St. Louis, Missouri (July 31, 2008) Mark Andy Inc., a world leader in narrow web printing equipment, has been honored by the Honorable Ted Strickland, Governor of the State of Ohio, for its dedication to export-related projects manufactured in its Milford, Ohio, facility.
An annual honor, the Governor’s Excellence in Exporting Award is awarded to companies and organizations of all sizes that have increased the number of export-related jobs in Ohio, or heightened awareness of exporting as a vital component of the state’s economy. Mark Andy Inc was considered and awarded for its extensive research in international markets, dedication to these markets by establishment of a substantial network of distributors and agents worldwide and its growing volume of international sales in recent years.
The Milford, Ohio, facility primarily manufactures Comco-branded printing presses, the most technologically advanced and forward-thinking presses in the flexographic printing marketplace. With 25% of the staff dedicated to exporting opportunities, including marketing, sales, manufacturing and shipping, Mark Andy has demonstrated consistent dedication to international markets and domestic efforts to support those markets.
“We are honored to receive this award from Governor Strickland and the Ohio Office of Global Development,” comments Paul Brauss, president, Mark Andy Inc. “As Mark Andy continues to successfully procure international projects, we are further dedicated to expanding our worldwide presence, insuring future export growth and success.”
In addition to manufacturing the Comco brand of printing presses, the Milford facility is the source of UVT-branded UV curing solutions and the Mark Andy VSR line of inspection/rewinders. Established in 1969, the Milford facility is one of two (2) Mark Andy Inc. manufacturing facilities in the USA.
About Mark Andy Inc.
Mark Andy, Inc. is the world’s number one manufacturer of narrow and mid-web printing equipment. The company has a rich history of delivering solutions to increase productivity and profitability for label and packaging markets, supplying leading global brands including Comco and Mark Andy printing and converting equipment, and UVT curing systems. All of these product brands are supported by MAX, the customer service and support team of the organization. Mark Andy, Inc. is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, with sales and distribution offices worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.markandy.com/.