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1 Heidelberg Graphic Systems Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd Johannesburg Tel Cape Town Tel Durban Tel October 2015September 2015 NewsBRIEF Successful manufacturer of branded goods Baier & Schneider invests in sheetfed offset and digital presses from Heidelberg Stationery manufacturer uses new Speedmaster SX 52 Anicolor for the cost-effective production of short runs with high surface finishing requirements Press contains 40,000th printing unit in the Speedmaster SM/SX 52 series New Linoprint CV digital printing system produces extremely short orders with numerous versions Excellent quality and reliability thanks to perfectly coordinated consumables and services The notebooks, calendars, and stationery sets from Brunnen are a familiar sight to schoolchildren, office workers, and householders around the world. The brand s product range comprises a total of more than 7,000 items, which are produced mostly at the Heilbronn site of Baier & Schneider GmbH & Co.KG in Germany. Founded in 1877, the Schneider Group currently has more than 900 employees and processes more than 18,000 metric tons of paper each year. It is represented in eight European countries and exports to 60 countries. We are successful because we monitor the market constantly and know what our customers want, explains Ralf Wagner, head of production at the Heilbronn plant. Product requirements change and we are seeing a growing demand for short runs and widely varied coatings and special effects. That is why the company is soon to install a Speedmaster SX 52 four-color perfecting press with coating unit. The press is equipped with Anicolor zoneless inking unit technology, which keeps setup times extremely short, produces up to 90 percent less paper waste, and ensures high productivity. Moreover, the press includes the 40,000th 35 x 50 cm printing unit manufactured in the Speedmaster SM 52/ SX 52 range. We want to use the press primarily to produce covers for school books, cover sheets for college blocks, and calendars. We ll be doing that in short runs and, most importantly, with special surface finishing techniques such as drip-off effects, says Wagner. A Speedmaster SM 52-4-P, a Speedmaster SM 52-2-P, and five Speedmaster SM 102 machines as two-, fourand five-color presses are currently in operation at various sites operated by the Brunnen Group. Customer benefits everything from a single source The company produces very short runs and runs with multiple versions, which comprise just 100 sheets for instance, on a Linoprint Pro C651 digital press, newly joined by a new Linoprint CV. Another recent addition to the machine park is a Suprasetter 106 CTP unit in prepress, while the eight cutters from Polar and a Stahlfolder Ti 52 also make for an impressive sight in postpress. Everything is networked by the Prinect print shop workflow. We have worked in partnership with Heidelberg for a long time and we really value the company s wideranging consulting services and its ability to respond to our needs with cutting-edge machines, says Wagner. That includes consumables that are tailored precisely to the presses, such as the Saphira range of inks for the Anicolor machine, and the service portfolio. All in all, thanks to these offerings, our production systems are costeffective and reliable and enable us to stand out from our competitors in the market. Valued around the world Speedmaster SM/SX 52 with comprehensive automation for outstanding flexibility The Speedmaster SM 52 was launched onto the market at drupa It has been followed by a continuous stream of innovations that have made it a tried-and-tested solution, primarily in small and midsize commercial print shops, with more than 40,000 printing units having now been installed around the world. Since drupa 2012, the Speedmaster SX 52 has been delivering outstanding flexibility for the most widely varied customer requirements. The machine configuration can be customized to meet the needs of the print shop. The spectrum ranges from two to ten printing units, with or without a perfecting device. Various coating systems (including systems with UV and LE UV technology), Anicolor zoneless inking unit technology, and an inline die-cutting unit are just a few of the possible configuration options. Milestones in the product s development include the high-pile delivery, a powder spray device and inking unit temperature control in A configuration option for UV printing was introduced in 1998 and a fully automatic perfecting device was added in In 2000, a coating system with an extended high-pile delivery was introduced for the Speedmaster SM 52. At drupa 2004, the 1

Speedmaster SM 52 became the first press of its format class to have eight printing units. It has also been available with Anicolor short-inking unit technology since Ipex 2006.

com/en practical examples, potential customers will discover how they can use 4D printing to expand their business model and unlock new market segments.

2 Speedmaster SM 52 became the first press of its format class to have eight printing units. It has also been available with Anicolor short-inking unit technology since Ipex Development continued with the Speedmaster SX 52, which was launched at drupa 2012 and delivers impressive new machine controls and supports an extended range of substrates. practical examples, potential customers will discover how they can use 4D printing to expand their business model and unlock new market segments. Heidelberg supports creative players both within and outside the print media industry with technologies that go beyond conventional printing. 4D printing based on inkjet technology paves the way for high-quality, costefficient customized surface finishing of mass-produced consumer goods, even in small quantities. Heidelberg is also planning a solution in time for the upcoming drupa that opens up new opportunities for industrial users in particular such as those in the automotive industry, says Jason Oliver, Head of Digital at Heidelberg. The InPrint exhibition will be accompanied by a conference program giving academics and practitioners alike the chance to find out about future developments, trends, and opportunities in industrial printing. On November 12, Oliver will be giving a talk about practical trends and the possibilities being opened up by 4D printing. Baier & Schneider is soon to start running a Speedmaster SX 52 Anicolor that incorporates the 40,000th printing unit in the SM 52/SX 52 series. Rainer Huth, project leader for the new machine, Ralf Wagner, operational manager (from left), and Jürgen Bleickert, department manager print (far right) are presented with a commemorative certificate by Stefan Hasenzahl, head of the Sheetfed business unit at Heidelberg. InPrint 2015 Heidelberg presents marketplace of ideas for customized color 4D printing Premiere of Jetmaster Dimension 250 for color 4D printing Customers obtained from various sectors A marketplace of ideas at the stand of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) will offer visitors to InPrint 2015, which is taking place in Munich from November 10-12, the chance to find out about the diverse possibilities of color 4D printing. This is the name given by Heidelberg to customized, flexible digital printing of three-dimensional items such as soccer/golf balls, drinking bottles, and other curved surfaces. Depending on the application, companies such as manufacturers of branded and consumer goods can print customized images and texts on these items for all kinds of target groups. For this purpose, Heidelberg will be unveiling the new Jetmaster Dimension 250 a four-color press that can print items with a diameter of up to 250 millimeters based on cutting-edge inkjet technology. In dialog with experts from Heidelberg and with the help of numerous Heidelberg establishes 4D printing method customers obtained from various sectors Heidelberg first unveiled 4D printing around a year ago, initially in a version for black-and-white printing. The flexibility of this technology helps ensure cost-efficient production of small batches and customized end products. It is based on a combination of advanced inkjet technology and high-precision robotics. The modular Jetmaster Dimension range makes it possible to print all kinds of items, surfaces, and applications. Easy implementation of personalization concepts adds further value. Heidelberg offers the press with the 4D service agreement on a click-charge basis that covers ink consumption, maintenance, and consumables and is geared to the user s actual requirements. A variety of companies, traditional and Internet print shops, and manufacturers of consumer goods have already embraced 4D printing. For example, Heidelberg has succeeded in convincing a German startup company from the food retail sector of the benefits of a Jetmaster Dimension 250. Just in time for the start of the Christmas period, this company will be using a Jetmaster Dimension to personalize packaging and will do so in store and in color for each individual. Customers will be able to watch the process and take the packaging and contents with them immediately. A buyer has also been found for the Jetmaster Dimension 250 that will be on display at InPrint in Munich. After the event, it will be heading to BVD Druck und Verlag in Liechtenstein, which offers a variety of balls with different print designs on its dedicated platform Customers can configure their 2

preferred model online and have it sent directly to their home. The new four-color press will complement the black-and-white machine that has been installed at the company since the end of 2014.

All kinds of customers are using 4D printing from Heidelberg.

3 preferred model online and have it sent directly to their home. The new four-color press will complement the black-and-white machine that has been installed at the company since the end of BVD will then also be able to print customized color images and texts on the various ball models for sports such as soccer, handball, volleyball, and golf. All kinds of customers are using 4D printing from Heidelberg. This shows we are on the right track to open up new market segments ourselves by also getting companies outside the industry interested in printing, says Oliver. At InPrint in Munich, Heidelberg will be presenting a marketplace of ideas for color 4D printing and unveiling the new Jetmaster Dimension 250 4D printing system. Welcome to Prinect User Days Prinect users know what they want and what they want is the full integration of print production. Integration should not merely be an end in itself, an idle slogan, but rather the undertaking to syste-matically transform prepress, press, postpress and print shop management from a craft into an industry, to secure a competitive edge, and last but not least, to earn money in a not-so-simple sector. The path is stony and the upheavals are formidable. JDF and its associated workflows are shaking the industry up today as offset printing, DTP or PDF once did. Employees and employers alike are faced with enormous challenges. The annual meeting to exchange the latest information, talk with colleagues and representatives from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: in a nutshell, Prinect User Days. Heidelberg NewsBRIEF October 2015 How does Prinect change everyday life in a print shop? What kind of opportunities does integrated production offer? What do I need to especially watch out for in integration projects? How can I reliably implement workflow solutions with Prinect? What are the prospects, what are the challenges? If you re looking for answers to these questions, we look forward to seeing you at the Prinect User Days. Prinect User Days on November 18 and 19, 2015 Print Media Academy in Heidelberg The annual Prinect User Days are a must-go-to event. Organized and presented by Prinect users for Prinect users, this event focusses on all the topics pivotal to the success of modern print shops and media service providers. This year includes, amongst other things, talks and workshops on selling print products, web-to-print, color management, the changes in the ISO standard and, naturally, the new features in the upcoming versions of Prinect But just as valuable is the time users spend swapping experiences and getting to know the people responsible in Product Management and R&D. The English-speaking international Prinect User Days take place on November 18 and 19, 2015, also in the Print Media Academy in Heidelberg. Click on the below links to download program and agenda: Program of the Prinect User Days 2015 (PDF 1,15 MB) Agenda of the Prinect User Days 2015 (PDF 93,6 KB) For more information, please contact your local Heidelberg representative or Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Tel: +49 (0) petra.klingseis@heidelberg.com Our motto is By users for users. These User Days are hallmarked by technical passion and critical distance just as much as the friendly get-togethers in the breaks and at dinner. 3

40 years of perfecting. 40 years of a perfect team. What do you particularly appreciate about your Speedmaster?

November 9 and 12 noon CET on November 29, 2015. You don t need to have a Facebook account.

December 9, 2015. The number of likes will determine the final ranking. Webpage: Speedmaster. Get Inspired.

4 40 years of perfecting. 40 years of a perfect team. What do you particularly appreciate about your Speedmaster? Send us your favorite, most moving, funniest, best, and/or most inspiring photo under the heading My Speedmaster and I and enter our Facebook photo contest. Simply take a photo of yourself with your Speedmaster and upload it to the Heidelberg Facebook channel between November 9 and 12 noon CET on November 29, You don t need to have a Facebook account. All photos will be included in a preliminary round during which a panel of judges appointed by Heidelberg will shortlist five photos. The shortlisted entries will then be posted on Facebook for you to vote on from December 2 to 12 noon CET on December 9, The number of likes will determine the final ranking. Webpage: Speedmaster. Get Inspired. My Speedmaster and I Photo Contest The photo contest will start November 9, Enter here! Prizes: Enter the Facebook photo contest for the chance to win some great prizes. 1st place: A Speedmaster chronograph watch 2nd place: A world USB adapter 3rd 5th places: An Eschenbach magnifier After the voting, the winners will be informed. 4

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anti-marking film. It's features are: 1.

5 We are pleased to inform you that we have a promotion on the below cylinder jackets. 20% Discount Off Blue Glass Transfer Jackets! For further enquires and orders, please HZA.Parts@heidelberg.com! Heidelberg Promotions Cylinder Transfer Jackets Less 20% Off systemservice Blue Glass Transfer Jackets A well know feature of the Super Blue Glass jackets is the Heidelberg BLUE GLASS anti-marking film. It's features are: 1. Reduces Marking Marking problems associated with ink/coating build-up on the surfaces of the transfer positions is best avoided with the Heidelberg Blue Glass anti marking film. When this film is used the entire press becomes a mark-less zone. 2. Reduces Build-Up The transfer jackets are designed with exact tolerances; the microscopic glass bead on the Heidelberg BLUE GLASS anti-marking film are designed to reduce surface contact with the freshly printed substrate and reduces build-up of coating, varnish and ink on its surface. 3. Long Lasting The uniform surface of Heidelberg BLUE GLASS anti-marking film provides even support across the entire substrate. The film is remarkably flexible and will maintain bead adhesion even under the most intensive stress. 4. Easy Installation The Heidelberg anti-marking film is easy to install. Either apply the specifically formulated adhesive strip directly to the clean cylinder surface or fasten the jacket directly into the cylinder clamps. And when its time, unclamp it or peel it off to install a new one. For all our systemservice support, contact us on Please turn page over 5

We are pleased to inform you that we have a promotion on the below cylinder jackets. 20% Discount Off Super SEE Transfer Jackets! For further enquires and orders, please email HZA.Parts@heidelberg.

6 We are pleased to inform you that we have a promotion on the below cylinder jackets. 20% Discount Off Super SEE Transfer Jackets! For further enquires and orders, please HZA.Parts@heidelberg.com! Heidelberg Promotions Cylinder Transfer Jackets Less 20% Off systemservice Super SEE Transfer Jackets More than just an Anti Marking Jacket! It s a 2 piece Anti-Marking system that consists of high performance, long lasting transfer cylinder jacket with a corresponding ZONE Overlay (for 102 and 74 size) Features. Save time, money & labor by cleaning only the specified ZONE with the help of an overlay and listed cleaning solutions. Extend the lifetime of the Super SEE cylinder jacket by cleaning just a small area 12 zone divisions for your pressman s precision. How it works? The Super SEE jacket is installed on the transfer or delivery cylinder. The operator easily identifies a ZONE in need of cleaning by lining up the overlay (supplied free of charge) with the printed sheet to determine the exact ZONE to be cleaned. Demonstration pictures below: The 4 step way Place the printed sheet with marking on the press consoler inspection table. Place the ZONE Overlay on top of the printed sheet. Identify the affected ZONE where marking is occurring. Locate the corresponding ZONE on the Transfer Cylinder and simply clean just that specific area. Return to normal press production. For all our systemservice support, contact us on Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 6

NewsBRIEF. Heidelberg boosts automation levels in computer-to-plate

NewsBRIEF. Heidelberg boosts automation levels in computer-to-plate Heidelberg Graphic Systems Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd Johannesburg Tel 011 574 4000 Cape Town Tel 021 534 0460 Durban Tel 031 705 3366 www.heidelberg.com/za/en January 2016tember 2015 NewsBRIEF Heidelberg