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Isle of MAN Printer Switches to ROLAND Press
Environmental factors were at the top of the agenda as the Isle of Man’s largest print business, Bridson & Horrox, announced that it will replace its two existing Heidelberg presses with a ROLAND 500 machine. The company also included the purchase of a new Wohlenberg guillotine, complete with Baumann flowline system, as part of the order.
The six-colour plus coater B2-format press will provide the cornerstone of a new JDF/JMF production system at the Douglas-based print business, linking to an upgraded version of the company’s Tharstern MIS system, and Agfa Apogee pre-press workflow package.
The company has been partnered by Heidelberg for some 50 years, but was keen to purchase the most environmentally friendly press to meet its present and future printing needs. “Environmental issues are at the top of the print buyers’ agenda at the moment,” said Darren Horrox, Managing Director of the company. “However, a greener way of working can actually also help us to reduce our costs.
“The new ROLAND 500 press will run alcohol free, will provide for chemical recycling, and the significantly more efficient make-ready will mean that we can set the press up with one-third less run-up sheets. The brush based wash up system on the new press also means that we will be recycling less cleaning rags. Reduced waste means less cost for us as a business because all of the waste that we produce has to be collected together and returned to the mainland for recycling.”
Bridson & Horrox’s new machine will provide for six-colour printing and inline coating, as well as inline perforating and creasing. It replaces five-colour and six-colour Heidelberg presses, with the shift pattern at the company extending from four-day, 24-hour to five-day, 24-hour. “The faster running speed of the new press – up to 18,000 sheets per hour – faster make-ready, and more efficient production with the JDF/JMF system will allow us to produce more work in a shorter space of time on the one machine,” said Darren Horrox.
In the finishing department, a new Wohlenberg ProTec 115 guillotine will replace an ageing Polar machine. The Wohlenberg will be fully equipped with a Baumann flowline system, reducing manual handling of sheets to a minimum. “The Baumann system provides for a far safer operating environment for our finishing team,” said Darren. “Reduced manual handling of large volumes of paper takes away the potential problems of back injuries, and significantly reduces the fatigue for operating staff. The Wohlenberg/Baumann system has been proven to be significantly more productive as well, with higher volumes of work produced in a working day.”
Bridson & Horrox is the Isle of Man’s largest print business. The business has recently attained both the Investors in People and ISO 9001 accreditations. “The ability to consistently deliver optimum print solutions is something that Bridson & Horrox has become synonymous with, and, with the help of this latest investment, it is our intention to remain market leaders for many years to come,” concluded Darren.
Commenting on the order on behalf of manroland, Gary Doman, Sales Director for Sheetfed presses, said: “Naturally we are delighted to be able to provide Bridson & Horrox with both printing and finishing equipment to service its current and future requirements, and it certainly is a major “plus” for us that the company has identified manroland as the most environmentally friendly press on the market. The additional focus on a JDF workflow means that the ROLAND 500 really is the ideal machine for the company’s printing needs.”
For further information on Bridson & Horrox call 01624 66 33 11 or visit the www.bridson-horrox.com web site.
Isle of MAN Printer Switches to ROLAND Press
Environmental factors were at the top of the agenda as the Isle of Man’s largest print business, Bridson & Horrox, announced that it will replace its two existing Heidelberg presses with a ROLAND 500 machine. The company also included the purchase of a new Wohlenberg guillotine, complete with Baumann flowline system, as part of the order.The six-colour plus coater B2-format press will provide the cornerstone of a new JDF/JMF production system at the Douglas-based print business, linking to an upgraded version of the company’s Tharstern MIS system, and Agfa Apogee pre-press workflow package.
The company has been partnered by Heidelberg for some 50 years, but was keen to purchase the most environmentally friendly press to meet its present and future printing needs. “Environmental issues are at the top of the print buyers’ agenda at the moment,” said Darren Horrox, Managing Director of the company. “However, a greener way of working can actually also help us to reduce our costs.
“The new ROLAND 500 press will run alcohol free, will provide for chemical recycling, and the significantly more efficient make-ready will mean that we can set the press up with one-third less run-up sheets. The brush based wash up system on the new press also means that we will be recycling less cleaning rags. Reduced waste means less cost for us as a business because all of the waste that we produce has to be collected together and returned to the mainland for recycling.”
Bridson & Horrox’s new machine will provide for six-colour printing and inline coating, as well as inline perforating and creasing. It replaces five-colour and six-colour Heidelberg presses, with the shift pattern at the company extending from four-day, 24-hour to five-day, 24-hour. “The faster running speed of the new press – up to 18,000 sheets per hour – faster make-ready, and more efficient production with the JDF/JMF system will allow us to produce more work in a shorter space of time on the one machine,” said Darren Horrox.
In the finishing department, a new Wohlenberg ProTec 115 guillotine will replace an ageing Polar machine. The Wohlenberg will be fully equipped with a Baumann flowline system, reducing manual handling of sheets to a minimum. “The Baumann system provides for a far safer operating environment for our finishing team,” said Darren. “Reduced manual handling of large volumes of paper takes away the potential problems of back injuries, and significantly reduces the fatigue for operating staff. The Wohlenberg/Baumann system has been proven to be significantly more productive as well, with higher volumes of work produced in a working day.”
Bridson & Horrox is the Isle of Man’s largest print business. The business has recently attained both the Investors in People and ISO 9001 accreditations. “The ability to consistently deliver optimum print solutions is something that Bridson & Horrox has become synonymous with, and, with the help of this latest investment, it is our intention to remain market leaders for many years to come,” concluded Darren.
Commenting on the order on behalf of manroland, Gary Doman, Sales Director for Sheetfed presses, said: “Naturally we are delighted to be able to provide Bridson & Horrox with both printing and finishing equipment to service its current and future requirements, and it certainly is a major “plus” for us that the company has identified manroland as the most environmentally friendly press on the market. The additional focus on a JDF workflow means that the ROLAND 500 really is the ideal machine for the company’s printing needs.”
For further information on Bridson & Horrox call 01624 66 33 11 or visit the www.bridson-horrox.com web site.
