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News Release from: Graphic Arts Equipment | Subject: Perfecta 76 TVC guillotine
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 July 2007
Guillotine Helps Save GBP50,000 Outwork
After one year of a three-year project, UK local authority, East Lindsey District Council, is being rewarded for its decision to transform its printing department.
The first 12 months have seen the introduction of digital printing through Oce and Gestetner equipment and a reduction of GBP50,000 in external work has already been made John Box, East Lindsey District Council's print and design manager, said the latest addition of a Perfecta 76 TVC guillotine from Graphic Arts Equipment (GAE) will further cut costs by reducing the need for outsourced finishing work
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 7 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Box opted for the TVC model, which features a 10.4" colour touchscreen and a programming system because he was eager to combine easily operated machinery with the quality of finish demanded in commercial printing.
He explained: "The fact the Perfecta guillotine is so easy to use was very important and the staff already feel confident in using the equipment.
The graphic touchscreen display saves the operators a great deal of time." And Box added: "The ability to store so many programmes means set up is extremely fast and reduces the margin for error - essential for any print unit with ever tightening deadlines.
The touch screen display is so easy to use, it saves the operators a great deal of time.
The ability to store many programmes means set-up is extremely fast and reduces the margin for error." GAE said that past experience of using Perfectas helped Box to make his decision.
And Box commented: "The Perfecta represents value for money and is well built.
I used GAE equipment when I worked in my previous local authority so I know the service that you get from GAE is first class." Box was employed by East Lindsey District Council to transform the printing and design department.
He has already overseen the introduction of digital printing and the investment in the bindery.
The next two phases of the project at the GBP400,000 turnover operation will concentrate on upgrading the layout and design areas and introducing a self-service copying and binding area for council employees.
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