UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of sustainable self-adhesive paper and film products, and Mark Andy, a manufacturer of narrow web printing equipment, have renewed their strategic partnership for the fifth consecutive year. The partnership aims to deliver high-quality and innovative label printing solutions to the market, leveraging UPM Raflatac’s extensive portfolio of sustainable label materials and Mark Andy’s cutting-edge printing technologies.

“We are very pleased to continue our strategic partnership with Mark Andy, who are the market leaders in conventional printing and also have a strong presence in the digital printing segment. Together, we can offer our customers a wide range of label printing solutions that are not only high-quality and innovative, but also sustainable. We share a common vision of creating value for our customers and the society, and we look forward to further strengthening our collaboration in the future,” says Kirit Naik, global director, Digital Printing Technologies, UPM Raflatac.

UPM Raflatac collaborates with Mark Andy for a wide range of label materials that are compatible with their conventional, hybrid, and digital printing presses. These include flexo, UV inkjet, dry toner and hybrid presses, which offer various levels of flexibility, cost-efficiency, and performance to meet different customer needs. UPM Raflatac’s label materials are also showcased at Mark Andy’s demo centers, where they are applied to demonstrate the capabilities and benefits of the printing equipment to potential customers.

The partnership also extends to Europe, where UPM Raflatac and Mark Andy have signed a second-year agreement to collaborate on delivering label printing solutions to the European market.

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with UPM Raflatac, a leading supplier of sustainable label materials. Their products perfectly complement our printing technologies, supported by exceptional technical support and customer service. UPM Raflatac’s commitment to sustainability and innovation enriches our joint mission. The synergy and shared vision between our teams fuel this successful partnership. We are confident this collaboration will drive customer value and create new opportunities in the label printing industry,” states Shannon Stamberger, director, Mark Andy Innovation Center.