After several years in the label printing industry, François Bayzelon founded his first company Aquaflex System International in 1980. Specialized in the manufacturing of flexographic presses, this company revolutionized the printing industry by launching the concept of quick change cassette system invented by the founder.

The success of François Bayzelon at the head of Aquaflex was achieved by offering an affordable and quality flexo machine. He initiated the Cohesio project in 1997, convinced that this equipment could be a great advancement for label printers.