St. Louis, Missouri, USA (24 January 2014)

Mark Andy Print Products, the supplies and consumables division of Mark Andy Inc., has been appointed a distributor of DuPont™ Cyrel® flexographic systems for the United States effective January 24, 2014. Mark Andy Print Products specializes in the support, supply and distribution of leading, value-added products and consumables to the graphic arts industries, especially in support of optimizing and advancing the flexo workflow. The collaboration marks an important step in the strategic mission of Mark Andy Inc. to ‘be the supplier of choice with high-quality innovative solutions and supplies that drive customer profitability.’

Since mid-2013, Mark Andy Print Products has established themselves as a premier provider of high-quality consumables, supplies and accessories designed to optimize printing operations throughout North America. The relationship with DuPont Packaging Graphics (DuPont) provides a key strategic association as well as an extension of products for Mark Andy Print Products. A significant benefit of this relationship is that DuPont and Mark Andy will be working closely in the development of innovations for new flexo press and plate technologies. An initiative that supports a common objective for both companies – advancing flexographic print quality and press room workflows – all to provide new technologies that will drive flexo growth.

“We are honored to be appointed a distributor for Cyrel® flexographic systems in the United States. DuPont Packaging Graphics is a leader in flexographic printing technology and development, with a superb reputation within the graphic arts industry. Creating a distributor relationship between our companies is an opportunity for both parties to expand their strong market positions in the tag and label segment. We are certain we will be able to offer our well-known, high level of service and expertise to this endeavor,” stated Joe Demharter, Vice President of Mark Andy Print Products division.

Mark Andy Print Products will begin marketing and selling the DuPont™ Cyrel® flexographic systems via a direct and inside sales organization, concentrating on specific and strategic tag and label printers and converters.

DuPont Packaging Graphics is one of the world’s leading suppliers of flexographic plate-making systems in digital and conventional formats, including DuPont™ Cyrel® photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and finishing products. For more information about DuPont Packaging Graphics, please visit cyrel.com/na.

DuPont™ and Cyrel® are a trademark and a registered trademark of DuPont or its affiliates.