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Komatsu Printing Group adds a Lithrone G40 advance offset printing press and a System 35S cutoff sixteen page web offset press at its head office factory in Japan to boost production efficiency

February 9, 2024 (press release) –

The Komatsu Printing Group Has Introduced a Lithrone G40 advance and System 35S for Rapid Progress Under the Slogan "Always Challenge the Future"

Japan, Komatsu Printing Group Co., Ltd. | Lithrone G40 advanceSystem 35S

Based on its foundation in the printing business and the introduction of accumulated experience and cutting-edge technology, the Komatsu Printing Group provides "solution design" to its customers. Equipped with 24 web presses and 17 sheetfed presses -- all from Komori -- in 2023 the company introduced a 2-color Lithrone G40 advance (40-inch Offset Printing Press) and System 35S (546mm-cutoff Sixteen Page Web Offset Press) at the head office factory to further raise production efficiency. We interviewed President and Representative Director Hidetoshi Komatsu, Executive Officer and General Manager, Manufacturing Division Takeo Makino, Deputy General Manager, Manufacturing Department 1, Manufacturing Division Takahiro Mori, and Deputy Manager, B Format Web Press Section, Manufacturing Department 1, Manufacturing Division Yasuhiro Matsuoka about the background, effects of the introduction, and future prospects.

"Komori is an indispensable presence. In the future, we expect support not just as 'Komori in machinery' but as 'Komori in printing.'" Hidetoshi Komatsu, President and Representative Director
 

Solution design by the group's overall strength

Under the corporate slogan "Always challenge the future," the Komatsu Group is committed to enhancing the value of printed materials and utilizing the latest digital technology and IT solutions to expand the scope of solution design (problem solving) for its customers. The strengths lie in three areas: the organization's comprehensive strength, with 9 factories nationwide and more than 1,230 group employees, the enhancement of product and service offerings through Group companies' collaboration, and having one of the leading facilities in Japan by focusing on labor-saving and manpower-saving as well as integrated production.

President Komatsu stated, "We are increasing overall cooperation to extend individual strengths and straighten out weaknesses within the group. For example, during a typhoon, we have established backup systems so that we can align with the predicted path and switch production from, for example, Shikoku to Osaka. Taking advantage of Komatsu's quality, we respond promptly to production and delivery needs with our national network."

President Komatsu further discussed the focus on equipment: "We emphasize labor-saving and manpower-saving. Since our workplace has many female employees, we focus on reducing physical work. Proposals such as automatic pallet stacking and packaging automation have been implemented, significantly improving operations in the last 3-4 years. Suggestions also come from within the company, such as 'With this machine, work becomes easier' or 'We can be more Komatsu efficient'."

"To continue as a company, SDG compliance is essential. Some people say, 'paper affects the environment,' but I believe there is no business more considerate of the environment than the printing industry. We sort and recycle 12 types of used paper at our company." President Komatsu

System 35S for small lots and high-mix work

Markets where printing remains strong

President Komatsu shared his thoughts on the future of the Komatsu Printing Group: "Through the experience of the Covid-19 pandemic, I now feel that the printing industry is connected to all industries and sectors. While continuing to be particular about printing on paper, we are strengthening our ability to respond in non-paper fields. Furthermore, we will focus extensively on strengthening collaboration among group companies, collaborating with companies outside the group, implementing mergers and acquisitions, and taking business continuity plan measures."

 

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