Heavy metal is on the move again, as not one but two Komori giants go into renowned WA printers, Scott Print. The bold move sees Komori land its largest sale in Australian history, as the family-owned Scott Print continues its trend of investing in new technology and reviving industry confidence.
One of the biggest hardware sales in recent years, Scott Print will pick up an eight-colour Komori Lithrone GL840-P HUV perfector and a six-colour LS-629 HUV with coater. Handled locally by Ferrostaal, the buys continue to lead the way for Komori HUV in the Australian market, following a spate of recent installs, including Rawson Graphics, Whirlwind Print and an eight-colour Lithrone G840-P into the Melbourne CMYKhub facility.
According to Rayne Simpson, Ferrostaal ANZ general manager, the new Komori presses will be firm assets for the Scott Print team, as they look to grow the business.
"These feature laden presses are the highest spec Komori GL Series machines, and provide printers with synchronous plate changing system which change all eight plates in less than 45 seconds," said Simpson.
The installs mark the first featuring Komori's innovative HUV technology to go into the WA market. The company is dedicated to bringing the technology to all parts of the industry, featuring heavily in its sponsorship of the Ipex 2014 Eco Zone, and now accounting for close to 75% of Komori's sales, says Simpson. HUV produces less ozone and heat than conventional processes and is practically odourless.