Finishing
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
Tharstern SQL v.3.01 MIS,incorporating full JDF/JMFconnectivity to all production devices via Heidelberg Press Room Manager & MAN Roland PECOM interfaces.
“Preview” web based customer interface providing real time production tracking, job spec, cost, stock, delivery, RFQ, on-line estimating, ordering & reporting facilities
PRE-PRESS/DESIGN/MULTIMEDIA
Production
Heidelberg Prinect PDF Workflow System
State of the art Xeon Server for high speed communication and workflow
Imposition
Heidelberg Prinect Signastation
Proofing
x2 HP5000 Indigo (5 & 6 colour) digital proofing ICC profiled to ISO 12647
Epson 10600 Inkjet plotter
Hewlett Packard DesignJet 2000CP Plotter
CTP
Heidelberg Suprasetter fully automated CTP system with on-line processing
Heidelberg Spectrum Trendsetter 3244 CTP system
Remote Access
Heidelberg Remote Access upload & on-line soft proofing system
Creo Insite artwork upload,edit & asset management system
Full FTP upload/download facilities & ISDN Software
We maintain the latest versions of all industry standard software for both MAC & PC platforms
Data Media
We are able to receive all industry standard formats
LITHO PRINT
Heidelberg Press-Room Manager v.1.5 (only current UK installation)
– Controlling JDF/JMF workflow in conjunction with Roland PECOM system & Tharstern MIS
Heidelberg Prinect CPC 24
– Image Control
– Spectrophotometric Quality Control – colour management & calibration system linked to all presses. Running to ISO 12647 colour standard
Heidelberg Speedmaster XL105 -Year of installation 2008
– 10 colour press. Model XL105
– 10P6 with one perfecting unit offering 10/0 or 5/5. Prinect Press Centre, Heidelberg Cut Star 105, linked to Prinect Image Control (full sheet scanning)
– Maximum sheet size 750 x 1050mm
– Paper thickness from 0.03 to 0.6mm
– Maximum speed 15,000 impressions per hour straight or perfect printing.
Roland 700 -Year of installation 2005
– 10 colour press. Model 710 with one perfecting unit offering 10/0 or 5/5 fitted with Pecom fully automatic plate change, Colour Pilot.
– Mabeg Reel Sheeter (in-line conversion) from reel to sheet fed)
– Maximum sheet size 740 x 1040mm.
Roland 700 -Year of installation 2003
– 8 colour press. Model 708 with one perfecting unit offering 8/0 or 4/4 fitted with Pecom, fully automatic plate change, CCI and IR Drying.
– Maximum sheet size 740 x 1040mm
Heidelberg Classic Speedmaster SM102 -Year of installation 1999
– 10 colour press. Model SM 102-10P6, with one perfecting unit offering 10/0 or 5/5, fitted with CPC 1-04, CP2000, Preset, Semi-Automatic Plate Change and CPC42 x 2 Autoregister
– Bielomatik Cut Star (in-line conversion from reel to sheet fed) and IR Drying
– Maximum sheet size 720 x 1020mm
Heidelberg GTO 52
– Single colour B3 litho press with envelope overprint facility
Ink System
– All ten colour presses connected to a Betz fully automated ink-pumping system.
BINDERY
x2 Polar 115 ED Guillotines with Transomat
x3 Stahl T78 folders
x1 Stahl TK/KH 82 folder with full automation, JDF/JMF compatible
x1 Stahl TK/KH 56 folder JDF/JMF compatible
x1 Stahl F52 folder
Multi Headed paper Drill
Ram Bundling
Müller Martini 335/360 Saddle Stitcher with Rima RS1012s, Compensating Counter Stacker (conventional and loop stitching)
Heidelberg ST300 Saddle Stitcher with Rima RS1012s, Compensating Counter Stacker (conventional and loop stitching)
x2 Palamides Delta 703 high speed automatic paper banding machines
D.E.M Superpack 4000 Shrink Wrappers
DIGITAL PRINT
x2 HP Indigo 5000
– Both machines linked to HP Stream Server, allowing continuous printing while automatically ripping files.
– Harlequin Dual RIP 100% Full Colour Variable Data Printing acknowledged as the ‘world’s most advanced digital press’. It provides lithographic quality. Liquid ink technology means higher quality – at speed
– It can print 6 colours – 4 colour process plus 2 special pantone certified colours (including varnish) and is able to print on most stocks including plastics
and mirror board from 80gsmto 350gsm
– Max paper size 320 x 470mm, max image size 308 x 450mm.
Xerox Docucolor 130CSX
– CreoScitex Xerox RIP
– 100% Full Colour Variable Data Printing
– Reel fed, B2 format, prints on substrates measuring 50 centimetres wide by up to 11 metres long
– Full colour printing, 4/4 in one pass
– Prints at speeds up to 130 A4 impressions per minute
AMS Ink Jet Printing System
– Up to C4 size ink jet printing over a 4” print area, in different colours if required at up to 30,000 pieces per hour
Software
– XMPie
- variable data application
– Print Shop Mail
- variable data application
– QAS QuickAddress
- mailsortation application
DIGITAL FINISHING EQUIPMENT
EBA 551LT - Programmable Guillotine
Morgana AutoCreaser
NAGEL Foldnak Booklet Maker with Trimmer
GMP SurelamPRO Roll Laminator
Fastbind Secura - Perfect Binder
Wiro/Comb binder
PERSONALISATION AND MAILING SERVICES
Bell & Howell 8 Station Streamfeeder envelope encloser with camera recognition system
AMS Mailbag Poly enclosing
AMS Hi-speed Envelope ink-jet printer
Image & Domino in-line Ink Jet Personalisation
Code Box 3 Auto
Free Form
Robatech in-line re-moist, perf and impact gluing
STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION
High Bay Racking with full online management information system