Mark Andy

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Mark Andy Inc. joined with distributor United Printing Equipment & Materials Corporation to celebrate the 100th installation of Mark Andy Inc. equipment in China.

NEENAH, Wis.—Outlook Group Corp. has purchased a Mark Andy XP5000 press to support the needs of the company’s growing thin-film label business. The XP5000 system is a 10-color, computer-controlled, 20-inch wide flexographic film press based on a modular platform design. “This new press will enhance our narrow-web flexible packaging and our rapidly-expanding film-label business, particularly our exclusive MicroLiner® product,” said Joseph J. Baksha, president and CEO of Outlook Group. “MicroLiner utilizes a thinner label liner and a reversed diecutting process to reduce overhead, improve efficiencies and minimize waste, compared to traditional label processes. The XP5000 is another significant investment in our sustainability strategy,

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Mark Andy Inc. has been acquired by newly formed MAI Holdings, held by American Industrial Partners Capital Fund IV, L.P. (AIP). Finalized on Oct. 8, 2008, the acquisition is part of a planned strategy to strengthen Mark Andy’s position and foster continued growth as a global leader in printing machine manufacturing. The management and operational structure of Mark Andy Inc. will not change, and with increased ownership, the team is better positioned to meet the demands of its market and industry. The impact of this transition will be transparent to its customers and the market, according to the company. Paul Brauss,

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Despite the current unstable economic situation, Labelexpo Americas—which took place in Rosemont, Ill., Sept. 9-11—still saw a good turnout, with numbers exceeding 12,000. By the end of the show, more than 80 percent of the exhibition space had already been rebooked for Labelexpo Americas 2010. The show saw 420 national and international suppliers bringing their latest developments in technology and materials to demonstrate to the North American market. There were many new presses launched by market leaders: Nilpeter introduced its new FG-line of UV flexo presses; Mark Andy unveiled the Comco C1 ProGlide and demonstrated its updated XP5000 shaftless press. EFI Jetrion

PARAMUS, N.J.—H.A. Bruno LLC announced that 13 printing press manufacturers will participate in this year’s CPP EXPO, scheduled for Nov. 9-13 in Chicago’s McCormick Place. CPP Chicago 2008’s large collection of printing press manufacturers, will cross related industries of labeling, flexible packaging, and folding cartons, and processes including flexo, gravure, digital, and offset—highlighted by a fully operational Mark Andy Comco C1 ProGlide 8-color press. CPP EXPO Chicago, co-located with PACK EXPO International and PROCESSS EXPO, is in its second edition at McCormick Place. In its first year, CPP EXPO Chicago 2006 attracted 6,140 converters and package printers. “The Show is really blossoming into the

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Hundreds of global suppliers, converters, trade associations and media gathered to celebrate and reward excellence in the label industry at the Label Industry Global Awards gala dinner, Sept. 9 at Labelexpo Americas. Votes were collated from across the world, and winners were announced in four categories: • CONTINUOUS INNOVATION AWARD - sponsored by Labels & Labeling, Label & Narrow Web, NarroWebTech This award is for a long-established supplier or converter company within the label industry that has shown innovation and creativity over the years. Winner 2008: ExxonMobil Chemical The judges commented: “ExxonMobil puts a lot back into the industry through its own excellence

WAXHAW, N.C.—The Phoenix Challenge Foundation (PCF) will be hosting a 50/50 raffle during Labelexpo Americas 2008, Sept. 9-11 in Chicago to build awareness and raise funds for Phoenix Challenge Foundation competitions and scholarships, and to promote the foundation as a whole. Raffle Tickets will be available at key exhibitor stands including: • Anderson & Vreeland - #929 • Mark Andy Inc. - #319 • And other locations were you see the Phoenix Challenge Boxes. The drawing for the 50/50 giveaway will take place during Labelexpo, Thursday, Sept. 11 at 3:30 in Mark Andy’s booth, 319.

Company: Advanced Vision Technology (AVT), www.avt-inc.com Product: The PrintVision/Orion What is it?: A 100-percent automatic inspection system and quality assurance for folding carton single pack applications. Features: • Inspects quality with a Linear CCD camera • Detects diecut and creasing faults and will eject defective blanks while collecting and stacking good ones • Can handle blanks of up to 17˝ at speeds up to 40,000 blanks per hour Company: Rotoflex International, www.rotoflex.com Product: VLI eDRIVE series What is it?: Inspection slitter/rewinders designed for consistency, low maintenance, lower tension, higher speeds, and easy job setup/operation. Features: • AC Vector Motor

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Mark Andy Inc. has been honored by Ted Strickland, governor of the State of Ohio, for its dedication to export-related projects manufactured in its Milford, Ohio, facility. An annual honor, the Governor’s Excellence in Exporting Award is awarded to companies and organizations of all sizes that have increased the number of export-related jobs in Ohio, or heightened awareness of exporting as a vital component of the state’s economy. Mark Andy was considered and awarded for its extensive research in international markets, dedication to these markets by establishment of a substantial network of distributors and agents worldwide, and its growing volume of international

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