Prepress, Press, Postpress Equipment Installed Around the
Country
KENNESAW, Ga., Heidelberg USA announces the following sample
of new product installations:
Allegra Print & Imaging Installs Speedmaster SM 52 from
Heidelberg
Allegra Print & Imaging, located in Reno, Nev.,
recently installed a five-color Speedmaster SM 52 with coater from
Heidelberg to replace an existing four-color press. The shop
reports that the coating unit on the new press allows for faster
turnaround and greater productivity. Allegra Print & Imaging
uses the new Speedmaster SM 52 to produce a variety of marketing
materials, postcards, brochures, stationery and direct mail pieces.
Founded in 1988, Allegra Print & Imaging is a general
commercial printer housing 14 employees. The shop services
primarily local clients, including casinos, manufacturing companies
and non-profit organizations.
Aloma Printing Adds Printmaster QM 46, Speedmaster SM 74 from
Heidelberg
Aloma Printing, Inc., located in Winter Park, Fla.,
recently installed a two-color Printmaster QM 46 press and a
four-color Speedmaster SM 74 press with coater from Heidelberg to
increase efficiency. The new Printmaster QM 46 was added to
compliment an existing Printmaster QM 46 and increase capacity. The
Speedmaster SM 74 was installed to introduce larger sheet sizes and
add in-line coating capabilities. Since the installation, the shop
reports increases in efficiency and faster turnaround times.
Founded in 1995, Aloma Printing is a family-owned and operated
trade printer housing 20 employees. The shop services an assortment
of industry clients, including print brokers, agencies, mail houses
and other printers.
BABER, Inc. Increases Efficiency with Prosetter 74 from
Heidelberg
BABER, Inc., based in Memphis, Tenn., recently installed a
Prosetter 74 platesetting device from Heidelberg to upgrade
technology from film processing. Since the installation, the shop
reports increases in efficiency and cost savings with the
Prosetter's easy integration into the workflow. The shop also
reports that the new equipment has been invaluable in helping the
printer manage a 20 percent increase in business. In addition to
the Prosetter, BABER purchased a Heidelberg consumables package
that includes Saphira Violet plates and chemistry. Founded in 1934,
BABER, Inc. is a family-owned and operated printer specializing in
direct mail services. With a staff of 30, the shop services a wide
variety of clients, including manufacturers, financial
institutions, retailers and Fortune 500 companies.
Beiler Printing Installs POLAR 78 X Cutter from Heidelberg
Beiler Printing, located in Lancaster, Pa., recently
installed a POLAR 78 X high-speed cutter from Heidelberg to update
its bindery equipment. Since the installation, the shop reports
increases in efficiency and decreases in downtime due to the
cutter's reliable and productive operation. The shop uses the new
cutter to produce a wide variety of materials, such as postcards
and business cards. Founded in 1991, Beiler Printing is a
family-owned and operated general commercial printer housing four
employees. The shop services primarily local clients in the
healthcare and agriculture industries.
The Brandt Company Installs Two New Presses from Heidelberg
The Brandt Company, located in Davenport, Iowa, recently
installed a four-color Speedmaster SM 102 with perfector and coater
and a six-color Speedmaster CD 74 with coater from Heidelberg to
maximize productivity. Since the installation, the shop reports a
30 percent increase in capacity, resulting in increased sales and
profitability. The new presses also have expanded the shop's
offerings to include packaging services. Founded in 1970, The
Brandt Company is a family-owned and operated general commercial
printer housing 55 employees. The shop services a wide variety of
regional clients in the education, healthcare, service and
manufacturing industries.
Delargy's Office Supply Increases Productivity with Printmaster
QM 46 Press
Delargy's Office Supply, Inc., located in Charlotte, N.C.,
recently installed a two-color Printmaster QM 46 press from
Heidelberg to upgrade technology. Since the installation, the shop
reports increases in productivity and profitability due to reduced
production times and the equipment's easy operation. The new press
also has enabled the shop to keep more work in-house. Delargy's
Office Supply uses the new press to produce an assortment of
materials, such as business materials, laser checks and carbonless
forms. Founded in 1972, Delargy's Office Supply is a family-owned
and operated general commercial printer housing seven employees.
The shop services a wide variety of clients in the recycling,
automotive and racing industries.
Fong & Fong Installs Stahlfolder TH 82 from Heidelberg
Fong & Fong Printers & Lithographers, located in
Sacramento, Calif., recently upgraded its bindery equipment with
the addition of a Stahlfolder TH 82 from Heidelberg. Since the
installation, the shop reports increased efficiency due to the
folder's short makeready times and high levels of automation. Fong
& Fong also reports that the new equipment has improved
turnaround times and reduced costs. The shop uses the Stahlfolder
to produce annual reports, collateral materials and specialty
pieces. Founded in 1958, Fong & Fong is a family-owned and
operated general commercial printer servicing local and national
clients.
Georgia Power Increases Productivity with Prepress Solutions
from Heidelberg
The in-plant printing facility at Georgia Power, based in
Atlanta, recently installed a Prosetter 102 computer-to-plate
system with Single Cassette Loader (SCL) from Heidelberg to update
technology. Since the installation, the shop reports increases in
productivity due to the equipment's easy integration into its
all-Heidelberg prepress department. The shop also reports
significant advantages from its new Prinect solutions, including
Prinect Printready System, Prinect Signa Station and Prinect
MetaDimension. A Heidelberg prepress customer for more than 10
years, the print shop at Georgia Power produces all internal and
external materials for the company, as well as complimentary work
for non-profit organizations. The shop houses 21 employees.
Herald Multiforms Increases Production with Prosetter 102 from
Heidelberg
Herald Multiforms, located in Dillon, S.C., recently added a
Prosetter 102 computer-to-plate system with Single Cassette Loader
(SCL) to upgrade technology from film processing and to introduce
an all-PDF workflow. Since the installation, the shop reports
increased speed and improved quality. In addition, the Prosetter
has increased shop production by significantly reducing makeready
times. Founded in 1892, Herald Multiforms manufactures receipt
books, continuous forms, snap outs, cut sheets, pads, envelopes,
newspapers and tabloids for dealers. Housing 50 employees, the shop
also produces a variety of general commercial materials for
industry clients, including two- and four-color brochures and
letterhead.
Jiffy Print Increases Efficiency with Prosetter 74
Jiffy Print, a division of Industrial Products &
Services, Inc. located in Hartsville, S.C., recently installed a
Prosetter 74 computer-to-plate device from Heidelberg to transition
from polyester to metal plates. Since the installation, the shop
reports increases in efficiency and production times. The new
equipment also has boosted the shop's quality of work, and reduced
the opportunity for error. Jiffy Print purchased a Heidelberg
consumables package with the Prosetter 74, inclusive of Saphira
Violet plates and chemistry. Founded in 1975, Jiffy Print is a
general commercial printer housing eight employees. The shop serves
a varied client base, including computer software companies,
hospitals and packaging manufacturers.
The John Roberts Company Increases Capacity with New Speedmaster
SM 102 Press
The John Roberts Company, based in Minneapolis, Minn.,
recently added a ten-color Speedmaster SM 102 press with CutStar
roll sheeter from Heidelberg to upgrade technology. The shop
reports that its primary motivation for purchasing the new press
was the perfecting unit, which has increased efficiency by cutting
press time in half for most jobs. The new Speedmaster SM 102 also
has increased production in the all-Heidelberg sheetfed department.
Founded in 1951, The John Roberts Company is a family-owned and
operated general commercial printer housing 330 employees. The shop
services a wide variety of local and national clients, including
those in the finance, travel and recreational industries.
Kirkwood Printing Installs Eight-color Speedmaster XL 105 Press
from Heidelberg
Kirkwood Printing, located in Wilmington, Mass., recently
installed an eight-color Speedmaster XL 105 press with in-line
aqueous coater from Heidelberg to increase capacity and fulfill
customer demand. The Speedmaster XL 105 complements the shop's
three existing 40-inch Heidelberg presses. Kirkwood plans to use
the new press to produce an assortment of materials, such as annual
reports, corporate literature, direct marketing pieces, museum
posters, catalog work and maps. Kirkwood Printing is a high-end
general commercial printer housing 92 employees. The shop services
a regional client base that includes customers in the financial
services, education, medical products, consumer goods, travel and
non-profit sectors.
Kwik Kopy Printing Installs New Press, Prepress Equipment from
Heidelberg
Kwik Kopy Printing, located in Fairfax, Va., recently
installed a Prosetter 52 computer-to-plate system and a four-color
Printmaster PM 52 press with perfector from Heidelberg. The shop
added the Prosetter to upgrade technology from film processing and
streamline prepress operations. The new Printmaster PM 52 was
installed to increase speed and improve quality. The shop reports
that the new equipment has increased capacity and productivity,
enabling them to handle greater workloads from clients and capture
more new business. Founded in 1983, Kwik Kopy Printing is a
family-owned and operated general commercial printer housing five
employees. The shop services a wide variety of clients, including
architecture and engineering firms, real estate companies, graphic
designers and advertising agencies.
Midstates Printing, Inc. Installs Stitchmaster ST 400 from
Heidelberg
Midstates Printing, Inc., based in Aberdeen, S.D., recently
added a Stitchmaster ST 400 saddlestitcher from Heidelberg to
increase efficiency. The shop installed the new stitcher because of
its automated makeready process, which significantly decreases
production time. Midstates Printing uses the Stitchmaster ST 400 to
produce a wide variety of materials, such as tabloids, quarter-fold
work, direct mail pieces, mail-order catalogs and publications.
Founded in 1979, Midstates Printing is a family-owned and operated
general commercial printer housing 275 employees. The company
serves a diverse assortment of local and national clients,
including those in the educational, recreational and healthcare
industries.
Northern Ohio Printing Increases Productivity with Prinect
Solutions from Heidelberg
Northern Ohio Printing, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, recently
installed the Prinect Printready P System with Prinect
Metadimension 5.1, Prinect Prinance Management Information System
and Prinect Signa Station 9. The shop reports that the new workflow
components maximize efficiency and accelerate job flow in the
all-Heidelberg shop. With the new Prinect products, the shop has
achieved complete connectivity between its prepress, press and
bindery operations. Founded in 1994, Northern Ohio Printing is a
privately-owned general commercial printer housing 25 employees.
The shop services a client base of more than 350 accounts
consisting of manufacturers, direct marketing companies and a
variety of local businesses.
PIP Printing Cuts Costs with Printmaster GTO 52, Prosetter 52
from Heidelberg
PIP Printing, located on Laurens Road in Greenville, S.C.,
recently elevated their position in the four-color market with the
addition of a Printmaster GTO 52 from Heidelberg. The shop also
installed a Prosetter 52 to increase productivity in its prepress
department. Since the installations, the shop reports a significant
increase in business due to its ability to market four-color work
at a better price. The new equipment also has cut costs and
increased efficiency in the shop. PIP Printing uses the new press
to produce a wide variety of materials, including flyers,
pamphlets, four-color newsletters, brochures and business
materials. Founded in 1980, PIP Printing is a family-owned and
operated general commercial printer housing 16 employees. With an
annual revenue of $1.8 million in 2005, PIP services clients in the
automotive, healthcare, industrial and manufacturing industries.
Positive Press Printing Installs POLAR 78 X Cutter from
Heidelberg
Positive Press Printing, Inc., located in Fayetteville,
Ga., recently added a POLAR 78 X high-speed cutter from Heidelberg
to upgrade its cutting equipment. Since the installation, the shop
reports significant increases in productivity and efficiency. The
POLAR 78 X also has increased speed in the shop's bindery due to
the cutter's automation and simple operation. Positive Press
Printing uses the new bindery equipment to cut a wide variety of
materials, including postcards and business materials. Founded in
2000, Positive Press Printing is a general commercial printer
housing three employees.
Southern Converters Installs Speedmaster CD 102 Press from
Heidelberg
Southern Converters, Inc., a division of J.R. Cole Industries
in Charlotte, N.C., recently installed a six-color Speedmaster CD
102 press with UV capabilities from Heidelberg. Since the
installation, the shop reports improved quality due to the new
equipment's advanced automation and complete UV integration. The CD
102 also has shortened makeready times and decreased start-up waste
in the shop's all-Heidelberg pressroom, resulting in quicker job
throughput. Founded in 1979, J.R. Cole Industries is a
privately-owned company running four converting facilities,
including Southern Converters, within a 10-mile radius. The company
services a national client base consisting of Fortune 500 companies
in the HBA, healthcare, household-care, wine/spirits and consumer
electronics industries.
T.L. Krieg Offset Increases Capacity with Speedmaster CD 102
Press from Heidelberg
T.L. Krieg Offset, Inc., based in Cincinnati, Ohio, recently
installed a six-color Speedmaster CD 102 press with coater and
extended delivery from Heidelberg to replace an existing five-color
press. Since the installation, the shop reports a 50 percent
increase in workload capabilities. The Speedmaster CD 102 also has
boosted speed and efficiency in the shop's new facility. The new
press is being used to produce a wide variety of materials, such as
maps, posters and brochures. Founded in 1973, T.L. Krieg Offset is
a family-owned and operated trade printer housing 30 employees. The
shop prints commercial materials for print brokers, agencies and
other print shops.
Editorial Contact:
Manning Selvage & Lee
Kara Bikoff
Tel.: 404-870-6872
E-mail:
kara.bikoff@mslpr.com