Pressroom

Ryan Printing Chooses Heidelberg for Prepress, Pressroom and Postpress

Tuesday 10. February 2009 - Ryan Printing in Blauvelt, N.Y. recently advanced to the next level of production capability and automation with the installation of a new 4-color Speedmaster SM 74 press with coater, a Eurobind 600 adhesive binder and a Prosetter multi-cassette loader (MCL) 74 violet platesetter, all from Heidelberg.

The all-Heidelberg shop needed to increase its production capability to complete more complex jobs in-house, and after experiencing success with advanced automation technology from Heidelberg, the company knew where to turn. “We needed to boost our coating and production capabilities, reduce stress on our prepress department, and offer more options in the bindery,” said Owner Al Ryan. “With new Heidelberg equipment in every area of the shop, our production is up. We are producing higher-quality finished products and our workflow is much smoother. We trust Heidelberg technology because we know the end result will be perfect, which means we can concentrate on our clients,” Ryan said. The company currently operates three additional Heidelberg presses: a 5-color Speedmaster CD 74 with coating unit, a 2-color Printmaster QM 46, and a Heidelberg DI press. With the addition of the Eurobind 600, the bindery now includes a full suite of postpress equipment – a Heidelberg POLAR 115 cutting system, two continuous-feed Stahlfolder B26 folders and a Heidelberg Stitchmaster ST 90 saddlestitcher. Ryan Printing utilizes Heidelberg Saphira Consumables, including Saphira Violet plates. Founded in 1992, the company serves a local and regional clientele producing brochures, newsletters, slipcovers, postcards, catalogs, stationery and direct mail pieces. The shop currently employs 13.