Roselle, Illinois-based M&R Printing Equipment, Inc. has announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with inks and coatings specialist Nazdar SourceOne.
According to M&R, effective immediately, Nazdar SourceOne has been granted exclusive distribution rights for M&R’s industry-leading products in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
Per M&R, the expansion “enhances Nazdar’s reach within the United States and underscores both companies’ commitment to the screen printing and garment decoration industry.” The announcement aligns with M&R’s 40th-anniversary celebrations, marking yet another milestone in its legacy of innovation and excellence.
Nazdar SourceOne has been a partner of M&R’s for over three decades. According to M&R, “What began as a dealership relationship has evolved into a true strategic partnership built on shared values and a mutual commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology, chemistry and manufacturing solutions…integrating M&R’s advanced graphic and textile screen printing solutions with Nazdar’s pioneering ink formulations.”
“In the ever-changing landscape of the print industry, our partnership with Nazdar has remained a cornerstone of innovation,” said Danny Sweem, CEO of M&R. “Nazdar’s technical expertise and forward-thinking approach continue to drive advancements that benefit our customers worldwide.”
DTF and DTG Printing Partnerships
According to M&R, the collaboration “reached new heights” with the recent introduction of the POLARIS Industrial DTG Platform, what it described as “a breakthrough in direct-to-garment (DTG) printing.”
The M&R Quatro DTF printer is one of a number of efforts the two companies have collaborated on. Photo courtesy of M&R
Per M&R, “POLARIS has set a new standard in the industry with its unmatched print quality and speed, made possible in part by Nazdar’s advanced ink and pretreatment solutions. This synergy extends to the POLARIS S4 Digital Pretreat Unit, which revolutionizes the application of pretreatment by delivering precise volumes only where needed, further optimizing efficiency and quality.”
Additionally, M&R says its expansion into direct-to-film (DTF) printing with its QUATRO series has been made possible through Nazdar’s rapid development of a the requisite high-performance inks.
“Our partnership with M&R has been built on a foundation of trust and mutual respect over the past 30 years,” said Richard Bowles, president and CEO of Nazdar. “This expanded partnership is a key component of our national expansion strategy. By combining M&R’s cutting-edge equipment with Nazdar’s technical expertise and industry-leading portfolio of products, we are confident that we can help our customers achieve new levels of success.”
Inks and Screen Printing
Launched in 1922, Nazdar manufactures a comprehensive line of UV, UV-LED, water-based and solvent-based digital inkjet, screen printing and narrow web inks and coatings.
For its part, since its founding, M&R has “helped countless screen printers realize their dreams by supplying them with innovative screen and digital printing products that stand the test of time.”
According to M&R, “We have the right solutions, from pre-press to product finishing, for shops of all sizes. M&R equipment is designed and built with a commitment to quality, durability and innovation, and is backed by unrivaled 24-hour service and support. With efficient systems integration from start to finish, it’s no surprise that year after year, print after print, M&R’s hard-working equipment is the choice of professional printers around the world.”
For more information on M&R Printing Equipment and its collaboration with Nazdar SourceOne, go to mrprint.com/nazdar.
