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News Release from: Komori UK
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 February 2006
New Press Factory Most Sophisticated In
World
Offset and web press manufacturer Komori has opened its Tsukuba plant in Japan, which is claimed to be the world's most sophisticated press production facility.
Offset and web press manufacturer Komori has opened its Tsukuba plant in Japan, which is claimed to be the world's most sophisticated press production facility The factory replaces the Toride plant and was built to produce Komori's Lithrone LS40 presses
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 1 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The company said that the growing trend for multi-colour presses, perfectors and presses capable of adding greater value to print has driven increased demand for it's Lithrone S Series presses, particularly the flagship Lithrone LS40.
In the Tsukuba plant, Komori said it has revolutionised its production systems to produce a streamlined, flexible and environmentally-sound press manufacturing centre.
The company believes that the new factory creates improved press quality and reliability because of what is said to be the world's most up to date system for machining main components, such as frames and cylinders.
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Komori said that research and development is accelerated by expanding and strengthening its research and testing facilities, whilst the latest CAD systems have been deployed alongside a high level of design analysis.
In addition, consistent temperature control throughout the plant maximises production of precision machinery, whilst a full testing system prior to shipment has been implemented.
The company said that it now has shorter production times and greater efficiency through shorter development, design, production and delivery times to satisfy customer demand.
That has been achieved by totally changing manufacturing methods to achieve greater efficiency and complete waste elimination.
At the same time, Komori said it has improved its networking with partner companies to share production technology information and a just-in-time parts control system has been adopted.
Tsukuba was designed with a concern for the environment, particularly in terms of electricity, noise and noxious odours.
Power consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced by using natural energy, such as solar power and small-scale wind power.
Waste materials are separated in to 20 categories and fully recycled, said the company.
Komori added that it has also improved its training and education facilities to further improve its technologies and control systems.
The 38,500 square metre plant on a 185,000 square metre science and technology site will enable the company to respond quickly to customer demand, whilst having the freedom to further expand the facility in the future, it believes. Request free introductory details about products from Komori UK ...
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