Mark Andy Print Products named preferred distributor by Praxair Surface Technologies

Mark Andy Print Products has been named as a preferred distributor of Praxair Surface Technologies’ Proline and Novaline ceramic laser-engraved anilox rolls for narrow web presses in North America.

The strategic partnership between MAPP and Praxair will offer printers and converters in North America these products with unprecedented lead times, it is claimed

Through the supplies and consumables division of Mark Andy, the strategic partnership will offer printers and converters in North America these products with unprecedented lead times, it is claimed, and see standard anilox rolls shipped in eight days with its Right Now service.

Further, this partnership supports the common objective of both companies to advance flexographic print quality and maximize workflow productivity, all in support of increasing pressroom profitability.

‘Mark Andy Print Products is excited for the opportunity to add yet another premium product to our extensive portfolio,’ said Joe Calmese, business director of Mark Andy Print Products. ‘Understanding the urgency often associated with the need for anilox rolls, whether it be due to a new job or application or replacing damaged rolls, we’re excited to offer converters with the shortest lead times shipping rolls in eight days as our standard offering. Partnering with Praxair solidifies our strategic mission to optimize a converters’ operation enabling them to reduce downtime and drive profitability.’

Derek Johnson, national sales manager of Praxair Surface Technologies, confirmed: ‘Together we offer a unique value and attractive solution for narrow web printers and converters, combining superior product quality with extensive flexographic printing expertise, maximizing output.’