In an interview with PrintWeek earlier this year, Michael Warner, Marketing Director at Warners, discussed the rigorous selection process for the new sheetfed press. Despite a longstanding relationship with Manroland—having used Manroland Lithoman web presses since 2006 and Manroland sheetfed presses for over a decade—the decision was challenging due to the impressive variety of options available.
“Looking at our needs, and what we thought was best for us, we settled on Manroland. We’re already familiar with the usual things like user interface, and the company itself, and we found that out of all the cut-sheet presses, it was the jigsaw piece that fit us best.” he said.
The new R710P press, equipped with a reel-fed cutter, will be primarily used for routine tasks such as covers, supplements, and special paginations unsuitable for the firm’s Lithoman web presses. Warner likened the team’s excitement to that of an F1 pit crew, focusing on the efficiency of make-readies and achieving good copy swiftly. “We do quantities from as little as 2,000 copies, so it’s all about the efficiencies, and that’s where the press will benefit us.” he added.
Warner stated that the decision followed an 18-month search by a dedicated team and that the new press will fit seamlessly into the space vacated by the previous Manroland press, thanks to six months of preparation. “It’s essentially a one-out, one-in situation. We’re well-prepared, with ample space to accommodate the reels,” Warner explained.
This upgrade is part of a broader efficiency drive at Warners. In 2023, the company installed its third batch of solar panels and implemented a comprehensive energy efficiency plan, saving approximately one Gigawatt-hour of energy. “Reducing our carbon footprint is a major focus, and sustainability will remain a top priority for 2024,” Warner emphasised.
About Warners
Warners is a family run specialist printer of Magazines, Catalogues, Brochures and Journals. They are based in Bourne Lincolnshire and have been since 1926. With more than a third of their staff having more than 25 years of experience, the company prides itself on the high-quality service we provide.
Offering both Web and Sheetfed printing in house with a range of binding and mailing options also available, Warners are very well equipped to deal with any magazine, brochure or catalogue request that comes their way.
About Manroland Sheetfed
Manroland Sheetfed GmbH is a leading German producer of sheetfed offset litho printing presses. Founded in 1871, the company is one of the oldest producers of printing presses in the world. Today the company has its own subsidiaries in over 40 countries and is a global watchword for supreme quality and reliability. Manroland Sheetfed GmbH was acquired by Langley Holdings plc in 2012.