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 edged out 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 color 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 color consistency throughout
the print run from now on”, adds Bob Miller.
Furthermore, the IDS-3D will enable TN Printing to achieve 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-and-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 expressed great
confidence 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 color control system available that does
not need a color bar. “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 higher levels”, concludes Ronald Reedijk.
“What’s more, we’re determined to make our presence even more known in the
United States.”
