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1946
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Mark Andrews, Sr. (1904-1980), builds the first Mark Andy tape press in his basement machine shop, located in Kirkwood, Missouri
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1950's
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The company begins manufacturing narrow web presses; designing rotary die cutting and converting equipment for pressure-sensitive papers
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1960's-70’s
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Mark Andy brings in-line flexographic printing presses to the label marketplace; introducing the consolidated 800 Series
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Mark Andy moves to Chesterfield, Missouri (1979)
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1980's
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Mark Andy revolutionizes the print workflow with Quick Change (QC) technology
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The 2000 Series press is launched
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1990’s
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Mark Andy Inc. is acquired by Dover Corporation
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Mark Andrews, Sr. receives the Label Industry Man of Achievement Award (1997)
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FTA Innovation Award is presented to Comco (1999)
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Early 2000's
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In 2001 Mark Andy Inc. acquires Comco (est. 1970) and UVTechnology, expanding the company's capabilities in narrow web printing and UV curing
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Mark Andy achieves its ISO-9001 certification
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Mark Andy LP3000 and XP5000 presses are introduced
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Mark Andy VSR product line is launched, expanding the product offering of the brand to include inspection and rewind solutions
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2006
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Mark Andy Inc. receives the 2006 FTA Technical Innovation Award for its innovative solutions and contributions in the field of RFID
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Mark Andy Is awarded the FlexoTech Innovation Award
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Comco C2 is introduced
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Mark Andy, Inc. is acquired by Morgenthaler Partners and Mark Andy management
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2007
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MAX dedicated service and support team is formed
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2008
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Comco C1 brings new applications capabilities to the narrow web market
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UVTechnology is rebranded as UVT - The Future of UV Curing
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Mark Andy Inc. is acquired by American Industrial Partners (AIP) and MAI Holdings
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Mark Andy Inc. acquires Rotoflex International (est. 1973), substantially expanding its brand portfolio to include the world's most recognized brand of inspection and rewind solutions
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2009
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Mark Andy Performance Series P7 is introduced, providing even faster changeovers and superior print quality to converters worldwide.
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2010
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Mark Andy Inc. acquires Arpeco and integrates its line of inspection/rewind equipment into its globally successful Rotoflex brand offering
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The highly successful Mark Andy Performance Series product line is expanded, introducing the P5 and P3 models to the industry.
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