News Archive for 2010
Healeys at IPEX May 28, 2010
A group of ten Healeys staff visited IPEX at the weekend.
IPEX stands for the International Print Equipment Exhibition, and was held on 22nd May 2010.
Healeys used the visit to finalise plans for its most comprehensive investment in its history.
Upgrading and extending the capabilities of the bindery is first priority with orders being negotiated for a new laminator and folder. Web to print software for online ordering will follow this year.
Completing the investment in 2011 will be a saddle stitcher, new digital press and the most highly automated Heidelberg B2 press – a five colour with on press spectrophmetric measuring and auto plate giving the potential for the shortest make readies possible – more news as order are placed.
New Press now operational January 7, 2010
The new B2 CD74 5 colour Heidelberg Press is now fully operational.
More details in the upcoming newsletter.
New Press on its way November 4, 2009
Healeys place on order new B2 Press.
Healeys have placed on order a B2 CD74 5 colour Heidelberg Press for December installation. This will accompany a full prepress upgrade incorporating Remote Access - an automatic workflow with enhanced customer benefits - more details in the upcoming newsletter.
Dragon Boat Success July 28, 2009
Beating the drums for St. Elizabeth Hospice.
For the second year running Healeys entered a team for The Dragon Boat Race that took place on Saturday 18th July at Alton Water. The event raised more than £20,000 for much needed hospice funds. The Healeys team rowed the 30ft Chinese dragon boat against very tough competition and improved on last year’s 4th place coming home with bronze medals!
Graphic Design Award May 7, 2009
Our designers have been ‘Highly Commended’
for the work we did on the Piano Noble Fine Arts catalogue for, Adam Birtwistle, at the recent Howard Smith Paper Awards.
Even greener! April 1, 2009
Another green accreditation!
In addition to our already impressive green credentials, we are pleased to announce that as well as FSC & ISO accreditation we have just been awarded PEFC status. The ‘Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes’ provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.
Red Nose Day March 13, 2009
Healeys have raised over £300 for Comic Relief!
For Red Nose Day 2009, the staff at Healeys really entered into the spirit of the day, with some rather disturbing (and some rather pleasing) cross-dressing! Along with raising money through the sales of food and other activities, we raised more today than in any previous years. Thank you to everyone involved!
PrintWeek finalists November 11, 2008
Healeys are proud to have been shortlisted for Fine Art Printer of the Year, and although we were unsuccessful this year, we’re proud to have been selected as a finalist amongst some very stiff competition, and we congratulate all the winners.
The winners were announced on Monday 20 October at the Awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
See here for list of finalists
MD does charity Zip Slide July 7, 2008
Philip Dodd, Managing Director, took to the skies on Sunday 29th June to help raise funds for our charity partner St. Elizabeth Hospice. Phil took part in a grand Zip slide event, flying up to speeds of 30mph, 200ft above the Ipswich Town Football pitch at Portman Road. 150 people took part raising an expected £40,000.
Newmarket Races June 20, 2008
Healeys staff and family members enjoyed a day at Newmarket Races.
On June 20th, Healeys staff and family members visited Newmarket Races and enjoyed an evening out followed by a live performance by Bryan Adams.
Drupa June 10, 2008
Three members of Healeys staff attended the international printing equipment fair in Dusseldorf in early June. The visit was to meet trade partners and to understand new technologies relevant to the business.
New Healeys website June 9, 2008
Healeys produce new website entirely in-house
We have produced the site entirely in-house including copywriting, design, photography (both still and video) and website building. Call us for details of our web service including optimisation and reporting.
Accreditations May 30, 2008
Healeys have been awarded the international standards ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) outlining our determination to become aware of our environmental impact and to seek continuous improvement. We have also been awarded FSC (Forestry stewardship accreditation) to support the supply of paper from sustainable sources. Environment
NEW Laminator May 26, 2008
Healeys have installed their first ever laminator, bringing this function in-house to achieve faster turn-around and enhance service. The D&K Jupiter thermal laminator runs at up to 3,500 sheets an hour, producing work of the highest standard.
Family Day at Thorpe Park May 25, 2008
Healeys staff and family members enjoyed a day at Thorpe Park.
On May 24th two coaches left the factory with staff and family members to enjoy a sunny day at Thorpe Park. With children’s rides and the extreme rollercoasters everyone’s tastes were catered for.
Healeys Printers gets carbon-counting software March 3, 2008
Healeys have implemented accounting-based carbon emissions calculation software as part of its initiative to reduce its environmental impact. Healeys will use the software to calculate, monitor and reduce its carbon emissions to benefit the environment and demonstrate its green commitment to customers and compliment its programme to achieve certification in terms of the ISO 14001 environmental standard by May 2008.
Full Article on Computing Weekly, Print Week.
Healeys customer wins Best Book award January 24, 2008
A collection of sketches, paintings and observations made in Finland, Norway, Siberia and Alaska entitled “Arctic Flight” was recently voted Best Bird Book of 2007 by British Birds and The British Trust for Ornithology. We are very proud to say this book was printed here at Healeys, and are delighted for James McCallum and his success.
Healeys MD talks the talk October 16, 2007
Print and Paper Monthly held a seminar last week, and Healeys Managing Director Philip Dodd was one of 6 speakers on the day, held at Heidelberg’s showroom in Brentwood. The day long event, titled “How to Survive and Thrive in Commercial Print”, gave the 75 paying attendees a chance to hear from industry specialists including Philip, who gave a half hour talk on how Healeys are using technology in pre-press, press and finishing to streamline the process and provide an even better service to the customer. If you need a speaker for your event, give us a call.
Healeys MD gets prestigious Award June 19, 2007
Healeys Managing Director Philip Dodd will be in London this Thursday to receive the ‘2007 People in Print Award‘, organised by Print & Paper Monthly. This award, to honour Philip’s “…hard work and dedication to the print industry”, is the highest accolade within the yearly awards, and is presented to a person, organisation or company who the organisers feel has excelled in their outstanding commitment to print.
Healeys printers + Red ink website design June 8, 2007
Red ink, a thriving company for more than 15 years, is now part of the Healeys team. With Red ink’s skills and knowledge in web site design we can offer more services than ever before. This new ‘joining of forces’ has been established and with operations now centred under one roof, we are ready to offer this exciting new addition to our services! For an informative chat about what we could do to help your company achieve its full potential online, call your Healeys representative or Paul at Red ink now on 01473 741627.
Karting heroes May 8, 2007
Healeys Kart team, The Sprinters, had a successful bank holiday weekend when they managed to finish 9th out of 13 teams in only their third outing. The team, Philip, Karl and Ian, enjoyed the dry conditions, and despite the lack of bacon and egg rolls they improved on their previous lap times, setting new benchmarks for the next meeting in June.
Anicolor Update April 26, 2007
Our new press has been up and running for a few weeks now, and has bedded in nicely. Since the Print Hall began it’s shift rotation in March, the Anicolor has been running 15 hours a day and has already impressed us with the quality of print and the turn around time. If you’d like to come and visit, have a look and see the speed and quality for yourself, give Philip a ring on 01473 461122.
Shift starts March 19, 2007
The Print Hall at Healeys has moved into a new era. From the beginning of March the press operators have begun working on a shift rotation to enable even more work to go through the factory. Our presses are now running 15 hours a day, meaning our turn around time is just getting better, and better, and better.
Healeys Sprinters March 6, 2007
The Healeys Kart team entered their first race last weekend. The team of three, resplendent in new race overalls, boots and individual kart graphics (you’d expect no less from Healeys!), raced at the Ellough Park in Beccles and managed a creditable eleventh and are already preparing for the next race in a months’ time. See the latest Healeys Newsletter for more details.
It’s here February 12, 2007
We’re very excited today - our new press finally is here! The Heidelberg Speedmaster Anicolor pulled up on the back of three low loader trucks this morning, and a team of fitters are right now setting about installing this monster. We hope to have it up and running ASAP.
Christmas Concert December 4, 2006
As is traditional, next week sees the annual Christmas Concert, run by Aldeburgh Music, and again sponsored by Healeys Printers. It all takes place at Snape Maltings on Saturday 9th, and Healeys are proud to be the only sponsors.
New Press for New Year November 20, 2006
Healeys Printers have ordered the UK’s first SM52-4 Anicolor Press for installation in January 2007. This conventional press has Anilux inking giving traditional Heidelberg quality with the most amazing make ready (job preparation, colour matching etc) - as few as 20 sheets achieve a press pass - compared to the several hundred sheets and 15 minutes of a normal press.
The press is further equipped with an Anilux coater, to not only protect the print but to enable all finishing to be carried out immediately. When time is of the essence, we will have the Anicolor to help.
Finishing quicker November 13, 2006
To improve our finishing process, we have recently installed an Horizon Stitchliner. A bindery addition, the Stitchliner is set up in minutes using preset buttons and then collates, stitches and trims three edges - all at 5500 sets per hour. Used for magazines, brochures, booklets, pricelist, catalogues etc.
Digital times October 6, 2006
The beginning of October saw the installation of our Xerox 250 colour / B&W digital press. Highly productive, ultra fast and excellent print quality, it’s calibrated to our presses which makes it perfect for proofing as well as Short runs, specials and personalised campaign material.