Graphic Arts Magazine November 2017 | Page 12

Installations and investments Operations Manager Ted Gortmaker (left) with folder operator Dan Lemoine and the Heidelberg TH-82-P Stahlfolder with PFX feeder. Nabeela Anjum (3rd from left) with the Mr. Printer production team, beside their new Mohr Paper Cutter. PREMIER PRINTING ADDS HEIDELBERG SPEEDMASTER MR. PRINTER EXPANDS FINISHING CAPABILITIES Orillia OPP’s Rich Stillwell with the new Triumph 7260 Hydraulic Programmable Cutter. Jean Martinez (left) from GBC Canada, with Eric Couture, Partner at Xpression Num.Eric beside the GBC Seal 65v Pro MD Laminator. NEW TRIUMPH CUTTER FOR OPP SHOP XPRESSION NUM.ERIC INVESTS IN LAMINATOR Premier Printing (Winnipeg) has invested in a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL- 106-4P Sheetfed Press and Heidelberg TH-82-P Stahlfolder with PFX feeder from Heidelberg Canada. The press features AutoPlate Pro fully automated plate loading (Premier performs up to 150 plate changes per day), Prinect Axis Control Spectral measuring device, and dynamic sheet brakes. It’s driven by the new Press Center XL featuring Intellistart 2 operating software, allowing for the “autonomous” processing of jobs at speeds of 18,000 sph. The Stahlfolder has doubled the amount of throughput in Premier’s finishing department. “This new folder is a game-changer. The ease of operation, set-up and throughput is amazing,” said Operations Manager Ted Gortemaker. Premier specializes in school, college and university agendas. The new Speedmaster has filled the gap for the 2/2 signatures that are typical in this market. The OPP Head Office (Orillia, ON) has purchased a Triumph 7260 28” Hydraulic Programmable Cutter with Air Beds from Toronto’s Print Digital Solutions (PDS). The powerful cutter can slice through stacks of paper up to 3” thick. Cutting widths range from 28’’ to ¾.’’ An electronic hand wheel makes manually con- trolling the back gauge easy, and an IR safety curtain covers the work area to prevent injuries. Easy Cut blade bars provide two-handed operation, and users can replace the blades without removing the machine covers. The program- mable back gauge stores up to 99 programs with up to 99 steps each. The 7260 also automatically corrects itself in case of back-gauge displacement. Its digital display has a self-diagnostic system with error indication. The front and rear air tables make trimming large sheets exceptionally easy. 12 | November 2017 | GRAPHIC ARTS MAGAZINE Mr. Printer (Etobicoke, ON) has installed a Mohr 80 NET Paper Cutter, Morgana Digifold PRO, Morgana AF System 2000 Bookletmaker with square fold unit, Horizon BQ 140 Perfect Binder, and a Challenge EH3C Drill from print finishing specialist Sydney Stone (Mississauga, ON). “With developing our new e-com- merce website, we knew our finishing capabilities needed to be looked at to ensure we can meet the demands and expectations of our client base,” said Nabeela Anjum, Office Manager. “We now have the ability to do short, medium and longer run booklet making. We’re now offering quick turnaround perfect- binding jobs that we previously couldn’t do. And with the Digifold PRO Creaser/ Folder, we can offer a wide range of paper stocks for folding applications that are full-colour, without any cracking.” Xpression Num.Eric (Mascouche, QC), an industry leader in large format digital printing specializing in exhibitions and tradeshow graphics, has invested in a Seal 65v Pro MD Laminator from GBC Canada. Characterized as the “ultimate laminator” for finishing professionals requiring a high production, versatile laminator that can run both hot and cold applications, its design includes two major technological breakthroughs in laminator performance: speed of thermal encapsulation and its Easy Operator Interface (EOI). Other features include an “unmatched” speed of 15 ft/min, and state-of-the-art roller and heating element technology that enables it to run thermal applications nearly three times faster than most competitive laminators. Common applications include POP, mounting to substrates, tradeshow graphics, floor and window signage, decals, banners, posters, vehicle wraps, encapsulation, etc. graphicartsmag.com