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Copresco has dramatically reduced energy consumption by replacing
an outdated lighting system throughout its entire 14,000 sq. ft. digital
printing plant.
"The new 5000 Kelvin system reduces shop electrical
consumption by 75%, provides a better working environment for our employees and
improves our color-management capabilities," says president and CEO Steve
Johnson.
5000K fluorescent light fixtures that save over 6,300
kilowatts per month replaced old halide shop lighting. Motion detectors in the
warehouse automatically turn lights on and off to reduce unneeded electrical
usage.
A certified environmental consultant recommended the
eco-friendly system that meets U.S Department of Energy EPACT (Energy Policy
Act of 2005) standards and Commonwealth Edison's Smart Ideas Program criteria.
The color-corrected system provides an atmosphere like natural
daylight that is easy on the eyes and refreshing. "Colors look decidedly
different when viewed under incandescent, halide or conventional fluorescent
lighting sources," Johnson explained. "That can cause problems in matching a
printed piece with the designer's specs. Now everyone sees color more
accurately throughout the plant." While Johnson believes the new lighting
system was a good business decision, he says Copresco hasn't jumped on any
special green bandwagon. "We've been following common-sense business
initiatives since we launched the company 23 years ago."
"Digital
on-demand printing is a chemistry-free printing system that doesn't produce
waste, he says. "With targeted short-press runs, we only print the exact number
of books, manuals and publications that our clients need when they need them.
This reduces shipping and storage costs-and energy use."
Unlike the
petroleum-based ink used in offset and inkjet printing systems, the
toner—used in digital presses like Copresco's—is inert and harmless.
Paper itself is a renewable resource and the company is a major paper
recycler. "Paper comes to us in truckloads of cartons. Rather than just
recycling the corrugated boxes, we began an initiative in the mid-1990s to
donate the containers to the Northern Illinois Food Bank," Johnson added. The
humanitarian organization packs thousands of the boxes with food to feed hungry
people through a charitable network of more than 660 food pantries, soup
kitchens, shelters, group homes and other food-assistance sites.
Copresco specializes in digital on-demand printing of books, manuals and
publications for clients in the general business, printing trade, technical and
institutional fields.
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