HEALEYS DOUBLES DOWN ON HEIDELBERG WITH VERSAFIRE 115 LP INSTALLATION

“Having run a HEIDELBERG XL75 and Prinect software within our prepress setting for many years, we felt that HEIDELBERG would be a natural choice to run the digital department efficiently and to automate some prepress functions. Another reason for our choice was the exceptional quality of print delivered by the LP. We have chosen the high caliper kit to enable production up to 800 micron – we print at 650 micron currently, and the LP will run this stock faster than previously. This capability will also enable us to address the needs of a wider audience,” says Managing Director Philip Dodd.

The Versafire LV can produce up to 3,180 A3 sheets per hour and supports a wide array of substrates, including materials up to 470gsm. It complements Healey’s existing litho press, allowing the company to provide a more dynamic, hybrid print service, processing high-volume orders with quick turnaround times. The system’s integration with Prinect enables Healeys to optimize workflows, reduce setup times, and streamline job management.

“Our team have been very positive regarding the enhanced quality over the previous machine and the increased caliper capabilities. Customers will especially benefit from the quality improvement as well as the commonality between the Versafire LP and LV installed earlier. Since the quality is as near to our litho press as is possible, we feel it will be a significant advantage for our customers,” says Dodd.

HEIDELBERG and Healeys have been partners for over forty years, making this new acquisition a logical choice. Philip Dodd often tells the story of how, as he was taking over the business from his father, he saw the first Speedmaster 52 in HEIDELBERG’s showroom. He ordered it, announcing to his staff that he had seen the future of the business. He went on to order several Speedmaster 52s, including the UK’s first Anicolor, before replacing them all with a new XL75 back in 2013.

HEIDELBERG is proud to partner with Healeys, over the past four decades, HEIDELBERG has demonstrated its ability to empower businesses of this size and scale with ongoing support and cutting-edge technology.

Healeys Printers is a commercial printing company based in Ipswich offering advanced litho and digital printing, large format graphics (like banners and pop-ups), and cross-media solutions. They specialise in high-quality marketing materials, fine art catalogues, and luxury brand collateral, and

are known for their technical expertise in finishes, colour consistency, and collaborative work with creative agencies across diverse sectors.

January 2026

For more information please contact:

Eirini Spanou, HEIDELBERG UK, on 02084-903796

Or

Phil Buttress, HEIDELBERG UK, on 07831 856 646

Or

Andy Buck, HEIDELBERG UK, on 07881 582968