Heidelberg Delivers Its 100,000th Speedmaster SM/CD 102 Printing Unit to a Customer in Sweden |
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| 03/10/2008 |
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- drupa 2008 generation with a whole host of new features
- Most successful series of Heidelberg presses
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The 100,000th printing unit in the 70 x 100 centimeter (27.56 x 39.37 inch) format has just rolled off the production line at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). It forms part of a Speedmaster SM 102 perfecting press with a total of eight printing units that is destined for the Danagårds Grafiska print shop in Sweden. This drupa 2008 generation press is equipped with the new Prinect Press Center control station. Danagårds Grafiska has also invested in a second Speedmaster 102 perfecting press with a total of ten printing and coating units.
"The 100,000 Speedmaster SM/CD 102 printing units supplied are evidence of an unprecedented success story and prove the appeal to our customers of of the cutting-edge Heidelberg technology in this format class. Users particularly appreciate this format's legendary Heidelberg quality, productivity, and reliability, combined with the most comprehensive service network in the industry," states Dr. Jürgen Rautert, Member of the Management Board, responsible for Products, Engineering and Manufacturing, during a press conference at the Wiesloch-Walldorf site.
Speedmaster 102 - the ultimate in tried-and-tested technology from Heidelberg
Heidelberg launched the Speedmaster 102 format class back in 1975 and has kept introducing new enhancements to satisfy ever tougher market needs. The Speedmaster SM 102 is the most popular of all long perfecting presses. It is available with up to 12 printing units and is still synonymous with the concept of One-Pass Productivity. This press series is very often used in the commercial printing sector. Two different product lines are currently available - the Speedmaster SM 102 and the Speedmaster CD 102.
Heidelberg added the Speedmaster CD 102 to its portfolio in 1986. It is designed as a universal straight printing press for everything from thin paper to cardboard and display board.
Heidelberg is the clear market leader worldwide in this format class - it supplies every second straight printing press on the world market and has a market share of around 75 percent for long perfecting presses that can switch between straight and perfecting modes. This makes the Speedmaster 102 series the company’s most successful product.
The Speedmaster 102 drupa 2008 generation offers a number of innovations
The Speedmaster 102 is heading for drupa 2008 with a whole host of innovations. Equipped with the Prinect Press Center, the new press control station for all Speedmaster models and based on the completely new Sheetfed Control press control system, the model boasts state-of-the-art technology and thus delivers a further boost to productivity. The Intellistart software available with the new press control station cuts makeready times dramatically during job changes.
A further highlight is the dynamic sheet slow-down device in the delivery. This ensures even smoother and more reliable sheet travel for low grammages and print jobs where the motif allows only two slow-down modules to be used.
More efficient use of resources is another key focal point of this new press generation, which has been checked for emissions by the German Institution for Statutory Insurance and Prevention in the Printing and Paper Industry. More precise metering of isopropanol and dampening solution additives in the new CombiStar protects the environment and cuts costs. The latest PowderStar and CleanStar models boast excellent green credentials, too. In addition to their lower emission values, the more targeted use of materials and more effective extraction system result in fewer powder-related stoppages. Last but not least, AirStar, the internal air supply system, cuts energy consumption by half.
"The list of Speedmaster 102 innovations on show at drupa 2008 demonstrates the continuing importance of this series, both for our customers and for Heidelberg itself. The success story shows no signs of coming to an end," concludes Rautert.
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Dr. Jürgen Rautert, CTO at Heidelberg, and Hans-Erwin Börncke, Senior Vice President Product Management 70 x 100, are presenting the 100,000th printing unit in the 70 x 100 centimeter format, destined for a Speedmaster SM 102, at the Wiesloch-Walldorf plant of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG.
Further information for journalists:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Matthias Hartung
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 77
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 69
E-mail:
matthias.hartung@heidelberg.com
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