Spectrra Prints based in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, installed a brand new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75, with Prinect press centre, Intellistart and wall screen option.
An offshoot of five-year old JGA Offset printing, Spectrra specializes in carton printing and packaging. The Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu based concern has installed a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75. “The investment in XL-75 strengthens our commitment to serve a diverse client base across various verticals, as we explore a foray into overseas markets. We continue to rely on Heidelberg for quality printing equipment,” states Senthil Kumar, Managing Partner – Spectrra Prints.
“The XL-75’s make-ready can be as less as 2 minutes, with fully-automatic plate changes and the Intellistart 2,” comments Senthil Kumar. The patented assistance system Intellistart 2 automatically generates all the steps required for intelligent job changes and provides maximum transparency across all active and queued processes. Even for complex makeready procedures.
Spectrra has opted for the latest Heidelberg press with Prinect press centre, Intellistart and wall screen option. The Peak Performance Speedmaster XL 75 has the highest level of automation in its class, making it extremely user-friendly and economical. Talking on the USP of the press, Saseendran Baskaran (GM – Press solutions) Heidelberg India adds, “With the innovative feature Roller Check Assistant, the reviews and adjustment of rollers reduced by 30% compared to manual adjustment. The wash-up devices for blanket and impression cylinders reduce the consumption of washing fluid and washup cloth as well as the wash-up times. The blanket and the impression cylinder are washed simultaneously in all units, also the inking unit washup device works with a reduced amount of water and washing fluid.
Spectrra’s parent firm JGA Offset Printing owns a Heidelberg SM 52 five-colour and a Heidelberg two-colour press to cater to the many garment firms in and around Tirrupur. Spectrra is a spin-off from JGA Offset Printing to capitalize on the huge demand for printed products for the garment industry, including tags, labels, wraps, packaging cartons etc.
“It is very easy to stay loyal to the Heidelberg brand,” smiles Senthil Kumar, “Heidelberg’s appeal lies in authenticity, great service, and incomparable quality standards. The XL 75 is a right fit into our operational model that calls for shorter make-readies and the ability to accommodate a wide spectrum of substrates.”
The full automated Speedmaster XL 75 minimizes operation footsteps and cut make ready & setup times drastically. The Speedmaster XL 75 can print 15,000 sheets per hour and handle light weight paper to board ranging from 0.0012 – 0.031 inches capable of handling tags, labels and cartons.
Looking ahead, Senthil Kumar envisions significant growth potential for the packaging industry. “In a few years, we expect to expand our infrastructure to cater to other segments of the packaging industry, in addition to deepening our penetration into global markets. Spectrra Prints is uniquely positioned for continued growth and success. Heidelberg will be our beacon,” concludes Senthil Kumar.
