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Printcraft boosts production with new HP Indigo 7K
Leading Brisbane-based operation Printcraft has installed a new HP Indigo
7K Digital Press, supplied by Currie Group, in order to boost its production power.
The new HP Indigo succeeds the company’s existing HP Indigo, with the business also installing its second Horizon CRF-362 Creaser Folder.
Ann Doljanin, digital manager at Printcraft said: “We are seeing an increase in run lengths for our digital work, and we also wanted to ensure we could provide our customers with the latest technology.”
Printcraft produces a wide range of work on its HP Indigo, including brochures, direct mailers, personalised work, and marketing collateral. Run lengths can be significant, Doljanin said: “We currently have a job going through that is 22,000 sheets, made up of multiple kinds.”
Doljanin said: “The HP Indigo is our preferred machine for high quality work. When
it came to upgrading our equipment and investing in a new press there was no question about the fact we would be sticking with an Indigo. We find
Production power: Ann Doljanin, digital manager at Printcraft, with the new HP Indigo 7K
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the colour reproduction and image quality is particularly strong on uncoated stocks, as the Indigo is without
the limitations that other technologies may have. Some of our clients specify their work is to printed on an Indigo, and the reasons why are obvious.”
Printcraft is now one of the
biggest print businesses in Queensland, with 80 staff on double shift operation for the business, which bought Fergies Print + Mail three years ago.
Michael Mostyn, Queensland sales account manager
for Currie Group said: “In consultation with the team at Printcraft we explored a range
of options within the HP Indigo portfolio in order to ensure we get the right fit.
“The HP Indigo 7K was the solution to provide Printcraft the runway for growth, with increased productivity, quality and consistency, and with the broadest range of applications for today, and tomorrow. 21
Print pioneer Ron Hall passes away
Ron Hall, print identity and co-founder of Pinnacle Print Group, was
farewelled in July, with family, friends and industry colleagues gathering to say goodbye to one of the leading lights of the late 20th century Melbourne print industry.
Pinnacle said “Ron was
a pioneer in the printing industry here in Melbourne.
He loved experimenting with new processes and machinery. But not only was he a print genius, he was kind hearted, extremely hard working, very cheeky and knew how to turn a business into a family – a legacy we continue here at Pinnacle. Goodbye Ron – thanks for making us love print as much as you did.”
Ron Hall co-founded the Pinnacle business in 1982 with Don Mewburn. The pair, who were printers, bought a GTO and putting it underneath Don’s house. Their focus on customers and attention to detail saw the business grow rapidly, especially as they were technology
pioneers, and at the height of their success they had 50 people on staff. They retired in 2003, selling the business to Ron’s son Justin Hall, and Pedro Carlos, who have owned it ever since.
Among the many tributes Dane Totham, CEO of Mitch Down Design said, “The
Vale Ron Hall: pictured with his children, Justin Hall
and Trudi Smith
number of times the service of Ron and Pinnacle came to the rescue are too many to mention. Ron was a true gentleman, blessed with the values of decency, integrity and trust.”
Tim Nickells, CEO at TLC said, “He was practically staff during Holeproof ’s heyday. Ron was definitely one of the good guys.”
Ron’s son Justin Hall is now one of the owners of Pinnacle. Ron was the co-founder of the business, back in 1982. Today the company runs both offset and digital, with an HP Indigo, and a full gamut of associated services including graphic design and warehousing. 21
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