GEWA Printing: unwavering trust in MultiPress MIS/ERP software

Over the years, GEWA Printing in Arendonk has grown into a leading, modern printing company with a broad service offering in both digital and offset production. However, behind the scenes, the company struggled with an overload of administrative tasks, leading to errors, wasted time, and a barrier to further growth. To address these issues, GEWA Printing sought and found a future-proof solution: MultiPress MIS/ERP software.

Commercial printing company from Arendonk

GEWA Printing in Arendonk has evolved into a modern commercial printing company, offering both digital and offset printing. With a team of around 50 employees, including approximately ten administrative staff, the company focuses on producing books, magazines, brochures, leaflets, and packaging. By combining digital and offset printing with advanced finishing techniques, GEWA delivers versatile print solutions. Its machinery includes the Konica Minolta Accuriopress C7100 and C12000 for digital printing, as well as Heidelberg machines for large-format offset printing. For finishing, GEWA uses Bobst equipment, including a Stitchmaster ST350, Acoro A7 binding line, and a Highcon Euclid III laser cutter.

Administrative chaos: a growing problem

While production was running at full speed, GEWA's administration was hitting roadblocks. Orders were partially managed manually, operators had to register print sheets with paper notes, and invoices were still entered manually in Excel. This lack of automation led to errors, miscommunication, and delays.

The absence of a central overview also made it difficult to monitor delivery deadlines and optimise production planning. To solve these challenges, GEWA set out in search of a future-proof solution.

MultiPress: GEWA’s MIS/ERP solution for 15 years

GEWA discovered MultiPress, and after a thorough and personalised demonstration by experienced product specialists, it became clear that MultiPress was the right choice. Since then, the company has relied on MultiPress for 15 years.

What changed?

• Complete overview at a glance: The intuitive dashboard provides real-time insights into orders, stock, and production capacity.
• Automated stock management: Paper and other materials are now tracked automatically, preventing production delays due to shortages.
• Seamless integration with prepress and presses: Thanks to JDF integration, prepress and production work seamlessly together without unnecessary manual tasks.
• Faster invoicing: Invoices are processed immediately, significantly improving cash flow.

Since implementing MultiPress, GEWA has become much more structured. Error margins have dropped significantly, production costs are better controlled, and customer satisfaction has increased because all the promises calculated by MultiPress can now be fulfilled.

What was once an administrative challenge is now a streamlined process where everyone knows the exact status of a print order. MultiPress provides the flexibility and control GEWA needs to continue growing and respond to new market developments. This MIS/ERP solution has not only made GEWA more productive but has also prepared the company for the future.