Mitchell Press to install first Landa Nanographic Printing Press in Canada

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Mitchell press executives, left to right: AJ Rai, Vice President Sales; Scott Gray, Executive Vice President; David Mitchell, Director; Garry Gunter, President; Jim Mann, CFO; and Gregory Wong, Vice President Operations

Mitchell Press Ltd., of Burnaby, British Columbia, which is one of the largest print and visual communication providers in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, will be home to the first Landa Nanographic Printing Press in Canada.

The Landa S10P Nanographic Printing Press from Landa Digital offers reproduction of up to 96 percent of Pantone colors, 6,500 sheets per hour speed, double-sided B1 (41”) format, compatibility with all off-the-shelf substrates, robust data-driven printing options, and easy integration with workflows and other upstream and downstream systems, the press release said.

The Mitchell group of companies includes Mitchell Press, Mitchell Digital, Project28, and Pacific Bindery, bringing over 9 decades of experience to provide sustainable, award-winning, visual communication solutions from a 65,000 sq ft. facility in Burnaby, BC.

“Mitchell Press has always put a premium on investing in the best technology from companies that share our values and passion for continuous improvement and innovation,” says David Mitchell, director and owner of Mitchell Press. “We believe Landa technology will continue to inspire us regarding print’s capabilities, and we’re confident that our partnership will open even wider the window of possibilities for Mitchell Press.”

“The Landa press gives us digital’s adaptability as well as quality that is arguably better than offset,” says Garry Gunter, president, Mitchell Press. “Plus, its media versatility, B1 format, and cost-efficiency are especially relevant in a time of supply chain challenges. The Landa technology aligns perfectly with our digital transformation strategy.”

Mitchell Press is also enthusiastic about using the S10P for hybrid applications, which will allow the company to optimize its offset fleet. The company additionally looks forward to utilizing the new press to explore the capabilities of its advanced, data-driven Project28 division.

“The Landa digital press pushes us to re-imagine print; rather than producing 500 of one book, let’s create 500 books of one — completely personalized, with an incredibly high bar for quality,” says Scott Gray, Executive Vice President, Mitchell Press. “While mass customization was once a dream, today it’s a cost-effective reality.”

Landa Digital Printing is owned by its majority shareholder, Benny Landa; and ALTANA and SKion, both wholly owned by German entrepreneur Susanne Klatten.