Celmac Australia partnered with wide-format printer SS Signs to host an Open House during Visual Impact in Brisbane to celebrate the release of the first Digitech printer in Australia.
The Open House at the SS Signs new state-of-the-art signage facility in Cleveland, Brisbane, featured the Digitech TruFire LTX2 printer paired with an Aristo 6m long cutter.
Designed and built in the United States, this flatbed UV printer, with its focus on innovative design, high precision and print quality, is a welcome addition to the Australian print market.
It demonstrated its printing and cutting capabilities of more than 60 plus, 8’x4′ sheets per hour with one operator.
SS Signs owner Steve Lambourne said the Open House went better than expected, with many people attending to experience the Digitech Trufire.
“I appreciated everyone taking the time to visit and tour our factory. The feedback was so positive. One guest said our facility is world-class,” said Lambourne.
Lambourne understands the interest in Digitech because the machine has transformed his business. He says the dedicated flatbed is just what his business needs.
“It’s fast. It’s easy to maintain. The machine was installed and running in one day. It has been running for four months, and we have not had one issue.
“The biggest part is the automation. With the added conveyor belt paired with an Aristo 6m long cutter, it requires one operator,” Lambourne explains.
The Digitech recently delivered 2,500 corflute signs with one operator in one eight-hour shift.
One key feature of the Digitech that amazes Lambourne is its lack of electronics.
“Compared to opening up competitive machines where there are electronics everywhere, you open up the Digitech, and there is a pump. It baffles me how they can get it to run so well with such little electronics,” explains Lambourne.
“It’s delivering far beyond what we expected. We’re second-guessing how much work we’ve got because all our flatbed work is finished by 10 or 11 am.
“We designed our new building specifically for workflow efficiency, and we’re making higher figures now than ever. We want to open up our capacity now. The time is right; I couldn’t be happier with the Digitech. It’s a game changer for us,” Lambourne concludes.
Jonny Rumney NSW state manager for Celmac Australia said it was an excellent educational experience for the industry to get together and experience the SS Signs facility and the Digitech TruFire firsthand. It was also refreshing to hold an Open House in Brisbane when we see so many of them in Sydney and Melbourne.
“SS Signs have a very impressive state-of-the-art facility that Steve built from the ground up,” Rumney tells Sprinter.
“The Digitech was printing and cutting a board in 40 seconds with one operator. We watched the board go onto the printer, leave the printer, feed into the conveyor and then into the cutter. It was good to see that in action,” he says.
Celmac’s Queensland state manager, Matt Hall, said, “The SS Signs Open House event held during Visual Impact 24 in Brisbane received a great turnout and response. Whilst for many, the intrigue was SS Signs’ newly built custom sign manufacturing facility and recently commissioned automated Digitech and Aristo flatbed print cut solution, the open house provided a welcoming platform for industry members to get to know one another, network and share ideas for the general betterment of our industry as a whole.
“It was interesting to hear from Steve Lambourne, SS Signs owner, on how they foster employee growth through an extensive apprenticeship program, and Rob Sharp, SS Signs GM site tour covering all things from concept, design, manufacture, QA testing and installation. Both were extremely insightful and inspired all of us to admire and aim for.
“Hats off to Steve, Rob, Luke and the SS Signs team for hosting an incredible event and opening their doors to share with our industry peers.”
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