Offset Printing

Millennium Press Invests in Speedmaster XL 75 and Prinect Workflow Solutions

Friday 13. February 2009 - Even before Heidelberg’s new Speedmaster XL 75 press was unveiled at drupa 2008, Millennium Press was reaping the benefits of its advanced automation and 18,000 sph speed.

Installed in September 2007, the press was delivered with the much-anticipated Prinect Press Center control station and full Prinect peak-performance package. “I wanted to have the ability to get jobs done faster,” Owner Jim Sullivan said. “Not only did the XL 75 exceed our expectations in terms of quality and speed, but we also have learned that software is a big factor in our shop’s overall workflow.” To stay ahead of the game, Sullivan recently invested in a suite of Prinect workflow solution upgrades from Heidelberg, including Prinect Prinance management information system (MIS); Prinect Prepress Manager; Prinect Integration Manager; Prinect Pressroom Manager; Prinect Archive System; Prinect Digital Print Manager and Prinect Scheduler. “By enabling our Prinect workflow solutions to work together, we are able to produce more work in less time,” Sullivan said. “We are able to sell more of our services without hiring additional sales staff because of the automated capabilities we now have in place,” Sullivan said. The shop also operates a Suprasetter 75 platesetter and uses Heidelberg Saphira thermal plates. Adds Sullivan, “I hope to invest in an second XL 75 press soon, as well as to continue to fill in our Prinect workflow capabilities as part of our aggressive growth strategy.” Located in Agawam, Mass., the 18-employee general commercial shop relies on Heidelberg equipment in the bindery as well, including a new, fully automated Stahlfolder TH folder. Millennium Press was founded in 1989, and will celebrate 20 successful years in business this year.