Mark Andy announces its active participation in Labelexpo Americas 2024’s Sustainability Initiative Waste Removal Program. In collaboration with Convergen Energy and Labelexpo Americas, Mark Andy will divert all print waste materials from landfills, including pressure sensitive label stock waste, release liner, and matrix waste.

Mark Andy’s participation in this initiative underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to best sustainability practices. 

“We are thrilled to once again be part of Labelexpo’s Sustainability Initiative Waste Removal Program,” said Shannon Stamberger, director of Mark Andy’s Innovation Center. “Our commitment to sustainability is a core aspect of our operations, and this collaboration allows us to take significant steps toward minimizing our environmental impact at the show.”

In addition to the waste removal initiative, Mark Andy is collaborating with co-suppliers Siegwerk, Bonset America and Karlville to ensure that all shrink film printed samples at the company’s booth are recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). This recognition confirms that design for recyclability of the sleeve label meets APR requirements, further enhancing Mark Andy’s pro-sustainability efforts. 

Mark Andy will also be showcasing two key integrated press technologies at the show:

• Synchronous Pre-register/Re-register System: All Mark Andy digital presses feature the company’s proprietary synchronous pre-register/re-register technology and can be seen on the Pro MAX and Digital Series HD presses. This reduces waste during setup and production, improving operational efficiencies by synchronizing the start of print between the flexographic and digital printing stations.
  
• ProWORX Technology: Mark Andy will demonstrate an array of software solutions designed to improve production floor efficiency and sustainability – from reducing setup waste through advanced job preparation in ProWORX Label Suite, to saving ink with cutting-edge digital color management techniques built into ProWORX Digital Front End. The ProWORX Analytics business intelligence tool features detailed press data collection, real-time monitoring, and analytics that includes comprehensive waste and downtime tracking. It also enhances prepress and color workflow efficiencies, while collecting valuable data on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and waste metrics, enabling converters to optimize their pre-press and on-press processes for both digital-hybrid and traditional printing systems.

Visitors to Labelexpo Americas 2024 can learn more about Mark Andy’s sustainable solutions and see live demonstrations of their cutting-edge technology at Booths # 310 and 424.