Mark Andy Print Products and Wink Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate Die-Cutting Precision and Performance
By: Mark Andy
Chesterfield, MO, January 6, 2025 – Mark Andy Print Products (MAPP), a trusted leader in pressroom parts and supplies, is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with Wink, a global innovator in precision die-cutting tools. Together, the companies are launching the MA Performance Flex Die powered by Wink, a revolutionary product designed to meet the evolving demands of converters with superior quality, speed, and reliability.
Mark Andy Print Products has been awarded exclusive distributorship of the MA Performance Flex Die in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as additional rights in England and Ireland. This strategic collaboration establishes Mark Andy as a premier source for cutting-edge flexible die technology in these key markets.
“The MA Performance Flex Die partnership with Wink is yet another way we’re driving home our commitment to being a one-stop-shop for converters,” states Duane Pekar, CEO of Mark Andy. “At Mark Andy, our customers’ growth is our growth, and we are committed to supporting converters with high performance tools and solutions that improve their bottom line.”
Key Benefits of the MA Performance Flex Die:
- Effortless Ordering: A streamlined process ensures quick and easy order placement.
- Expedited Delivery: Reliable 2-day turnaround time to meet tight production schedules.
- Unmatched Quality: Precision engineering and advanced materials deliver consistent, superior results.
- Responsive Service: Expertly trained teams provide seamless support throughout the entire process.
- Competitive Pricing: High performance at an exceptional value.
“This partnership reflects a shared commitment to excellence, innovation and customer success,” states Dave Telken, Sr. Vice President of Mark Andy Print Products. “Together with Wink, we have spent the past year perfecting every aspect of this partnership – from seamless ordering and expedited delivery to unmatched quality and technical support. The MA Print Products Performance Flex Die is a game-changer for converters looking for precision, reliability and cost-effectiveness.”
The Mark Andy Print Products sales team, with over 400 years of combined experience in the flexographic industry, has undergone specialized training at the Wink Academy to ensure customers receive the highest level of guidance and support.
“This collaboration with Wink is more than a product launch; it’s a commitment to elevating our industry’s standards,” adds Telken. “We invite converters to experience the difference with the MA Performance Flex Die and see how we can help take their operations to the next level.”
“We at Wink are equally excited about this strategic collaboration and look forward to its success,” says Oliver Rabe, CSO of Wink Group. “Wink’s fully automated and quickly manufactured high-precision dies are an ideal addition to the Mark Andy Print Products organization. With their extensive expertise and strong market access, MAPP will provide customers not only with flexible dies of the highest quality but also with a comprehensive performance package for die-cutting technology.”
The MA Performance Flex Die powered by Wink is available through Mark Andy Print Products. For more information, contact our experts at Flexdie@markandy.com.
About Mark Andy Inc.
Mark Andy is a pioneer of the graphic arts and printing industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, it supplies leading global brands, including Mark Andy and Presstek printing presses, Rotoflex finishing solutions, as well as a complete line of Mark Andy Print Products consumables and pressroom supplies. All products are backed by the largest customer support team in the industry, minimizing downtime and helping customers be profitable, efficient and at the forefront of innovation. Mark Andy does what it takes to understand each customer’s unique business, the challenges they face and the pressures they feel. It strives to provide products and services that help customers solve their problems and solutions that go a step further, allowing them to excel in their day-to-day operations, ultimately increasing productivity and reaching their full potential. For more information, visit www.markandy.com.
About Wink
Wink is a leading global provider of die-cutting tools for the label, packaging, and converting industries. Leveraging state-of-the-art CNC technology and highly automated workflows, Wink manufactures high-precision flexible dies, rotary cylinders, steel rule dies, and other advanced tooling.
Headquartered in Neuenhaus, Germany, Wink also operates production facilities in Simmerath, Veldhausen, and Munich. Its global reach is supported by subsidiaries in the United States, Denmark, and Italy, as well as a trusted network of sales partners serving customers worldwide.
Guided by the philosophy “You cut, we care,” Wink is dedicated to delivering exceptional quality, innovation, and customer-focused support.