Duncan Print opts for high spec XL 105 in two for one press swap.

Flexibility and productivity were critical to Duncan Print Group’s decision to purchase a new press. As a commercial and packaging producer it needed a press that could process lightweight 60gsm papers through to 1 ml boards and could run both UV and conventional inks with an easy switch between the two.

Following extensive testing with four potential suppliers, Duncan Print concluded that the Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105-6LX offered the best solution. The XL 105 comes with full Logistics materials handling, Inpress Control spectrophotometer and automated colour adjustment and semi-automatic plate changing. The order includes Pressroom Manager workflow and a new Stahl folder TH 82 fully automatic folder with full JDF compatibility. The Stahl folder will be delivered at the end of March and the XL 105 will arrive at the Welwyn Garden City plant in May.

John Segre, print manager, believes the press purchase will increase production capacity by 20%.

Bill Duncan, Group Managing Director is delighted with the purchase: “We looked at a number of presses in the field before going to the supplier demonstrations. The XL 105, fitted with Inline colour control, will significantly reduce make-ready time and paper waste. We will also benefit from its ability to consistently run up to its maximum speed of 18,000 sph.

We were particularly impressed with the carousel unit which holds up to four anilox rollers above the coating unit. This will dramatically improve the changeover time from conventional to UV printing. Another benefit will be that for the first time we will be able to print on plastic which will create important new market opportunities for us”.

The six colour press will operate on a three shift, round the clock basis to produce promotional packaging, forms, brochures, posters and leaflets. As an environmentally committed company, Duncan Print plans to run the press with just 3% alcohol.

January 2012.

Illustration: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG

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