Flexographic systems supplier DuPont Packaging Graphics has selected Mark Andy Print Products as a distributor of its Cyrel flexographic systems in the US.
The move is part of the company's plan to improve its flexographic technology as well as expand the conversion of offset-to-flexo in the tag & label segment.
Under the deal, DuPont will allow Mark Andy to use a system approach to co-develop a new system, which is expected to improve quality and productivity of output from a traditional flexographic printing process.
DuPont Packaging Graphics North America sales director Wendy Andrushko said the company believes the best way to continue to grow the segment is to bring the power of industry innovators together.
"Working with Mark Andy and Pitman an Agfa Company offers DuPont a unique path to help develop technologies that will advance flexo printing," Andrushko added.
Following the agreement, Pitman, which has been a distributor for DuPont for over 30 years, will continue to be the primary channel for Cyrel into the tag & label segment.
Mark Andy chief executive officer Kevin Wilken said, "By fine tuning the performance of DuPont plates with Mark Andy presses, we will give our customers a competitive advantage that helps them to grow their business and increase their profitability."