Just over one year after installing its second Speedmaster XL 106,\u00a0J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print, one of the oldest and largest packaging and commercial printers in New England, set a new world record* for folding carton production \u2013 printing 429,246 net sellable sheets (431,451 gross sheets) in 24 hours. J.S. McCarthy\u2019s team achieved this milestone running 23.6 pt CKBTM by Stora Enso at 21,000 sheets per hour across two twelve-hour shifts on its Speedmaster XL 106-8+L from HEIDELBERG. In total, J.S. McCarthy\u2019s team printed a remarkable 1,165,636 net sheets over the course of sixty-seven hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re always setting new goals and striving to do things better, faster, and more efficiently,\u201d said Jon Tardiff<\/strong>, President of J.S. McCarthy. \u201cEquipped with one of the fastest and most automated presses in the world, we had everything in place to make this world record possible: the right technology, the right people, and the right mix of work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n To achieve higher speeds and net output, HEIDELBERG optimized over 200 components throughout the XL 106, from feeder to delivery. The improved components and advanced Speedmaster technology, like intelligent User Experience (UX) featuring AI-powered press assistance systems, autonomous Push-to-Stop technology, and AutoPlate Pro help maximize efficiency and maintain maximum output levels throughout high-speed production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n J.S. McCarthy\u2019s record-setting production involved four different press forms, requiring multiple plate changes, including an additional ten to ensure print quality and dot integrity over the long run, due to plate wear. Thanks to the press\u2019s advanced Push-to-Stop system and Prinect Inpress Control 3 color control technology, changeover and makeready processes were fully automated \u2013 allowing the team to return to full production within minutes. Prinect Inpress Control also helped minimize makeready and waste sheets to 7,012 (0.60%) over the entire run of 1,172,648 sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen you\u2019re running at these speeds, the press technology has to make it easy for operators to sustain that pace while still maintaining quality, and this press does exactly that. The XL 106 consistently exceeds our expectations day in and day out,\u201d said Tardiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the press\u2019s logistics systems, which manage the automated loading of the feeder and removal of printed pallets at delivery, were key to ensuring uninterrupted, non-stop production. The full run, which surpassed a million sheets, required approximately 600 pallets \u2013 with skid changes occurring every 5.5 to 6 minutes. Due to the thickness of the board, each pallet could only hold 2,000 sheets. Tardiff explained that without these advanced logistics capabilities, the record would not have been attainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To assist with moving pallets to and from press, each production shift was equipped with a materials handler in addition to an operator and press apprentice. \u201cThis record is not just about having the best equipment \u2013 it\u2019s about having the best people behind it,\u201d said Tardiff. \u201cWe\u2019re beyond proud of our team for pulling off this incredible achievement, and we can\u2019t thank them enough for their relentless hard work and dedication.\u201d Additionally, he credited his in-house sheeting team, who did \u201can excellent job delivering nice, flat loads to the press, which made a huge impact on our performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the past twelve months, HEIDELBERG customers worldwide have set multiple new world records across all industry segments. Clarence Penge, EVP of Product Management for Heidelberg USA, commented, \u201cThese accomplishments are a testament to the sheer power of the Speedmaster XL 106. Congratulations to the team at J.S. McCarthy for achieving this exceptionally challenging feat with thick board stock in folding carton production.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tardiff concluded, \u201cI consider HEIDELBERG and Stora Enso true partners in our success. Without their support, achievements like this wouldn\u2019t be possible.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Just over one year after installing its second Speedmaster XL 106,\u00a0J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print, one of the oldest and largest packaging and commercial printers in New England, set a new world record* for folding carton production \u2013 printing 429,246 net sellable sheets (431,451 gross sheets) in 24 hours. J.S. 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