Pressing Quality Ever Forward

Western Shield needed a press that would run more reliably at high speeds, and hold better register to reduce waste—as well as a press supplier that could support custom configurations to accommodate new market opportunities. Its selection, a 10˝ Mark Andy LP3000 press featuring 10 flexo printing stations, 6 UV lamps from UVTechnology, and a rotary screen cassette, was installed in December 2004. "The LP series addresses several needs for us, including easy and rapid changeovers and adjustments, higher run speeds, and improved print quality," Connelly notes.