New consumables addition keep Heidelberg on a roll

A new line of press-ready rollers marks the expansion of Heidelberg’s consumables range.

According to Bill Wall, (pictured) general manager consumables, Heidelberg ANZ said the inclusion of the rollers in the Saphira consumables range was motivated by the desire to provide the market with a “more competitive range of high quality rollers and to have better control over distribution.”

Heidelberg began to introduce the new range this month under the Saphira brand. “With these rollers we have a great product that has been proven in markets throughout the USA and Europe. We’ve also been trialling the rollers on our presses in the Print Media Academy and with selected customers and we are extremely pleased with their performance,” Wall added.

Heidelberg will also provide its customers with some onsite press training if the press operators need assistance to change the rollers and provide “a hassle-free service” where the customer pays for the rubber only. Heidelberg will carry a full complement of rollers for presses from A3 up to XL105 size.

Wall sees a strong uptake for the rollers and further growth for consumables. “Heidelberg’s consumables business continues to grow exponentially. The interest in the new rollers has already shown us that this product is a welcome addition,” he said. “We have already taken advance orders for complete decks from two and five colour presses and we anticipate the new rollers will only add to Heidelberg’s continued consumables success.”