Lunch & Learn – Pressroom Productivity: Using Flexo Automation to Maximize Profits presented by Mark Andy
Outdated printing equipment drains profitability through excessive maintenance, slower speeds, downtime, and labor challenges. Upgrading to modern flexo and digital presses unlocks advanced automation, higher productivity, and greater flexibility—allowing converters to stay competitive in a fast-evolving market. By strategically integrating both technologies, businesses can maximize throughput, optimize workflows, and make smarter use of their pressroom resources.
Key Takeaways:
• Modern technology boosts efficiency — Upgraded flexo and digital presses reduce setup time, improve consistency, and cut operating costs.
• Flexo and digital complement each other — Pairing technologies allows converters to meet diverse run lengths, customization needs, and finishing requirements.
• Wider, faster flexo presses drive productivity — New designs with advanced automation enable higher output with easier operation.
• Data drives optimization — Analytics tools help pressrooms monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and improve profitability over time.
Speakers:
David Medlar, VP Product Line Management at Mark Andy
I am VP of Product Line Management at Mark Andy, where I lead the development of state-of-the-art digital and flexographic equipment solutions. A mechanical engineering graduate from RIT, I started my printing career at GOSS Graphics and joined Mark Andy in 1999, bringing over 25 years of industry expertise to my current role.
Ben Luly, Product Manager at Mark Andy
Product Manager at Mark Andy with 10 years of experience in the narrow web flexographic, digital, and hybrid printing industries. With a strong background in product design and engineering, I bridge the Voice of Customer (VOC) insights with design requirements and market research, ensuring market-leading products. I work to understand the global trends of the industry, the needs of our customers, and the problems that they need help solving.
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