NEWS FROM HEIDELBERG: GPS COLOUR GRAPHICS STAYS AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION WITH NEW SPEEDMASTER XL 106

GPS is one of Ireland’s largest commercial printing companies, specialising in printing books, magazines, leaflets and much more. They needed a new press to help them keep up with increased customer demand and stay ahead of their competition.

GPS has used B1 perfectors since 2008, but this is their first HEIDELBERG press in forty years. They found that the XL 106 offers reliability and the best value sheet on the floor to meet their client’s demands.

“HEIDELBERG makes bold claims about the XL which we didn’t quite believe the press would live up to! However, looking at the market, we believed HEIDELBERG was the only option,” says Lorraine Bell, Director at GPS Colour Graphics. “It’s been a game changer.”

The XL has impressed the printers working at GPS, as the automation makes it much easier to operate and more intelligent than any previous press they’ve worked with. As a commercial printing company, they run a wide range of substrates, and the XL can run 90gsm coated at top speed. As a result, paper wastage and powder contamination have dramatically reduced in the press hall, making for a much better working environment.

“At its peak,” says Lorraine, “the XL 106 has given us a 43% productivity boost, and we still have capacity for another 20% at least! It has done more runs in a year than any other machine we’ve had before, with capacity to spare. To complement this capacity increase, we have invested in a new binding line, capable of much higher speeds than our previous machine.

“With this new binding line complementing the firepower of the XL, we are keen to see just how much work we can throw at these machines. The sky is the limit! Our growth plans have continued in 2025.”

This series of multi-million-pound investments and installations is expected to result in significant productivity gains. Previously, the postpress team would remain idle, waiting for sheets to come off the press. Sheets are now printed in good time before the finishing processes need to start. The company also owns two TH82-P Stahlfolders which perfectly support the press. The relationship with HEIDELBERG has developed further over the years, with GPS Colour Graphics using HEIDELBERG service and Saphira consumables.

HEIDELBERG Head of Sales, commented, “The Speedmaster XL 106 has multiple standout benefits,” It is highly energy efficient, delivers impeccable print quality, and great performance. We have had a strong relationship with GPS Colour Graphics, and we're delighted that they have chosen HEIDELBERG for this investment.”

Belfast-based commercial printers GPS were founded 228 years ago and their work ranges massively in scope, from public to private sectors, large volumes to small scale jobs and across virtually all printed product types. GPS Colour Graphics pride themselves on being a trusted, reliable partner for their existing client base – and for new prospects too.

With the new Speedmaster XL 106, GPS can commit additional, reliable capacity with confidence to new customers. HEIDELBERG is proud to be a part of this journey!

May 2025

For further information please contact:

Eirini Spanou, HEIDELBERG UK, on 02084-903796

Or

Phil Buttress HEIDELBERG UK, on (0) 7831 856646

Or

Lorraine Bell GPS Colour Graphics Ltd, on 0797 6715062