Billingham orders third Roland B2 press

Billingham Press has bought its third consecutive B2 MAN Roland press, a four-colour 504LV with coater.

The press, specified with MAN's Power Plate Loading and CopiPilot colour control, will replace a three-year-old 304LV.

 "Its design is better than the Roland 300's," said managing director Ian Dodds (pictured left). "We are also impressed with the rate of makeready and production.

"The speed of 18,000 sheets an hour will ensure we don't create blockages when handling long runs."

The Cleveland firm works exclusively for design agencies which, according to Dodds, demand high-quality print and fast turnarounds.

"If an agency needs a job done the same day we are able to provide that level of service," said Dodds.