Large-format Printing — Size DOES Matter!

“Most of our total labor costs are from the bindery,” he continues. “There’s been a significant improvement in throughput since we installed the 51˝ press.”

The large-format press is saving money for Branch Smith, but, according to Hanson, ROI is complex because the investment also involved the cost of new large-format prepress and bindery equipment. Three new Stahl folders, an additional Muller Martini saddlestitcher and binder, and a 61˝ Polar cutter were installed, as well as a new Kodak Magnus VLF platesetter. Another part of the total investment, which must be taken into account when figuring the ROI, is Branch Smith’s expanded sales force that was brought in to handle the influx in business.