On September 22, 2022, Pioneer Press in Greeley, Colorado hosted the debut ceremony of the new LED-UV Printing System, joined by fellow supporters and clients, the company welcomed their newest, advanced technology press.
The 20,000-square-foot production facility just welcomed a new high-end piece of equipment – an eight-color press, utilizing Light-Emitting Diodes and Ultraviolet light (LED-UV) cured inks, and an advanced color management system. The LED-UV technology allows Pioneer Press to increase production while also reducing energy use. “Not only is the press extremely efficient, but it also takes less energy, and is the most state-of-the-art press in the Rocky Mountain region,” said Cris Sorelle, Owner of Pioneer Press. Many presses use traditional energy-hungry lamps, which run over 900 degrees Fahrenheit and necessitate sufficient air conditioning to cool the building. The new LED-UV lamps run at 72 degrees and use less than 20% of the total energy of a traditional press.
In addition to the energy savings, Sorelle said the LED-UV curing delivers press sheets that are completely dry as soon as they come off the press. This produces vivid color and quick finishing for immediate processing and shipping. “You get excellent color because when you instantly dry the ink, it doesn’t absorb back into the paper,” said Sorelle. “It’s going to last a lot longer and stay true to the color you see when it comes off the press.”
While some businesses felt the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pioneer Press experienced a growth in sales. Proud to call Colorado home for over 45 years, this multi-generational Greeley commercial printing company focuses on providing excellent personalized customer service and leading technology.
Pioneer Press is honored to have decades of loyalty from its customers and employees which ensures quality. Pioneer Press continues to invest in the latest printing technologies to meet the growing needs of its customers and is sure to serve as a leader in innovation for decades to come.
