Litho Press Invests In Large Format Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 Press Litho Press, one of the country’s leading litho labels and litho laminate sheet producers, announced investing in the first new-generation Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 57- inch six-color plus coater presses in North America. “Just like the high-performance cars that race around the track, we were seeking a new press that would give us the speed, precision, and control that our corrugated packaging and point-of-purchase customers demand,” said Bernie Lacy, president of Litho Press. “Color consis- tency and speedy turn times are the main driving forces for our clients. The new Rapida 145 press is delivering and winning the race for us.” Since its installation less than six months ago, Litho Press has seen an increase in capacity — more than 25 percent — and is able to schedule its litho label and litho lam sheets on two current shifts with the goal of three shifts as sales continue to grow. Most impressive have been reduced makeready times, less waste, and higher run speeds. With advanced automation and workflow solu- tions, the firm has been exceeding its clients’ demanding schedules and reducing turnaround time in the record-set- ting time of one to two days. Features include the inline Koenig & Bauer QualiTronic ColorControl quality measurement and control system to
ensure consistent print quality. As a certified G7 Master Printer, Litho Press is dedicated to delivering the highest color management for its clients’ products. Its proofing systems and presses are calibrated for optimal quality control to provide consistent, accurate color from proof to print. The new Rapida 145 accepts unbent plates, which eliminates an extra step in pre-press.
“We have seen first-hand how Koenig & Bauer is com- mitted to delivering the highest quality printing solutions and expert customer support,” Lacy said. “Our innovative new press model from Koenig & Bauer is helping our com- pany produce the finest print jobs for our clients for years to come. Our management team carefully chose Koenig & Bauer for its high level of quality, service, and expert build quality. They’ve been extremely responsive to our needs. We’re proud to be operating the first-of-its-kind in North America.”
Do you need printed sheets? We have your answer.. Introducing Heartland’s ColorCorr. This is “flexo-printing in the round”. On our corrugator we can print up to 109” wide. The advantage is that we can print the equivalent of ½ roll at a time and not be required to keep several rolls of very expensive preprinted paper on the floor. Much less waste and risk. In continual print mode, we use either laser-engraved rubber rolls or solid rubber rolls to print a “flood coat” or a repeating pattern. If we are printing a repeating pattern, we can run a two-color design on the paper. Customers have found that running sheets we print can allow them to run a lighter-grade due to reduced caliper loss, and in some cases eliminate one or more machine passes.
For more information contact: Charlie Freeman | 816-500-8889 | cfreeman@heartlandsheets.com Tim Kramer | 816-841-8317 | color@heartlandsheets.com
20 May 29, 2023
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