Packaging
SPECTRUM LABEL INSTALLS SHAFTLESS MARK ANDY XP5000 PRESS
Thursday 11. June 2009 - First installation of this press design proves successful for premier converter
Mark Andy Inc., a world leader in narrow web printing equipment, is proud to have partnered with Spectrum Label Corporation (www.spectrumlabel.com) on installation of the first shaftless Mark Andy XP5000. The press, introduced at Labelexpo Americas 2008, is dedicated to innovative productivity and flexibility for printers and converters.
Spectrum Label is a high-end label converter with interests in a variety of markets including food, wine & beverage, health & beauty, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Increased interest from customers in obtaining film-based labels and flexible packaging prompted Spectrum to investigate expanded competencies in their production area. After learning about the superior film handling capabilities and the flexible platform design of the shaftless servo Mark Andy XP5000, Spectrum made their choice.
“The shaftless XP5000 fulfills the promise of servo technology through independent interstation surface speed and registry control,” states Bruce Riddell, vice president of engineering, Spectrum Label. “This, combined with an enhanced drying system allows us to run high speed, predictable quality day in and day out.”
A true platform design, the Mark Andy XP5000 provides the capacity to perform flexo, UV flexo, cold foil, hot foil, screen and interstation die cutting all within the same print head. This was appealing to Spectrum as it allows maximum flexibility on existing projects as well as providing expanded capabilities as future trends and production requirements dictate. In addition to the flexibility of the platform design, faster makereadies, increased productivity, reduced waste and enhanced registration were draws of the XP5000. Mark Massey, vice president of manufacturing recently stated that the XP5000 press has met and exceeded all expectations of the purchase order.
Founded in 1968, Spectrum Label houses eight (8) Mark Andy presses in the 65,000 square foot facility in Hayward, California, USA. Led by Jerry Kwok, president and CEO, along with his team including Massey and Riddell, Spectrum has been a valued Mark Andy partner for more than 25 years.