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Mark Andy Performance Series to demonstrate a powerful case vs. digital at Labelexpo Americas
St. Louis, Missouri, USA (18 August 2010) —
Short run demand continues to dominate discussions in the label printing industry and Mark Andy has a strong, proven solution. As a leading supplier of flexographic print and finishing technologies, Mark Andy Inc. has spent extensive R&D efforts to design a completely new solution to meet the specific demands of short run, while addressing a variety of other converter business challenges as well. Costs, setup times and ease of operation are all arguments used to position digital printing as the sole solution for short run projects. The technology of the Performance Series by Mark Andy shatters these perceptions.
Central to the Performance Series' design for short run printing is its revolutionary print station/print deck design. A unique plate roll system allows for repeat sizes as small as 5 ∏ inches, extensively reducing plate costs. Ink costs are also lowered due to the small amounts required for shorter production runs (as little as 6 oz. ink per station). New web path designs and advanced registration capabilities of the Performance Series can reduce setup waste as much as 60 percent over conventional in-line flexo technologies.
The Performance Series design has also eliminated several operator steps, drastically streamlining productivity. Job setup is quick and easy, resulting in the fastest and most consistent makeready times in the industry. Set-up of a four-color job can be completed in just two minutes and a single station sets up in less than 30 seconds!
Ease of operation is another critical result of the print station design. The innovative load-and-lock inking system, self-positioning doctor blades, easy-to-operate controls and wide open access make this press simple and swift for any operator, regardless of skill level.
A dedicated presentation, "It's Not About Digital - It's About Performance" will be showcased live at the Mark Andy booth (319) at Labelexpo Americas 2010, in Chicago. The new Mark Andy Performance Series P5 and P7 models will both be on display with the P5 focused on the benefits of using in-line flexo for short runs. An interactive print station area which attendees can experience as a hands-on display will also be a highlight for converters.
About Mark Andy
Mark Andy is the leading global brand of narrow web presses. The brand is manufactured under Mark Andy Inc., the world's number one manufacturer of narrow and mid-web printing and converting equipment. The company has a rich history of delivering solutions to increase productivity and profitability for label and packaging markets, supplying leading brands including Comco and Mark Andy printing and converting equipment, Rotoflex finishing solutions, and UVT curing systems. All of these product brands are supported by MAX, the customer service and support team of the organization. Mark Andy Inc. is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, with sales and distribution offices worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.markandy.com.
Source: Mary Andy Press Release
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