# Esko

> Esko builds the specialist software, cloud workflows and flexographic platemaking systems that move packaging from a structural idea to an approved, color-accurate, press-ready object. Its tools serve brands, retailers, pharmaceutical teams, premedia houses, converters and printers, giving the Ghent-based Veralto subsidiary an unusually broad position across the package lifecycle.

- **Founded:** 2001
- **Headquarters:** Ghent, Belgium
- **Team size:** About 1,600 associates from 40 nationalities, according to Esko; the company also reports more than 300 direct sales staff and 120-plus resellers.
- **Products:** WebCenter, WebCenter Go, ArtiosCAD, Studio, Automation Engine
- **Notable:** Built a customer base of more than 25,000 organizations across over 140 countries., Esko says its solutions enable packaging production for 9 out of 10 major brands., Nike reported that Studio cut more than 80% of the time used to create high-quality 3D packaging images in one workflow.

## Products & services

- **WebCenter** — AI-enabled artwork, label and packaging management for brands and converters, with workflow, proofing, asset and compliance functions.
- **WebCenter Go** — A lighter SaaS artwork-management platform for growing brands, including proofing, workflow templates and AI-assisted Comply checks.
- **ArtiosCAD** — Specialized 2D and 3D structural-design CAD for folding cartons, corrugated packaging and displays.
- **Studio** — 3D packaging-design tools that let artwork professionals visualize packs and create virtual prototypes from within familiar design workflows.
- **Automation Engine** — A prepress workflow server that standardizes jobs, automates checks, creates press-ready output and connects to MIS and production systems.
- **ArtPro+ and DeskPack** — PDF prepress editing and Adobe Illustrator plug-ins for trapping, barcodes, screening and production preparation.
- **Cape Pack Prime** — Cloud software for pack and pallet optimization, including CAD generation, logistics calculations and carbon-footprint reporting.
- **Phoenix** — AI-assisted planning and imposition software for optimizing layouts, materials and production routes.
- **MediaBeacon** — Digital asset management and creative-workflow software for brands and marketing teams.
- **CDI and XPS flexo systems** — Hardware and imaging ecosystems for digital flexographic plate making, exposure and print-quality control.
- **Professional services** — Technical services, business consulting, validation, training, APIs and system integration.

## Achievements

- Built a customer base of more than 25,000 organizations across over 140 countries.
- Esko says its solutions enable packaging production for 9 out of 10 major brands.
- Nike reported that Studio cut more than 80% of the time used to create high-quality 3D packaging images in one workflow.
- Ansell reported reducing a packaging process that had taken 60 to 90 days to roughly half that time, with some changes completed in 21 days.
- Spin Master reported savings of up to 35% in time and cost by replacing physical mock-up reviews with 3D visualization.
- The Quartz flexo ecosystem became available worldwide in 2025 after development and customer testing.
- Esko received an EcoVadis Silver sustainability rating in 2025.
- Esko launched the Dot Awards for flexographic print excellence at Esko World 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Esko published its 26.07 software release cycle, including updates across ArtiosCAD, WebCenter and Automation Engine.
- **2026-06** — The company presented the inaugural Dot Awards at Esko World 2026 in New Orleans, recognizing flexographic print work from global customers.
- **2026-03** — Parent Veralto agreed to acquire packaging-inspection specialist GlobalVision and integrate it into Esko’s source-to-shelf platform, subject to closing conditions.
- **2025-12** — Esko launched Cape Pack Prime worldwide with packaging and pallet optimization plus optional carbon-footprint calculations.
- **2025-11** — Esko and io.tt announced a connected-packaging partnership for brand owners.
- **2025-09** — WebCenter Go became globally available as a SaaS packaging-management product for emerging brands.
- **2025-06** — Esko opened worldwide ordering for its Quartz flexographic platemaking ecosystem.

## Links

- Website: https://www.esko.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esko/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/eskocompany/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/esko
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eskocompany/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eskocompany/

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Last updated: 2026-08-14