Apex Press Releases

HAPERT, The Netherlands —  How is Apex International transforming the world of Anilox and Embossing technologies? The answer lies in their groundbreaking innovations set to take centre stage at this year's Labelexpo Europe. As the global leader in these technologies, Apex is gearing up to leave an indelible mark with a display of innovation and excellence.

Apex International, global leader in anilox, metering, and embossing solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Marian Waterschoot as the new Director of Apex Embossing B.V.. As the current CEO of Apex International, Marian will be succeeded by Ruud van Cuijk as she moves into her new role in the embossing industry, beginning May 1, 2023.

Hapert, the Netherlands — Apex International, global leader in anilox, metering, and embossing solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Ruud van Cuijk as the new Chief Executive Officer.  Ruud has played an integral role in the executive leadership team at Apex International for the past 10 years and will move into the company’s CEO position – effective May 1, 2023. Ruud will succeed Marian Waterschoot, who will remain with the company as the new Director of Apex Embossing B.V.

Ruud van Cuijk was born and raised in the South of the Netherlands, with humble roots and a strong work ethic. The new CEO holds a master’s degree in international business from Tilburg University, and a master’s degree in finance & control from TIAS Business School. He began his leadership career in the banking industry as an international management trainee and held various leadership roles within retail banking. In 2010, he joined the largest Dutch organization for labor market participation, leading over 800 employees as Business Unit Manager.

Ambitious “Vision: 2020s” Plan Boosts Capacity and Speed to Meet Demand

HAPERT, the Netherlands — Apex International, the world’s leading producer of anilox and ink metering technologies, is pleased to announce the implementation of its long-range “Vision: 2020s” plan with significant expansion in each of its five global manufacturing facilities. As part of it's phased growth strategy, new buildings, new production equipment, and new personnel will enable Apex to scale up production capacity while elevating industry benchmarks for quality. Apex is better positioned to meet increased demand from its flexo, label, and corrugated customer base for reliable, predictable, and durable metering products.

Apex International is the leading manufacturer of anilox and metering roll solutions in the world and exclusive distributor of the Bellissima DMS Screening. With 5 production facilities on 4 continents, a strong portfolio of clients in over 80 countries and a high-performance continuous improvement culture, Apex’s value proposition is founded on developing solutions to satisfy the complex print challenges our customers face every day. Apex products are used in the Flexographic printing industry as well as the Offset, Industrial Coating and the Corrugated industry. As of June 5^th, Carl Brock has been appointed as the Global Application Specialist for Bellissima screening, label and narrow web in the UK.

CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM – Aniken Graphics’, a joint venture between Hamillroad Software, a UK based prepress software company, and Apex International, a global leader of anilox and metering products, is proud to announce Carl Ostermann Erben GmbH as their latest licensed Bellissima partner.

CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM – Aniken Graphics, a joint venture between Hamillroad Software, a UK based prepress software company, and Apex International, a global leader of anilox and metering products, is proud to announce Fotograbados Lynch as its latest licensed Bellissima partner.

DONORA, PA – Apex North America continues its expansion in the North American market with the addition of a 7M ALE Laser Engraving Machine and a 4.5M Full CNC Machine.

CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM – Aniken Graphics, a joint venture between Hamillroad Software, a UK based prepress software company, and Apex International, a global leader of anilox and metering products, announces Autumn Graphics as a contracted trade shop partner for Bellissima DMS in the Canadian and United States flexographic printing market.

CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM – Aniken Graphics’, a joint venture between Hamillroad Software, a UK based prepress software company, and Apex International, a global leader of anilox and metering products, is proud to announce Cyber Graphics as a full licensed Bellissima partner.