ZENITH Print Group has invested in a new five-colour combination perfecting press from HEIDELBERG.
The Speedmaster XL 106-5-P+L will join the company’s existing fleet, which already includes two Speedmaster XL 106 presses.
Together with other recent investments, Zenith anticipates that the new press will deliver a production capacity increase of approximately 35%, enabling the business to deliver ‘enhanced quality, greater flexibility and faster turnaround times’ for customers.
The new Speedmaster XL 106-5-P+L will provide Zenith with a platform for both commercial and packaging production. Combining five-colour printing, perfecting and coating, the press is designed to support ‘efficient makereadies, productive job changeovers and consistently high-quality output’.
Prior to this investment, Zenith had already taken steps to enhance its prepress capability with the installation of two new high-speed HEIDELBERG Suprasetter devices. Both systems are configured with compact pallet loaders, providing a high level of automation in plate production.
Zenith’s investment also extends into postpress, with the purchase of the latest HEIDELBERG Stahlfolder TH82-P, equipped with StackStar C robotics. The system combines shingled folding with automated robotic stacking.
Joseph Towler, chief executive of Zenith Print Group, said, “Our customers expect us to react quickly and adapt to changing demands. Whether in the context of a commercial print job or of packaging production, they rely on us for fast turnaround times and maximum flexibility. The new Speedmaster XL 106 gives us the agility to switch efficiently between these two business areas, helping us respond faster and better meet our customers’ needs.”
Ryan Miles, MD at HEIDELBERG UK, added, “We are delighted that Zenith has once again placed its trust in HEIDELBERG with the investment in a new Speedmaster XL 106-5-P+L. The new press has been designed to create a strong competitive advantage and will help Zenith create growth and efficiency for their customers while maintaining the highest quality standards.”
