The Long Haul

Enhanced operations

Carded Graphics recently expanded its existing building by 60,000 sq. ft. to accommodate its acquisition of a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 press and future press growth. The expansion effectively doubled the size of the company’s facility to 120,000 sq. ft. With the installation of this new press, the company was able to replace two older presses. It now operates a 6-color plus coater Roland 700 press, along with the Speedmaster XL 105, which includes an aqueous coater and provides hybrid UV capability. According to Heidelberg, this press is one of the first XL 105 presses with hybrid UV capability to be installed in the U.S.