About Allied Printing Services, Inc.
Housing the largest bindery/finishing area in New England, Allied Printing Services operates from a state-of-the-art single-point-of-manufacturing facility.
With robust sheetfed, web, and digital pressrooms, they are equipped to handle a wide range of printing requirements with precision and efficiency.
Navigating High-Speed Demands
Gerry Dugan serves as the Pressroom Supervisor at Allied Printing Services, overseeing the management of the sheetfed pressroom. With operations running continuously across three shifts, the multi-use pressroom is a hub of activity. Employing over 450 dedicated professionals, Gerry recently evaluated doctor blades for his pressroom. His primary focus was to find a blade capable of withstanding high speeds and high volume anilox rolls (95 BCM) at 20K sheets per hour without premature wear. One of the key criteria he considered was the ability to keep the press running, avoiding stops to change blades due to wear.
Minimizing Downtime & Maintenance
After years of using steel doctor blades, Dugan opted to explore a plastic alternative and was extremely impressed with TruPoint EDGE. Unlike the frequent blade changes required with steel blades, TruPoint EDGE lasts up to 4-5 weeks. With minimal wear and tear, the blade offers reduced maintenance and eliminates the necessity to clean behind the doctor blade. Gerry Dugan said, “These blades ensure consistent and even coating distribution on every job.”
Innovative Blades for Superior Efficiency and Quality
Today, Allied Printing uses TruPoint Edge exclusively on all coating stations. Dugan’s been particularly impressed with the blade’s durability, stating, “With TruPoint EDGE, I no longer constantly change blades or stop the press to make adjustments and clean behind the blade. TruPoint is now the only doctor blade I use across all my coating applications,” said Dugan. He highly values Flexo Concepts’ for their exception quality and personalized service, finding peace of mind in the safety features that safeguard his team from potential cuts or injuries when handling TruPoint.
