Sheetfed presses up to B3

摘要

Although many manufacturers are movingto large-format, the B3 sector isfarfrom being overlooked by press makers. The B3 sector is a crowded one, despite the signs that as a market it is diminishing. As with any other sector, print firms are having to look at ways to boost profits and differentiate themselves from the opposition. "Overall, the trend is that B3 is shrinking," says Richard Bradley, Heidelberg UK marketing manager for B2 and B3 presses. "But it's fighting back with faster makereadies so, for example, with a long perfector you can achieve a 10,000-sheet run in one pass - exactly what you would on a four- or five-colour B2." To compete effectively with digital on shorter run lengths and faster job turnaround times, many companies are installing presses with optional extras. "The sector has had to look hard at what it can offer in terms of adding value, such as coating, inline die-cutting and UV," says Bradley.