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Cost & Return on Investment:

 

With economics over the past few years, most printers have deferred upgrades or replacement of ageing presses.  And in an era of industry consolidators, many smaller & privately held companies may feel left behind in this capital-intensive industry.

 

But being competitve in today’s printing industry requires the right equipment, with the right features.  And your overall budget considerations may include other upgrades such as direct-to-plate or other pre-press,  bindery, etc.   Even at today’s low interest rates, your money only goes so far.  Can a two or three year-old press with exactly, or essentially, the same features be as effective as a new one?  Is a new press worth 20-40% more?  Lets consider a hypothetical example:

 

Profit Printing is considering the purchase of a Six-color 40-inch press.  Profit has narrowed its options to either a new press  for
$ 2,000,000 or, a three year old press for $ 1,250,000 with similar features.

 

The additional cost of $ 750,000 over 7-years at 7.0% will require an additional monthly installment of over +$ 11,250/mo, or +$135,000 annually.

 

Based on a 25% gross margin, Profit Printing would need to generate approximately $1.45 million in revenue to cover the new press P&I.  Alternatively, the company would need to generate only $900,000 annual revenue, -38% less, to justify the pre-owned option.  Again considering the cost difference, the company would need to generate an additional $45,000 per month ($540,00 annually) in revenue or cost savings to justify the new press.


If each press offers essentially the same capabilities and operating results, wouldn't that extra $500,000 look better on your bottom line. 


Please try one of our Financial Calculators for example amortization and comparative cost analysis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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