By: Mactac

Mactac’s new program redefines technical support for the toughest challenges.

STOW, Ohio – Sept. 10, 2024 – Mactac®, a LINTEC® Company, is pleased to introduce Ask S.A.M.™, a technical service program featured at Labelexpo Americas 2024 in Chicago. This innovative service is designed to tackle the most challenging label technology issues, showcasing Mactac’s deep commitment to providing unmatched solutions for its customers. Labelexpo attendees can learn more about Ask S.A.M. and engage directly with application experts at booth #143. 

Ask S.A.M.—short for Ask Spinnaker and Mactac—embodies a major advancement in customer support, drawing on the combined strengths and technical acumen of both portfolios and synergy achieved through recent mergers. 

“Ask S.A.M. perfectly illustrates the stronger, more unified Mactac of today,” said Dalia Naamani-Goldman, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Mactac North America. “With the backing of our parent company, LINTEC, and the integration of recent acquisitions like Duramark, Spinnaker and Label Supply, we have built a powerhouse of industry expertise. This allows us to present our customers an even wider array of solutions, marking a new chapter in service and technical excellence.” 

Ask S.A.M.™ provides companies with easy access to Mactac’s extensive core and specialty portfolio and technical expertise. The program is specifically designed to help customers with solutions to difficult-to-solve technical problems with a strong emphasis on speed and responsiveness. 

The process is simple and efficient: Customers reach out to their sales or technical contact with inquiries, which are reviewed by the Mactac technical team several times a week. 

“Ask S.A.M. is committed to getting back to customers within 48 hours, focusing on providing solutions that fit their needs and match Mactac’s strengths,” adds Naamani-Goldman. “This approach ensures that responses are practical, prompt and effective.” 

To Ask S.A.M., contact your Mactac representative directly, email MAmericas@mactac.com or call 800.762.2822.

To set up a meeting with Mactac at Labelexpo Americas 2024, call 800-255-9733, email mactac.americas@mactac.com, or visit www.mactac.com/rolllabel. 

By: NextGen Label Group

Syracuse, NY – September 9, 2024 – NextGen Label Group has announced the purchase of a new press – the HEIDELBERG Gallus One with extended capabilities. This next generation press seamlessly blends the best of flexographic and digital printing technologies enabling maximized production capabilities with an optimized workflow, fast print times, robust automation, impeccable quality and more.

Gallus One Hybrid Press is Built to Deliver on Our Promise of Brand Custodianship

NextGen Label Group is the proud “Brand Custodian” of some of the world’s most recognizable brands in the spirits, beverage, beer, food, and health & beauty markets.

In fact, “Brand Custodianship” is the guiding principle for every decision the company makes. The philosophy centers around three core tenets: being employee-centric, customer-centric, and solutions-centric.

This investment delivers on all three tenets, providing advanced technology built for the future of the company’s employee owners. It features the latest hybrid technology allowing customers to optimize the shelf impact of their brand without compromise. And finally, the press further endorses the company’s promise to provide innovative solutions through cutting-edge technology.

Flexographic and Digital Print Technologies in one Press

The HEIDELBERG Gallus One met all the criteria we consider when investing in new technology,” emphasized Tom Sargent, President and CEO of NextGen Label Group. “Built on the Gallus Labelmaster platform, this state-of-the-art hybrid press provides reliability, redundancy, and full modularity. It will allow us to continually deliver on our promise of Brand Custodianship,” he added.

Nick Noyes, Chief Operations Officer at NextGen worked closely with the team at Gallus HEIDELBERG to custom configure this latest addition to NextGen’s equipment offering. The 17” wide, 15 color hybrid press is the first-of-its-kind in North America. It is perfectly suited to print a variety of labels using flexographic and digital print technologies. It also provides the ability to add cold foil, spot varnish, tactile laminations and more to help create shelf impact and strengthen a brand’s identity. 

“We are very proud of our long-standing partnership and the trust NextGen Label Group has placed in us since the sale of the very first Gallus EM 280 – and we are thrilled to now be part of NextGen’s digital transformation with their investment in the latest HEIDELBERG Gallus technology,” said Andre Blais, National Account Manager, HEIDELBERG US. “By seamlessly integrating conventional and digital functions, the Gallus One offers the advantages of a highly automated printing press while accommodating diverse application needs through its versatile finishing options. Its modular design ensures flexibility to grow alongside NextGen’s expanding business, making it a truly future-proof solution. For us this milestone demonstrates the strength of our enduring partnership and illustrates how businesses and solutions can evolve together over time,” he added.

About NextGen Label Group

NextGen Label Group represents the merged assets of Syracuse Label & Surround Printing, Macaran Printed Products and W.N. Van Alstine.

The NextGen label division produces high-quality label and packaging solutions. As the “Custodian of Your Brand”, we are experts in the Spirits, Craft Beer, Beverage, Household, Health, Beauty, Cannabis, Industrial and Medical markets. Product offerings include Pressure Sensitive Labels, Shrink Sleeves, Flexible Packaging, RFID Labels and Extended Content & Promotional Labels. With facilities in Syracuse, NY and Cohoes, NY, the company uses the latest in label printing and converting technology to ensure their customers’ brand image is delivered to the market just as they intended. For more information please visit nglabel.com.

The Van Alstine division provides Label Application expertise in support of the label printing divisions. They are also one of 3M’s most valuable distributor partners. They supply some of the region’s most respected companies with leading edge, end-of-line packaging systems, equipment, service and related materials. For more information please visit vanalstine.com

By: Hybrid Software

(Ghent, Belgium) Hybrid Software, developer of innovative productivity tools for packaging and label printing, is pleased to announce support for Canon’s upcoming LabelStream LS2000 digital label press*. 

Version 10 of Hybrid Software’s PACKZ all-in-one PDF editor for packaging prepress supports the direct interface to the LabelStream LS2000 digital press. PACKZ 10, as well as the full portfolio of Hybrid Software solutions for labels and packaging, will be on display in Booth 3015 at Labelexpo Americas, held Sept. 10-12 in Rosemont, IL.

Hybrid Software had previously worked with Canon to automate the workflow for Canon’s first-generation label press, the LabelStream LS4000. The direct interface for the upcoming LabelStream LS2000 press was co-developed by Hybrid Software to Canon’s specification and supports features of the new press. By integrating the interface directly into PACKZ, the LabelStream LS2000 can be driven directly by operators who have Version 10 of PACKZ that are in use worldwide. There are currently 6,000 copies of PACKZ.

Patrick Coussement, CTO of Hybrid Software, comments, “PACKZ serves two key roles in prepress for labels and packaging. Operators first edit the PDF artwork representing a single one-up label to make sure that the colors are mapped correctly to the printing inks, bleeds and technical marks are correct, variable data fields are linked, and to make any other changes required for outstanding output. Next, a step-and-repeat layout is applied to the one-up label to create a print-ready PDF file that maximizes coverage of the substrate and fits the artwork correctly to downstream cutting dies and finishing equipment. It’s a natural extension of PACKZ to support direct output to the LabelStream LS2000 press, and an efficient workflow for our mutual customers.”

“We are excited to preview the capabilities of the upcoming LabelStream LS2000 inkjet press that can help meet the ever-changing demands for digital, high-quality label converting,” said Shinichi “Sam” Yoshida, executive vice president and general manager, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “We look forward to Labelexpo Americas and demonstrating how our products can contribute towards efficient and versatile label production.”

For more information about PACKZ and other Hybrid Software solutions visit: www.hybridsoftware.com.

*This product is currently under development and not available for sale or use in the Americas. Specifications and features may change and no assurances can be given that this solution, in the current or any other form, will be made available for sale or use in the Americas. This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

About Hybrid Software

Through its operating subsidiaries, Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) is a leading developer of enterprise software for industrial print manufacturing. Customers include press manufacturers such as HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Hymmen, and hundreds of packaging printers, trade shops, and converters worldwide.

Hybrid Software is headquartered in Cambridge UK. Its subsidiary companies are color technology experts ColorLogic, printing software developers Global Graphics Software, enterprise software developer HYBRID Software, 3D design and modelling software developers iC3D, the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists, Meteor Inkjet and pre-press workflow developer Xitron.

By: Asahi Photoproducts

New water recycling system, combined with CrystalCleanConnect, underscores NABEPROCESS’s dedication to pioneering eco-balanced practices and sets a new benchmark for sustainable manufacturing processes

Tokyo, Japan & Brussels, Belgium, September 10, 2024. Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei, today reported that NABEPROCESS Co., Ltd., a major Japanese printing company and one of the first companies in the world to install CrystalCleanConnect, has advanced its sustainability initiatives even further by adding an Asahi AWP-LOOP™ water recycling system to its CrystalCleanConnect configuration. CrystalCleanConnect is an offering jointly developed by Asahi Photoproducts, ESKO, and Kongsberg that automates the flexographic platemaking process, reducing steps from 12 to 1 and dramatically reducing potential for error. The system produces flexographic plates ready for mounting on press.

“The Asahi AWP-LOOP™ system represents a state-of-the-art solution that facilitates the recycling and reuse of water in the plate-making process, drastically reducing environmental impact, said Mr. Yasuo Naka, Flexography Division Manager, NABEPROCESS Co., Ltd. “This strategic move aligns with our commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency. Over several months the system has been operational, we have seen a reduction in water usage of about 50% and an overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. We have also seen savings in our waste treatment fees. We are now in a position to phase out solvent-based plate production entirely, reducing our carbon footprint even further.”

In this configuration, NABEPROCESS  is using Asahi’s AWP™ water-washable plates in conjunction with CrystalCleanConnect which automates platemaking and reduces overall time to market. Mr. Naka adds, “We are using the AWP-LOOP™ system once a day on average, working in harmony with CrystalCleanConnect. We engage the LOOP system after a half day of platemaking with CrystalCleanConnect to treat the processing water. By reducing the need for outsourced wastewater treatment, we have achieved significant cost savings.”

“This is a great example of a company that is taking advantage of Asahi’s innovative approach to flexographic platemaking, increasing efficiency, sustainability, and quality while reducing time to market, all critical elements in today’s highly competitive marketplace,” added Arata Ohnoko, Marketing and Sales Manager at Asahi Kasei.

NABEPROCESS has also been pleased with the installation, calibration, and training that took place upon receiving the AWP-LOOP™ system, as well as previous and ongoing support of its CrystalCleanConnect system, including both remote and on-site support, preventative maintenance, and more.

For more information about products and services from Asahi Photoproducts, visit us at www.asahi-photoproducts.com or email hello@asahi-photoproducts.com.

About Asahi Photoproducts

Founded in 1973, Asahi Photoproducts is a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Corp., which has a century of operating history. Asahi Photoproducts is a leading pioneer in the development of photopolymer flexo printing plates. By creating high-quality flexographic solutions through continued innovation, the company aims to drive printing forward in harmony with the environment. More information is available at www.asahi-photoproducts.com.

By: EFI

EFI’s broad portfolio of printers for the display graphics, packaging, and textile markets delivers brilliant quality, innovative functionality, and a clear path to profitability

LONDONDERRY, NH, September 10, 2024 – Electronics For Imaging, Inc. today reported it is exhibiting its newest production-level digital inkjet printers, and displaying brilliant applications and samples produced from their broad portfolio of sign and display graphics, packaging, and textile printers at the PRINTING United Expo, running September 10-12 in Las Vegas. EFI™ is in booth SL7005 at the show.

“We’re happy to be back at the PRINTING United Expo again this year, the premier printing show in the United States,” said Frank Pennisi, EFI’s CEO. “This year, we’re announcing the debut of two brand-new printers alongside several new innovations that impressed crowds at drupa and other events earlier this summer. This show enables us to reconnect face-to-face with customers and partners and reaffirm our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We’re here to deliver innovation that sharpens our customers’ competitive edge, enabling them to increase productivity, drive efficiencies into their processes, lower costs, and grow profit margins.”

Visitors to EFI’s booths will see live demonstrations of its latest innovations for sign and display graphics producers and learn how they can turn these new, disruptive capabilities into opportunities. Two brand-new printers will be on display in EFI’s booth:

·        The 3.2-meter EFI VUTEk® M3h hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED printer designed for print providers looking to make the move to higher-volume, production-level printing to reduce costs, increase margins, turn jobs faster, and differentiate their offerings with new substrates and/or applications at a lower cost.

·        The 3.5-meter EFI VUTEk X3r roll-to-roll LED printer, engineered for high-volume production of a wide range of indoor and outdoor sign and display applications, combines carefully integrated automation, software, and hardware to support full-shift unattended printing, deliver a complete print-to-finished-graphic workflow system, and take image quality at production-level speeds to a new level.

EFI will also be exhibiting the VUTEk Q3h XP printer at its booth. This high-speed hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED printer offers exceptional imaging quality, flexible production-level throughput, and advanced media handling and automation options, making it a perfect solution for businesses looking to address current labor challenges and cost-reduction initiatives.

“Visitors to our booth will also see examples of innovative and unique applications made possible by our industry-leading technologies for the packaging, sign and display, and textile markets,” said Ken Hanulec, EFI vice president, worldwide marketing. “This includes samples produced by EFI Nozomi single-pass digital inkjet and EFI VUTEk printers, which deliver super-high speeds and high-quality imaging for the packaging and sign and display markets. We have something on display to inspire everyone.”

New EFI Wide Format Pro+ printers designed for business growth

Several of EFI’s preferred partners are exhibiting EFI Wide Format printers in their booths, including the new EFI Pro 16h+ hybrid LED printer and EFI Pro 30f+ flatbed LED printer, which deliver high-quality imaging at production-level speeds and even more printing capabilities – all with a low total cost of ownership (TCO). The EFI Pro+ printers, featuring new high-performance EFI ProGraphics+™ Series LED-curable inks, raise the bar for entry-level, wide-format production-level printing.

EFI partners demonstrating EFI Wide Format Pro Series printers include LexJet (booth SL5017), Nazdar SourceOne (booth SL10112) and Reece Supply Company (booth SL10136) – all featuring the EFI Pro 16h+ printer. Nazdar will also be showing the EFI Pro 30f+ flatbed LED printer, and Ricoh USA (booth C2161) will be exhibiting the EFI Pro 30h hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED printer.

“We have a powerful line-up at PRINTING United Expo this year and we are looking forward to showing how our latest innovations can not only positively impact our customers’ growth and profitability but also their sustainability goals,” Pennisi added.

To learn more about EFI’s portfolio of innovative digital inkjet products and support services, visit www.EFI.com. 

About EFI 

EFI™ is a global technology company, leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging. We understand our customers want breakthrough technologies to lead them through their digital journey. That’s why we’re passionate about driving their business growth with a scalable portfolio of products, solutions, services, support, and world-class partnerships for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, and building materials with a wide range of printers and inks. They work together to increase profits, cut costs, improve productivity, and optimize efficiency – job after job, year after year. We are devoted to our customers. And we definitely believe we have the right people, technology and experience to help them achieve their business goals.

By: IST America

Shorewood, Illinois, September 9, 2024 – IST America (ISTA), a global leader in UV and LED light curing technology, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming National Coil Coating Association (NCCA) Fall Technical Meeting, taking place September 23 – 25 in Chicago, IL. Chris Davis, Head of Sales for IST America, will present “Utilizing UV & LED Technology in Coil Coating,” showcasing cutting-edge advancements in the industry.

Chris Davis’ presentation will explore the transformative benefits of UV and LED curing technology for the coil coating sector. These technologies offer several key advantages, including faster curing times, reduced space requirements, and significant energy savings compared to traditional thermal ovens. UV and LED solutions enable coil coaters to enhance productivity while achieving high-quality finishes in an environmentally friendly manner with reduced carbon footprints.

“UV and LED technology represent a game-changer for coil coaters, providing unparalleled speed and efficiency while significantly lowering energy consumption,” said Chris Davis. “We’re excited to share how IST’s innovations can help manufacturers not only improve their bottom line but also make strides toward sustainability.”

The presentation will cover real-world applications of UV and LED technology, including the use of UV-curable primers and topcoats for galvanized steel, aluminum claddings, and other materials. By utilizing these advanced systems, coaters can achieve superior surface finishes, increased line speeds, and energy efficiency, all while eliminating the need for cooling processes or high-temperature curing ovens. Chris will also highlight the role of IST’s hybrid UV-LED systems in achieving matte surfaces and how excimer technology enhances product aesthetics and functionality.

ABOUT IST AMERICA

IST America is the North American arm of IST Metz in Nurtingen Germany. IST has been long known as the Global Leader in premium UV Curing solutions. Their systems include LEDCure, Traditional LAMPCure, Low Energy, Excimer, and Hybrid UV technology for sheetfed, wide web, narrow web, digital, and industrial applications. IST America provides system sales, service, parts, and application support for the North American market to OEM manufacturers and end users for new equipment as well as retrofit opportunities. IST America is located in Shorewood, Il. For more information visit: www.ist-uv.com/en-us

By: Mark Andy

Chesterfield, MO (September 9, 2024) –  Mark Andy, a leading provider of label and print solutions, and Domino Printing Sciences (Domino), the global expert in advanced digital printing and variable data solutions, are proud to showcase their ongoing collaboration with the launch of the 1200dpi DSiQ-730 hybrid press at this year’s Labelexpo Americas. This partnership is a testament to both companies’ dedication to driving innovation in hybrid printing technology, providing converters with high-performance, automated solutions to meet the evolving demands of the industry.

For several years, Mark Andy and Domino have combined their expertise to offer state-of-the-art hybrid printing systems. These systems enable converters to benefit from the versatility of digital printing, including variable data and customization, while maximizing efficiency by integrating flexographic and digital technologies into a single process. This combined approach allows for producing high-quality labels in a single pass, improving workflow and reducing production times.

“Hybrid printing is transforming the industry, and the efficiencies of single-pass technology are precisely what our customers are looking for. Our partnership with Domino exemplifies our commitment to providing innovative hybrid printing solutions that meet the needs of our customers,” said Duane Pekar, CEO of Mark Andy. “The introduction of the DSiQ-730 reinforces our focus on delivering high-quality, efficient hybrid presses that offer the automation and precision our converters expect.”

A Mark Andy Digital iQ Series hybrid press featuring the DSiQ-R digital retrofit module will be in Mark Andy’s booth #319 at Labelexpo Americas, with live demonstrations daily from September 10–12, 2024.

About Mark Andy Inc.

Mark Andy is a pioneer of the graphic arts and printing industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, it supplies leading global brands, including Mark Andy and Presstek printing presses, Rotoflex finishing solutions, as well as a complete line of Mark Andy Print Products consumables and pressroom supplies. All products are backed by the largest customer support team in the industry, minimizing downtime and helping customers be profitable, efficient and at the forefront of innovation. Mark Andy does what it takes to understand each customer’s unique business, the challenges they face and the pressures they feel. It strives to provide products and services that help customers solve their problems and solutions that go a step further, allowing them to excel in their day-to-day operations, ultimately increasing productivity and reaching their full potential. For more information, visit www.markandy.com.

By: Mark Andy

Chesterfield, MO – (September 10, 2024) – Mark Andy is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking milestone in digital label printing at Labelexpo 2024. The unveiling of the Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 sets a new industry standard, doubling the speed of its predecessors at 1200dpi resolution, solidifying its position as the fastest narrow web digital press in the marketplace.

Running at an unprecedented 480 feet per minute, the Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 boosts productivity by maintaining resolution above 1200dpi, delivering full-color variable data printing (VDP) and holding the tightest tolerances in print-to-print and print-to-die registration. This state-of-the-art press is powered by Mark Andy’s new ProWORX Digital Front End (DFE), which delivers additional productivity by streamlining prepress workflow and color management. 

“We’re incredibly excited about this technological breakthrough,” states Mark Andy CEO Duane Pekar. “The market is asking for greater digital press speeds and efficiencies. We listened, and we delivered. The HighSpeed 1200 is not just two times faster, it does so without compromising quality and capability. Available in hybrid or roll-to-roll formats, the new opportunities this technological advancement creates for converters are substantial. Our customers’ growth is our growth, and we’re looking forward to showing the market this new digital technology at Labelexpo.”

Key features of the Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 include:

• High Productivity: Print more labels per shift with speeds up to 480 fpm.
• Advanced VDP Capabilities: Achieve high-speed variable data printing with unrivaled precision.
• Expanded Color Gamut: Options include CMYKOV or CMYKOVG for vibrant, accurate color reproduction.
• Shorter ROI: This press offers the shortest return on investment (ROI) in the digital label press market.

Mark Andy will be hosting live demonstrations of the Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 at Labelexpo 2024 at the following times each day of the show:

• 10:00 AM
• 11:00 AM
• 2:30 PM
• 4:00 PM

Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the future of digital label printing in action.​​​​​​

By: Grupo Gráfico

Kennesaw, Ga. September 9, 2024 – Grupo Gráfico Romo (Romo GNM), one of Latin America’s leading commercial and packaging printers, set two new world records during August 2024. In its facility outside of Mexico City, Romo GNM produced 2,483,461 sheets in a full week (168 hours) and 9,515,613 sheets in one month (31 consecutive days). Both records were set using its Speedmaster XL 106-8P+L from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), which prints at 18,000 sheets per hour and was recently installed in April. 

Unparalleled Value Through the Whole Supply Chain 

From high-end retail catalogs to luxury specialty folding cartons, Romo GNM offers comprehensive turnkey solutions for every aspect of its clients’ creative, printing, and fulfillment needs. The company boasts four main business units – catalogs/commercial printing, packaging/folding carton, wide format digital/point of purchase, and fulfillment – and offers impressive in-house services ranging from product photography and graphic and structural design through to complete print, finishing, and mailing. 

“We ensure a creative collaboration that delivers true effectiveness for our clients,” said Elías Sidauy, CEO, Grupo Gráfico Romo-GNM. “We deliver unparalleled value through the whole supply chain and brand consistency across multiple print platforms and finishing processes.”

Beyond its extensive range of services, Romo GNM distinguishes itself as the region’s leading printer by consistently delivering the highest quality and best value products for its customers. Earlier this year, the company installed an eight-color Speedmaster XL 106 perfecting press with coater from HEIDELBERG. The machine was specifically designed to optimize production of catalogs, a core segment of Romo GNM’s business. It was also selected for its flexibility and capability to produce high-quality folding cartons, which the company intends to manufacture on the press outside its peak catalog production season.

“The Speedmaster XL 106 enables us to be competitive in this new world of printing – helping us to be more efficient and live up to the high standards of today’s customers regarding pricing, quality, and faster turnaround times,” said Sidauy.

When the press was installed earlier this year, Romo GNM partnered with consultant Anthony Thirlby to optimize its production processes. Together, they implemented a true “Push to Stop” approach from prepress to press to postpress, eliminating human touchpoints wherever possible. Developing these standard operating procedures allows the business to produce with the lowest operating cost per sheet and with the highest commercial return. In its first month of production, the XL 106 produced over 6,000,000 sheets.

“It’s so easy to only focus on whatever current job is running on press,” said Sidauy, “but we also need to be properly prepared for the next ten jobs to ensure minimal disruption to output levels and maintain a consistent level of skill and performance.” 

Record Breaking Production

During its peak catalog production season, Romo GNM successfully produced a world record 9,515,613 sheets in one month (31 consecutive days) – producing 2,483,461 sheets during one of those weeks (168 hours), which is another world first. The company produced 179 different jobs and performed 1688 plate changes throughout its record-breaking run with an average run length of 53,160 sheets. All jobs were perfected and produced using four different stocks and three different sheet sizes with weights ranging from 90 gsm to 150 gsm.

Thanks to the press’s superior sheet transfer system, Romo GNM consistently ran at top press speeds of 18,000 sheets per hour with only one operator and one press helper per shift. Additionally, with the Speedmaster XL 106’s advanced Push to Stop technology, processes intelligently start on their own, so the operator only interrupts when necessary. The Push to Stop job sequencing enabled highly optimized batching, resulting in peak operational performance. Equipped with Prinect Inpress Control 3, HEIDELBERG’s industry-leading inline spectrophotometer, Romo GNM averaged 42 makeready sheets per job – maintaining consistent color, high quality, and minimal waste throughout the entire 31 days.

Sidauy proudly stated, “Our entire team – from our prepress technicians to the press operators and helpers – was part of this great achievement. They understand the Push to Stop technology and methodology, and they’ve been committed from the start to making this journey with us as a company.”

“Many congratulations to everyone at Grupo Gráfico Romo,” said Andrés Gálvez, Managing Director for HEIDELBERG Mexico. “This feat was only possible thanks to their unwavering commitment to process optimization, guided by the expertise of Anthony Thirlby.”

Romo GNM also boasts four other offset presses in production, including a Speedmaster CX 104 and Speedmaster CD 102. Its Speedmaster CX 104 is a state-of-the-art UV machine dedicated to printing the company’s specialized folding cartons. Now that its Speedmaster XL 106 is running at the optimum level of productivity, Romo GNM intends to implement similar process optimization procedures in its folding carton production. 

Overall, Sidauy stated the advanced intelligence of Speedmaster presses, combined with the improvements to Romo GNM’s production practices, will help his company win more jobs. “We can give better prices along with higher quality because we are faster in the changing of a job, in the adjustment of the machine, in how many waste sheets we need to set up the machine.”

He concluded, “I think it’s too soon to quantify its magnitude, but the high level of productivity we’ve been able to achieve on the Speedmaster XL 106 is a gamechanger. Now that we understand our capabilities, we have a significant opportunity to expand the business.”

*After measurement by HEIDELBERG

About Grupo Gráfico Romo 

Grupo Gráfico Romo-GNM offers graphic products and services, manufactured with high quality standards. Over the years, the company has proudly garnered the trust and loyalty of countless customers because its products are built with quality materials and the latest technologies to meet the highest industry standards. Among the top five printers in Latin America and the top ten worldwide, Grupo Gráfico Romo has positioned itself as a benchmark in the Graphic Arts Industry, including packaging, catalogs, magazines, and customized displays. It is distinguished by the high level of commitment, quality, and attention given to its customers and business partners, seeking to enhance their sales and their brand.