UPM Adhesive Materials, a global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products, and Mark Andy, a leading manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, announce the renewal of their strategic partnership in the Americas for the seventh consecutive year. This global collaboration leverages UPM’s extensive portfolio of more sustainable labeling materials and Mark Andy's cutting-edge printing technologies to deliver high-quality, innovative label printing solutions to the Americas and European markets.
The companies continue to collaborate across a broad range of label materials compatible with Mark Andy’s conventional, hybrid and digital printing presses, delivering solutions optimized for performance, sustainability and cost-efficiency. Both organizations reaffirm their commitment to this long-standing partnership and the value it brings to label and packaging converters.
“We’re pleased to continue our partnership with Mark Andy for a seventh year,” says Kirit Naik, Senior Manager, New Materials & Technologies, UPM Adhesive Materials. “By combining UPM’s material innovation with Mark Andy’s printing technologies, we support converters with solutions that perform reliably on press while aligning with sustainability and market demands.”
“Mark Andy remains a trusted technology partner for converters across the Americas, and this renewal reflects our ongoing focus on delivering practical innovation to the market,” says David Medlar, Vice President, Product Line Management, Mark Andy. “UPM brings strong materials expertise and an extensive portfolio to the table. Together, we help converters make confident decisions about materials and print processes that support both performance expectations and evolving print-buyer requirements.”
UPM label materials are featured at Mark Andy’s demo centers, where they highlight the capabilities and benefits of the printing equipment to potential customers.
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Anna Hunt, Director of Marketing, Sustainability and Communications, Americas, UPM Adhesive Materials, anna.hunt@upm.com
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