Spring Symposium 2025

Spring Symposium

Join Mark Andy, DuPont and Esko for the Second Annual Spring Symposium hosted at Mark Andy’s U.S. headquarters, in Chesterfield, Missouri from March 11th – 13th.

This exclusive, 3-day educational seminar, featuring insights and dedicated hands-on training, promises to be a deep dive into the latest trends and techniques in press optimization and color management. Engage with industry experts, enhance your skills with hands on training, and explore innovative solutions. 

WHEN: March 11 – March 13

LOCATION: Mark Andy, Inc. US Headquarters
Chesterfield, MO 63005

HOTEL: Drury Hotel

SYMPOSIUM PARTNERS

Save Your Seat

Secure your spot now for the Mark Andy Spring Symposium and join us for a great event – RSVP today!

As a participant of the Spring Symposium, you acknowledge and consent to the sharing of your contact information among our trusted partners – DuPont and Esko. This collaboration enhances the event experience and offers more tailored interactions and opportunities. Your privacy is important to us, and we’re committed to handling your information responsibly. By proceeding with the registration, you agree to these terms and acknowledge the DuPont and Esko privacy statements.

Hotel Group Rate: Until February 10th

 

Mark Andy rate = $124.00 (includes breakfast)

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Chesterfield
355 Chesterfield Center East
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Telephone: (636) 532-3300

Ensure your hotel reservation at the group rate by booking before February 10th. Alternatively, you can call 1-800-325-0720 and use group number 10136745.

Daily Agenda

8:00 am – Presentation of the MA facilities and Opening of Event Introductions of Speakers and Attendees Schedule and Housekeeping – Training Objectives
9:15 am – Color Theory & Management Workflow
10:15 am – Break
10:30 am – FIRST Optimization/Fingerprint/Characterization/Process Control
11:15am – Print Control Wizard: Introduction, Output Test File for Platemaking
12:00 pm – Lunch 
1:00 pm – Group Hands-On Breakouts
2:30 pm – PCW Target Press Run: 4 color, Proper Setup, Data Collection
3:30 pm – Break
3:45 pm – Group Hands-On: PCW Target Evaluation, Install screen, Set Pixel+ Setting, Curves
4:30 pm – Install Screens, Output 4C Characterization
4:45 pm – Discussion of Results
5:00 pm – Departure – Group Activity

8:00 am – Daily Agenda: Questions from Previous Day
8:30 am – Proofing Overview
9:30 am – 4-color Characterization Press Run
10:00 am – Break
10:15 am – Characterization Measurement, Build Profile
11:15 am – Proofer Setup, Gracol vs. Press Profile, White Points, Multiple Presses – Digital and Flexo
12:00 pm – Lunch 
1:00 pm – Group Hands-On Breakouts 
2:45 pm – Break
3:00 pm – ROI of Innovative Technologies
4:00 pm – Sustainability Benefits
5:00 pm – Departure

8:00 am  Daily Agenda: Questions from Previous Day

8:30 amPlate Mounting: Tesa Mounting Tapes

9:30 am Final Pressrun: 4C Production job, Print to Numbers, Match Proof

10:30 pm Measure/Analyze print: Gracol vs. Press Profile

11:30 pm Conclusions & Wrap-up

12:00 pm – Seminar close