SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 24, 2024 – LAVIGNE, a prominent member of France's CLAIREFONTAINE Group and a leading producer of illustrated calendars, diaries, and promotional items, has selected the RICOH Pro Z75 B2+ sheetfed inkjet press to drive its growth and enhance productivity. This strategic investment underscores LAVIGNE's commitment to innovation and sustainable printing practices.
Digital Transformation for Enhanced Flexibility
LAVIGNE recognized the transformative potential of digital printing early on and has consistently invested in cutting-edge technology to improve its production agility and responsiveness. The RICOH Pro Z75, with its groundbreaking B2+ duplex sheetfed inkjet capabilities and aqueous ink, is the latest addition to LAVIGNE's impressive fleet of digital presses.
Unmatched Print Quality and Efficiency
The RICOH Pro Z75 seamlessly combines the advantages of a sheetfed press with the cost-effectiveness and high productivity of inkjet technology. It delivers exceptional print quality, rapid turnaround times, and minimal operator intervention, enabling LAVIGNE to double its production capacity.
Streamlined Production with Patented Drying Technology
Ricoh's patented drying technology accelerates the entire production process by eliminating the need for waiting time between printing and finishing. The Pro Z75's automatic double-sided printing on B2+ format further enhances efficiency, allowing LAVIGNE to transition the production of diaries and notepads to this advanced inkjet press.
Expanded Capabilities and Customer Satisfaction
The Pro Z75's ability to handle a wider range of paper thicknesses empowers LAVIGNE to offer its customers an even higher level of service and quality, all while meeting increasingly demanding deadlines.
A Partnership for Sustainable Growth
Sander Sondaal, Director of Commercial Print Sales at Ricoh Europe Graphic Communications, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration: "Our design engineers have created an extraordinary platform, which combines high ink coverage, efficient B2 duplexing, and an outstanding Total Cost of Ownership that helps to make it ideal for Offset to Digital transition. I'm convinced that the Pro Z75 will make a major contribution to LAVIGNE's development, paving the way for a more sustainable future in this ever changing print market. It offers levels of print quality, output and automation that have never been achieved before. We are delighted with this new collaboration. This is already the second Pro Z75 press to be installed in France by Ricoh's teams, which have demonstrated great expertise in supporting and scaling up this solution."
About Ricoh
Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions. With a focus on empowering digital workplaces and optimizing business performance, Ricoh's mission is to help individuals achieve fulfillment through work by transforming how people work and unleashing their potential.