Polish-based label converter Aniflex has invested in a Mark Andy Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 hybrid press, combining flexographic and UV inkjet technologies within a single integrated production process. The investment strengthens Aniflex’s position as a highly flexible and competitive supplier for label and packaging customers operating in fast-changing market environments.
More variants and greater complexity
According to Maciej Wojtaszek, co-owner of Aniflex, one of Poland’s leading manufacturers of self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeves, and flexible packaging, the visual appearance of labels has not changed in recent years. What has changed significantly, however, is the scale of product variation. “Within a single product category, we now see far more flavor, functional and language variants, one product may exist in multiple graphic versions, with each version additionally produced in several language adaptations. This directly increases the number of SKUs and adds complexity throughout the production process”, he says. Thanks to its extensive experience in digital printing, Aniflex is well prepared for these challenges. “Our customers expect flexibility above all else, because the market increasingly requires an ability to produce multiple short-run versions alongside higher-volume jobs, while maintaining consistent quality and reliable delivery performance and the real challenge is maintaining the same level of quality, color consistency and finishing repeatability across every repeat order and every batch. The new Mark Andy press plays a significant role in helping us achieve this”, explains Maciej.
The decision to implement Mark Andy Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 was part of a clearly defined long-term development strategy. For the company new solutions and continuous expansion of our production capabilities are direct responses to market expectations: the objectives are greater process control, operational stability, and predictable quality. The new hybrid press supports these goals by providing greater production control, improved operational consistency and enhanced process reliability.
Scalability through advanced hybrid technology
The new Mark Andy hybrid press allows for faster job changeovers, higher productivity, and simultaneous execution of multiple projects. So Aniflex can respond more effectively to increasing order volumes and changing customer expectations while maintaining the quality standards our clients require. Hybrid production was chosen deliberately: Aniflex already had experience with both flexo printing using Mark Andy equipment and inkjet technology. Combining these two technologies into a single hybrid platform proved to be an optimal solution for their business, simplifying production workflows. “Reducing a number of production stages and eliminating need to transfer semi-finished products between separate machines significantly lowers risk of errors, minimizes downtime and improves overall process stability”, says Maciej. The Mark Andy hybrid press will operate in a two-shift production environment and support optimization across entire production department.
Supporting customers beyond printing
Aniflex supports customers throughout the entire process and achieving this requires innovative tools such as the new Mark Andy press, because consistent application performance depends not only on selecting the appropriate materials and maintaining strict quality control, but also on ensuring highly repeatable production parameters during printing.
Long-term technology partnership
Maciej adds that the relationship between Aniflex and Mark Andy has developed into a long-term technology partnership focused on continuous improvement and operational support: “beyond the technology itself, one of the greatest values of working with Mark Andy is access to expertise, implementation support, press customization and responsive after-sales service. Fast technical and after-sales support is extremely important for maintaining uninterrupted production. Training and ongoing development of our team are equally valuable. This collaboration helps us maintain production stability while continuously developing our technological capabilities.
Przemysław Polkowski, Director of Mark Andy Poland says: “Aniflex consistently demonstrates that the future of the industry belongs to companies that successfully combine technology, expertise and partnership into one cohesive production ecosystem. We are proud to support this fast-developing Polish converter with technologies that contribute to its continued growth and development.
