Healeys doubles down on Heidelberg with Versafire 115 LP Installation

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After installing a new Versafire LV with Prinect DFE in March 2025, Ipswich based Healeys returned to Heidelberg for a second Versafire in November 2025. This time, it opted for the Versafire 115 LP, to replace an end of contract digital press and to complement the earlier Versafire.

This new investment marks another milestone in the long and successful partnership between Healeys and Heidelberg, built over the past 40 years. Healeys already owns and operates a Speedmaster XL75, Prinect ProMan workflow, Polar Guillotines, and a Ti52 Stahlfolder. It also relies on Heidelberg consumables and maintenance services, further deepening this relationship.

‘Having run an XL75 and Prinect software within our pre-press setting for many years, we felt that Heidelberg would be a natural choice to run the digital department efficiently and to automate some pre-press functions. Another reason for our choice was the exceptional quality of print delivered by the LP. We have chosen the high caliper kit to enable production up to 800 micron – we print at 650 micron currently, and the LP will run this stock faster than previously. This capability will also enable us to address the needs of a wider audience,’ said managing director Philip Dodd.

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 Healey’s existing litho press, 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 the company to optimise workflows, reduce set up times, and streamline job management.

‘Our team has been very positive regarding the enhanced quality over the previous machine and the increased caliper capabilities. Customers will especially benefit from the quality improvement as well as the commonality between the Versafire LP and LV installed earlier. Since the quality is as near to our litho press as is possible, we feel it will be a significant advantage for our customers,’ added Philip.

Philip often tells the story of how, as he was taking over the business from his father, he saw the first Speedmaster 52 in Heidelberg’s showroom. He ordered it, announcing to his staff that he had seen the future of the business. He went on to order several Speedmaster 52s, including the UK’s first Anicolor, before replacing them all with a new XL75 back in 2013.