Graphic Arts Magazine July / August 2019 | Page 12

Installations
Miller McConnell Signs installs AGFA Anapurna H2500i Printer
Miller McConnell Signs (Ottawa, ON), serving the Ottawa sign
market since the early 1990s, recently installed an Agfa Anapurna
H2500i LED printer from Agfa Graphics Canada. The company
specializes in producing “vivid” signage on paper, vinyl, poly-
styrene, coroplast, foam board, aluminum, specialty fabrics
and other substrates. The new printer joins an existing Agfa
Anapurna M2 hybrid wide-format UV printer that produces
“stunning results” on a wide variety of rigid materials. The shop’s
equipment also includes laminating machines that provide
additional protection when long-term durability is needed.
Miller McConnell is also one of only a few sign companies in
eastern Ontario that has in-house Braille and tactile sign
equipment that can accurately engrave on wood, acrylic,
plexiglass and other plastics and metals.
“We were very satisfied with our previous Anapurna that lasted
10 years without any major problems,” said owner Craig
McConnell. “We wanted to continue with Agfa as our partner
and purchased the Anapurna H2500i LED because it’s a hybrid
that has outstanding print quality and low operating costs. It can
print on rigid panels and rolls up to 98” wide at 15 boards per
hour in production mode.” The H2500i is ideal for sign shops,
digital printers, photo labs and mid-sized screen printers that
want to combine board and roll-to-roll jobs. Its 6-colour engine
is known for exceptional quality and high productivity. With an
automatic board feeder, productivity is further increased.
Its white-ink function can print on transparent materials for
backlit applications, or can print white as a spot colour.
The hybrid is fitted with air-cooled UV LED lights that
significantly reduce energy costs.
From left are Alexis Aubre (Agfa Account Manager), Craig
McConnell (owner of Miller McConnell Signs) and Dylan Flamond
(Press Operator at Miller McConnell Signs).
Produlith Packaging installs Komori GLX 6 Offset Press
Komcan (Georgetown, ON), Komori’s exclusive dealer in Canada
for presses, parts, consumables and tech support, has
installed a new Komori GLX 6 41-inch colour offset press at
Produlith Packaging in its Boucherville, Quebec production
facility. “The press comes with the highest level of automation
and inspection systems available in the market today,” said
the OEM. Some of those features include PQA-S sheet quality
and colour control, PDC-X scanner, PDF comparator, and a
full array of automation functions that improve productivity.
The 18,000-sheet-per-hour press is capable of running up to
40-point board with fully automatic, non-stop delivery. Produlith’s
new press can accommodate not only package printing, but
also high-end commercial and publishing printing due to its
exceptional print quality and versatility. Its energy-conserving
and space-saving design, along with reduced heat emissions,
also provides environmental benefits.
Produlith is a full-service folding carton and flexible packaging
leader catering to the high-end pharmaceutical, food, beverage,
cosmetic and general folding carton markets. Founded in
1981, it’s a highly successful second-generation, family-owned
company headed by Shawn Desmarchais. “We’re extremely
excited to be working with a company like Produlith, that has
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the same vision as all of us at Komcan and Komori,” said
Komcan President Steve Ranson. “We enjoyed working with
Shawn and his team on this exciting project.” Desmarchais
added: “Working with Komcan has been a pleasure. Their
professional approach and expertise made it easy for us to
choose the ideal press for our present and future needs – as
well as one that will support our continuous growth.”
Bruno Lemay (left), Produlith’s VP of Technology, with Shawn
Desmarchais, President.
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