Mastering the art of quality printing, where speed, precision and consistency meet, is a daily part of Lebone Litho’s life as printers. We know that great printing doesn’t happen by chance, which is why we have a legacy of excellence. It requires expertise, craftsmanship and the right machines.
That’s why we rely on our Heidelberg Speedmaster 102s – they are industry icons synonymous with high-performance printing.
The Heidelberg Legacy
The Heidelberg name is legendary in the world of print. Since launching in 1850, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has been at the forefront of printing innovation. Heidelberg machines are globally known for their lithographic offset presses and trusted by professionals for their robust engineering, incredible colour control and efficient production speeds.
Their Speedmaster series is the gold standard for sheetfed offset printing, often seen as the heartbeat of high-end commercial print rooms. Our Lebone Litho team of printers have invested in but five of these remarkable presses, designed to meet the demands of both volume and versatility.
Inside The Machine
The Heidelberg Speedmaster 102 Classic is a workhorse designed for excellence. We operate both the 8-Colour Perfector and 5-Colour Perfector models, which offer seamless double-sided printing, incredible ink accuracy and blazing speeds of up to 12,000 sheets per hour.
With a max sheet size of 1020 x 720 mm, the 102 Classic is built for projects that demand size and volume. It accommodates a wide range of stock thickness (0.03mm to 0.6mm) and comes with features like alcohol dampening, semi-automatic plate loading and automated ink supply. This means consistent output and minimal downtime – even when we’re running 24 hours a day across 3 shifts.
Ideal Projects For Maximum Impact
Speedmaster machines are built for precision. They deliver stunning clarity and colour uniformity from the first page to the last. We use our Speedmasters for everything from long-run textbooks, catalogues and magazines to brochures, labels, posters and annual reports.
For example:
- Textbooks and academic materials benefit from the machine’s ability to produce high-page-count sections efficiently, like 16-page A4 or 32-page A5 sections.
- Posters and large-format visuals come out rich and crisp thanks to tight ink control and high-resolution capabilities.
- Corporate brochures and brand reports get that sharp, professional finish essential for brand storytelling and client engagement.
Why Print Quality Still Matters In A Digital World
Here’s the truth: print isn’t dead; it has evolved. In a screen-saturated world, print offers something digital can’t – tangibility, trust and high recall. Studies show that 88% of people understand, retain or use information better when they read it in print compared to digital.
And when quality matters, when a piece of paper has to do something for your brand, you want the Speedmaster’s precision and reliability on your side.
The Lebone Litho Difference
Our Lebone legacy is not simply as printers; it is a complex legacy that includes world-class manufacturing of high-quality printed materials with impeccable control over every step.
Our production line is built for speed, accuracy and sustainability. Whether it’s a national rollout of printed textbooks or a limited edition run of collector brochures, we deliver work that speaks volumes.
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