Mark Andy announces the installation of a Performance Series
P5 press at Ecuadorian label manufacturer, Carlex Cia Ltda. With more than 40
years’ printing experience on a variety of substrates, Carlex is a leader in
label and packaging printing in the Central America region.
Carlex provides labels and packaging primarily to the food
and beverage, consumer goods and industrial sectors. Their investment in the
Performance Series P5 will enable further growth in the Latin American flexible
packaging market, which is projected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 12% for
the period 2014-2019, according to an October 2014 Mordor Intelligence industry
report.
John Cavey, sales manager for Latin America at Mark Andy
Inc. states, “Efficiency and productivity are top of mind for converters across
the globe. Mark Andy is proud to partner with converters to implement more
efficient production techniques and technology, resulting in more
profitability. We are encouraged by the expected growth in Latin America and
are confident our robust product offering will continue to be well-received in
this market.”
The Mark Andy Performance Series P5 acquired by Carlex is a
17 inch (440mm) width, 8-color UV-flexo press, well poised for flexible
packaging with options including chill rolls, a web turn bar, cold foil
adhesive capabilities and a delam/relam unit.
