MARIETTA, GEORGIA - Graphic Systems North America (GSNA), the North American Distributor for RMGT (RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology Ltd.) 9 Series, 7 Series, 5 Series, and 3 Series offset presses, will join RMGT in presenting highly profitable business propositions at drupa 2016. Inspired by the theme, “IRODORI — Coloring the World Together,” a complete lineup of offset and digital printing equipment with a fully unified design will highlight the combined strengths in print quality, automation and productivity of the two global manufacturing giants, Ryobi Limited and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, who joined to form RMGT in January of 2014. RMGT (RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology) will be exhibiting at drupa 2016 in booth D24 in Hall 16 at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany from May 31 to June 10, 2016. With a sharp focus on the core print production requirements of today’s printing companies, RMGT will exhibit real world solutions to real world challenges in the key market segments of general commercial print, packaging print and digital print. In the offset print segment, RMGT’s leadership in the LED UV revolution will be emphasized with fully evolved LED UV instant curing of perfected print on the highly successful 8-up RMGT 9 Series 4/4 long perfector and full color print and coating on the B1 size RMGT 10 Series 6-color with coater. The true B2 size RMGT DP 7 Series digital press will highlight the speed and versatility available to digital printers who prefer a more established liquid toner solution for their most challenging small lot and variable data digital projects. Even in a recovering offset print market, commercial printers of all sizes continue to face major challenges in the most important aspect of business; profitability. RMGT’s response, the highly successful 8-up RMGT 9 Series will be exhibited in the popular 8-color 4/4 LED UV one and done configuration, helping commercial printers regain profits lost to much more expensive and aging manufacturing processes. Featuring RMGT’s G3 LED UV curing technology, Smart RPC simultaneous plate changing, Smart Insta.Color make-ready automation and PQS inline print quality control system, the RMGT 9 provides the lowest total cost of manufacturing in the 16 page print production arena. The newly adopted RMGT PQS system scans both sides of the sheet to provide closed loop color management in real time along with monitoring registration accuracy and print quality. RMGT 9 brings digital run lengths into the offset pressroom offering high profitability in run lengths ranging from 750 sheets well into the millions. Addressing the needs of packaging printers, the RMGT 10 Series is a 1,050 mm, 6-color press that is compatible with a wide range of stock thicknesses ranging from as thin as 0.04 mm to as heavy as 1.0 mm. This press can perform non-stop printing on heavy stock thanks to a newly developed automatic non-stop feeder and delivery shutter. It is also equipped with a chamber coater, and demonstrations will feature varnish coating using an LED-UV curing unit. The press features a PQS inline printing quality control system for quality management of package printing on heavy stock. The much-anticipated RMGT DP7 will make its debut in Hall 16 of Messe Dusseldorf and this true 6-up liquid toner digital offset press brings RMGT’s legendary quality, durability and reliability to the digital pressroom. Featuring a 23.5” X 31” sheet size, 6-8,000 SPH production speed, and adopting the well established liquid toner imaging process, the RMGT DP7 flexibly meets the need for custom print production for very small lots. The RMGT DP7 demonstrations will highlight the advantages of RMGT’s fully evolved paper handling technology, robust offset liquid toner imaging technology and industrial stacked fusing unit will provide printers who are searching for a digital platform with offset quality and reliability. ####
NEW BERLIN, Wis. — March 21, 2016 — Why would a printing firm competing in the highly competitive retail marketing, retail packaging and nationwide field distribution segment of the print market make the leap into the full-sheet arena in just four short years? The answer is that having quadrupled sales since their foundation in 2012, partners Brad Flagge and Nick Bova saw no reason to slow down simply because they had reached capacity in their manufacturing plant. The investment in a new RMGT 9 Series press more than triples their capacity so the meteoric trajectory of well-named Push Solutions can push on into the future. Despite growing their staff from nine employees to 24 and running their existing Heidelberg equipment around the clock, Push Solutions highly demanding clients still needed more and more volume and shorter and shorter delivery times. “Serving our local customers throughout the Southeastern Wisconsin market and also our high volume retail customers in New York and Chicago was becoming a huge challenge,” states Nick Bova, VP. “Our projects are seldom a single process order so post print finishing, kitting and special field distribution adds time to our projects. We had to compress our timeline to continue our rapid growth plans. The LED-UV curing and full-sheet production of our new RMGT press has changed our entire approach to production. In addition, we are very excited about our future opportunities producing high value products for our customers. Printing on synthetics, plastics, vinyl and foil materials will really leverage the power of our LED-UV technology and our new RMGT press.” Push Solutions need to expand capacity was really accelerated by their retail marketing and retail packaging clients, so the next decision was what brand of offset press to invest in to meet their customers’ demand. “The highest print quality, reliability and responsiveness from our equipment provider were our primary concerns,” comments Brad Flagge, president. “When Nick and I looked at the new RMGT 9 Series at Graph Expo 2014, we were very impressed. The vibrant color and instant curing of the sheets with LED-UV and the extremely fast make-ready was a great fit for our production needs. Every RMGT customer we spoke to raved about their experience, from installation to press productivity, so we decided to move forward and buy the 9 Series.” Since commissioning their new RMGT 920ST-5+CC+LED-UV+IR in late January, the staff at Push Solutions has not only completed Graphco’s in-depth training regime and achieved G7 color standardization status, but also insourced dozens of jobs that were previously jobbed out. “Working with the Push Solutions pressroom staff was a real pleasure,” says John Arnold, technical service manager for Graphco, the RMGT Distributor for the Midwest. “It’s great to work through our training process with such professional pressmen.” Joining the new RMGT 9 Series is a new full size CTP system, so the G7 process was smooth and efficient. The press configuration chosen by Push Solutions includes a full array of RMGT Smart technology including the patented Smart Insta.Color makeready technology, 16,000sph production speeds and RMGT/Panasonic LED-UV Curing along with IR/Hot Air drying to provide Aqueous Coating when that is appropriate for their customers’ needs. Brad Flagge adds, “Speed to market is key for our retail marketing and packaging customers and nothing beats LED-UV when it comes to moving our customers’ projects through the plant. The efficiency we have already achieved is proving out our theory that the RMGT 9 Series is the lowest cost-to-print on the market and our finishing house loves our powder-free and completely dry printing. Our pressmen have commented on the workplace and environmental advantages, as well since the new press is so much easier to run than our old press and with no VOCs or powder the pressroom stays clean and odor free.” Flagge says RMGT was the only press manufacturer to satisfy all five of their requirements for power consumption, footprint, color control, automation and cost. “We are proud to be part of Brad and Nick’s success and it’s certainly exciting to work with such a fast growing and results-oriented organization. Based on how quickly their team has adopted the new RMGT technology, we feel a great partnership has emerged between Push Solutions, RMGT and Graphco,” states Derek Gordon, Midwest regional manager for Graphco. About RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology (RMGT) is among the world’s largest manufacturers of sheetfed offset printing presses and the world leader in LED-UV technology with over 165 placements worldwide. Its high-speed, fully-automated presses are respected worldwide for unsurpassed print quality, low total cost of ownership, extreme ease of operation, and unmatched reliability. In partnership with Panasonic, RMGT released LED-UV Curing for Print at Drupa 2008 and it now offers the only G3 LED-UV technology on the market. Headquartered outside of Hiroshima Japan, RMGT is a joint venture company bringing together the best technology and manufacturing expertise of Ryobi Limited and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The enhanced product lineup and strengthened manufacturing prowess makes RMGT an indispensable brand for the printing industry. ####
MARIETTA, GEORGIA — February 25, 2016 — Graphic Systems North America (GSNA), the Authorized Distributor for RMGT (RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology Ltd.) sheet-fed offset presses in North America, announces that the Caskey Group has successfully implemented the RMGT 5 Series offset press, featuring LED-UV curing technology. LED-UV printing is considered the fastest growing process technology in the sheet-fed offset printing market. Headquartered in York, PA, The Caskey Group is an integrated marketing and communications firm offering full offset and digital communication services. “At Caskey, our goal is to help our customers build and strengthen their own brands by offering products and services that will help them to stand out in their markets,” states Tony Rife, President, Caskey Group. “With LED-UV technology added to our mix of high-quality printing capabilities, Caskey will be positioned to offer customers new and innovative print applications at a lower cost, all while reducing energy consumption and adding to our overall capacity.” “We are able to offer our clients a product that has special chemical embossing thanks to the LED-UV curing technology on the RMGT press,” continues Rife. On the print manufacturing side, instant drying allows jobs to move immediately to finishing and eliminates powder contamination. Rife also states that “UV inks are solvent-free and when cured with LED-UV lighting, the entire process generates no byproducts and is free of emissions.” “The rapid growth of LED-UV printing can be attributed to the additional print capabilities that this technology offers,” states Jim Lundy, G.E. Richards, the northeast distributor for RMGT in the US. “In conventional offset printing, inks dry as their binding agents oxidize and get absorbed into the printing substrate or the process can be sped up by introducing heat. In contrast, UV printing uses specially formulated inks that are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. This allows instant drying at each printing unit of the press. When LED technology is used for UV lighting, the overall benefits to printers are immense. The RMGT 525GX LED-UV Press is a five color press with anilox roller coater and represents the top of the line in the 5 Series presses from RMGT. With a maximum paper size of 520 x 375 mm, the press can reach printing speeds of up to 15,000 sheets per hour. The eco-friendly LED-UV printing system offers impressive energy savings and superior ease of use. This system not only greatly reduces energy consumption but also features a much longer lifespan than a conventional lamp type system. This next-generation system produces minimal heat and no ozone, making it very eco-friendly. About Graphic Systems North America (GSNA) GSNA delivers exclusive access to the RMGT 9 Series, 7 Series, 5 Series, and 3 Series line of offset presses for commercial, packaging and in-plant printers in the U.S. and Canada. They also provide immediate technical support and parts fulfillment. Formed in July 2013 with co-headquarters in four U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, the GSNA group has more than $60 million in revenue and constitutes the single largest offset press sales and service team in North America. Learn more about GSNA at www.ryobimhi.com ####
Focus on color follows RMGT’s Drupa 2016 theme: “Irodori – Coloring the World Together” MARIETTA, GA — February 11, 2016 — Graphic Systems North America (GSNA), the Authorized Distributor for RMGT (RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology Ltd.) sheet-fed offset presses in North America, announces the introduction of a four-part webinar series that focuses on the challenges of color management in today’s hybrid print operations. David Hunter, President of Pilot Marketing Group, will present the first webinar topic with the theme: “The E-Factor: Bridging the Gap Between Color Expectation and Results”. The webinar will be held on February 23, 2016 at 1:00 pm EST. To register, click on http://bit.ly/EFactorWebinar “Today’s hybrid print operations have the ever increasing challenge of printing accurate and consistent color in their offset, digital and wide format production. Dave is uniquely qualified to address these color challenges as one of the original GRACoL G7 Experts and is one of five G7 Master Trainers in the world.” “Part of the challenge in the print industry has been the lack of standards and the lack of defining the precision and accuracy of their devices,” states David Hunter, President of Pilot Marketing Group. “The E-Factor defines the precision and accuracy for a given process and quantifies it as a number that relates to Delta E. To put it in perspective, IDEAlliance Certified Proofers have an E-Factor of 2. The IDEAlliance G7 ColorSpace qualified printers have an E-Factor of 3. Every output process can be quantified with an E-Factor. The same device with a different operator may have a different E-Factor. The same device with a different paper may have a different E-Factor. It is important to qualify the expected result, and the webinar will explain how to do that.” Drupa 2016 Theme: “Irodori – Coloring the World Together” At Drupa 2016, RMGT will introduce a lineup of printing equipment featuring a new uniform design inspired by the exhibit theme of “Irodori — Coloring the World Together”. “Irodori is a Japanese word that roughly translates in English as ‘coloring and brilliance’,” continues Hemmen. “Broadly speaking, however, irodori represents a passion or zeal for life. Color is critical to printed communications. Color accuracy and consistency is vital for our customers who manage brand owner demands across their different manufacturing processes, such as offset, digital and wide format printing. The Color Management Webinar Series for 2016 is an extension of the important role RMGT plays in the color eco-system of printers around the world.” Anyone interested in attending the first installment in the RMGT 2016 Color Management Webinar Series can register by visiting: http://bit.ly/EFactorWebinar About Graphic Systems North America (GSNA) GSNA delivers exclusive access to the RMGT 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, and 9 Series line of offset presses for commercial, packaging and in-plant printers in the U.S. and Canada. They also provide immediate technical support and parts fulfillment. Formed in July 2013 with co-headquarters in four U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, the GSNA group has more than $60 million in revenue and constitutes the single largest offset press sales and service team in North America. Learn more about GSNA at www.ryobimhi.com ####
MARIETTA, GA — February 1, 2016 — Graphic Systems North America (GSNA), the Authorized Distributor for RMGT (RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology Ltd.) sheet-fed offset presses in North America, announces that it will repeat as a Platinum Sponsor the 9th Annual Print UV Conference, March 16-18, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference features technology tracks and roundtable discussions featuring the best UV printers and UV suppliers as they uncover new ideas and growth opportunities that UV printing enables. “Our customers are leveraging LED-UV printing technologies and growing their business in so many different ways. In addition to traditional benefits, we are seeing customers use creative coatings and printing on unique substrates such as PVC, synthetic paper, and styrene,” states Chris Manley, President of Graphco, the Midwest Distributor for RMGT. “RMGT was the first press manufacturer to offer fully integrated LED-UV curing systems as a factory installed option for sheet-fed offset presses. We look forward to hearing our customers share their success stories and add our voice to the innovative dialogue around UV printing during the upcoming Print UV Conference.” What is LED-UV Curing Technology? UV printing allows printed sheets to be quick-cured by UV light immediately after printing, offering distinct advantages such as shorter lead time, powder-less printing, and printing on unique substrates. In 2008, RMGT became the first sheet-fed offset press manufacturer to commercially develop a next-generation, energy-saving, environmental-friendly LED-UV printing system. RMGT and Panasonic’s LED-UV technology was awarded Japan’s “Nippon Brand Prize” at the 39th Machine Design Award competition in 2009. It was also named a top new press technology at the 2013 Canadian Printing Awards. Winning high praise among RMGT customers, the system continues to evolve. New versions of the LED-UV printing system have been added to enable varnish coating, greatly expanding the range of value-added printing and providing powerful support for customers. Since LED technology is used to cure UV inks, RMGT systems have a 15 times longer life span, consume 70 to 80% less electricity, and generate much less heat than a conventional lamp system, delivering an ROI in energy efficiency along with a greatly reduced environmental impact. About RMGT (RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology) RMGT is among the world’s largest manufacturers of sheet-fed offset printing presses and the world leader in LED-UV technology with over 165 placements worldwide. Our high-speed, fully-automated presses are respected worldwide for unsurpassed print quality, low total cost of ownership, extreme ease of operation, and unmatched reliability. In partnership with Panasonic, RMGT released LED-UV Curing for Print at DRUPA 2008 and we now offer the only G3 LED-UV technology on the market. Headquartered outside of Hiroshima Japan, RMGT is a joint venture company bringing together the best technology and manufacturing expertise of Ryobi Limited and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The enhanced product lineup and strengthened manufacturing prowess makes RMGT an indispensable brand for the printing industry. Learn more about RMGT: www.ryobimhi.com ####
MARIETTA, GA — January 20, 2016 — Graphic Systems North America (GSNA), the Authorized Distributor for RMGT (RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology Ltd.) sheetfed offset presses in North America, announces that it will be hosting the “Commit to Print” Open House on February 2-3, 2016, at their demonstration center in Marietta, Georgia. The fully automated RMGT 9 Series 8-up press will be the platform for live demonstrations of LED-UV Curing Technology along with, industry leading, SMART RPC (Simultaneous Plate Changing) Technology.
Until recently, the Atlanta RMGT Demonstration Center had been the only major press manufacturer in North America showcasing LED-UV curing live and on press. “We are proud to host the open house and make this exciting technology accessible to a greater number of commercial printers,” states Scot Gilbert, President, Paper Handling Solutions, Southeast Distributor for RMGT. “The high level of acceptance in North America follows a trend worldwide with over 200 RMGT LED-UV equipped presses in operation every day.” Advantages of LED-UV Curing Technology In 2008, RMGT became the world's first manufacturer of sheet-fed offset presses to introduce LED-UV technology that incorporates an LED light source for quick drying. It has a 15 times longer life span, consumes 70 to 80% less electricity, and generates much less heat than a conventional lamp system, making it very attractive for its energy efficiency and greatly reduced environmental impact. UV printing allows printed sheets to be quick-cured by UV light immediately after printing, offering advantages including a shorter lead time, powder-less printing, and printing on special media. RMGT was the first sheet-fed offset press manufacturer to commercially develop a next-generation, energy-saving, environmental-friendly LED-UV printing system. Winning high praise among RMGT customers, the system continues to evolve. New versions of the LED-UV printing system have been added to the lineup to enable varnish coating, greatly expanding the range of value-added printing and providing powerful support for customers. For more information on the Commit To Print Open House: www.ryobimhi.com/open-house About RMGT (RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology) RMGT is among the world’s largest manufacturers of sheet-fed offset printing presses and the world leader in LED-UV technology with over 165 placements worldwide. Our high-speed, fully-automated presses are respected worldwide for unsurpassed print quality, low total cost of ownership, extreme ease of operation, and unmatched reliability. In partnership with Panasonic, RMGT released LED-UV Curing for Print at DRUPA 2008 and we now offer the only G3 LED-UV technology on the market. Headquartered outside of Hiroshima Japan, RMGT is a joint venture company bringing together the best technology and manufacturing expertise of Ryobi Limited and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The enhanced product lineup and strengthened manufacturing prowess makes RMGT an indispensable brand for the printing industry. Learn more about RMGT: www.ryobimhi.com MARIETTA, GA — January 13, 2016 — Graphic Systems North America (GSNA), the Authorized Distributor for RMGT (RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology Ltd.) sheetfed offset presses in North America, announces plans to continue investment and growth that led to record accomplishments in 2015. Last year RMGT sold more than 30 presses, comprising more than 150 printing units, in the North American market. This positive acceptance in the North American market is reinforced with the strong start in orders for 2016. During 2016, printers will see RMGT technology in operation at Open House events in different demonstration centers across the country. RMGT presence in national events, such as Graph Expo and the Print UV Conference, will be capped by an introduction of “ready to ship” and future technologies at Drupa 2016, the world’s leading trade fair for print. Growth in North American Market “The explosive growth in sales of new RMGT offset presses in North America is validation of our vision to become a major player in the North American print market,” states Kozac Takata, Manager of International Sales and Marketing. “We are pleased to see RMGT technology changing the business of customers in the commercial print, packaging, and in-plant markets.” At Graph Expo 2015, RMGT introduced new branding that integrated the strengths of Ryobi Limited and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Printing and Packaging Machinery, Ltd. These two companies were respective divisions of Ryobi Limited (US$ 1.9 billion company) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (US$ 28 billion company) that have manufactured printing presses for over 50 years in Japan. These two companies are fully integrated and are now known as RMGT. Until recently, the Atlanta RMGT Demonstration Center had been the only major press manufacturer in North America showcasing LED UV curing live and on press for the past three years. “There is great satisfaction to hosting the first of the GSNA Open Houses for 2016”, states Scot Gilbert, President of Paper Handling Solutions, Southwest Distributor for RMGT. “Over 200 RMGT presses are equipped with LED UV curing and in operation every day around the world. This event will bring this technology closer to our customers and underscores our commitment to the North American print market.” About RMGT (RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology) RMGT is among the world’s largest manufacturers of sheet-fed offset printing presses and the world leader in LED-UV technology with over 165 placements worldwide. Our high-speed, fully-automated presses are respected worldwide for unsurpassed print quality, low total cost of ownership, extreme ease of operation, and unmatched reliability. In partnership with Panasonic, RMGT released LED-UV Curing for Print at DRUPA 2008 and we now offer the only G3 LED-UV technology on the market. Headquartered outside of Hiroshima Japan, RMGT is a joint venture company bringing together the best technology and manufacturing expertise of Ryobi Limited and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The enhanced product lineup and strengthened manufacturing prowess makes RMGT an indispensable brand for the printing industry. Learn more about RMGT at www.ryobimhi.com ####
Long Perfector with LED UV Bolsters All RMGT Pressroom TOLEDO, OH — November 10, 2015 — Metzgers Printing + Mailing announces that it has commissioned their new RMGT 9210P 5/5 10 Color Long Perfector which is now in full production. The Metzgers RMGT 9 Series press is the largest and most highly equipped machine of its kind in the world and features the entire suite of RMGT Smart Insta.Color process automation plus best in class energy efficiency. RMGT’s LED UV, Hi-Cure UV and IR Drying technology provide maximum flexibility to meet all production needs.
“We are thrilled to offer the highest print quality, special effects printing, and faster turnaround to our customers throughout the Midwest,” says Tom Metzger, Chairman and CEO of Metzgers. “This investment in one-pass printing will springboard even further growth and makes a strong statement about our commitment to leadership in the Midwest Print Market. We investigated other options and the new RMGT Ten with LED UV is the perfect fit for Metzgers.” Metzgers continued organic growth is due largely to aggressive sales promotion, constant staff development and their consistent pursuit of the most innovative and cost effective means available to produce their customer’s work. Tom Metzger comments, “Our decision-making process is 100% customer-focused and this move bolsters our commercial print capability and will make us more relevant in the high quality label, packaging, and plastics markets as well.” This customer-centric approach led Metzgers to develop some of the industry’s earliest web-to-print storefronts, as well as a major move into wide-format and display printing, so the investment in proven technology like LED-UV curing and a fully-automated RMGT long perfector fits their innovation model perfectly. The search for innovation led Metzgers evaluation team to Graph Expo 2014 where they first saw the RMGT 9 Series press in action. Working with their Graphco representative Allie Foerster, the Metzger team reviewed production records and actual customer jobs to determine the best path moving forward. “Graphco’s business analytics and consulting with the Metzgers sales team clearly showed that CMYK plus PMS and specialty UV varnishes would best meet their demanding customer’s needs. The 5 over 5 with coater configuration along with all of today’s relevant UV curing technology became the clear direction,” according to Foerster. Providing higher value-added print has been Metzgers mainstay for years and offering this quality in a one-and-done workflow makes good sense for their very selective customer base. While reducing, reusing and recycling is a good start, the Metzgers Green Printing Initiative recognizes that good stewards must invest to truly protect planet Earth and this RMGT 9 Series press has by far the smallest carbon footprint in the full size press arena. In 2010 over 10,000 square feet of solar panels were installed on the rooftops of two of the three Metzgers buildings. This Solar Array now generates over 144,000 Kilowatt Hours annually and in fact produces over 35% of the new presses energy requirement without any carbon emissions. The RMGT G3 LED-UV curing technology protects Metzgers pressmen as well since LED-UV inks don’t emit VOCs. “While productivity and print quality were the most decisive factors in our decision to go with RMGT, staying with our Green Printing Initiative was extremely important as well. You simply can’t beat LED-UV for low emissions printing and the color fidelity of instant curing sets our print quality apart from the competition.” says Tom Metzger. “Metzgers and Graphco were both founded in September of 1976 and our companies have largely grown up together,” says Chris Manley, President of Graphco. “The Metzgers/Graphco partnership transcends business and we count Tom and many of the 140 staff members as family friends. Our continued role in the growth of such a fine organization is among our proudest accomplishments in nearly 40 years in business.” About Metzgers Printing + Mailing Metzgers Printing + Mailing continues to lead the Midwest print industry with best-in-class digital and offset printing, wide-format and display printing, highly specialized fulfillment services and customer-oriented web-to-print storefronts from its 140,000 square foot complex in Toledo, Ohio. With the third generation of the Metzgers family joining the company, the original Mission Statement stays the same: “We ensure the vitality and growth of our business by consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers and ourselves. We must treat customers and fellow workers as we would like to be treated -- with fairness, honesty, and a high standard of ethics. Working and living within this mission will assure our company of continued success.” Learn more about Metzgers Printing + Mailing at www.metzgers.com About RMGT (RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology) RMGT is among the world’s largest manufacturers of sheet-fed offset printing presses and the world leader in LED-UV technology with over 165 placements worldwide. Our high-speed, fully-automated presses are respected worldwide for unsurpassed print quality, low total cost of ownership, extreme ease of operation, and unmatched reliability. In partnership with Panasonic, RMGT released LED-UV Curing for Print at DRUPA 2008 and we now offer the only G3 LED-UV technology on the market. Headquartered outside of Hiroshima Japan, RMGT is a joint venture company bringing together the best technology and manufacturing expertise of Ryobi Limited and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The enhanced product lineup and strengthened manufacturing prowess makes RMGT an indispensable brand for the printing industry. Learn more about RMGT at www.ryobimhi.com World Leader in LED UV Curing for Offset Presses Opening Regional Demo Centers in 2016 MARIETTA, GA — November 3, 2015 — Since the RMGT (Ryobi MHI Graphic Technology) Atlanta Demonstration Center opened to the North American Printing Industry in October of 2013, over 100 North American printers have experienced live VIP demonstrations of the most sought after print technology from RMGT, the world leader in LED UV curing and pressroom automation. Fully automated RMGT 9 Series 8-Up presses have been the platform for live demonstrations of the industry leading Smart RPC (Simultaneous Plate Changing) Technology, Smart Insta.Color make-ready automation and RMGT/Panasonic’s G3 LED UV Curing Technology. Graphic Systems North America (GSNA), the Authorized Distributor for RMGT offset presses in North America, also announces that a number of additional Demonstration Centers will be opening throughout the U.S. during 2016.
Until the recent announcement by another company also based in Georgia, the Atlanta RMGT Demonstration Center had been the only major press manufacturer in North America showcasing LED UV curing live and on press. This recent endorsement of RMGT's nearly 8 year commitment to providing the lowest energy cost and most consistent UV curing in the industry comes on the heals of the 100th live RMGT VIP demonstration just last week. “We are excited to see the other major press manufacturers coming around,” states Kozac Takata, Manager of International Sales and Marketing, RMGT. “The high level of acceptance in North America follows our experience world wide with over 200 LED UV equipped RMGT presses in operation every day.” To learn more about RMGT and our G3 LED UV Curing Technology go to http://bitly.com/LED-UV. “Our go to market strategy continues to be getting closer to our customers. We’ve learned that once a printing firm’s owner sees what RMGT brings to the table the natural next step is investment so we will continue to bring our technology closer and closer to our customers.” states Chris Manley of Graphco, RMGT’s Midwest Distributor. "Whether that technology presentation takes place at major trade shows like Graph Expo, at our very successful Open House Events or at live VIP demonstrations which will shortly take place regionally, RMGT remains committed to the North American Print Market.” “Seeing is believing with LED UV,” states Takata. “Our customers worldwide have learned that the question is not whether RMGT’s well-evolved LED UV technology is ready but instead whether they are ready for all the production, quality and cost advantages LED UV brings to any pressroom.” A case in point is Paducah Printing’s owner Bruce Shulman, who came to the very first RMGT Open House in October of 2013. Bruce was able to learn about the RMGT press and Panasonic's G3 LED UV curing technology during that event. Next month, Paducah Printing’s 138-year-old pressroom will become the home of a new RMGT 9 Series press with in-line coating and Panasonic’s G3 High Power LED UV curing technology. This makes Paducah Printing the first Kentucky printer to offer their customers access to the latest in print technology and quality. “We would like to thank the North American print community for the outstanding support we have received thus far and we plan to repay their Commit to Print outlook by bringing RMGT’s industry leading technology closer than ever.” Adds Chris Manley of Graphco. “Our regional approach is only possible with the heightened demand for RMGT presses and we look forward to sharing our message throughout North America.” About Graphic Systems North America (GSNA) GSNA is the largest independent source of printing equipment, technical service and parts in North America. GSNA delivers exclusive access to RMGT's full line of offset and digital presses for commercial, packaging and in-plant printers in the U.S. and Canada, together with immediate technical support and parts fulfillment. Formed in July 2013 with co-headquarters in four U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, the GSNA group has more than $60 million in revenue and constitutes the single largest offset press sales and service team in North America. Learn more about GSNA at www.ryobimhi.com Ryobi MHI Graphic Technology Ltd. is running live LED-UV press demonstrations at both Graph Expo 15 & IGAS 2015 (Tokyo) MARIETTA, GEORGIA — August 25, 2015 — Graphic Systems North America (GSNA), the authorized reseller for RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology Ltd (RMGT) offset presses in North America, announces that the RYOBI MHI 925 LED-UV Press has received the prestigious MUST SEE ‘EMS award in connection with GRAPH EXPO 15. Recognized as “Best of Category” for the Offset Pressroom, this 5-color, 8-up press, featuring LED-UV curing and SMART RPC technology, will be running live demonstrations during Graph Expo, on Sept 13-16, 2015 in Booth #4213. “Our customers are validating the benefits of the RYOBI MHI 925 LED-UV Press with SMART RPC technology,” states Don Barbour, GSNA chairman and co-founder. “One of the benefits they mention is how simultaneous plate changing shortens make-ready and closes the ‘cost-of-manufacturing gap’ between high quality offset and high cost digital printing.” The annual MUST SEE ‘EMS competition recognizes the most compelling new products being introduced at Graph Expo and is presented by the show’s producer, the Graphic Arts Show Company. In the midst of a record year in North America, RMGT will offer live press demonstrations on two continents, simultaneously, at the Printing Industry’s two major trade shows. “Our Commit to Print message resonated so well last year that despite the obvious challenges of presenting two major exhibitions on two continents on the same week we decided to go for it,” states Don Barbour. “Our pre-show registrations are up significantly over last year and the response from customers ready to see ink on paper again has been tremendous.” Continuing to grow their global presence, RMGT will exhibit at both IGAS 2015 (International Graphic Arts Show), from Sept. 11-16, 2015 in Tokyo, and Graph Expo 15, from Sept. 13-16, 2015 in Chicago. Four full size presses will be exhibited in total making the RMGT global exhibition of offset printing equipment for 2015 truly powerful. The RYOBI MHI 925 LED-UV Press with SMART RPC technology delivers unmatched advantage for printers who need the versatility of LED-UV instant curing, latest-generation automation and broad substrate capabilities—in a package that provides the lowest total cost to print when compared with other 8-up presses. The SMART RPC Fully Automatic Plate Changer greatly shortens plate-changing time and reduces operator workload. Through simple touch panel operation, plate changing is automatically performed on all units simultaneously. This provides powerful support for frequent job changeovers and diverse small-lot printing. #### About Graphic Systems North America (GSNA)
GSNA is the largest independent source of printing equipment, technical service and parts in North America. GSNA delivers exclusive access to Ryobi MHI’s full line of offset and digital presses for commercial, packaging and in-plant printers in the U.S. and Canada, together with immediate technical support and parts fulfillment. Formed in July 2013 with co-headquarters in four U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, the GSNA group has more than $60 million in revenue and constitutes the single largest offset press sales and service team in North America. Learn more about GSNA at www.ryobimhi-gsna.com |
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