We’re pleased to share that our new Timson Web Press has been up and running since March 2025, and has made a significant impact on our production!
“We are excited to share that the Timson press, installed early in 2025, has surpassed our expectations in its first two months of operation. This marks a continuation of our focus on automation, embracing technology, with our objectives for speed to market delivery, great quality, and exceptional service.” Ryan Hildebrand, Vice President of Friesens Trade Book Division.
The press brings a host of impressive improvements that has enhanced our printing capabilities:
- Faster High-End Run Speed: This machine boasts a faster high-end run speed, improving our overall productivity and efficiency.
- User-Friendly Roll Stand: Gone are the days of lifting heavy bars to load rolls. The new roll stand features a user-friendly track and automated arms that effortlessly lift and place the rolls into the machine.
- LED UV Ink Technology: Utilizing LED UV ink, this press is more energy efficient as the ink requires less intensity to cure, reducing our power consumption.
- Advanced Imer Inking System: The Imer inking system offers superior control over ink densities, minimizing issues with ink keys and ensuring consistent print quality.
- Automated Bundling Robot: At the back end of the press, a robot automatically loads printed bundles of signatures onto a skid. This automation not only improves the efficiency of our bindery robots but also alleviates the physical strain on staff who would otherwise be lifting and stacking bundles for 12 hours a day.
The installation process has been a truly global effort, with technicians from England, Germany, Italy, Holland, South Africa, Japan, Toronto, and Winnipeg working tirelessly to bring this project to fruition.
Before installation, some of the upgrades to the press include a new oil lubrication system in the print unit that allows for a 16% increase in speed, a new light-weight titanium chopper knife folder, a new Baldwin Impact Fusion blanket washing system and of course all new state-of-the-art drives, motors, and new operating software.
