First large-format die-cutter from Koenig & Bauer Iberica in Switzerland

Setaprint celebrates premiere with Ipress 144

Setaprint in Zürich is one of the leading print companies in Switzerland and a renowned specialist in large formats. The company has always placed its faith in the latest production technologies and has consequently been a decisive contributor to developments on the Swiss large-format market ever since its founding in 1987.



Setaprint combines established large-format offset production with a strong presence in digital printing. Supported by a modern machinery base, broad technical know-how and an unwavering customer-centric approach, it is able to guarantee its customers fast deliveries of products and solutions in immaculate quality.


The product portfolio focuses on two core areas – outdoor advertising and POS products. This covers posters in the most varied sizes, including corrugated posters and transport advertising, as well as POS specialities such as floor sticker ads, ceiling banners or window displays. The company’s three production facilities also operate a comprehensive range of machinery for product finishing and further processing.


One of the latest investments at Setaprint is a new large-format flat-bed die-cutter from Koenig & Bauer. With its cutting force of 600 tonnes, the Ipress 144 provides for efficient die-cutting, creasing and stripping of the most varied materials – from paper via solid board (up to 2mm/0.079in) to corrugated (up to 4mm/0.158in) – up to a maximum sheet format of 104 x 144cm (40.9 x 56.7in). It processes up to 8,000 sheets per hour and is equipped with the unique VARIOPLAN® system to ensure a smooth cutting process. An intuitive operating concept (touchscreen) simplifies handling, while quick-lock systems accelerate job changeovers. Load is taken off the Setaprint cutting plotter, throughput times are reduced dramatically, and flexibility is boosted accordingly.


On the steps of the Ipress 144 (l-r): Daniel Büsch, key account manager, Koenig & Bauer (CH), Peter J. Rickenmann, CEO and board representative, Koenig & Bauer (CH); Dr. Joel Marti, management and board member, Setaprint; Pierre-Louis Marti, CEO and board president Setaprint

Manuela van Husen

Background photo: The automatic flat-bed die-cutter Ipress 144 with its impressive dimensions and outstandingly robust engineering