12 April 2019
Galloways gallops ahead with £2m upgrade
Galloways has invested close to £2m in Heidelberg equipment, a move that will strengthen the company’s competitive position as it heads towards its 150th anniversary next year.
Two new presses, one litho and one digital, have been purchased and the workflow that links together the whole process is seen as key to higher output and maximum efficiency at the Poynton plant.
A Speedmaster CX 102-5+L, a B1 press, with fifth unit for special colours and a coater, has been ordered. It replaces another five-colour press but the company will keep on a Speedmaster 102.
“We analysed our market and our work and found there was little demand for the larger sheet size and the CX102 offers us the automation and efficiency that we need given that the market requires shorter and shorter runs making start up time and waste a critical issue” says Matt Galloway, Director.
“We will also be able to run more specialist materials and this will be our first press with Inpress Control which gives us colour measurement on the fly. Previously we have used ImageControl.”
As important was the company’s choice of digital press, since today 25-30% of its turnover is attributable to this technology. The company has had a Linoprint for some time but by supplementing that with a Versafire EP it will significantly increase output. The Versafire EP can produce 3,500 A3 simples pages an hour compared to 1,000 an hour with the Linoprint and it also extends the stock range with its ability to handle up to 470gsm board.
“When we visited Germany to look at the CX 102 we were shown the workflow and process control that was now possible. We recognised that this is the key to maximising efficiency and the Production Manager will link prepress, press and MIS seamlessly and give us even greater colour control. It works across both litho and digital so we simply have to decide which output device to send the work to. We have bought Production Manager on a subscription deal which also means we get regular updates,” says Mr Galloway.
“With this investment we are putting ourselves in a very competitive position by being cost effective for a range of commercial work and some packaging.”
Photo: Matt Galloway, Director
Intergraf Economic News (Paper Prices) - March 2024
18 March 2024
Access the latest edition of the Economic Newsletter for the European Printing Industry for data on paper consumption, and pricing data for pulp, paper and recovered paper. Data for packaging papers and board is also available with this edition.
STUDY EXPOSES HIGH COST OF PHARMACIES PRINTING MEDICAL INFORMATION LEAFLETS
7 March 2024
Intergraf welcomes the release of a study by our partner MLPS (Medical Leaflet = Patient Safety), a subgroup of the European Carton Manufacturers Association (ECMA) shedding light on the potential economic costs associated with the proposed use of Print on Demand (PoD) leaflets in the pharmaceutical legislation revision.
The BPIF is the printing industries champion. By becoming a member you join a diverse and influential community. We help you solve business problems, connect you to new customers and suppliers and make your voice heard in government.
Call 01676 526030