Alpha Colour Printers boost productivity with a new Versafire LV

Print Solutions

Alpha Colour Printers, one of Gloucestershire’s leading printers, stays ahead of the competition with its continuous investment in technology. The recent investment in the Versafire LV and Prinect systems reflects the company’s commitment to the quality and efficiency of service delivery.

‘We have always had a fantastic working relationship with Heidelberg, and that partnership has been instrumental in the success of Alpha Colour Printers. Most of our other printing machinery is also Heidelberg, and over the years, we have come to trust the commitment to innovation, reliability, and the exceptional quality they deliver,’ said managing director Amy Muldrew.

‘This investment strengthens our ongoing relationship with Heidelberg, who have consistently supported our business as we grow and expand our capabilities.’

Prinect, the powerful workflow frontend system, keeps the entire workflow running efficiently, while the Versafire LV has delivered a notable increase in both productivity and efficiency.

The Versafire LV can produce up to 3180 A3 sheets per hour and supports a wide array of substrates, including materials up to 470 g/m2. It complements Alpha’s existing litho presses, allowing the company to provide a more dynamic, hybrid print service, processing high volume orders with quick turnaround times. The system’s integration with Prinect enables them to optimise workflows, reduce set up times, and streamline job management.

‘Our team is thrilled with the new Versafire LV,’ said Amy, ‘especially the ability to print with neon inks digitally, something we have never been able to offer before. Prinect has also made a huge impact on how we work, providing a streamlined and efficient workflow for our team and allowing us to manage jobs easily and track production progress in real time.

‘Prinect integration has resulted in less manual input and fewer errors, enabling our staff to focus on high quality print production for our customers. Overall, the team is excited about the opportunities provided by the new equipment.’