Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. has installed its AccurioJet KM-1e, an LED UV inkjet technology press, at Minuteman Press in Dayton, OH, (formerly Westendorf Printing). A print graphics communications provider with a rich legacy in the industry, the company offers high-quality printed marketing materials, direct mail with variable data, packaging and more. Already affiliated with the Minuteman Press location in Lebanon, OH, the recent transitioning of the Dayton facility further integrates its years of commercial printing expertise with new advancements in technology and operations.
Recently, when Minuteman Press needed an abridgement between its other color presses to expand its digital footprint, it sought out a B2 offset-style digital press, considering all the available options. The substrate-agnostic AccurioJet KM-1e became very attractive very quickly due to its UV cured ink, large sheet size, durability and flexibility.
“We are evolving into a technology driven printing company that blends time-honored craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation, and our rebranding to Minuteman Press is just another step forward in this process. We have been investing in many changes and improvements, and Konica Minolta’s AccurioJet KM-1e was a big part of that plan,” said Frank Hiti, owner, Minuteman Press (pictured with co-owner and wife, Melissa). “We looked at all our options, and not only did the capabilities of the KM-1e check all the boxes, but its job efficiency range was also much wider than initially anticipated. The KM-1e will be a game changer for us and allow us to serve our customers better than ever before.”
As a final test, through its affiliation with other KM-1e facilities, Minuteman Press ran several substrate-driven and large digital type toner jobs for select customers at another local printer. “The outcome was extremely promising for both the client and internal stakeholders, confirming that Minuteman Press Westendorf is on the right path and securing the deal with Konica Minolta,” stated Hiti.
“Our community of AccurioJet KM-1e users is expanding rapidly, and we are honored to have Minuteman Press join us at a time of such exciting growth for their business,” said Frank Mallozzi, president, IPP, Konica Minolta. “The AccurioJet KM-1-e provides clients with a better overall solution, with faster turn-around times and marked improvements to quality and consistency. We are confident this partnership will allow Minuteman Press to enhance their offerings while maintaining the exceptional quality and personal service their customers expect.”
The Konica Minolta AccurioJet KM-1e is a 29-inch sheet-fed UV inkjet press, producing up to 3,000 sheets per hour on a wide range of paper thicknesses, from 0.06 to 0.6mm. The press prints on various media, including clear film, metallic media, canvas and embossed paper.
