Flexographic press manufacturer Mark Andy is to extend its Digital Pro (DPro) line with the integration of Konica Minolta`s Accurio Label 400.
Mark Andy will be the exclusive provider of Konica Minolta`s toner-based print technology and is developing its first five-colour toner end-to-end label and converting solution. The new press is designed to create a [single-pass, high-quality, fast, and cost-effective solution for the mid-to-high volume label market". The press will run at 140 feet per minute.
Mark Andy said that the addition of a digital white toner means that customers can use clear or metallic substrates for short-run label work without the need for a flexo plate.
Jason Desai, Mark Andy chief executive, said: [Incorporating Konica Minolta digital marking technology with Mark Andy`s expertise in converting allows for business expansion and improved customer value for the label converters. This partnership is transforming the industry with the highest quality, most reliable, and cost-effective solutions as demonstrated by more than 300 digital press installations. And today, we continue to pursue practical technology solutions for converters of all sizes at a realizable price point."
William Troxil, Konica Minolta president, industrial print and production print, North America, added: [Our organizations share a strong partnership that continues to respond to, and anticipate, the needs of a growing industry. While our partnership with Mark Andy has established our production print technology in a uniquely advantaged position, the true beneficiaries are label and packaging converters industry wide. Integrating our technologies and overall strengths provides a right-sized solution for the industry, allowing for ease of entry into the Digital Transformation (DX) journey."