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News Release from: Komori UK | Subject: Lithrone S640, S840 Perfector, S540 presses
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 January 2007
Three Komori Presses Replace MAN Roland
Machines
Paarl Print, a Paarl Media Group company, has placed a GBP45 million order for three new Japanese manufactured Komori sheetfed presses through Kemtek Imaging Systems.
Paarl Print, a Paarl Media Group company, has placed a GBP45 million order for three new Japanese manufactured Komori sheetfed presses through Kemtek Imaging Systems The Komori Lithrone presses are equipped with the Komori KHS System, to provide claimed they offer very short make-ready times, whilst reducing paper waste
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 1 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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That is exactly what our clients' need and we are ideally positioned at Paarl Print to provide that." Paarl Print's new six-colour Komori Lithrone S640 press with coater will be the first to arrive at the end of February and it will be operational by mid-March.
It will be followed by an eight-colour Lithrone S840 Perfector at the end of March with a five-colour Lithrone S540 with coater arriving in February 2008.
Wayne Barker, Paarl Print's sheetfed divisional manager, commented that the three new Komori presses will replace three existing MAN Roland sheetfed presses, adding to Paarl Print's capacity and capability.
Barker said: "High quality, reliable production and quick turn-around times is what it is about at Paarl Print.
The machines are equipped with the latest colour control equipment that will ensure colour management from the first to the last sheet printed on a particular job.
The fact that the first machine is a six-colour press opens the market for speciality coatings, further enhancing our clients' products.
An application specialist from Komori UK will be visiting us to assist with the installation of the presses and the integration of the supplied software." He added that Paarl Print staff will be trained on the operation of the presses with on-site follow up training by Komori specialists.
In preparation for the arrival of the presses, Paarl Print is also investing in upgrading its computer-to-plate (CTP) pre-press department with new Screen pre-press equipment ordered from Kemtek.
Paarl Print CTP manager, Wim Verkuyl, said: "We are eagerly awaiting the new equipment, which will offer us the back-up we need.
The new Screen Platerite 8800 will enable us to comfortably supply plates to all our presses.
We are also installing Prinergy workflow with Insite remote proofing, which will afford clients the benefit of pre-approving their RIPped files on the Internet, resulting in a dramatic turn-around time, giving us the competitive edge in the market." Neil Sutton, managing director of Komori UK, commented: "The order is a result of several overseas field visits and print trials by senior management from both Paarl and Komori and we are thrilled that Paarl Print has chosen Komori as a partner.
We completely support Paarl's passion and commitment for unparalleled quality and going forward, Komori will work closely with the company to provide specialist training and back-up to ensure it is fulfilled." Gavin van Rensburg, chief executive officer of Kemtek Imaging Systems, added: "We have worked closely with Paarl Print for many years supplying pre-press production equipment and this is our biggest Komori order to date.
Paarl Print made the decision after visiting Komori-equipped printers and witnessing first hand Komori presses' automation, reliability, impressive cost of ownership and swift return on investment." He added: "Our aim at Kemtek is to provide our customers with a choice of the very best production equipment to suit their businesses - backed-up by the best service and support.
Paarl Print will benefit from both local hardware and application support provided by Kemtek factory-trained personnel." The new Komori presses and supporting equipment will be used for the printing of advertising brochures, specialist niche magazines and promotional material. Request a free brochure from Komori UK ...
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