10.28.14
The UK’s first 18,000sph Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 145 is currently being commissioned by Graphic Packaging International in Leeds. The Speedmaster XL145-6+LX will be running at full production speed next month.
“We looked at other options but our experience with the existing XL 105 and the performance it has given us over the last six years, coupled with the technological developments on the XL 145, were convincing reasons for going again with Heidelberg,” said Dean Naylor, plant manager of Graphic Packaging.
The XL 105 featured Image Control but on the XL 145 press, Graphic Packaging has opted for Inpress Control, which will automate the register and color control. Color Assistant Pro allows the company to calibrate to ensure consistent and repeatable color.
“Inpress Control will speed up makeready, reduce waste and enhance quality. Quality is something we are able to market and offer to all our customers in the packaging sector,” said Naylor.
Other features that will reduce downtime and enhance throughput include simultaneous wash up and ink pumping.
“We looked at other options but our experience with the existing XL 105 and the performance it has given us over the last six years, coupled with the technological developments on the XL 145, were convincing reasons for going again with Heidelberg,” said Dean Naylor, plant manager of Graphic Packaging.
The XL 105 featured Image Control but on the XL 145 press, Graphic Packaging has opted for Inpress Control, which will automate the register and color control. Color Assistant Pro allows the company to calibrate to ensure consistent and repeatable color.
“Inpress Control will speed up makeready, reduce waste and enhance quality. Quality is something we are able to market and offer to all our customers in the packaging sector,” said Naylor.
Other features that will reduce downtime and enhance throughput include simultaneous wash up and ink pumping.