In seeking solutions to revitalise our production capabilities, we recognised the need to address the obsolescence of our current equipment, which had reached the end of its economic lifespan.

This inefficiency in our operations necessitated the consideration of advanced alternatives, leading us to explore the capabilities of the Mark Andy P7.

The implementation of the Mark Andy P7 involved a meticulously planned process initiated by the shipping of the equipment from the United States. We encountered a challenge with shipping delays, which were efficiently managed in coordination with the operations manager and our freight forwarder. Upon arrival, the unloading and installation phase was expedited and completed impressively within a week.

Subsequently, we conducted thorough print tests to ensure all units were correctly in register and auxiliary equipment was functioning optimally. Given our team's prior familiarity with Mark Andy presses, the training phase, encompassing two printers over three days, primarily focused on acquainting them with the new system's features and operations, proving to be a relatively straightforward exercise.

The introduction of the MA7 has already manifested significant benefits in our operations, notably in enhanced productivity, faster running speeds, reduced set-up times, and improved print register.

These advancements have not only elevated our print quality, ensuring greater consistency, but have also amplified our production capacity. As we continue integrating the MA7 into our workflow, we anticipate it evolving in tandem with our company's expanding needs, further optimising our operational efficiency.

Self-adhesive label production 30 - 40% faster than previously on long-run jobs Unsupported film - have doubled our run speed on this type of work