Offset Printing
Marange Printing Takes Business to the Next Level with Speedmaster XL 105
Friday 06. March 2009 - Established in 1986, Marange Printing in Belleville, N.J. has watched trends come and go. As a result, it appreciates the staying power of proven Heidelberg technology, as evidenced by its investment history.
The company recently upgraded its all-Heidelberg pressroom with a 6-color Speedmaster XL 105 to ensure its continued success. “Because the advertising agencies and brokers we work with are well aware of the capabilities built into every piece of Heidelberg equipment, being an all-Heidelberg shop really helps us to win and retain business,” said owner Angelo Autiero. “Its likely our business would suffer if the reverse were true.” With the machine in production less than six months, its hard for Autiero to predict the return on his investment, but so far, “everything is on pace or ahead of schedule,” he said…. What Autiero also has noticed is that since the installation of the XL 105, his company is more profitable, even if the volume of work is down because of the shaky economy. “What that tells me,” Autiero said, “is that we have less work overall but are doing it more efficiently.”
In addition, Autiero noted, a major advantage to buying Heidelberg equipment concerns its resale: “You go to sell a Heidelberg in five years time and find it has retained its value,” he said. Marange often runs the XL 105 at its full rated speed of 18,000 sph while turning out a staggering array of commercially printed products. Autiero credits the new machines outstanding preset capabilities, and rapid setup and changeover for enabling his company to continue to provide the outstanding customer service his clients expect. The company also operates a Suprasetter 105 MCL platesetter, a 45″ programmable POLAR cutter 137ED, TH 82 Stahlfolder, a Stitchmaster ST 100 saddlestitcher, and several Heidelberg small-format presses. As for consumables, Autiero said, “With the installation of our new Suprasetter 105 MCL we committed to using Heidelberg Saphira chemicals and proofing materials. Weve found that our plates achieve longer runs and higher print quality than before.”
With 53 employees, the busy commercial printer serves a national customer base made up primarily of finance, direct mail and marketing companies.