Colourgraphic Arts adds PUR from Morgana

Print Solutions

Bordon, Hampshire based Colourgraphic Arts has equipped itself with a PUR binder and creasing device from Morgana Systems. The DigiBook 450 represents the top of the range PUR device provided by Morgana, whilst the AutoCreaser Pro 50 will speed up the production of short run work at the company.

Following a recent steady increase in higher pagination work the litho and digital print producer had been placing an increasing amount of perfect binding with external suppliers. With a 1.5 hour drive to the nearest provider the process was beginning to have an impact on speed of turnaround for urgent jobs: ‘We have a focus on bringing as many processes in-house as we can, so it just made sense for us to make PUR our next investment,’ said Vince Scardarella, managing director of Colourgraphic Arts.

Dronz Arigho, production manager at the company, said: ‘We were able to review the full Morgana range of PUR binders at the company’s Milton Keynes showroom, including the 200 and the 300, but our business focus is always on best quality and speed of service, so it made sense for us to go for the top of the range. The DigiBook 450 gives a production speed of up to 450 books per hour. This comes into its own when we are finishing the longer run litho printed work.’

To further aid faster finishing, the company included a Morgana AutoCreaser Pro 50 in its order. Whilst the company continues to use cylinder press for its longer run cutting and creasing requirements, much of the shorter run work doesn’t warrant the set up time needed on that machine. ‘Where we have a digitally printed run of 50 sheets that needs creasing the AutoCreaser is the perfect solution – we can run the job in the time it would take the cylinder press to make ready,’ said Vince.

‘We often work with thicker materials when producing high quality products – substrates such as 170 g/m2 coated stock definitely need creasing before further finishing stages are carried out. A dedicated creaser is important to producing a top quality job.’

The company currently uses two Canon Imagepress machines, along with a five colour Heidelberg Speemaster CD B2 format litho press.