Lebone Litho Printers Reproduction and CtP Department

Prepress Apple Mac Equipment.
Apple Mac – Tower 1 – 2,8 GHZ Intel Quad Core
Apple Mac – Tower 2 – 2,8 GHZ Intel Quad Core
Apple Mac – Tower 3 – 2,8 GHZ Intel Quad Core
Apple Mac – Tower 4 – 2,8 GHZ Intel Quad Core
Dell Tower – 2,66 GHZ Intel Quad Core – Prinergy Driver
Dell Tower – 2,33 GHZ Intel Dual Core – Creo Trendsetter 1 Driver
Dell Tower – 2,33 GHZ Intel Dual Core – Creo Trendsetter 2 Driver
HP Tower – 1,66 GHZ Intel Core 2 – Epson Plotter 1 Driver
HP Tower – 1,66 GHZ Intel Core 2 – Epson Plotter 2 Driver
HP Tower – 1,66 GHZ Intel Core 2 – Ten Shung processor Driver
HP Tower – 1,66 GHZ Intel Core 2 – Grafmac processor Driver
External – 1 Terabyte Harddrive for extra storage capacity

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2 x CREO Trendsetter 800 # Quantum
Plate Setters
Lebone Litho operates with 2 x CREO Trendsetter 800 #
Quantum Plate Setters
Each machine is capable of the following:
Maximum plate size 1060 x 9000mm
Minimum plate size
Maximum output – 16 plates per hour – (1030 x 770)
Resolution – 1200 to 2400 DPI
Work ow – Prinergy EVO

Grafmac plate processor
Our Litho plates must be developed 100% correctly in order
to minimise down time on the presses. We use a new
Grafmac plate processor to ensure this.
Maximum plate size 1050 x 800
Maximum output – 30 plates per hour (1030 x 790)
Ten Shung plate processor.
Maximum plate size 1050 x 800
Maximum output – 30 plates per hour (1030 x 790)

Epson Stylus 9600 Pro Plotter Printers
Lebone Litho makes use of two Plotter printers amongst
others for proo ng purposes.
The Epson 9600 Pro Stylus Plotter Printers have the
following speci cations:
Maximum reel width – 1110mm
Microsoft PC driven
Resolution – 2880 x 1440 DPI
Up to 7 colours – 4 process + 3 spots
Can print on – Glossy paper, Photo paper, Continuous forms,
Matt paper.
Can produce up to 119 copies per hour – (size dependant)

Lebone Litho Printers Web Department

Manroland – Rotoman D Web Press

Maximum reel width – 920mm
Cut o – 630mm
4 over 4 print units
Reel to sheet – Yes
Reel to folded sections – A3, A4, A5
Maximum speed output – 30000 revolutions per hour
Stock range – 48 gsm to 135 gsm
Automatic register control – Yes
Alcohol dampening – Yes
Suitable for long run multicolour CMYK bookwork, magazines, brochures,
lea ets and forms
16 hours a day capacity with 2 shifts

Manroland – Rotoman N Web Press
Maximum reel width – 965mm
Cut o – 630mm
5 over 5 print units
Reel to sheet – Yes
Reel to folded sections – A3, A4, A5
Maximum speed output – 65000 revolutions per hour
Stock range – 48 gsm to 135 gsm
Semi Automatic plate loading – Yes
Automatic webbing up device – Yes
Automatic register control – Yes
Alcohol dampening – Yes
Suitable for long run multicolour CMYK bookwork, magazines, brochures,
lea ets and forms

16 hours a day capacity with 2 shifts

Web

Muller Martini Concepta Web Press – 9 colour Perfector
Reel Width – 520mm
Cut o – 610mm
Reel to reel printing
Reel to sheet printing
Inline camera quality control – Yes
Inline die cutting, kiss cutting and creasing – Yes
Inline perforating, le hole punching and sprocket punching – Yes
Inline UV varnishing – Yes
Inline variable data – Kodak Versamark / Domino – Yes
Inline sheeting and stacking – Yes
Perfecting – Yes – any con guration within the 9 units
Maximum output – 305 meters per minute
Stock range – 48 gsm to 250 gsm
Suitable for multicolour CMYK and spot printing of labels, posters, brochures,
lea ets, security printing, covers, stickers and a variety of other general printing
Alcohol dampening – Yes
UV inking – Yes
Continuous feed and delivery – Yes
16 hour a day capacity with 2 shifts

Lebone Litho Printers acquires another Muller Martini - Web Press

Lebone Litho recently commissioned their state of the art Muller Martini – Concepta Web Press. The press, featuring 9 print units was configured to be able to turn the sheet at any point between the 9 units and this multiple perfecting capability gives Lebone Litho an incredible amount of versatility. The press was configured with roll to roll and roll to sheet capabilities. Lebone Litho also opted to fit a Martin Butt splicing unit to the front end of the press thereby introducing non stop feeding capacity to the press. Many clients request variable data numbering and or bar coding so Lebone Litho opted to fit an inline Kodak Versamark unit capable of handling these requests.

The press features full UV ink drying technology and all jobs printed on the press dry instantly after passing under the UV lamps and are therefore available for very quick subsequent processing. The press has an inline UV vanishing unit. The inline camera monitoring system ensures that colour and registration is perfectly maintained throughout the run and print quality is therefore of the highest standard. Make readies on the new Concepta are handled extremely efficiently, thanks mainly to the automatic plate registration and the CIP 4 data link from Prepress to the machine. All ink profiles are sent directly to the press from Prepress and ink ducts are set automatically thereby reducing makeready times substantially.

Lebone Litho acquired the Concepta Web press to satisfy an expanding client base with an ever-growing variety of print work including Security Printing, Mailing List Printing, Label Printing, Lottery Tickets, Ballot Papers, Commercial Web Printing and Business Forms.

Technical details at a glance:

Maximum reel width – 520mm

Cut off – variable with a maximum of 610mm

9 printing units – UV drying

Inline UV varnishing

Inline perforating

Inline die cutting

Inline kiss cutting

Inline variable data numbering and bar coding

Maximum print speed – 305 meters per minute.

Reel to Reel – yes

Reel to Sheet – yes

Lebone Litho Printers acquires another Muller Martini Saddle Stitcher

Lebone Litho recently purchased another Muller Martini Saddle Stitcher to compliment the existing Presto E90 machine on the bindery floor. This newly acquired Prima Plus Saddle Stitcher has 6 feeders, an integrated cover feeder, inline three knife trimmer and an automatic compensating stacker. All of these can operate at a mechanical speed of 14 000 copies per hour. Having six feeders means that the machine can produce a 96 page A4 magazine in one pass. The machine is equipped with a center cutting device so two up production of A5 and DL work is easily accomplished. The high levels of automation on this saddle stitcher means that Lebone Litho will be able to process more saddle stitched jobs through the bindery and with much more efficiency than was previously the case.

We have always been positioned so that most of our saddle stitched work was relatively short in run length. Because we have been attracting more long run webfed magazine work, we were forced to investigate the quicker make ready and faster output / production speed machines and again Muller Martini came out tops. The Prima Plus was perfectly suited to our needs and the balance of space requirements, price and ultimate production capacity made our decision an easy one.

Technical specification at a glance are:

Max size – 480 x 320

Min size – 105 x 115

4 stitching heads

Maximum product thickness – 10mm

Two up production – yes

6 feeders

1 hand feed station

Lebone Litho Printers CEO's Rise to the Top

Keith Michael shares his company’s success with the greater community. Born and raised in the impoverished township of Westbury in the west of Johannesburg, Keith Michael always strived for a better life than what he experienced around him. He achieved a BCom in Marketing as well as an MBA, all while building an empire.Tired of living up to the so-called status quo, Michael decided to embark on a journey few dare to undertake – starting his own business.

He resigned from his job and immediately endeavoured in his new printing business venture, even though he had no prior knowledgeof the printing industry. His journey was not an easy one: He set up Lebone Litho Printers more than 10 years ago with one machine in the garage at his home and quickly learnt that printing was a cut-throat business.

Through hard work and determination,Michael has been able to turn a virtually unknown company into one of the top 10 printing companies in the country.

After landing his first big contract from First National Bank, the company gained momentumand, today, Lebone Litho Printers is now set in 5000 square metres; it manufactures full-colour litho, Web and digital and security printing with its own in-house design, reproduction and finishing departments.

The company has grown such that it is now a multimillion-rand company, with clients ranging from government to some of the major banks in the country as well as many private companies.

In the past five years, Michael has been able to increase the net asset value of Lebone Litho Printers by more than 300%.

After spending some time with Michael, one soon realises how he became so successful. His appetite for life, his drive and determination are infectious, and it is this attitude that he tries to instill in the people around him. He believes in galvanising people to look at their own potential and really make them shine.

Education is an institution that Michael truly values, and he has committed himself to assisting those who do not have access to finance to increase their skills. Since 2006, he has helpedmany young adults from Westbury achieve a dream that otherwise may have been unobtainable and to receive an education.

He adds, “The important thing for me is to really see what the other person cannot see –the potential that person has to do more.” He believes in inspiring young people to see that anything is in their reach as long as they believe in hard work and have the determination.

Michael believes in giving back to the community that helped mould him. He has created an upliftment programme that includes contributing to addressing issues such as HIV/Aids, sex education, feeding schemes as well as crime prevention.

A project that is close to his heart is the feeding scheme for the elderly in Westbury which he runs. Often regarded as the forgotten people,Michael helps provide food and nourishment for older members of the community to help keep their bodies and spirits healthy.

Lebone Litho Printers currently has 105 permanent employees and reflects a company profile of 80% historically disadvantaged individuals. Michael shares, “Some of my staff have been with me for years – guys whom I picked up from the street corners years ago to pack and cut. Today, they are in management positions.”

The company has enjoyed many great achievements thus far. In 2010, it was awarded a tender of R750 million by the Department of Basic Education to roll out the new curriculum for 19 000 primary schools all over the country– a first of its kind in the country.

Unfortunately, the allocation of the award received bad media attention, but Michael believes: “In times like these, it is important to stay steadfast in your beliefs and try your best not to let bad publicity and inaccurate reporting overshadow a great project.”

Michael’s story proves just how much a positive attitude, willpower and faith can lead to greatness and success. He has absolute faith in God and lives by the belief that “if you can think it, if you can dream it, you can achieve it.”

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