Multiple installations for Mark Andy in Australia

Mark Andy, a manufacturer of converting and finishing equipment, has reported a recent ‘surge of machine orders’ in Australia. With support from long-time distributor Aldus Engineering, the company has taken orders for Comco and Mark Andy printing presses and Rotoflex finishing machines.  

Two orders have been received for Performance Series P7 presses, launched at Labelexpo Europe 2009. Both machines are 8-color versions equipped with UV curing systems from GEW and ceramic anilox rolls from Harper. One has a 17 inch (430 mm) web width; the other a 10 inch (250mm) web width.  

Ian Guanaria, general manager of Aldus, said: ‘These days changeover times and low wastage is the name of the game. Runs are getting smaller so printers can't afford to waste material or even ink. This product is well suited for any narrow web printer whether they be flexible packaging, label or tag printers.’

An order for a Comco C1 press was also taken. The 22 inch (560 mm), 8-color C1 is a water-based press with final UV, die-cutter and lamination system. This will be the first press of its kind installed in Australia and will handle rigid packaging for a local converter.   

Finally, there have been four Rotoflex machines sold into the region, including multiple VSI machines, one of which is currently on display in the AldusDemonstrationCenter in Melbourne.

’The support of Aldus has played a significant role in our success in the region,’ said Mike Russell, international sales manager, Mark Andy. ‘Their contribution of superior customer support for all our brands is a key component to our successful installed base of more than 250 machines.’ 

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