TLMI Lunch and Learn: High-Speed Hybrid: Where It Fits and How to Make It Work

The hybrid conversation has evolved. It’s no longer about whether hybrid fits your operation, it’s about how to make it work harder for you. This session, brought to you by Mark Andy, breaks down how high-speed hybrid production changes the economics of label manufacturing and where it can realistically compete alongside flexo and digital in your workflow. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of how to evaluate hybrid against your actual production goals.

Key Takeaways:

• Why speed is the tipping point expanding hybrid’s role in mainstream label production
• How single-pass production reduces labor, waste, and workflow complexity
• How to evaluate hybrid alongside flexo and digital to find the right fit

Speakers:

Ben Luly, Product Manager at Mark Andy

Ben Luly, Product Manager. Ben Luly is Product Manager at Mark Andy, bringing 10 years of experience across narrow web flexographic, digital, and hybrid printing. With a background in product design and engineering, Ben specializes in translating customer needs into market-leading solutions, connecting what the industry is asking for with what’s actually possible. His work sits at the intersection of global market trends, converter challenges, and product innovation, giving him a unique lens on where the industry is headed and what it takes to stay ahead.

Scott Warhover, CTO at Mark Andy

Scott Warhover is Chief Technology Officer at Mark Andy, where he leads technology and automation development across the company’s portfolio. With more than 12 years at Mark Andy and over 30 years of engineering and product development experience, Scott brings a broad technical background spanning the energy, automotive, aerospace, and printing industries.
His work focuses on developing practical solutions that help converters improve efficiency, simplify production, and stay prepared for what’s next in the pressroom. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.

*If you are not a TLMI member, by registering for this event, you agree to be added to TLMI’s prospective member list and may be contacted by TLMI.