Oosterhout, April 2016
– Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC) has taken a
new American customer on board. The US-based Pencor Group has decided to
purchase QIPC’s IDS-3D system for colour control on its press. QIPC, the Dutch
specialist in measurement and control systems for the printing industry beat
off several other rivals to win the order.
Press upgrade
The IDS-3D cameras will be
installed at the TN Printing plant, which forms part of the Pencor Group, based
in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. TN Printing is carrying
out the upgrade on its press so that it can expand the scope of its printing
operations. The upgrade was essential, because alongside the newspapers the
plant was printing, more and more semi-commercial work is coming in. “Part of
the press upgrade involves the IDS-3D for automatic colour control”, explains
Bob Miller, director of Pre-press Operations at TN Printing.
The IDS-3D helps ensure that
TN Printing will be able to deliver a better and more stable end-product. “The
assumption is that we will be able to retain our colour consistency throughout
the print run from now on”, adds Bob Miller.
Furthermore, the IDS-3D will enable TN Printing to make savings in materials.
“One of our aims is to reduce waste.”
Integration
KBA will be looking after the
entire upgrade of the press (a KBA Comet press with two-an-a-half-towers) in
Lehighton and will likewise install the IDS-3D cameras.
“A key factor in choosing QIPC was the fact that their equipment can be easily integrated
into the KBA system”, Bob Miller continues. KBA made known the great confidence
it placed in QIPC to TN Printing and, according to Ronald Reedijk, managing
director of QIPC-EAE Americas, this was the decisive factor in winning the
order. “We enjoy good ties with KBA and collaborate effectively. They are
familiar with our system and know how it works, not unimportant aspects.”
TN Printing is likewise
positive about having a closed-loop colour control system available which does
away with the need for colour bars. “It means we can
continue to provide our customers with the same product dimensions as we have
in the past.” It’s expected that the system will be up and running by August
2016.
QIPC can’t hide its satisfaction about landing the
order either. “The project fits in with our plans to take automation in the
newspaper printing industry to yet greater levels”, concludes Ronald Reedijk.
“What’s more, we’re determined to make our presence even more keenly felt in
the United States.”
