HP Reveals New HDNA Inkjet Web Presses, Rebranding; Several Client Orders
PALO ALTO, Calif.—September 25, 2015—At GRAPH EXPO 15 in Chicago, HP drew large crowds to its stand as the company announced the first high-speed HP inkjet presses powered by High Definition Nozzle Architecture (HDNA) technology, the HP PageWide Web Press portfolio rebranding and HP Indigo 7800 digital press enhancements.
HP also showcased cross-portfolio digital print solutions, including HP Indigo, PageWide Web Press, Latex and PageWide XL technology, to educate GRAPH EXPO’s general commercial printing audience on the full breadth of HP’s digital portfolio, and demonstratethe opportunity for new avenues of growth into segments like labels and packaging and sign and display.
HP also received three “Best of Category” Must See ‘Ems awards at GRAPH EXPO 15, including HP HDNA technology in the future of print category, HP SmartStream Mosaic in the variable, transactional and multi-channel category and the HP PageWide Web Press T1100S in the pressroom wide-format category.
For HP customers, business transformation happened in real time at GRAPH EXPO 15, with HP show-floor purchases from the following companies:
Cavanaugh Press Selects the HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press to Increase Production Efficiency
Baltimore, Maryland-based Cavanaugh Press, a privately-owned and operated print, digital data and direct mail company with more than 50 years in the industry, purchased the B2-format HP Indigo 10000 digital press at GRAPH EXPO 15 to increase production efficiency and versatility and differentiate itself from competition in the mid-Atlantic region.
The HP Indigo 10000 digital press is the company’s second substantial technology investment this year, following its installation of the HP Indigo 7800 digital press in July. The HP Indigo 7800 digital press has enabled the company to grow one of its largest customers’ businesses more than 10 fold, and Cavanaugh Press anticipates that the HP Indigo 10000 digital press will provide its customers even more growth opportunities through high-quality, eye-catching applications enabled by the larger format.
“The HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press’ quality and total solution is better than conventional printing technology, and armed with this press, we have more tools and capabilities to offer our customers than with any other device in the market,” said Robert Atwell, president, Cavanaugh Press. “There is digital, and then there is Indigo; we use can use our HP Indigo digital printing technology for anything without constraints. HP is the complete source, offering color support, sales support, service and understanding of digital print like no other.”
Cavanaugh Press anticipates transitioning 40 to 60 percent of jobs that are currently run on its 40”, six-color sheetfed press to the HP Indigo 10000 digital press to deliver short to medium runs more economically and will rely on HP SmartStream workflow solutions to further streamline its digital production schedule.
The HP Indigo 10000 digital press produces virtually any commercial job with proven quality, substrate versatility and production flexibility. This robust press is an easy fit for offset print service providers, printing large volumes of high-value pages and a wide variety of applications. With its 29-inch format and built-in duplex mechanism, the press makes it possible to digitally print any size application, including pocket folders, six-page brochures, posters and large lay-flat books. Enabled by HP Indigo’s liquid ElectroInk technology, the press provides a wide digital color gamut with up to seven ink stations.
Sun Print Solutions Takes Digital Production to New Heights with HP PageWide Web Press T230 Purchase
HP announced that Salt Lake city-based Sun Print Solutions purchased an HP PageWide Web Press T230, the company’s first production inkjet press, to expand digital print capacity and invest in growing general commercial print application areas such as direct mail.
Founded in 1941, Sun Print Solutions, a Sun Litho company, remains one of the oldest and largest general commercial printers west of the Rockies. First adopting digital print technology in 2010 with an HP Indigo 5500 digital press, the company went on to install one of the first HP Indigo 10000 digital presses, now with three HP Indigo 10000’s at full production capacity. With its new HP PageWide Web Press T230, Sun Print Solutions can tackle a new volume of digital pages, continuing to offer customers the value of variable data printing at significantly increased production speeds, with print speeds up to 400 feet per minute.
The company is specifically looking to invest in its digital direct mail offering, recently purchasing a mail house that will be one of the key drivers of growth in combination with its new HP PageWide Web Press T230. Additionally, Sun Print Solutions is now HIPPA-compliant, allowing the company to apply its new high-speed digital capabilities to the healthcare, financial and political arenas.
“The HP Indigo 10000’s have been instrumental in the quick growth of our digital print offering, so much so that we are currently at max production capacity and looking to expand our portfolio with a next-level digital solution,” noted Jeff Isbell, CEO and president, Sun Print Solutions. “With the HP PageWide Web Press T230, we will not only greatly increase our digital capacity to meet current customer demand, but continue to evolve this legacy company in an industry where the future is digital.”
Bennett Graphics has bought an HP Indigo WS6800 digital press.
Bennett Graphics Sets Sights on Label Market with HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press
Tucker, Georgia-based Bennett Graphics, a mid-sized general commercial printing and large-format print service provider with more than 50 employees, is entering the labels segment with the purchase of an HP Indigo WS6800 digital press at GRAPH EXPO 15, tackling another learning curve without hesitation.
In business for nearly 50 years, the company has continually diversified its offerings with HP digital printing technology to better meet its customers’ needs and grow its business. Since opening its doors as a general commercial printer with conventional printing technology, Bennett Graphics has replaced its offset technology with HP Indigo 10000 and 7800 digital presses and expanded into large-format printing with its HP Scitex FB700 Industrial Printer installation. The purchase of the HP Indigo WS6800 digital press marks the next evolution of the company’s growth strategy into the label segment.
“We’ve been approached by customers who want to do innovative label applications, and to date, we’ve had to outsource or turn down these opportunities,” relayed David Bennett, president, Bennett Graphics. “With the HP Indigo WS6800 digital press, we are confident that we will be able to address these requests with impeccable quality and speed, and we are looking forward to fully developing this new offering with help from our trusted technology partner HP, as we did in our expansion to digital printing and large-format printing.”
The HP Indigo WS6800 digital press is the leading narrow web printing solution for high-volume label and packaging production. The press increases capacity for digitally printed labels and flexible packaging by delivering the industry’s highest crossover point in narrow-web production versus analog for most pressure-sensitive label jobs.
Label Specialties Goes Digital with HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press Purchase at GRAPH EXPO 15
Louisville, Kentucky-based Label Specialties, a privately-held wholesale custom label manufacturer for the printing, promotional and packaging markets, is adding digital printing capabilities for the first time, purchasing an HP Indigo WS6800 digital press at GRAPH EXPO 15. The press will enable the company to increase production flexibility and deliver faster turnaround times.
Opened in 1976 as a braille printer, Label Specialties is one of the country’s fastest growing, full-service label manufacturers with a rich history in traditional printing technologies. With the addition of the HP Indigo WS6800 digital press, the company will further accelerate its growth trajectory by expanding into shrink sleeves and folding carton applications with the same high-print quality its customers have grown to expect, while reducing waste, decreasing make-ready time and more profitably producing short runs.
“We are a trade-only manufacturer, which means we have to print first-class labels, meet unrealistic deadlines and do it all at the industry’s best prices,” relayed Mike Wolf, owner, Label Specialties. “We believe the new HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press will help us do just that—and we’re excited to get this baby home to Louisville.”
The HP Indigo WS6800 digital press is the leading narrow web printing solution for high-volume label and packaging production. The press increases capacity for digitally printed labels and flexible packaging by delivering the industry’s highest crossover point in narrow-web production versus analog for most pressure-sensitive label jobs.
Parallax Digital invested in an HP Latex 3500 Printer.
Parallax Digital Delivers Un-paralleled Production with HP Latex Technology
Parallax Digital purchased the HP Latex 3500 Printer at GRAPH EXPO 15 (HP booth 1202), expanding unattended printing capabilities to handle high-value applications that require fast turnaround times and immediate installation. The new press builds on the company’s existing HP Latex portfolio, including HP Latex 3000 and HP Latex 360 Printers.
Offering comprehensive graphic display services from large-format printing and corporate branding to signage, Kennesaw, Ga.-based Parallax Digital recently used existing HP Latex devices to produce a variety of branding elements for Junior Achievement of Georgia (JA of Georgia) to outfit its new JA Discovery Center at Gwinnett.
“Junior Achievement of Georgia was looking for a print provider that could help put the finishing touches on our much-anticipated new JA Discovery Center at Gwinnett,” said Leela Woodfield, director of investor relations, JA of Georgia. “The finished product speaks to the creativity and dedication Parallax provides to customers like us, who are looking for high-quality, timely installations that will invigorate our education setting.”
With its new HP Latex 3500 Printer, Parallax Digital plans to enhance this type of offering for its customers, leveraging the benefits of HP Latex technology and water-based HP Latex inks for more unattended production, expanded outdoor and indoor application offerings, as well as the ability to deliver odorless prints for immediate installation in sensitive indoor environments, like JA of Georgia’s education mecca for students.
“Parallax Digital has continued to grow our HP Latex offering, taking advantage of the technology’s environmental benefits and certifications that result in faster project turnaround times,” commented David Clevenger, president, Parallax Digital. “The new HP Latex 3500 Printer will help us take on more requests for high-quality work that requires swift movement from production to installation. Without HP Latex technology, we would not have been able to meet JA of Georgia’s demands, and our team looks forward to accepting this type of customer challenge more often.”
