Our Values
Our cultural values emphasize the importance of people, trust, accountability, and performance. We value our employees and customers, and seek to continuously engage and respect them. We encourage collaboration, hard work, and continuous improvement, and value honesty, humility, and kindness in building trust among team members. We also stress accountability to customers, the business, and each other, and strive to make a contribution every day.
Our Story
Founded with purpose, built with passion
This year we celebrate 35 years leading doctor blade innovation. It started in 1988 with an idea to offer a safer, longer lasting plastic doctor blade – TruPoint UHMW. Initially targeting equipment manufacturers and printers of corrugated boxes, these humble beginnings launched decades of product and business success.
What makes Flexo Concepts different from other doctor blade companies?
Unlike many blade suppliers, we manufacture TruPoint blades in-house, ensuring tight process control and rapid customization. With decades of pressroom data, field testing, and collaboration with OEM partners, Flexo Concepts has built a global reputation for innovation and reliability.
Where is Flexo Concepts located and where do you manufacture your products?
Flexo Concepts® operates from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Plymouth, Massachusetts, a coastal hub of advanced materials and engineering. From this solar-powered site, we produce every TruPoint® doctor blade, ensuring precision, quality, and sustainability.
Our reach extends far beyond the U.S. with representatives in Europe and Asia, including Barcelona, Spain, and Taiwan, allowing us to serve customers across every major printing market. Through local partners and distributors, we offer regional support, fast delivery, and on-site assistance to customers worldwide.
How long has Flexo Concepts been in business?
Flexo Concepts has been manufacturing doctor blades and metering solutions for over 35 years. Founded in the late 1980s, the company began by supporting corrugated printers in North America and has grown into a global supplier to the flexographic, digital, and coating industries.
Over three decades, we’ve transformed doctor blade technology introducing the first high-performance polymer blade, expanding into wide web, offset, and battery coating markets, and earning recognition as a top innovator in print metering.
What industries does Flexo Concepts serve?
Flexo Concepts® supports a diverse set of printing and converting markets where precision fluid control is critical. Our TruPoint® blades are used in:
Sheetfed & Offset Coating
Across all markets, TruPoint blades deliver cleaner metering, improved print consistency, and safer operation, making them the trusted choice for converters worldwide.
What is Flexo Concepts’ vision, mission, promise?
Our Vision is to be the world’s most innovative doctor blade company. This drives us to continuously push material science, design, and process innovation to redefine what’s possible in ink and coating metering.
Our Mission is to create products, services, and a brand experience that inspire. Every TruPoint® blade, service interaction, and marketing touchpoint is designed to help our customers achieve cleaner prints, safer pressrooms, and better performance while feeling supported by a brand that listens and evolves with them.
Our Promise is to build meaningful relationships through exceptional experiences. Whether it’s technical support, custom engineering, or global delivery, Flexo Concepts aims to deliver reliability, responsiveness, and trust in every interaction.
Who are the leaders behind Flexo Concepts?
Flexo Concepts is led by a visionary leadership team committed to innovation, customer success, and continuous improvement. The company is guided by Kevin McLaughlin, CEO, and Greg Howell, President, who together bring decades of experience in manufacturing, materials engineering, and business strategy.
Does Flexo Concepts partner with OEMs and distributors?
Yes. Flexo Concepts® actively partners with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), chamber and press builders, ink and coating suppliers, and a global network of authorized distributors to deliver complete metering solutions.
How can I contact Flexo Concepts for samples, quotes, or support?
You can connect with Flexo Concepts directly through our Contact Page. Our customer experience team will help you identify the right TruPoint® doctor blade for your press, provide pricing or sample kits, and answer any technical questions.
We also offer virtual support sessions and on-site visits through our distributor network. Whether you need a new blade recommendation, troubleshooting guidance, or a sustainability analysis, our team is ready to help.
What does it mean that Flexo Concepts is a Great Place to Work®?
Flexo Concepts® has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years, recognizing our culture of trust, collaboration, and innovation. This honor reflects how our employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work every day.
We believe great products start with great people — and our team’s passion drives everything from material innovation to customer experience. To learn more, visit our Great Place to Work® page.