Problem Solution

Our solution

Digital newspaper printing: flexible production volumes and competitive costs, without compromising quality

GMDE implements digital newspaper printing systems that enable variable print runs with quality comparable to offset printing, while eliminating much of the cost and time associated with traditional prepress processes.

Qualità di stampa elevata su carta newsprint

Sistemi calibrati per le specifiche della carta da giornale, con gestione precisa dell'inchiostro per garantire leggibilità e resa cromatica su supporti assorbenti

Flessibilità sulle tirature

Dalla copia singola a migliaia di copie senza variazioni di costo unitario proporzionali, ideale per edizioni locali, supplementi e tirature speciali

Personalizzazione dell'edizione

Possibilità di differenziare contenuti, inserti pubblicitari o sezioni per zona geografica o segmento di distribuzione, dalla stessa macchina e nello stesso flusso produttivo

Integrazione con il workflow redazionale e di distribuzione

Il sistema riceve i file direttamente dal flusso di prestampa e gestisce automaticamente la fascicolazione e la preparazione per la distribuzione

The problem we know well

Declining circulation, unchanged fixed costs: traditional offset printing is no longer sustainable for every newspaper.

The decline in circulation across local and regional newspapers has made the traditional high-volume offset printing model increasingly difficult to sustain. Fixed prepress costs, minimum economical print runs and format limitations make it challenging to adapt to a market that is evolving rapidly.

Costo per copia elevato su tirature ridotte, con la prestampa tradizionale che pesa sempre di più sul margine.

Impossibilità di personalizzare l'edizione per zona geografica o segmento di lettori senza moltiplicare i costi di produzione.

Tempi di make-ready lunghi che riducono la flessibilità nella gestione delle ultime notizie e degli aggiornamenti di chiusura.

Investimenti in attrezzature offset difficili da ammortizzare su volumi in calo costante.

benefits

Competitive cost per copy, even for short print runs

By eliminating traditional prepress costs such as plates, processing, and make-ready, digital printing becomes economically viable for the typical volumes of local and regional newspapers.

Virtually zero make-ready time

No plates to image and no manual registration adjustments. The press is ready to print within minutes, providing greater flexibility for handling late-breaking news.

Local editions without additional production costs

Creating different editions by region, audience segment, or advertiser becomes a workflow task rather than a separate production project.

Reduced startup waste

Digital printing does not require waste copies for calibration. The first printed copy is already at final quality, significantly reducing paper consumption.

Scalable up or down according to demand

The system adapts to actual production volumes without fixed structural costs, allowing publishers to print exactly what is needed, when it is needed.

A transition managed entirely by GMDE

Integration with existing editorial, pagination, and distribution systems is handled by GMDE as part of the project, ensuring a smooth migration process and ongoing support throughout the transition.

Prepress, Newspapers and Industrial Printing

STEC

A printing centre specialised in newspaper production, focused on increasing production capacity while maintaining high-quality standards. The company needed to upgrade its printing press with advanced automation and control systems to manage new publishing contracts, reduce waste, and optimise production efficiency without compromising print quality.

-30% Reduction in print waste and increased production efficiency of the Goss Uniliner press

Prepress, Pharmaceutical Packaging and Industrial Printing

Grafibox Sud

A historic company specialised in high-quality printing and pharmaceutical packaging, with a strong focus on technological innovation and production continuity. The company needed to modernise its prepress equipment with an advanced CTP solution capable of improving efficiency, imaging quality, and operational reliability while reducing costs and machine downtime.

-40% Reduction in machine downtime and increased operational efficiency across the entire prepress department

The Quality of Digital Printing at Newspaper Production Speeds

Digital newspaper printing: flexible production volumes and competitive costs, without compromising quality

Declining circulation, unchanged fixed costs: traditional offset printing is no longer sustainable for every newspaper.

Competitive cost per copy, even for short print runs

Virtually zero make-ready time

Local editions without additional production costs

Reduced startup waste

Scalable up or down according to demand

A transition managed entirely by GMDE

Companies
that chose GMDE

STEC

Grafibox Sud

The Quality of Digital Printing at Newspaper Production Speeds

Digital newspaper printing: flexible production volumes and competitive costs, without compromising quality

Declining circulation, unchanged fixed costs: traditional offset printing is no longer sustainable for every newspaper.

Competitive cost per copy, even for short print runs

Virtually zero make-ready time

Local editions without additional production costs

Reduced startup waste

Scalable up or down according to demand

A transition managed entirely by GMDE

Companies that chose GMDE

STEC

Grafibox Sud

Companies
that chose GMDE