Mark Andy Sponsors 2025 Phoenix Challenge College Competition Advancing Workforce Development and Industry Engagement

Published: April 22, 2025

Mark Andy, a global printing and labels solutions company, continues its support of the Phoenix Challenge, sponsoring the competition that recently took place in Kansas City, MO. This reinforces Mark Andy’s long-standing commitment to preparing the next generation of flexographic printers and converters.

The Phoenix Challenge Foundation’s annual college competition is a premier industry event that challenges students to develop and present real-world flexo-based solutions. As in previous years, Mark Andy equipment will be utilized by participating student teams this year, providing them with hands-on experience with the technology that powers today’s most successful print operations.

“At Mark Andy, we know the future of our industry depends on a skilled, passionate workforce,” said Andrea Richardson, Mark Andy CMO. “By supporting initiatives like the Phoenix Challenge, we’re not only investing in workforce development, we’re making print more accessible, exciting, and relevant for the next generation.”

The Phoenix Challenge Foundation has earned national recognition for its efforts to promote flexographic printing education. The college competition brings together students from leading graphic communications programs to collaborate, innovate, and present their work to a panel of industry experts.

As the demand for qualified press operators and print professionals grows, Mark Andy remains committed to helping educational institutions and students bridge the gap between the classroom and career.

For more information about the Phoenix Challenge, visit phoenixchallenge.org.