UPM Adhesive Materials and printing equipment manufacturer Mark Andy have renewed their partnership in the Americas for the seventh consecutive year.
The collaboration sits within a broader international co-operation covering the Americas and Europe, linking UPM labelling materials with Mark Andy’s printing and finishing equipment.
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The businesses said they will continue joint work on a range of label stocks intended for use on Mark Andy conventional, hybrid and digital presses, focusing on operating performance, sustainability and overall costs.
UPM Adhesive Materials new materials and technologies senior manager Kirit Naik said: “We’re pleased to continue our partnership with Mark Andy for a seventh year.
“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.”
UPM materials will continue to be used at Mark Andy demonstration sites, where the products are shown as part of equipment trials for visitors.
Mark Andy product line management vice-president David Medlar said: “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.
“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 Adhesive Materials recently outlined plans to widen its operations in India through a new slitting and distribution location near New Delhi. The facility is due to start operations in the third quarter of 2026.
