DPC invests in preparation for upturn
DPC Signs has bought a HP Designjet L65500 latex printer (now the Scitex LX600) and a RollsRoller flatbed applicator from William Smith. “The machines were purchased to replace three older machines, which they have easily done, and to ensure that we are ready for the upturn in the economy,” said DPC director Dave Taylor. “They have given us already the potential to quote on larger volume work.”
The latex printer, which was chosen for its increased production opportunities and environmental impact, will be used mainly to produce large-format graphics and multiple panels for large advertising hoardings etc.
“Although we run the machine slightly slower than full capacity to ensure quality, because the ink dries immediately when we’re producing an 80m print in 5m panels we can complete a panel in six minutes,” said Taylor.
The RollsRoller was bought to facilitate increased throughput of work without the need for additional staff, and is mainly used for applying large panels onto Foamex. “We only had two men who could confidently applicate large panels; now all staff can do it. Our capacity for throughput has more than doubled with the same number of staff,” said Taylor. “It’s considerably faster than we could achieve previously and we get no restrictions or bottlenecks on the laminating process.”