Mark Andy has launched a new version of its user-friendly Digital Pro series of hybrid presses. Known as Digital Pro PLUS, it uses the Mark Andy Pro Series flexo platform as a base for short to medium run high-quality digital printing that combines dry toner with optional flexo and inline finishing techniques.

Described by Mark Andy’s newly appointed product manager for Digital Presses, Ben Luly, as, “An affordable and versatile digital hybrid with expandable capabilities to suit changes in market demand, from roll-to-roll to a fully configured single-pass print and finishing line,” Digital Pro PLUS has a standard web width of 13” (330mm), and a 1200 x 2400 print resolution, equivalent to 3600 dpi.  Capable of production speeds up to 77 fpm (24 m/m) on a variety of substrates from paper to supported films and foil, the compact design of DPro PLUS gives it a small footprint that will fit into even the most crowded production floor.

DPro PLUS builds on the success of Digital One and Digital Pro, which have seen more than 300 installations worldwide since launching in 2016. By combining a digital toner engine with Mark Andy’s 77 years of web handling expertise, DPro PLUS offers label converters an investment opportunity to grow their business organically and in an affordable way in response to changes in customer demand.

Plus, Resource Label Group (RLG), a full-service provider of label and packaging solutions, including pressure sensitive labels, pharmaceutical packaging, durable labels, shrink sleeves and RFID/NFC technology, has announced the formation of RLG Healthcare, a specialty pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging division of Resource Label Group.

RLG Healthcare leads the way in providing innovative packaging solutions in the healthcare sector, including labels, cartons, inserts, medical guides and physician support literature. With a coast-to-coast manufacturing footprint, RLG Healthcare is one of the largest national providers dedicated to pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging in North America.

Kevin Grogan, CEO of RLG Healthcare, states, “This is an exciting time for our people and our customers. Our team is comprised of career pharmaceutical and packaging professionals who have a passion for quality and providing  unmatched customer service. Our customers know that we understand their business and stand ready to deliver the innovative and compliant solutions they need in the ever-changing healthcare sector.”

Here are the highest-trafficked news items from the week ending on February 16:

1. Mark Andy introduces Digital Pro PLUS
2. Resource Label Group announces new specialty business unit
3. Omron Automation relocates to South Carolina
4. Dscoop Edge racing to Indianapolis
5. Heidelberg to address printing industry trends at drupa