Premiere of ROLAND 700 Evolution, Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach

29 April, 2015 (Austria). Following the world premiere of the new ROLAND Evolution press in November last year, Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach, who recently invested in two new ROLAND 700 high-speed machines, put the first-ever ROLAND 700 Evolution through its paces in the demanding field of packaging. The press, delivered in late January, has been in full production.

Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach management team (v.l.: Johannes Knapp, Ing. Eduard Fischer, Ralph Joser).
This prestigious print house conducted field tests with the first installed ROLAND 700 Evolution in packaging print

Following its world premiere in packaging, the success-story of the ROLAND 700 Evolution in Austria continues. Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach has over the years ordered more than 90 print unit of ROLAND 700, testimony to the close partnership of both companies. Based on this, and Manroland's capability to deliver outstanding quality, the Austrian Packaging specialist had no hesitation in investing in the new ROLAND Evolution.

General manager Mr. Ing. Eduard Fischer said this crucial decision was based on the performance of their last two installed ROLAND 707 LV HS.

Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach GmbH is a prestigious packaging and label printer from Vorarlberger Rheintal in Austria with 335 employees process in a 52.000 m2 facility, they print around 25.000 tons of cardboard and paper per year for folding cartons for food and beverage, consumables and luxury goods. This Austrian company offers comprehensive know-how and an attractive range of packaging print and as well as finishing and postpress. Environmental sustainability is a major part of the company's philosophy; they are certified to ISO 50001 and ÖKO-Profit employing FSC / PEFC certified materials.

The company has won a number of awards in packaging solutions, a multiple winner of the Embalissimo, Pro Carton ECMA Award, Golden Pixel, Promotional Gift Award, etc., the company is particularly proud of its achievements in training. Austria's champion for print technology and winner of the EuroSkills (Apprentice European Championship) are actually working in the Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach print department.

"We were confident in the benefits of the new Evolution press prior to its world premiere and were impressed“, said Mr. Johannes Knapp technical chief officer "We knew by utilizing new Manroland technology, it would not only benefit our increasing daily work but meet the strictest quality demands. As seen with our last investment, where we installed the InlineColorPilot and the new InlineInspector 2.0 with pdf detection, the new Evolution press provides these advanced options and more, which means we can fulfil customers' increasing demands much better". Additionally the new press is equipped with UV Dryers "The new drive concept of the machine, compared with previous presses, is essential in reduced energy consumption which is perfect or our sustainability concept!“

Mr. Fischer also commented “We have given Manroland a mark of confidence as we invested in a machine without practical experience. We appreciate this new technology very much. The distinct development of the Manroland press in the last three years has a very positive signal to us. Our printers achieve excellent results on the new press and are really excited about the new user interface with the touchscreens, it is now much easier to deliver the highest quality paired with highest Performance“

Mr Knapp concluded "Testament to Manroland Sheetfed is their turnkey service and the installation. From consultancy to commissioning they were first class and the installation team were extremely knowledgable, working to a tight programme. This high level of service provided by Manroland Austria was greatly appreciated.“