2012 Annual Report - Media Prima Berhad

Media Prima Berhad
Commitment
to the Environment
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
In 2012, the NSTP introduced an ink optimising programme
to promote the most efficient ink usage. Software was
introduced in the digital pages to convert composite black
pixels made from cyan, magenta, yellow and black to 95%
black. This has resulted in 2.5% savings in pages per kg.
In addition to the overall reduction in colour ink
consumption, the software also improves the quality of
reproduction due to less ink being deposited onto the
paper. This produces a clearer look and an enhanced
“perceived” brightness of printed pictures.
In 2012, NSTP continued to reduce its waste by changing
Computer to Film (CTF) to Computer to Plate (CTP) and
phased out the usage of films. During 2011, CTF was
phased out at our Shah Alam Plant. In 2012, we rolled this
initiative out at our plants in Prai, Senai and Ajil. This
process reduces chemical waste as the developments of
films are no longer required. The usage of traditional
photographic films, which was a major cost to us, has been
phased out. The CTP also helps to shorten our process flow,
reduces overall processing time and eliminates traditional
film chemistry which was previously one of the dirtiest
waste generators. It also enhances the effect of ink-saver
software due to greater digital control at the
plate-making stage.
During the year, NSTP engaged a specialist to conduct roller
maintenance at our plants in Prai and Shah Alam. This has
led to lower run-up wastage and a reduction in the overall
consumption of newsprint, inks and other production
materials.
Materials usage at NSTP Printing Plants
Material (MT) 2010 2011 2012
Newsprint 92,003 85,058 87,335
Ink 1,951 1,736 1,739
Our press system upgrade continues to improve in-house
efficiency by reducing start up copies and printing
registrations. These initiatives are ongoing and have further
reduced newsprint wastage and paper consumption in terms
of pages per kg.
We are revamping our newsprint management strategy to
shorten logistics, eliminate unnecessary handling and reduce
overall inventory levels. In order to achieve this, our aim is
to ensure each plant has its own warehouse of adequate
capacity to accomodate Just-In-Time (JIT) deliveries. The
implementation of the JIT principle has saved time and
waste by reducing the warehouse process from our logistics.
This strategy was introduced at our Balai Berita Prai in 2012.
We hope to repeat this for Balai Berita Shah Alam in 2013
to benefit from the same JIT principle. This is in collaboration
with Malaysian Newsprint Industries (MNI).
Chemical usage, Pre-Press (litres) at NSTP Printing Plants
Chemicals
(Pre-Press,
Main)
Shah
Alam Prai Senai Ajil Total
2010 11,800 12,670 12,760 10,555 45,735
2011 11,565* 12,480 11,095 8,940 49,360
2012 10,720 9,570 9,450 9,135 38,875
* higher consumption due to testing of Anocoil plates
WATER MANAGEMENT
Our printing presses adopt a closed system for the press
in which a spray bar is being used. The spraybar system,
or “pulsed dampening system”, generates a fine mist of
fountain solution (water treated with 2% surfactants) to
provide dampening on the printing plates. Compared to
conventional or older spray bar technologies, the system in
use allows for minimal water consumption due to a higher
ratio of dispersed area against amount of water used. We
have modified the system to deactivate the recirculation of
excess fountain solution. This eliminates contaminants from
returning to the main holding tanks. It also ensures that the
spray bar nozzles operate at maximum efficiency as oil,
grease and ink droplets are eliminated from the whole
system.
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In 2012, three workshops were held to promote the sharing
of best practices in the workplace. The practice of sharing
information aims to improve productivity and efficiency
in each plant. Daily production reports are published for
each of the plants along with a company average. This
process introduced an element of competition which led to
further improvements.