Segerdahl Group, based in Wheeling (Chicago) has implemented seamless connectivity between their new Goss Sunday 4000 press and Technique’s data collection system. This is a part of full Technique management information suite being implemented, which also includes Scheduling, Inventory, Estimating, and Order Management. Segerdahl is a leading provider of direct marketing solutions. With more than 300 staff and two plants, Segerdahl operates both sheet and web presses, and relies on both Goss and Technique to bring value to their business.

The solution provides real time feedback to Segerdahl’s management of all aspects of press performance including speed, operation codes, job costing, web breaks, splices, mill joins, paper yield and performance. All information is instantly available for analysis and all status changes are immediately communicated plant wide to planners and CSR’s enabling them to make timelier and better informed decisions.

Matt Goetz of Segerdahl Group worked with both Technique and Goss staff to realize this successful project “The printer of today needs to automate at every possible opportunity and this was key in choosing these two forward thinking partners. By implementing this integration we have real time press data; increased accuracy of production and management information; have reduced labor costs in a number of areas including press make ready and recording of information; and have 100% accurate paper performance”.

“We are excited about the relationship with Technique, we have worked very closely together to add value to Segerdahl.” Says Karl Williamson, Technical Sales Manager; Goss International. “Segerdahl has a 7 unit, 1 web, 75" wide web, Sunday 4000 - 64 page with Auto Plate and Auto Transfer.”

“Both Technique and Goss share many customers and by being able to provide this tight integration to both Segerdahl and other printers we are jointly providing them with greater functionality and return on their existing investments.“ Says Chris Wood, President, Technique Inc.

About Segerdahl Group:
Segerdahl Group is the country’s leading integrated graphics solutions company. They are an employee-owned multi-million dollar company. Their single, centrally located campus enables them to provide tight control and consistency over every phase of their process, leading to exceptionally efficient, accountable and cost-effective results. Segerdahl partners with many of the world’s largest and savviest marketers, providing the highest quality, delivering measurable ROI and helping their clients attain their critical business goals. More information is available at www.segerdahl.com

About Technique Group:
Technique Group is a leading provider of Management Information System (MIS) software solutions and services to the printing and graphic arts industry; Among Technique’s customers are some of the leading names in print.
Technique’s significant advantage is the products and services that have been carefully developed with close consultation of the end users throughout major printing companies and is coupled with the strength of employing the professional expertise from the industry whose knowledge and experience is entrenched in IT and print practices.
For more information visit the company website at www.technique-group.com or,
contact Chris Wood at chris.wood@technique-group.com or 630 730 9261

About Goss International:
Innovative technology and innovative ideas about applying technology are the cornerstones of Goss International’s industry leadership position.
Since the mid 1800s, companies subsequently acquired by Goss International have had an unrivalled record of breaking productivity barriers and delivering compelling new opportunities to customers. Today the company holds patents for more than 700 inventions, employs more than 600 engineers worldwide, and upholds an R&D commitment that continues to redefine the competitive potential of web offset production.
www.gossinternational.com