prestigious FlexoTech Innovations Award with its new ink cartridge system for spot colour printing on CI flexographic printing presses.

  • 31.10.2014

    SOMA SUCCESS AT PROPAK CAPE 2014

    Participation at Propak Cape 2014, South Africa was extremely successful in promoting our business activities.

  • 24.10.2014

    The succesfull openning ceremony in Hungary

    We are pleased to announce our Hungarian customer company PANDAN KFT. held the opening ceremony for its new Soma machines, the flexographic printing press SomaFlex MIDI II and the slitter rewinder…

  • 17.10.2014

    Success of PABEX - SOMA Conference in Poland

    More than 50 attendees from Poland were present at the Conference organized by Soma, Chespa and other top flexible packaging suppliers.

  • 16.9.2014

    INSPIRE - Flexo Challenges Edition

    Do not miss the latest issue of INSPIRE magazine dedicated to Flexo challenges!

  • 1.9.2014

    FOLLOW US AND STAY FOCUSED!

    Not to be missed , valuable updates from Soma Engineering and the world of Flexography.

  • 15.8.2014

    SOMA DEVELOPS INK CARTRIDGE FOR SPOT COLOUR PRINTING ON CI PRESSES

    Soma Engineering has announced the development of a new ink cartridge system for spot colour printing on CI flexographic printing presses.

  • 11.7.2014

    SOMA PROMOTES ITS SLITTER REWINDER IN IRAN

    Soma's representative for Iran, Iraq and Afganistan, company Iran Rotative (IR), installed at its 'Printing Training and Exhibition Centre'  slitter rewinder Pluto III.

  • 1.7.2014

    SOMA COMMITMENT TO GROWTH IN SOUTH AMERICA

    Special interest in flexo printing alternative for retort pouches

  • 30.6.2014

    SOMA VILLA CONFERENCE AND TRAINING FACILITY OPENS

    Soma Engineering is pleased to announce the official opening of its Villa Globe conference facility

  • 11.6.2014

    SOMA APPOINTS NEW SALES DIRECTOR

    Effective from June 1, 2014, Dr Peter Lechner is the new Sales Director for Soma Engineering responsible for the development of all the company’s home and international markets.

  • 6.6.2014

    Soma at RosUpack 2014

    Soma will participate at RosUpack show with introduction of a new Venus III - T slitter and with the succesfull flexographic printing press OPTIMA.

  • 6.6.2014

    Soma Flex OPTIMA presentation at PLFTA forum - Warsaw, Poland

    Soma has attended the PLFTA forum held in Warsaw in June 3 - 4 and presented flexografic printing press Soma Flex OPTIMA.

  • 22.5.2014

    Visit of China delegation

    May 2014. Before a very succesfull Flexo Challenges Conference 2014 a VIP delegation from China visited company Soma Engineering.

  • 16.5.2014

    Success of Flexo Challenges Conference

    More than 160 attendees from four continents witnessed a big success of second Flexo Challenges Conference

  • 15.5.2014

    SOMA SINGAPORE OFFICE OPENS FOR BUSINESS

    In a move to strengthen its presence in Asia Pacific, Czech Republic based SOMA Engineering has opened a subsidiary office in Singapore.

  • 9.5.2014

    EFIA AWARDS GOES TO REFLEX

    Soma Engineering is pleased to congratulate Reflex Flexible Packaging Ltd to EFIA 2014 awards.

  • 25.4.2014

    FTA INFO*FLEX, Baltimore, April 27, 30

    Listen to our presentation at Solutions Theater and visit our booth.

  • 18.4.2014

    Last Few Seats still Available!

    What you'll HEAR at the conference, is what you SEE during demo.

  • 3.4.2014

    Registration for Flexo Challenges Conference is now ON!

    Registratistration for the May conference including all detailed information has started!   

  • 14.3.2014

    Soma Engineering Winner in iF Design Award

    Printing and converting equipment manufacturer Soma Engineering has been honoured in the 2014 iF Awards, Product Design Category.

  • 6.3.2014

    TROUBLESHOOTING EXPERTISE

    Having issues with printing or lamination? Contact our Flexographic & Lamination experts as part of our Soma Globe. 

  • 11.2.2014

    SOMA APPOINTS AGENT FOR FRANCE AND TERRITORIES MARKED AT FLEXO SYMPOSIUM

    February 2014. SOMA Engineering has announced the appointment of AP Graphics as the company’s agent for France and its French speaking territories.

  • 23.1.2014

    Upakovka 2014, Expocentre Moscow, 28. - 31. January, stand B18, hall 2.1

    Soma Engineering will attend Specialized Flexible Processing, Packaging and Printing exhibition in Moscov on January 28 to 31.

  • 10.1.2014

    Colloque etiq&pack, Paris

    Soma Engineering will attend Specialized Flexible Packaging Symposium in Paris on January 14th.

  • 20.12.2013

    Newsletter - Christmas Edition

    Don't miss newest issue of Soma Newsletter - Christmas Edition

  • 16.12.2013

     

    PF 2014

    If I were you, I would ask the tree, what he wants to say.

  • 25.11.2013

    2013 AUTUMN OPEN HOUSE

    Running concurrently with the K-2013 in Germany, Soma held its traditional autumn Open House

  • 7.11.2013

    K 2013 SHOW REVIEW

    SOMA LAUNCHES NEW OPTIMA SHORT RUNS FOR PROFIT PRESS

  • 10.10.2013

    SomaFlex Optima – Short Run For Profit

    Innovation at Soma has created a completely new press design concept...

  • 23.9.2013

    Soma at Flexible Packaging Conference in Mumbai

    Soma Market Development Manager as a panel member attended 2nd Specialty Films and Flexible Packaging Global Conference 2013 in Mumbai

  • 6.9.2013

    Soma appointed „Challenging trends in Flexible Packaging“ in Iran

    This unique event was held on the 21 st August in the Iran Rotative training centre (PTEC) in Iran

  • 23.8.2013

    Newsletter - Flexo Challenges Edition

    Don't miss newest issue of Soma Newsletter dedicated especially to Flexo Challenges Conference.

  • 17.7.2013

    Soma makes appointment to develop global presence

    Soma Engineering has appointed David Stevens as Market Development Manager for its range of flexographic printing presses.

  • 1.7.2013

    New Soma Printing Press Launched at ROSUPACK show

    Visitors to the show witnessed the world premiere of Optima, the latest innovation of printing press from Soma Engineering 

  • 25.6.2013

    SOMA OPEN HOUSE HAILED AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS BY INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIA

    The 2013 Spring Open House held by SOMA in May was originally planned to run from May 29 to June 8

  • 5.6.2013

    Very successful Flexo Challenges Conference

    Historically, Soma Engineering has a tradition of adding value and innovation to the world of flexographic printing. 

  • 16.5.2013

    RosUpack - IEC "Crocus Expo", Moscow, Russia

    Soma Engineering will attend the international specialised exhibition RosUpack in Moscow held from June 18 to 21 in IEC "Crocus Expo", Moscow, Russia

  • 1.4.2013

    SOMA Engineering on the ICE Europe 2013

    The new exhibition in Munich organized 8th International Fair of ICE Europe.

  • 4.2.2013

    UPAKOVKA / UPAK ITALIA 2013

    SOMA Globe and stream-lined service program launched at Upakovka/Upak Italia 2013

  • 14.12.2012

    PF 2013

    Discover what we do in SOMA in Christmas time

  • 15.10.2012

    2012 AUTUMN OPEN HOUSE

    Soma held its traditional autumn Open House on October 15-19 and on November 5 - 9 where participants at both events had the opportunity of seeing printing and packaging converting technology at is…

  • 3.10.2012

    Three at one go! SOMA Autumn Open House

    October 15th - 19th and November 5th - 9th 2012 SOMA year 2012 is full of important milestones and shows in the flexible packaging industry and the upcoming event is definitely one of them. The…

  • 2.10.2012

    Soma Globe Opening Event

    In September 2012, SOMA celebrated 20 years in business. This mile stone event coincided with the opening of its Soma Globe Technology and Training Centre in Lanskroun where over 4000 visitors…

  • 19.9.2012

    Conca Consulting represents Soma in Italy

    We are pleased to announce the appointment of Milan based, Conca Consulting as our representative for the Italian market. Conca Consulting will have sole responsibility and exclusivity for sales and…

  • 27.8.2012

    Soma celebrates 20 years

    Company Soma will celebrate its aniversary by opening a new technology and training centre Soma Globe.Soma Globe confirms company global position on worldwide print and converting flexible packaging…

  • 21.4.2012

    Drupa 2012 to herald the launch of four new Soma machines

    We will be launching the Premia flexographic printing press, the Venus III and Pluto III slitter rewinders on stand A39, Hall 17. The line-up will be complemented by the latest version of our…

  • 20.4.2012

    Soma at drupa 2012!

    With the challenging economic climate in mind, SOMA will launch its revolutionary EFFICIENCY & QUALITY (E&Q) workflow concept.

  • 19.4.2012

    RosUpack, Moscow, VVC stand A553 in Pav 3 Hall A.

    Soma will attend the international specialised exhibition RosUpack in Moscow.

  • SECOND SOMA PRESS FOR REFLEX INCLUDES SOLVENTLESS LAMINATOR

    Czech Republic based SOMA Engineering has announced the installation of a second flexographic printing press at UK-based Reflex Flexible Packaging.

  • SOMA APPOINTS INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS FOR INDIA

    Soma Engineering has appointed Insight Communications as its agent for the sales and support of its products in the Indian market.

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