Walsworth Makes Major Investment in Fulton
September 27, 2022
Walsworth Makes Major Investment in Fulton
FULTON, Mo., Sept. 27, 2022 — Purchasing a commercial printing press is a major investment of time, money and effort. It’s also a commitment to the manufacturing operation that will house the new press.
Walsworth is proud to announce that their printing facility in Fulton, Missouri, will soon be home to a Goss M600. This investment comes in the same year that Walsworth is celebrating its 85th year of existence. The press ships from Brisbane, Australia, in late September and will arrive at Walsworth – Fulton in late November. After installation and training are complete, the new press is expected to be functioning by spring and, once running, will nearly double the amount of printed material that Walsworth – Fulton is able to produce.
“I’m excited about the new press and the technology it brings, and I’m really excited for the folks here in Fulton. We've been talking about a new press for 10 years, and we just hadn’t found the right one,” Walsworth – Fulton Plant Manager Kevin Werdehausen said. “Now that we’ve found what we were looking for, our people will benefit from the improvements.”
The massive printing press is about 175 feet long, 30 feet wide and weighs several hundred thousand pounds. It will take 25-30 truckloads to transport it on its final leg of the journey to Walsworth – Fulton.
“Fulton plays in important role in our company’s success, and with this press we’re investing in this facility, the people who work here, and the community. This is a long-term investment. This isn’t something that you put one of these presses in and six months later change your mind. This is a decades-long commitment to the facility and into the people who work there,” said Gary O’Toole, Executive Vice President of Manufacturing Operations.
The new press will do more than increase output for Walsworth – Fulton. The Goss M600 has more automation and technology than current presses. It requires less physical handling and reduces the risk of injuries. Additionally, it creates less paper waste.
The benefits this press brings extend beyond the walls of Walsworth – Fulton. The months-long installation process will require the hiring of local tradespeople such as electricians, concrete pouring crews and construction contractors.
FULTON, Mo., Sept. 27, 2022 — Purchasing a commercial printing press is a major investment of time, money and effort. It’s also a commitment to the manufacturing operation that will house the new press.
Walsworth is proud to announce that their printing facility in Fulton, Missouri, will soon be home to a Goss M600. This investment comes in the same year that Walsworth is celebrating its 85th year of existence. The press ships from Brisbane, Australia, in late September and will arrive at Walsworth – Fulton in late November. After installation and training are complete, the new press is expected to be functioning by spring and, once running, will nearly double the amount of printed material that Walsworth – Fulton is able to produce.
“I’m excited about the new press and the technology it brings, and I’m really excited for the folks here in Fulton. We've been talking about a new press for 10 years, and we just hadn’t found the right one,” Walsworth – Fulton Plant Manager Kevin Werdehausen said. “Now that we’ve found what we were looking for, our people will benefit from the improvements.”
The massive printing press is about 175 feet long, 30 feet wide and weighs several hundred thousand pounds. It will take 25-30 truckloads to transport it on its final leg of the journey to Walsworth – Fulton.
“Fulton plays in important role in our company’s success, and with this press we’re investing in this facility, the people who work here, and the community. This is a long-term investment. This isn’t something that you put one of these presses in and six months later change your mind. This is a decades-long commitment to the facility and into the people who work there,” said Gary O’Toole, Executive Vice President of Manufacturing Operations.
The new press will do more than increase output for Walsworth – Fulton. The Goss M600 has more automation and technology than current presses. It requires less physical handling and reduces the risk of injuries. Additionally, it creates less paper waste.
The benefits this press brings extend beyond the walls of Walsworth – Fulton. The months-long installation process will require the hiring of local tradespeople such as electricians, concrete pouring crews and construction contractors.
Contact:
Kristin Mateski
kristin.mateski@walsworth.com
