Heidelberg Honors Winners of the HEI Eco Printing Award
March 25, 2009
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“Fresh print” generates added value for customers through demand-based printing. For example, annual framework agreements are drawn up for company catalogs detailing the number of copies and overall price. The catalogs are only printed when the customer orders the requisite number of copies. This enables changes to products and prices to be updated at short notice and included in the next print batch with, at most, a minimum additional workload. This minimizes the paper waste caused by obsolete catalogs or copies that have become soiled through storage. The print shop benefits from satisfied and, therefore, loyal customers, while the environment profits from the reduction in paper consumption and waste paper.
In addition to its “fresh print” concept, Yoshida Printing has also been able to switch from a three- to two-shift operation without reducing the product output thanks to its rationalization strategies, changes to the way the work is organized, and technical innovations. These developments eliminate the need for employees to work nightshifts and are proven to cut energy consumption by 16 percent, thus making an important contribution to environmental protection. Yoshida has a workforce of 67. In cooperation with an ink manufacturer, Yoshida has also optimized ink drying speeds, thus cutting down on waste and shortening makeready times. For more information, visit www.ddc.co.jp.
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