UPM Raflatac and Mark Andy renew five-year partnership

UPM Raflatac and Mark Andy have renewed their strategic partnership, which aims to deliver high-quality and innovative label printing technologies to the market, leveraging UPM Raflatac's portfolio of sustainable label materials and Mark Andy's printing technologies.

The two companies collaborate on various label materials compatible with conventional, hybrid and digital printing presses. These include flexo, UV inkjet, dry toner and hybrid presses, which offer multiple levels of flexibility, cost-efficiency, and performance to meet customer needs.

UPM Raflatac's label materials are also showcased at Mark Andy's demo centers, where they are applied to demonstrate the capabilities and benefits of the printing equipment to potential customers.

‘We are very pleased to continue our strategic partnership with Mark Andy, which is the market leader in conventional printing and also has a strong presence in the digital printing segment,’ said Kirit Naik, global director of digital printing technologies at UPM Raflatac. ‘Together, we can offer our customers a wide range of label printing solutions that are not only high-quality and innovative but also sustainable.

‘We share a common vision of creating value for our customers and the society, and we look forward to further strengthening our collaboration in the future.’

The partnership also extends to Europe, where UPM Raflatac and Mark Andy have signed a second-year agreement to collaborate.

‘We are delighted to continue our partnership with UPM Raflatac, a leading supplier of sustainable label materials. Its products perfectly complement our printing technologies, supported by exceptional technical support and customer service,’ commented Shannon Stamberger, director of Mark Andy Innovation Center.

‘UPM Raflatac’s commitment to sustainability and innovation enriches our joint mission. The synergy and shared vision between our teams fuel this successful partnership. We are confident this collaboration will drive customer value and create new opportunities in the label printing industry,’ concluded Stamberger.