MAN Roland launches the 36/52 format

　　For the first time, MAN Roland will present its sheetfed ROLAND 50 press at drupa 2008, thus expanding its product range with the 36/52 format, now also serving A3 printers. Dr. Markus Rall (Member of the Executive Board, Business Sector Sheetfed Presses) explains: “The international market in 36/52 format is bigger than the market for large format presses.”

　　XXL technology in 36/52 format

　　All presses from MAN Roland correspond to the strategy of Value Added Printing, which is designed to increase production efficiency and product value. That is why developers of the Roland 50 were assigned the task of creating “XXL technology in 36/52 format.” Klemens Kemmerer, director of research and development at MAN Roland, reports, “For many years, further development of smaller presses was also a case of thinking in small categories. We wanted to integrate the quality features of our large presses into the ROLAND 50 and open up new perspectives for printers in the 36/52 format class.” MAN Roland is the only press manufacturer in the world to offer customers a universal press platform encompassing formats from 36/52 all the way to XXL.

　　Big technology, big perspectives

　“I’m sorry, but I can’t do that.” – this is a sentence that you will now hear less and less. With the ROLAND 50’s technology, printers can produce on a new level and secure new business deals. An especially convincing feature in this format class is its print quality and printing substrate flexibility. Double-size impression cylinders and transferters ensure mark-free sheet travel and thus excellent print quality. When it comes to printing substrates, MAN Roland defies all conventions – and is proud of it. Substrates of 0.04 to 0.08 millimeters can be processed, freeing the printer of cumbersome restrictions. Its robust modular design, one-man ease of use, degree of automation, and optional network connections further distinguish the
ROLAND 50.

　　Live demonstration at drupa

　　Want to size it up for yourself? The ROLAND 50 will celebrate its live world premiere at drupa 2008 in Dusseldorf, Germany from May 29 – June 11 in Hall 6, Booth D28. 

（Holger Geis, Assembly Manager in Mainhausen, checks the new ROLAND 50 for the last time before it is transported to Düsseldorf for the drupa exhibition）

（ROLAND 50 – XXL technology in Pico format）