Press Retrofits—One way to seal the deal!

Adding other capabilities is another reason many choose to retrofit. “This would include, but not be limited to, adding rotary screen units, hot or cold foiling equipment, UV curing on one or more print units, and adding printing stations to accommodate the need for more colors,” says McGee.

Make no mistake, cost is also a factor. In some cases, it just makes more sense to retrofit a press to add capacity or capability instead of shelling out big-time bucks to purchase a brand new press. “The printing industry is constantly changing, and retrofitting presses offers our customers a faster and less expensive way to stay current,” says Gary Teeter, retrofit manager, Mark Andy. “This also allows the smaller companies to stay in competition with the larger ones.” According to Teeter, Mark Andy defines a retrofit as an addition to a press that allows it to run a new application. Teachout adds, “If the customer wants a certain capability, you figure out how to add that capability for the least amount of money.”