Heidelberg Receives GATF InterTech Awards for Technical Innovation
08/04/2003
Two Heidelberg solutions received the prestigious GATF InterTech
Awards announced yesterday in Pittsburgh.
The Stitchmaster ST 400 saddlestitcher and Magnapak newspaper packaging system from Heidelberg were recognized as examples of excellence in innovative technology for the graphic communications industry by GATF. Heidelberg won two of the 13 awards this year and was the only company honored with more than one winning entry. The company has won 20 InterTech Awards since the program was started in 1978.
Heidelberg was honored for two of its postpress solutions, the Stitchmaster ST 400 saddlestitcher and Magnapak, the industry's only newspaper system that is capable of inserting supplements, collating and packaging simultaneously. The selection of these postpress products highlights Heidelberg's unique position as a solution provider for the entire print media industry.
The Stitchmaster ST400 integrates state-of-the art electronic design technology with the quality and integrity long associated with the Heidelberg name making the Stitchmaster ST400 the premiere saddlestitcher in today's market.
Heidelberg's signature touchscreen user interface facilitates input functions for the operator, which eases makeready and creates a working environment that is advantageous both for the operator and management. The Stitchmaster ST400 makeready occurs in an unprecedented time-saving fashion - automatic synchronization takes place in the blink of an eye. This synchronization process optimizes all saddlestitcher settings and the time saved equals a greater profit margin. Heidelberg designed the Stitchmaster ST400 to meet the demands of shorter turn-around times and high productivity that customers demand. Automating the manual processes with computer-driven stepping motors and servo drives for each component of the stitcher allows the operator to independently control each area without influencing any other part of the stitching process. In the end, the operator has more control of the functionality of the Stitchmaster ST400 and the computer-enhanced makeready procedures with independent servo drive motors reduce makeready time by up to 50 percent.
The Magnapak provides unique versatility, speed and zoning advantages to enhance advertising insert capabilities for newspapers.
The packaging system is the first to allow standard inserting, collating and wrapping, or all functions simultaneously with a single machine. Systems are modular and easily expandable, to accommodate a wide range of speed, circulation and insert volume requirements.
The Magnapak cycles at up to 30,000 papers per hour, and a shaftless design allows independently driven hoppers to be shifted in and out of production at full speed. With this feature, newspapers can select inserts in specific papers according to geographic or demographic data without compromising production speed. The shaftless design also reduces maintenance requirements, an important feature in deadline-oriented newspaper operations.
Several major U.S. newspapers are already utilizing the Magnapak including: The Cincinnati Enquirer (Ohio), The Roanoke Times (Va.), The News & Record (Greensboro, S.C.), The Everett Herald (Wash.) and the York Daily Record and York Dispatch (Pa.). Additional systems are planned for The Columbus Dispatch (Ohio), the Pittsburgh Post Gazette (Pa.) and several other papers.
"Heidelberg is proud of GATF's recognition of the ST400 and Magnapak. They are both indicative of Heidelberg's commitment to developing integrated products focused on our customers' needs," said Niels M. Winther, president, Heidelberg USA. "Through innovations such as these, we will continue to be the complete solutions provider for the print media industry."
About GATF/PIA
GATF was established in 1924 to serve the graphic communications community as the leading resource for technical information and services through research and education. In 1999, GATF consolidated with the Printing Industries of America, Inc. (PIA). Founded in 1887, PIA is the world's largest graphic arts trade association representing an industry with more than 1.2 million employees and 160 billion US-Dollar in sales. Together GATF and PIA promote the interests of more than 13,000 member companies.
Further information for journalists:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-Mail: hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com
The Stitchmaster ST 400 saddlestitcher and Magnapak newspaper packaging system from Heidelberg were recognized as examples of excellence in innovative technology for the graphic communications industry by GATF. Heidelberg won two of the 13 awards this year and was the only company honored with more than one winning entry. The company has won 20 InterTech Awards since the program was started in 1978.
Heidelberg was honored for two of its postpress solutions, the Stitchmaster ST 400 saddlestitcher and Magnapak, the industry's only newspaper system that is capable of inserting supplements, collating and packaging simultaneously. The selection of these postpress products highlights Heidelberg's unique position as a solution provider for the entire print media industry.
The Stitchmaster ST400 integrates state-of-the art electronic design technology with the quality and integrity long associated with the Heidelberg name making the Stitchmaster ST400 the premiere saddlestitcher in today's market.
Heidelberg's signature touchscreen user interface facilitates input functions for the operator, which eases makeready and creates a working environment that is advantageous both for the operator and management. The Stitchmaster ST400 makeready occurs in an unprecedented time-saving fashion - automatic synchronization takes place in the blink of an eye. This synchronization process optimizes all saddlestitcher settings and the time saved equals a greater profit margin. Heidelberg designed the Stitchmaster ST400 to meet the demands of shorter turn-around times and high productivity that customers demand. Automating the manual processes with computer-driven stepping motors and servo drives for each component of the stitcher allows the operator to independently control each area without influencing any other part of the stitching process. In the end, the operator has more control of the functionality of the Stitchmaster ST400 and the computer-enhanced makeready procedures with independent servo drive motors reduce makeready time by up to 50 percent.
The Magnapak provides unique versatility, speed and zoning advantages to enhance advertising insert capabilities for newspapers.
The packaging system is the first to allow standard inserting, collating and wrapping, or all functions simultaneously with a single machine. Systems are modular and easily expandable, to accommodate a wide range of speed, circulation and insert volume requirements.
The Magnapak cycles at up to 30,000 papers per hour, and a shaftless design allows independently driven hoppers to be shifted in and out of production at full speed. With this feature, newspapers can select inserts in specific papers according to geographic or demographic data without compromising production speed. The shaftless design also reduces maintenance requirements, an important feature in deadline-oriented newspaper operations.
Several major U.S. newspapers are already utilizing the Magnapak including: The Cincinnati Enquirer (Ohio), The Roanoke Times (Va.), The News & Record (Greensboro, S.C.), The Everett Herald (Wash.) and the York Daily Record and York Dispatch (Pa.). Additional systems are planned for The Columbus Dispatch (Ohio), the Pittsburgh Post Gazette (Pa.) and several other papers.
"Heidelberg is proud of GATF's recognition of the ST400 and Magnapak. They are both indicative of Heidelberg's commitment to developing integrated products focused on our customers' needs," said Niels M. Winther, president, Heidelberg USA. "Through innovations such as these, we will continue to be the complete solutions provider for the print media industry."
About GATF/PIA
GATF was established in 1924 to serve the graphic communications community as the leading resource for technical information and services through research and education. In 1999, GATF consolidated with the Printing Industries of America, Inc. (PIA). Founded in 1887, PIA is the world's largest graphic arts trade association representing an industry with more than 1.2 million employees and 160 billion US-Dollar in sales. Together GATF and PIA promote the interests of more than 13,000 member companies.
Further information for journalists:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-Mail: hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com
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