During the launch – hosted by Opus and its supply partners – industry delegates and media were given a demonstration of the book line comprising an HP T400 Inkjet web press, a Magnum FlexBook and a Muller Martini Acoro A7 perfect binder supported by an HP Indigo 7500 digital 7 colour press.
The production line dubbed Onyx is expected to give the book printer the ability to seamlessly and economically move from conventional print to short run print and back again to suit the requirements of a fast changing marketplace.
Opus add that reducing inventory and mitigating the risk of obsolescence, the ability to market test publications, expedite fast global releases, personalise and niche publish are just a few of the additional benefits.
Cliff Brigstocke, chief executive of Opus Group says, “It is the only one of its kind in Australia. For our customers it reduces inventory and mitigates the risk of obsolescence, provides the ability to market test publications, expedite fast global releases, and personalise and niche publish.”
We are very impressed with this project, having the HP T400 enables us to give our customers the latest digital technology alongside conventional printing technology, so they can decide what works best for them in terms of run length, speed to market and cost.”
Brigstocke adds he is hopeful work which has been going offshore would be brought back to Australia to the Melbourne facility.
According to HP, the 42-inch HP T400 Color Inkjet Web Press family offers high-speed productivity, high quality, and compelling economics. A wide range of page layout and imposition options, high-speed print customization, and high volume, long-run efficiencies help you create the potential for new business and profitable growth.
The family of web presses includes three versions with productivity options designed to fit your needs—122m, 183 m per-minute colour print speeds, or 244m mono per-minute print speeds.
Meanwhile, the highly anticipated merger between McPherson’s Printing Group and Opus being approved. The now public Opus group plans to list on the Australian Securities Exchange this month under the code “OPG”.
Last month, shareholders in MPG Printing – the demerged print arm of McPherson’s Limited – voted overwhelmingly in favour of the acquisition of Opus Group. Some 97 per cent of the votes cast at the shareholders meeting on March 21 supported the acquisition.
Shareholders also approved the change of company name to Opus Group Limited, and elected Bill Mackarell, Richard Celarc, Bret Jackson, Matthew McGrath, and James Sclater as directors.
Mackarell, who will become the chairman of the Opus Group, thanked the MPG shareholders for their approval of the deal.
He says, “The board believes there are significant synergies from the combined group. Opus Group’s three divisions; publishing, government and outdoor area are each leaders in their field, and the OPUS Group is very complementary to the existing MPG business.
“MPG stands to benefit significantly by being able to leverage Opus’ substantial network spanning the Asia Pacific region as well as the latest in Digital Asset Management, specifically electronic content and delivery.”
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