AVT and Mark Andy form alliance on press automation for label converters

Print inspection technology maker AVT and press manufacturer Mark Andy have announced a strategic technical and commercial alliance to jointly develop automation solutions for label and packaging converters. The partnership will launch two joint innovations at the Loupe Americas trade show in Chicago on 15-17 September 2026: a closed-loop register control system for Mark Andy's Performance and HD Series presses, and an integration of AVT inspection data into Mark Andy's MA ProWorx business intelligence platform.

Why this mattersCombining press engineering with inline inspection data signals a shift toward tighter automation and data integration in label converting, raising the bar for rival press and inspection suppliers.

• AVT and Mark Andy announced a strategic technical and commercial alliance on print automation.
• The alliance debuts at Loupe Americas, Chicago, 15-17 September 2026.
• The first innovation is a closed-loop register control system for Mark Andy Performance and HD Series presses.
• The system brings invisible varnish and coating layers into the register control envelope.
• The second innovation integrates AVT press data into the MA ProWorx platform via a new business intelligence module.
• The solution will be demonstrated live on Mark Andy P9 and HD Series presses in a hybrid flexo/digital configuration.

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