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News Release from: Komori UK | Subject: Lithrone S29 press
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 November 2007
Alcohol-Free Press To Raise Printer's
Productivity
By buying a new alcohol-free, five-colour Komori Lithrone S29 press, WPG is hoping to improve its environmental credentials and has standardised its factory as an all-Komori operation.
That is after the Lithrone S29 replaced a Mitsubishi press Komroi said that the Lithrone will streamline WPG's production and increase efficiency to raise productivity
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 3 Oct 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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WPG bought the new press on the basis of its previous experience as the company has been operating a four-colour Komori machine since 1986.
A main factor for choosing the Lithrone press was the ability to run alcohol-free.
The LS29 and the two older four-colour presses now all run without alcohol.
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WPG is also beginning to seek FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification Council) accreditation, which guarantees responsible use of paper from well managed forests.
Other initiatives being driven by WPG's management include recycling everything from aluminium plates to plastic cups and disposing of all other waste responsibly in designated bins.
The company said it strives to reduce landfill waste and a local waste paper processing company collects waste paper and cardboard daily for recycling.
WPG is starting a Vision in Print Material Waste Reduction Programme in the New Year, involving a team of employees to standardise processes and minimise the company's environmental impact.
The business will also be working towards ISO14001 in 2008 and it aims to be accredited by the end of the year.
WPG's managing director, Paul Jones, said: "Over the years we have received great service support from Komori.
We have a 21 year-old Komori press, which we have owned from new and its reliability is excellent as it still produces brilliant quality print.
Our minders highly endorse Komori presses for their ease of use in comparison to other manufacturers so it was a natural progression to buy a new model to replace the Mitsubishi.
The 29-inch plate size suits our A2 and B2 work and the fifth unit on the press lets us seal and print special colours in one pass, adding value and ensuring top quality for our customers." He explained: "Margins are extremely tight and meeting turn-around times is crucial but it is also increasingly important to make continual improvements to protect the environment.
Komori has helped us go down this route with the alcohol-free presses and waste reduction and we are now fully committed to streamlining the business and meeting customers' expectation for a totally green operation." Steve Turner, Komori's general sales manager for the north of the UK, commented: "The Komori Corporation strives to be as environmentally responsible as practically possible.
Our new manufacturing plant in Tsukuba utilises solar and wind power and all Komori presses are designed to reduce the emissions of pollutants, as well as printing alcohol-free.
It's great news that WPG shares our commitment to environmental care." WPG was founded in 1960, was bought out in 1992 and it has stayed within the family since then.
Paul Jones took over from his father Brian as managing director a year ago and Brian Jones now serves as chairman.
The Welshpool (Wales) company borders a nature reserve and WPG has shown its commitment to the local area by building a safe storage area to prevent any possibility of chemical spills or pollution. Request a free brochure from Komori UK ...
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