LA In-plant Makes a Change for the Greener
The flagship of the fleet, the Océ VarioPrint 6200, uses Océ Gemini Instant Duplex technology. It delivers several environmental benefits including self-developing toner, which means less mess or toner residue on documents, and energy-saving low-temperature fusing.
The VP6200 reportedly emits up to 90 percent less ground-level ozone emissions—the primary constituent of smog—than other comparable production-class equipment. This is consistently below the threshold of human detection.
Vic Nathan Barkin has more than 35 years of experience in the printing, paper and wood products industries and currently owns a consulting practice specializing in business development, workflow, and technology implementation, focusing on “Green Procurement and Production” practices. Vic is a QMS Lead Auditor certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards, is a consultant for the Rainforest Alliance as an FSC Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood senior auditor, is an FSC, SFI and PEFC lead auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers and SGS North America, and has engaged in more than 700 site assessments and audits.
