Mark Andy gains Full HD Flexo certification

Certification is awarded after Esko specialists check the quality of several print samples against published Full HD Flexo parameters.

Esko has reported strong uptake of both HD Flexo and Full HD Flexo amongst printers and converters.

Mark Andy said the achievement of becoming the first flexo printing machine manufacturer to adopt and receive Esko Full HD Flexo certification, in addition to that of the Mark Andy Performance Series presses becoming the first HD certified flexo press line in 2011, make its level of print quality and production consistency unique across its range of in-line flexo equipment.

Kevin Wilken, president and chief executive officer of Mark Andy, said: ‘Mark Andy is very proud to be the first fully certified Full HD Flexo manufacturer.

‘We have worked very hard to ensure our customers can rely on us to remain current when it comes to all aspects of the flexo printing workflow. It is important for us to be up to date in the latest pre-press and platemaking technologies.’

Mark Andy Print Products, the supplies and consumables division of the manufacturer, is an authorized supplier and distributor Esko technology.

‘We are proud to be working with Esko to provide access to the key technologies that support Full HD Flexo standards,’ said Joe Calmese, director of flexo consumables for Mark Andy Print Products. ‘It leads the industry in driving quality standards and consistency, and that allows us to better support printers and converters.’ 

Pictured: Phil Baldwin, Mark Andy's aftermarket manager for Europe, with the Esko Full HD certificate