Print Solutions
Stockport based SF Taylor has extended its ‘preferred partner’ relationship with Koenig & Bauer by investing in a new Rapida 75Pro five colour press with perfecting capability. The press is set to be delivered in September 2021, is an updated version of the company’s first Rapida 75Pro which was installed in 2015.
SF Taylor specialise in delivering a hybrid manufacturing and print management service as well as a communication and creative design functions. It is a leading supplier to the NHS and having expanded into working with private sector clients, continues to evolve. The company has recently invested in its own brand HubTec, a central command suite for creating web to print, templated and on-brand collateral, alongside improvements to the existing infrastructure. The latest litho press investment allows the compnay to bolster capacity and improve efficiencies for clients.
SF Taylor managing director Simon Young stated, ‘Koenig & Bauer is our preferred partner for printing presses and we have a strong relationship built on the successes we enjoyed with the first press we purchased. We often host customer visits and demonstrations in our factory to show people what the machine can do and the last investment in a Rapida 75Pro has contributed significantly to our business growth since 2015.’
He continued, ‘We consider ourselves a ‘hybrid business’ providing solutions for our clients across a range of disciplines including manufacturing, communications and creative design – essentially an extension of your marketing team. However, print is still a significant part of our offering and with this latest investment we are ensuring that we have the capacity to respond to growing customer demands, not only from our existing clients, but also our continued growth in the private sector.’
Due to the successes of the first press the specification for the latest version remained the same. The press is configured to handle lightweight materials and can run at speeds up to 15,000 sheets per hour. Colour and quality is controlled automatically using the ErgoTronic ColourDrive with lab option for special colours. From a sustainability point of view, the press is configured to run without IPA from the outset and for fast change overs the press has semi-automatic plate changing and simultaneous washing of blankets and impression cylinders.
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