Liberdúplex to Install First 106cm HP PageWide T490 Mono Press in Spain.

Liberdúplex plans to install the first 106cm HP PageWide T490 Mono press in Spain, with commissioning scheduled for May 2026. This investment represents a significant step forward for the company and the publishing sector, introducing a unique large-format digital printing technology to the Spanish market.

The most notable feature of this press is its 106cm web width, making it the only digital press in Spain with these dimensions. This allows us to work with the same rolls used in offset printing, facilitating process integration and reinforcing our production unification strategy.

Flexibility and Format Changes on a Single Line
The combination of the press with a variable folder will allow for quick and efficient format changes within a single production line. This capacity will improve the plant’s adaptability and optimize delivery times, a key aspect in a publishing market where agility has become a determining factor.

In this way, we are consolidating our commitment to a hybrid production model, in which offset and digital technologies coexist to meet the sector’s new demands.

Addressing Short Runs and Greater Editorial Complexity
With this investment, we expect to meet the growing need for short runs, customized work, and increasingly complex publishing formats. This advancement represents a significant leap in capacity and efficiency, strengthening the company’s competitiveness in a context where flexibility is crucial.
Furthermore, with the HP PageWide T490, we will be able to tackle applications that were previously not feasible with digital technology. These include comic and manga printing, a segment that is particularly demanding in terms of quality and where the press allows us to match offset standards.

This equipment also offers the possibility of printing in unusual formats, including larger dimensions such as 17 x 24 cm, which expands our production options and opens the door to new types of projects and opportunities within the publishing sector.

Digitalization and Sustainability
The commitment to digital printing is part of Liberdúplex’s dedication to a more environmentally friendly production model. We estimate that this change will allow us to reduce our carbon footprint by around 30%, mainly thanks to the elimination of chemical processes and the waste associated with traditional technologies.

A Digital Strategy for the Future
At Liberdúplex, we believe that the evolution of the sector lies in hybrid production plants, where offset and digital printing will continue to operate together for many years, with the progressive growth of industrial inkjet printing. With this vision, we continue to explore new options to develop our digital transformation plan, including the potential integration of additional technologies and automation solutions designed to streamline processes, improve workflow management, and strengthen production adaptability.