British Commercial and Packaging Printer Duncan Print Group Taps New Market Opportunities with New Speedmaster XL 105 from Heidelberg
03/27/2012
- 20 percent increase in production capacity with the new Speedmaster XL 105 six-color with extended high-pile delivery
- British customer benefits from machine's ability to consistently run up to its maximum speed of 18,000 sph
- Machine's capacity for printing on plastic offers customer new market opportunities
- High quality and significant reduction of costs and paper waste with Inpress Control
- New Stahlfolder TH 82 fully automatic folder with full JDF compatibility rounds off the investment
Flexibility and productivity were critical to Duncan Print Group's
(Duncan Print) decision to purchase a new press. As a commercial
and packaging producer it needed a press that could process
lightweight 60gsm papers through to 1 mm boards and could run both
UV and conventional inks with an easy switch between the two.
Following extensive testing with four potential suppliers, Duncan Print concluded that the Speedmaster XL 105-6+L from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) offered the best solution. The Speedmaster XL 105 comes with full logistics materials handling, Inpress Control spectrophotometer and automated colour adjustment and semi-automatic plate changing. The order includes the Pressroom Manager workflow and a new Stahlfolder TH 82 fully automatic folder with full JDF compatibility. The Stahlfolder will be delivered at the end of March and the Speedmaster XL 105 will arrive at the Welwyn Garden City plant in May.
Following extensive testing with four potential suppliers, Duncan Print concluded that the Speedmaster XL 105-6+L from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) offered the best solution. The Speedmaster XL 105 comes with full logistics materials handling, Inpress Control spectrophotometer and automated colour adjustment and semi-automatic plate changing. The order includes the Pressroom Manager workflow and a new Stahlfolder TH 82 fully automatic folder with full JDF compatibility. The Stahlfolder will be delivered at the end of March and the Speedmaster XL 105 will arrive at the Welwyn Garden City plant in May.
New Speedmaster XL 105-6+L will increase production capacity and
create new market opportunities
John Segre, print manager, says the new Heidelberg press will replace two competition machines, but that it will give the company a 20 percent increase in production capacity. Bill Duncan, group managing director is delighted with the purchase: "We looked at a number of presses in the field before going to the supplier demonstrations. The Speedmaster XL 105, fitted with Inline colour control, will significantly reduce make-ready time and paper waste. We will also benefit from its ability to consistently run up to its maximum speed of 18,000 sph. We were particularly impressed with the carousel unit which holds up to four anilox rollers above the coating unit. This will dramatically improve the changeover time from conventional to UV printing. Another benefit will be that for the first time we will be able to print on plastic which will create important new market opportunities for us."
The six-colour press will operate on a three shift, round the clock basis to produce promotional packaging, forms, brochures, posters and leaflets. Printed carton production is a key strength of the business. For these products a complete range of products from design through production and finishing to fulfilment is provided. Duncan Print plans to run the press with just three percent alcohol.
About Duncan Print Group
First established in 1881 as a commercial printer, the Duncan Print has an unrivalled heritage of delivering effective solutions to their clients. In 1997 the company added carton manufacturing, and today they continue to offer the highest quality digital and lithographic services for both documents and packaging. In recent years Duncan Print has made further acquisitions in the form of JWL Limited and Waterside Press.
Duncan Print is committed to the care of the environment, prevention of pollution, efficient use of natural resources and compliance to all applicable legal requirements. In August 2007 they became accredited to the FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council, certificate TT-COC-002414) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes, certificate PEFC/16-33-266), allowing all of the company's products to be certified as coming from sustainable and managed forests. In September Duncan Print achieved the ISO 14001 environmental standard.
Figure 1: Bill Duncan, Duncan Print Managing Director, is delighted with the purchase of the Speedmaster XL 105-6+L. The company expects a 20 percent increase in production capacity.
Figure 2: With the Speedmaster XL 105-6+L stable production is maintained, even at the maximum speed of 18,000 sheets per hour.
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
John Segre, print manager, says the new Heidelberg press will replace two competition machines, but that it will give the company a 20 percent increase in production capacity. Bill Duncan, group managing director is delighted with the purchase: "We looked at a number of presses in the field before going to the supplier demonstrations. The Speedmaster XL 105, fitted with Inline colour control, will significantly reduce make-ready time and paper waste. We will also benefit from its ability to consistently run up to its maximum speed of 18,000 sph. We were particularly impressed with the carousel unit which holds up to four anilox rollers above the coating unit. This will dramatically improve the changeover time from conventional to UV printing. Another benefit will be that for the first time we will be able to print on plastic which will create important new market opportunities for us."
The six-colour press will operate on a three shift, round the clock basis to produce promotional packaging, forms, brochures, posters and leaflets. Printed carton production is a key strength of the business. For these products a complete range of products from design through production and finishing to fulfilment is provided. Duncan Print plans to run the press with just three percent alcohol.
About Duncan Print Group
First established in 1881 as a commercial printer, the Duncan Print has an unrivalled heritage of delivering effective solutions to their clients. In 1997 the company added carton manufacturing, and today they continue to offer the highest quality digital and lithographic services for both documents and packaging. In recent years Duncan Print has made further acquisitions in the form of JWL Limited and Waterside Press.
Duncan Print is committed to the care of the environment, prevention of pollution, efficient use of natural resources and compliance to all applicable legal requirements. In August 2007 they became accredited to the FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council, certificate TT-COC-002414) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes, certificate PEFC/16-33-266), allowing all of the company's products to be certified as coming from sustainable and managed forests. In September Duncan Print achieved the ISO 14001 environmental standard.
Figure 1: Bill Duncan, Duncan Print Managing Director, is delighted with the purchase of the Speedmaster XL 105-6+L. The company expects a 20 percent increase in production capacity.
Figure 2: With the Speedmaster XL 105-6+L stable production is maintained, even at the maximum speed of 18,000 sheets per hour.
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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