
PRESS RELEASE
Flash4 Partners with BW Papersystems to Advance High-Speed RFID and Smart Label Manufacturing
Engineering the Future of RFID: Flash4 Selects BW Papersystems for Next Phase of Growth
August 26, 2026- Black River Falls, WI – Flash4, a leader in digital label manufacturing, RFID-enabled solutions, and smart packaging, is proud to announce its partnership with BW Papersystems and the installation of the innovative SpeedLiner X RFID converting machine as part of Flash4's continued investment in advanced manufacturing technologies.
At Flash4, technology investments are guided by a simple philosophy: partner with the most efficient, technologically advanced, and proven companies in the industry. Every equipment decision is carefully evaluated to ensure it enhances quality, accuracy, throughput, and long-term value for customers.
"At Flash4, we don't invest in technology simply because it's new. We invest in technology because it's the best fit for our customers, our employees, and our future," said Dino Valentino, Founder and CEO of Flash4. "We take a disciplined approach to evaluating solutions, working closely with industry experts and strategic partners to identify the technologies that deliver the highest levels of accuracy, efficiency, and long-term value. Every investment must support our commitment to operational excellence and customer success."
The addition of the BW Papersystems SpeedLiner X represents another key milestone in Flash4's smart manufacturing ecosystem. Complementing advanced technologies such as the HP Indigo V12 digital press platform, the SpeedLiner X was selected not only for its production capabilities, but for its highly configurable and modular architecture. The platform enables Flash4 to efficiently manufacture a wide range of RFID labels, tags, tickets, NFC products, and specialty constructions while providing the flexibility to expand capacity and functionality as customer demand evolves.
Flash4's evaluation process extended well beyond equipment alone. The company worked closely with RFID industry professionals to assess the best wet and dry inlay technologies on the market, ensuring the SpeedLiner X would be paired with high-performance materials capable of delivering exceptional read rates, consistent quality, and reliable performance across demanding applications.
The result is a highly accurate, user-friendly production environment designed to support large-scale RFID conversion with exceptional speed and consistency.
"Our goal has always been to build a manufacturing platform around the industry's best technologies," said Valentino. "BW Papersystems shares our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer success. The SpeedLiner X gives us the flexibility to support multiple RFID product formats on a single machine while scaling efficiently as market opportunities develop. Just as importantly, BW Papersystems ' decades of RFID experience and focus on manufacturing precision help ensure the quality and consistency our customers expect."
The partnership between Flash4 and BW Papersystems reflects a shared commitment to advancing label and packaging manufacturing through innovation, automation, and customer-focused solutions. Both companies are exploring additional collaborative marketing initiatives, customer success stories, and industry educational opportunities to showcase the impact of this technology in real-world production environments.

