Chesapeake installs Mark Andy P7 press in China

Chesapeake Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Packaging has installed a Mark Andy P7 Performance Series press at its Kunshan operation in China. Installations of further machines are under discussion.

The P7, the most advanced model in the Performance Series, includes a print deck design featuring fast print set-up and changeovers. The P7 offers an automation package which includes an exclusive registration management system for consistent quality control and fast make-readies.

Mike Cheetham, VP pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging at Chesapeake, said: ‘We primarily purchased the Performance Series machine because of its innovative print platform. We anticipate that our customers will benefit from the P7 machine’s consistently high print quality. The demand levels at our Kunshan site are steadily increasing and the press will ensure we continue to meet our customers’ expectations. The press is also highly efficient and minimal additional operator training is required due to its simple design.’

Mike Codington, general manager, Chesapeake Kunshan, commented: ‘Our team visited Mark Andy's print technology center in Switzerland and witnessed impressive machine set-up and changeover times. The operator was able to complete all changeover tasks while maintaining high quality standards. This is the first P7 press in China and this investment, together with the site’s existing equipment and systems, further reinforces Chesapeake’s position as the leading supplier of pharmaceutical packaging.’

More than 30 Performance Series machines have been sold since its launch late last year. Various model levels have been developed for different application needs and investments levels, with the P5 model launched in early 2010, and the P3 to be introduced later this year. 

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