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ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Mark Andy will be featuring the completely renovated and upgraded 2200 model at the Graphics of Americas show in Miami, March 2-4, 2007 (Hall C, Stand #1278). The 2200 is available in three option class levels, providing the maximum capability, versatility and customization in the 2200 line. The new 2200 line ranges from a convenient, economical “L” class, to the upgraded high-speed “XL” class, to the power-packed “XLS” featuring innovative servo technology. The multiple configurations can meet a variety of specific needs. In addition, each model is upgradeable, so future growth and expansion can be achieved on the same machine. Mark Andy

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—HarperScientific, the printing and coating supplies division of global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America, announced the results of a qualification test conducted on the new PEC (Performance Enhancing Coating) for plate cylinders, available through HarperScientific. PEC is an innovative patent-pending plate cylinder coating for narrow-web presses that absorbs and displaces energy. The unique PEC material can be applied to existing plate cylinders or supplied on new cylinders and is guaranteed to improve print quality by reducing or removing gear marks or banding, and improving tonal range. “The print trial demonstrated dramatic results,” according to Tony Donato, technical sales solutions manager at HarperScientific. “We confirmed

Chicago was a busy place during the second week in September. The city hosted Labelexpo Americas 2006 with its 450+ exhibitiors and more than 13,000 visitors, many of whom gave the show a distinct international flare. Along with a steady flow of traffic during the four-day event, the show featured a wealth of significant new products introduced to the label printing market. The following rundown presents a brief review of some of the highlights. Lots to see Avery Dennison announced the acquisition of RF IDentics, a start-up company with technologies and manufacturing assets to enhance its RFID product offerings. UPM Raflatac reviewed its plans

Many a superhero has relied on the power of advanced equipment—such as Wonder Woman’s Lasso of Truth, Green Lantern’s power ring, and Captain America’s shield—to help perform their extraordinary feats. For today’s narrow-web printers, technical heroism is often required to meet print-job demands, and advanced equipment can also hold a pivotal role in “saving the day” for a customer. At Rotocolor Inc., playing the hero—through a willingness to go where other printers won’t—has helped the 16-year-old flexo printer become master of its own unique corner in the narrow-web universe. “We find a way to get it done when everyone else says, ‘We can’t do

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Mark Andy celebrated its 60th year of innovation as a global supplier of narrow-web flexo printing and converting machinery. The company celebrated with a major event at their headquarters in October. More than 500 people came to the “Diamond Jubilee” celebration to commemorate the milestone. Joining the event was the son of the founder, Mark Andrews, Jr., who led the company through many of the company’s successful years. Andrews addressed the crowd during the ceremony with a reminiscent speech of the company’s early history. One of the highlights of the day’s event was the Mayor of Chesterfield, Mo., John Nations, presenting the company

Today’s package-printing market has printers moving toward shorter runs that require quicker set-up times. Meeting the ship dates on orders, always critically important, becomes even more important as the volume of orders increases even though the number of items printed per order decreases. Equally important is the ability of printers to turn around short orders even if a longer run is scheduled. Equipment downtime, therefore, can create a nightmare for a company that considers turnaround its niche. So when Star Label Products (Bucks County, Penn.) decided to add a new press to its arsenal, it purchased one that would accommodate multiple processes in case

Candlelight, Chateaubriand for two, gypsy violins, a bottle of your favorite wine on ice. The sommelier presents the bottle for your inspection. Very nice; very nice indeed. But wait, look at that label! What exquisite detail. Those colors, that texture! Honey, look! The recipe for a perfect evening? Doubtful, but there’s no denying the power of a perfectly crafted wine label to lift an ordinary experience to the realm of the sublime. “We built our business on the mythology behind people buying wine based on the label,” says Doug Sage, wine market manager for Tapp Technologies. He adds that studies have shown that

As a unanimous vote among packagePRINTING’s 2006 Excellence Award judges, Hayward, Calif.-based Rotocolor’s “Marilyn Merlot” wine label is this year’s Best of Show honoree for its superior flexographic printing. “It really shows where flexo can go,” said Roy Webb, national sales manager, Mark Andy. “It has fantastic quality and could sit side-by-side with the lithographic print.” “The piece is exceptional and shows how far along flexo has come,” said Bob Waddington, general manager, UVitec Printing Ink. “The skin tones are amazing.” And the skin tones are important on this piece, because this is a wine label which garners a famous photo of Marilyn

Download the 2007 packagePRINTING Excellence Awards nomination form. As a unanimous vote among packagePRINTING’s 2006 Excellence Awards judges, Hayward, Calif.-based Rotocolor’s “Marilyn Merlot” wine label is this year’s Best of Show honoree for its superior flexographic printing. “It really shows where flexo can go,” said Roy Webb, national sales manager, Mark Andy. “It has fantastic quality and could sit side-by-side with the lithographic print.” This entry was also a first place winner in the Wine Labels - Flexo (Process) category. “The piece is exceptional and shows how far along flexo has come,” said Bob Waddington, general manager, UVitec Printing Ink. “The skin tones are

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