British Printer McLays Opted for Additional Speedmaster XL 106
07/20/2012
- Speedmaster XL 106 five-color with coating unit will increase company's cost effectiveness and flexibility
- Company expects considerable reduction of waste with Prinect Inpress Control
- 30 percent of reduction in wash up times
- Company considers to update their folder technology with a new Stahlfolder
Richard Kyte led a team of three from McLays to drupa 2012 where
the more than EUR 20 million turnover company signed to buy a
Speedmaster XL 106, its second B1 XL machine but the first with
Inpress Control automated colour and register adjustment.
"Our Speedmaster XL 105-6+L has clocked up 350 million impressions in six years and is still outputting top quality results. This press exceeded all expectations in terms of productivity; it is a beast of a machine. We don't believe any other manufacturer can match the productivity and reliability of the XL technology. This latest five-color machine with coating unit will allow us to handle existing capacity more cost-effectively and flexibly. We believe it could add 40% productivity compared to the Speedmaster CD 102 it replaces. The Image Control on the first press reduced makeready times by 50%; we believe Inpress Control will cut a further 20% off the set up and reduce waste."
The company has also specified AutoPlate Advanced, a fully-automatic plate changing device, and has ordered from technotrans a reverse osmosis system to take away any variables in the water for the fount and ink pumping which will supply both presses, meaning less operator effort, mess and housekeeping and bringing a cost advantage in being able to buy at bulk ink prices. Developments that McLays are happy to see introduced on the Speedmaster XL 106, which was launched at drupa, includes a 30% reduction in wash up times and the ability to set up the next job while another is still running.
"Our Speedmaster XL 105-6+L has clocked up 350 million impressions in six years and is still outputting top quality results. This press exceeded all expectations in terms of productivity; it is a beast of a machine. We don't believe any other manufacturer can match the productivity and reliability of the XL technology. This latest five-color machine with coating unit will allow us to handle existing capacity more cost-effectively and flexibly. We believe it could add 40% productivity compared to the Speedmaster CD 102 it replaces. The Image Control on the first press reduced makeready times by 50%; we believe Inpress Control will cut a further 20% off the set up and reduce waste."
The company has also specified AutoPlate Advanced, a fully-automatic plate changing device, and has ordered from technotrans a reverse osmosis system to take away any variables in the water for the fount and ink pumping which will supply both presses, meaning less operator effort, mess and housekeeping and bringing a cost advantage in being able to buy at bulk ink prices. Developments that McLays are happy to see introduced on the Speedmaster XL 106, which was launched at drupa, includes a 30% reduction in wash up times and the ability to set up the next job while another is still running.
"Heidelberg had a very impressive stand," says Richard Kyte. "The
new PFX feeder on the Stahlfolder is one development that has
really caught my eye. It makes us consider updating our folder
technology because I can see that it would bring a significant
increase in productivity." With Richard Kyte were Mark Vaughan and
Paul Taylor of McLays. The Cardiff company offers a comprehensive
range of litho and digital printing services, mailing and
fulfilment services.
Figure 1: McLays manufacturing manager Richard Kyte (right) with Derek Gillard from Heidelberg UK in front of the Speedmaster XL 106 at drupa 2012.
Figure 2: At drupa 2012, Heidelberg had unveiled the Speedmaster XL 106 - the new flagship of its Peak Performance Class.
For further information about the company and image material, please visit the Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com.
For further information, please contact:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Public Relations
Silke Wolf
Phone: +49 (0) 6221 92-5061
Fax: +49 (0) 6221 92-5069
E-Mail: silke.wolf@heidelberg.com
Figure 1: McLays manufacturing manager Richard Kyte (right) with Derek Gillard from Heidelberg UK in front of the Speedmaster XL 106 at drupa 2012.
Figure 2: At drupa 2012, Heidelberg had unveiled the Speedmaster XL 106 - the new flagship of its Peak Performance Class.
For further information about the company and image material, please visit the Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com.
For further information, please contact:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Public Relations
Silke Wolf
Phone: +49 (0) 6221 92-5061
Fax: +49 (0) 6221 92-5069
E-Mail: silke.wolf@heidelberg.com
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