Oosterhout, August 2016
– It’s certainly not the
first, and probably not the last time a Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC) automation
system has been installed on one of the printing presses at the Guangxi Daily.
The Chinese media group decided to invest in an mRC-3D system for colour
register control as part of an expansion on a tower for a Goss Magnum 65 press
in Nanning. “Guangxi Daily is a satisfied client who knows exactly what it’s
getting from us”, was the message.
Stable performance
The Chinese company, whose
origins date back to 1949, is responsible for publishing more than 10 newspaper
titles and also prints for commercial customers. In 2007, Guangxi Daily bought
its first ever automation system from QIPC for its manroland presses. “They are
extremely happy with the performance and the stability of our system”, says
Paul Yu, Managing Director of QIPC China. Likewise, the Goss Magnum 65 presses
at the Guangxi Daily were fitted with QIPC systems. “Guangxi Daily is the
largest publisher and printer in Guangxi province and as such a key client.”
The longstanding partnership
between the two companies has now resulted in a new venture. The Nanning-based
company has already familiarised itself with the mRC-3D system purchased
by the Guangxi Daily. “It’s also been installed on their other Goss presses”,
explains Paul Yu. “They are not only pleased with how the system performs, but
also with the additional service we provide.” In total, two mRC-3D
cameras will be installed as part of the expansion programme. “It means an
improved end-product and reduced waste. What’s more, their press will become
more stable and they will, of course, be able to fall back on our excellent
levels of service.” The cameras themselves will be fitted with the Ink Mist
Shield (IMS) for cleaning the lenses.
High-speed printing market
The new order placed by
Guangxi Daily means that QIPC will enjoy an even larger footprint in China. The
Netherlands-based company has been active in China since 2004 and in the twelve
intervening years it has acquired a 90 percent market share in the high-speed
printing market. “We enjoy an excellent relationship with all the major
manufacturers, such as KBA, manroland, Goss, Seiken and Beiren”, explains Paul
Yu. “We acquired the Guangxi Daily order via Goss. It’s yet another order that
consolidates our position on the Chinese market.”
