John Roberts, a commercial printing, folding carton and marketing services provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota recently signed the first Heidelberg Subscription contract in the United States.The contract includes a new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-6+L as well as Prinect software, Saphira Consumables, parts, performance consulting, and service. Everything will be provided by Heidelberg for a monthly fee based on the number of printed sheets produced each month. Heidelberg will also work with John Roberts to analyze current operations and establish goals for improved production and reduced cost-per-sheet.
“We’re excited to be the first company in the United States to benefit from the Heidelberg Subscription program,” said Scott Zorn, VP of Operations at John Roberts. “We’ve always been a huge believer in Heidelberg. Now, we are taking it to a new level with Heidelberg Subscription and creating a true partnership.”
While the new technology of the XL 106 alone will increase John Roberts’ productivity, Heidelberg’s Subscription program goes well beyond just providing equipment. The company will also be supplied Saphira Consumables, performance efficiency services, and training that are all perfectly tuned to its applications. Monthly performance efficiency meetings with management from both companies will analyze John Roberts’ KPIs, comparing them to benchmarks from other printers in the industry. These meetings will continuously help set and track ambitious production goals.
From left: Scott Zorn, VP of Operations; Michael Keene, CEO; Marnie Janezich, President; Emily Schultz, Director of Client Services; and Mark Carlson, Executive VP of Sales.
