Mark Andy Installs First Digital Series In Europe
Following its presence at Labelexpo Americas in Chicago, Illinois, Mark Andy confirmed that the first of its Digital Series hybrid solutions to be sold in Eu- rope has been installed at Arti-Bau in Poland. Found- ed in 2009 as an adver tising and over seas employment agency, Arti-Bau specializes in the pro- duction of four-color digital labels, which it sells into the domestic Polish market and exports to nearby Germany and other EU countries. The Digital Series press, recently installed at Arti- Bau's plant in Sleza, some 400kms south west of War- saw near the Czech border, will add to the company's existing capacity for short run, fast delivery of labels, tickets, and tags, all of which can be personalized as required. The solution is a 13-inch web width with CMYK+W and two flexo stations. Options include a web turnbar, laminator, cold foil, and a Compact Par- allel Web Translator for multi-layer structures. Global Printing Inks Market To Grow At 5.42% The global printing inks market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 5.42 percent during the period 2016-2020, according to a new report fromTechnavio. Saica Group Acquires Americk Packaging Subject to approval by the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the Saica Group will acquire 100 percent of the Irish owned Americk Packaging Group of companies. Consisting of six manufacturing sites in Ireland and the UK, employing 691 staff plus additional operations PP Global and Starfish Brand Solutions who operate as independent brands in the same market. The group achieved a combined turnover in 2015 of around £110 Million. Formed more than 70 years ago, Saica is a family owned business. A market leader in Europe, its core focus has been the development of sustainable solu- tions for the recycled paper and board packaging mar- ket. Saica’s owners are intent on adding other packaging solutions to its portfolio. With more than 8,000 employees and presence in Spain, Italy, Portugal UK, Ireland, Turkey and Luxembourg, Saica produces 2.5 million tons of recycled paper per year. Saica’s four divisions include recycled paper production for corru- gated cardboard; recyclable materials recovery; produc- tion of corrugated packaging; and flexible packaging.
6 October 31, 2016 Flexo Market News
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