Mark Andy

BASEL, Switzerland—At Labelexpo Europe in Brussels, the Comco C2 will make its European debut. This arrow and mid-web production system has taken all the expertise of Comco and Mark Andy engineering teams to create what is known as IDrive ; the Intelligent Drive System that combines maximum controllability with simplified operation. The C2 brings together state-of-the-art flexo technology to the market for labels, flexible packaging, and folding cartons. It is redefining production benchmarks globally and characterized by instant changeovers, virtual offset print quality, and its ergonomic design. The C2’s modular in-line design allows a degree of production flexibility virtually unseen. Designed for the operator,

ELMHURST, Ill.—BST Pro Mark’s demo center now includes a Mark Andy VSR100 rewinder, which is used to demonstrate both companies’ equipment. BST Pro Mark has mounted a Shark 100 percent inspection system with both black-and-white and color cameras on the Mark Andy VSR rewinder, and the combination is used to demonstrate the full capabilities of both the rewinder and the 100 percent inspection system. Greg Palm, vice president of Mark Andy, said, “We have had a strong business relationship with BST Pro Mark for both web guides and inspection systems for many years. We are always looking for unique ways to reach out to

Shrink labeling is a dynamic product decoration segment that is drawing renewed interest from consumer products companies and therefore, from package printers. Shrink labeling draws the attention of consumers with its unique ability to provide 360° product decoration and encompass today’s ergonomically shaped products. Extraordinary looking packages are incorporating shrink labels for a wide range of sizes and novel configurations. Because of the shelf appeal this labeling method can provide, shrink labeling has begun to grab attention away from other, more traditional labeling technologies. While many printers are considering or attempting entry into the shrink label market, anyone looking to get into this end

It happens over and over again to packaging converters and printers—customers walk into their shops asking for a packaging solution that incorporates effects the converters can’t accommodate because their press capabilities do not allow for them. Eventually these converters must decide whether to diversify their offerings or continue to turn business away. Some might be able to afford to let business walk, but for others, the extra business may make or break their year. For the latter, a major business decision is at hand. A converter can take any number of approaches to provide solutions for its customers, but two options quickly emerge at

BASEL-REINACH, Switzerland—Three months after the grand opening of its new Advanced Technology Center in Switzerland, Mark Andy hosted a three-day open house and the first of its European series of Educator Seminars, “Film and Foil Printing—Market of the Future.” The tri-lingual event, which attracted more than 200 visitors from 15 countries to the Basel facility, proved a success for the inaugural customer-focused event. The state-of-the-art technology center offered Mark Andy the opportunity to showcase its range of flexo converting equipment, all configured for the many levels of film and foil printing. The presses from the Mark Andy and Comco lines were demonstrated: the servo-driven

BASEL-REINACH, Switzerland—Just three months after the grand opening of its new Advanced Technology Center in Switzerland, Mark Andy hosted a three-day open house and the first of its European series of Educator Seminars, “Film and Foil Printing—Market of the Future.” The tri-lingual event, which attracted more than 200 visitors from 15 countries to the Basel facility, proved a real success for the inaugural customer focused event. The state-of-the-art technology center offered Mark Andy the opportunity to showcase its leading range of flexo converting equipment, all configured for the many levels of film and foil printing. The presses from the innovative Mark Andy and Comco

SHANGHAI, China—Labelexpo Asia, the largest label industry exhibition in this region, will take place from November 28-30, 2007 in Shanghai. Exhibitor space has expanded significantly on the 2005 event, with more than 75 percent of the exhibition sold. Building on the success of Labelexpo Asia 2005, the show will feature a large presence of local Chinese machinery and materials’ manufacturers as well as many leading international suppliers who will be launching and unveiling their latest products on this important stage. Labelexpo Asia 2007 is expected to welcome more than 12,000 visitors and 350 exhibitors to the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre. Visitors will see

HOD-HASHARON, Israel—Advanced Vision Technology (AVT), a supplier of automatic inspection solutions for printing applications, is expanding its business and technology cooperation with narrow-web printing equipment manufacturer, Mark Andy. As part of this agreement, AVT solutions have been installed at Mark Andy’s European Advanced Technology Center in Basel, Switzerland. The partnership between AVT and Mark Andy began in 2005, with the first integration of AVT’s PrintVision/Helios platform and Workflow Link solution on a Mark Andy press. This installation introduced the concept of complete workflow quality management for narrow web printers. The companies have since struck joint marketing and R&D initiatives, defining full workflow solutions for

HOD-HASHARON, Israel—Advanced Vision Technology (AVT), a supplier of automatic inspection solutions for printing applications, is expanding its business and technology cooperation with narrow-web printing equipment manufacturer, Mark Andy. As part of this agreement, AVT solutions have been installed at Mark Andy’s European Advanced Technology Center in Basel, Switzerland. The partnership between AVT and Mark Andy began in 2005, with the first integration of AVT’s PrintVision/Helios platform and Workflow Link solution on a Mark Andy press. This installation introduced the concept of complete workflow quality management for narrow web printers. The companies have since struck joint marketing and R&D initiatives, defining full workflow solutions for

Short-run printing is a reality today for any package printer, and a converter’s ability to adapt to this reality will go a long way toward customer retention. Being able to offer customers the option of shorter runs is the equivalent of offering them a new product—such as a new substrate, a specialty ink, or the ability to soft proof. However, integrating the shorter jobs into conventional press runs can be a challenging proposition. On the one hand, no one wants to turn down business, but on the other hand, fitting the shorter job in between two longer runs means more planning and makeready. Profecta