Spande and MachGlobal Announce Strategic Cooperation
Paris, September 9th, 2025 – Asia’s fast-growing and innovative flexo press manufacturer Spande has entered into a strategic partnership with MachGlobal, a newly established company in Paris founded by well-known industry expert Stéphane Rateau, to represent and distribute its solutions in France, overseas territories, North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco).
With this agreement, MachGlobal becomes Spande’s official partner in one of the most dynamic and competitive markets in the label and packaging industry.
A Strategic Alliance
Recognized across Asia for its innovation and leadership in flexographic printing technologies, Spande will firmly establish its global ambitions at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, with a 1,000 sqm booth – the largest exhibition area at the show.
The company will present its flagship S7, S5, and AC mid-wide web presses, showcasing its latest advances in automation, flexibility, and productivity.
By partnering with MachGlobal, Spande aims to accelerate its European expansion – with France as a flagship market for Europe – and bring its comprehensive portfolio of solutions closer to French-speaking customers, supported by local presence, technical expertise, and strengthened service.
Added Value for Customers
This cooperation will allow printers and converters in the regions handled by MachGlobal to benefit from:
- Direct access to cutting-edge flexographic technologies,
- Proximity-based technical and commercial support,
- Strategic guidance to enhance productivity and competitiveness,
- Medium-term access to showroom machines for demonstrations and trials on a European site.
The Role of MachGlobal
Founded by well-known industry expert Stéphane Rateau, MachGlobal’s main mission and focus are to connect European markets with the world’s most innovative technologies in printing and converting.
“This cooperation is a major milestone for MachGlobal. Spande is one of the most innovative manufacturers in flexo technology, and together we are confident in delivering exceptional value to our customers in French-speaking markets,” said Stéphane Rateau, CEO of MachGlobal.
“The partnership with MachGlobal is part of our international expansion plan. We are committed to providing state-of-the-art solutions and local support to help our customers improve productivity and quality,” added Ye Keqin, Chairman of Spande.
Through this cooperation, Spande and MachGlobal reaffirm their commitment to innovation, customer service, and sustainable growth in the printing and packaging industry.
