Our customer HP Inc.
POWERFUL HIGH-TECH LOGISTICS WITH A PIONEERING SPIRIT Logistics | Technical Distribution
HIGH-TECH SOLUTIONS AHEAD OF THEIR TIME For Europe’s first 36 m printing line to be put into operation, a distinct pioneering spirit and technical know-how on the part of the logistics expert are required. For this extraordinary project, HP Inc. relied on its long-standing business partner, Gebrüder Weiss (GW): jointly, the team was able to complete the assembly and pre-installation of the large-scale printing line in just a few days – thanks to high-precision planning, expertise and flexible handling by GW’s business unit tectraxx.
AT A GLANCE:
HP INC.
HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Headquartered in Palo Alto, US, with 50,0000 employees in more than 170 countries, HP Inc. is one of the world largest provider of digital printers, including the HP large format printers and presses. The HP PageWide C500 Press is produced by HP Inc. at their plant in Caesarea/Israel.
THE CHALLENGES
THE CHALLENGES HP Inc. was looking for a logistics partner that was able to assemble and pre-install a large-format state-of-the-art press on the premises of the final customer in Linz/Austria for the first time in Europe. Thanks to the companies’ long-standing successful cooperation, HP Inc. once again put their trust in GW.
The challenges: ● State-of-the-art digital press (HP PageWide C500 Press) featuring very special dimensions: 36 m long, 8 m wide, 4.8 m high ● Proven logistics and technical know-how required ● Innovative project for all those involved, requiring a pioneering spirit and flexible solutions ● Complex project management involving international teams, long lead and short implementation times
● High deadline pressure due to tight schedule
HP PAGEWIDE C500 PRESS: THE FUTURE OF CORRUGATED PACKAGING -
The HP PageWide C500 press is HP’s digital post-print solution delivering consistent offset quality for the widest application range along with post-print simplicity for mainstream production.
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Prints at 75 linear m/min
HP’s patented technology for accurate and efficient media handling in demanding corrugated production environments
The benefits for the consumer goods industry: ● Primary and secondary no barrier food packaging enabled by true water based inks ● Enhanced box value with versioning, customization and a wide range of printed security features ● Quick campaigns and last minute changes to comply with dynamic market needs
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Dimension of 36 x 8 x 4.8 m (L x W x H)
Consistent print quality with sharp text & barcodes and smooth tone transition
THE SOLUTIONS
THE SOLUTIONS Gebrüder Weiss’ business unit tectraxx was responsible for the management of the logistics part of this major project – from assembly and pre-installation through to downstream logistics services. The services at a glance ● Long-term and high-precision planning down to the smallest detail ● Project and resource management: coordination of the teams of GW, tectraxx and Eijgenhuijsen, our Teneso Partner from NL ● Organization of the logistics and assembly equipment required on site ● Quick assembly with flexible handling ● Downstream logistics services: quick commissioning possible thanks to disposal of all transport and packaging materials
THE BENEFITS
THE BENEFITS One-stop project coordination Gebrüder Weiss’ business unit tectraxx was responsible for organizing the logistics part of the project for the customer: from planning the logistics workflows, organizing the staff and materials required through to operational assembly of the plant. For the customer, this means having a central, reliable partner who takes care of everything.
Technical expertise combined with logistics know-how The customer can benefit from the unique combination of logistics knowhow and technical expertise offered by GW’s business unit tectraxx – ensuring the transport, provision and pre-installation of technologically demanding equipment all over Europe.
Flexibility to achieve goals The teams on site were highly flexible, working exclusively for the project until it was fully completed. The engineers were available “on demand” 24/7 for the HP PageWide C500 project – security from start to finish.
Gebrüder Weiss and tectraxx provide expertise in the field of Technical Distribution unlike most supplier.
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Mr. Tal Schusheim HP Page Wide Industrial Post-Print HW Delivery Manager
“GW and tectraxx provide expertise in the field of Technical Distribution unlike most supplier. They have profound experience and a very good logistics network, which we appreciate very much. Their pioneering spirit really helped us, in fulfilling this new and complex project in the best possible way.”
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