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Rollem teamed up with King Ecgbert’s School in Sheffield for the 2019 IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) Innovation Challenge run by The work-wise Foundation.  The annual challenge sees a business set a team from the school a real workplace problem to solve. The team have three months to come up with a solution with the end result being put on display at the annual Get up to Speed with STEM event at Magna in Rotherham.  A team of industry judges then awards the winners trophy on the day.

Rollem are an international manufacturer of print finishing equipment, the challenge for the students was to design a change to their machines to enable an SRA3 sheet to be cut in 2 directions by turning the sheet so that the finishing equipment could be in one line instead of the usual L-shape.  Thus saving the customer floor space whilst maintaining high standards of accurate cutting.

This year’s winners were L-R Y10 students Theo Holmes, Louis Fletcher, Saba Nabi and Rumaysa Rabbani, (pictured above) with their Design and Technology teacher Beth Hastings and Rollem’s Managing Director, Stuart Murphy.

The students from King Ecgbert’s School (pictured above) receiving their trophy at the annual Get up to Speed with STEM event on Wednesday 27th March 2019 at Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham. L-R are Stuart Murphy, Managing Director or Rollem, Rumaysa Rabbani, Saba Nabi, Louis Fletcher, HM Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire Andrew Coombe, Theo Holmes, IET’s Regional Chairman, John Lawrence and member of the judging panel, Richard Edwards.

Last week Rollem played host to a potential customer from South Korea. Mr Jung-Ho Kim (Kim) from DTPIA Co. Ltd based in Seoul, travelled to Barnsley specifically to see a demonstration of Rollem’s business card finishing equipment. Across Asia business cards are seen as being important, a business card (name card) in Korea is called a 명함  and should be presented and received with respect.

Mr Kim was accompanied by Sang Hun Lee of OZ Partners, based in London. Mr Lee acted as translator, guide and chauffeur for Mr Kim.

Stewart Dyer, European Sales Manager for Rollem said “the visit was very useful for both parties, and Mr Kim and Mr Lee were a pleasure to work with. We were able to demonstrate the equipment which Mr Kim is looking for, to improve the efficiency of his production facility, and he was confident that it would provide what he needs. As a result of the discussions and demonstrations, we agreed that we would progress to the next stage of the process.”

Pictured are the visitors with Stewart outside the Rollem factory. Mr Lee is on the left of the picture, and Mr Kim in the middle.

On Wednesday 13^th February, we bade farewell to a long serving and faithful companion… the Bridgeport milling machine was pensioned off after over 35 years of loyal service, and replaced with a younger and better model – a Warco universal milling machine.

This upgrade is the latest in a programme of investment in people and machinery to support the growth of the business.  Rollem are expanding the range of print finishing processes covered by their systems along with continuing to improve the customer’s production efficiency. With recent increased sales in the UK and across Europe, the future looks bright, so to ensure Rollem are able to meet the demand, and adapt to the changing requirements of their ever expanding customer base.

Rollem’s Purchasing Co-ordinator, Stacey Winfield, held a sponsored silence last Wednesday to raise money for Kidney Research UK.

As anyone who knows Stacey will realise, this was quite a challenge for her to undertake! She has raised over £400 for Kidney Research. Stacey’s mum, Sue, had a kidney transplant about 8 year ago, and it is looking likely that she will need to go back on dialysis soon.

Stacey celebrated her achievement with a couple of drinks after work with her colleagues.

To donate to this excellent cause, please go to JustGiving at;
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stacey-winfield2

Rollem will be attending at Packaging Innovations 2019 on Wednesday 27^th February at the NEC in Birmingham.

The 2019 event is designed to help packaging buyers and specifiers source the latest solutions, compare offerings, learn about the latest trends, overcome their current challenges and network with their colleagues. With 6 shows in one and over 300 of the industry’s leading suppliers, it’s a time efficient way to meet multiple suppliers and through our free-to-attend seminars, you can hear from the industry’s leaders, innovators and policy influencers. The event also includes a number of networking events and areas, and it all adds up to an unmissable event for the packaging industry.

Contact Stewart Dyer, European Sales Manager to arrange to meet up to discuss your print finishing requirements 01226 745476.

For more details about the event and to register to attend please click here .

As an end of year stock clearance we are offering 25% off all spares orders placed up to and including 21 December 2018.*

Eric Squires a machinist and Andy Saunders a fitter both started at Rollem 50 years ago within days of each other.  Both starting as apprentices in 1968.

Peter Kendall, Design Engineer and Dave Ellis, Storeman have recently passed their Counterbalance Lift Truck course to gain their Fork Lift Truck Licence.

Rollem has invested a six-figure sum in a new CNC Machining Centre for their production facility in Barnsley, UK.

The Hartford Super machine expands the company’s machining capability and will improve production efficiency.  The machine has a working surface of 1,950 x 920mm and a maximum table load of 3 tonne.

Rollem’s print finishing systems are supplied all over the world but all the design, manufacture and service are run from their facility in Barnsley, UK.  This year has seen the company expand their machining and fabrications departments with additional equipment and recruiting a number of new roles.

Rollem International will be exhibiting at Print 2018 in Chicago, USA on stand 1423 from Sunday 30th September to Tuesday 2nd October 2018.

PRINT is the largest attended printing and graphic communications event in North America. PRINT® 18 will deliver education on future trends, smart growth strategies and business-related issues to empower your success.

Rollem International to Preview two sized Die Cutters, In-Line Folder/Gluers and Automated Slit/Score Perf Systems. 

Preview the new Insignia X3 Die Cutter with opportunities to expand into the growing packaging segment with affordable, high quality custom die cutting. This flexo-magnetic die cutter offers a versatile sheet size with a 24×24” capacity, ideal for finishing output from offset or larger format digital presses.  

With the ability to cut 30 pt. thickness, this demonstration features die cutting plastic ID card carriers. The ID card is kiss-cut within the carrier for easy handling and mailing. Other samples include folded cartons, retail and gift tags, kiss-cut label sheets and many more.   

“The Ultimate Postcard Cutting Solution” 

Rollem is known for providing slitting systems to many of the world’s top web-to-print companies and now visitors have the opportunity to mirror those finishing systems.  

The Jetstream XY bi-directional slit, score and perf system converts 8-up postcards sheets in one uninterrupted process; sheets are edge trimmed, bleed slit and delivered into 100% accurate stacks! 

“In-Line Die Cut, Slit, Score, Fold and Glue with the Insignia6 Die Cutter” 

The Insignia 6 flexo-magnetic die cutter offers easy operation and fast changeovers for short to long runs with a wealth of production capabilities. Die-cut, kiss cut, score and emboss with this flexible format die cutter. The key demo features the IS6 cutting and finishing presentation folders in one process. Flat sheet to folded product in one step.  

“B2 Size Sheet Converting on the Jetstream”  

Rollem offers larger format converting as demonstrated on a B2 size 29×20” press sheet imposed with two luxury yacht brochures. Trim, slit, bleed slit, pattern-perforate and score in one easy process with 100% accuracy on the image cross-over. The benefit of this configuration includes the elimination of stock movement, less manpower and increased production times. Visit www.rollemusa.com  

Known for a high degree of accuracy and dependability, Rollem delivers the finest finishing equipment your clients demand with less labor and greater automation and integration with other devices.  

See these and other print finishing systems at Print ’18, September 30-October 2, 2018, Chicago, IL, Booth #1423. For more information, contact Rollem USA toll free (800) 272-4381. 

For more details please click here.