Schroeder & Associés, a leading engineering consultancy in Luxembourg, is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation in civil engineering. Specializing in infrastructures, project management, and services, the company delivers high-quality solutions to both public and private clients.
Advancing sustainability in civil engineering
Discover how Schroeder & Associés enhanced operational efficiency and minimised environmental impact with the ColorWave printer
Objective
Integrate an efficient printing solution that meets high technical demands and strongly aligns with Schroeder's clear vision for sustainability.
Challenges
Balancing high-quality, durable prints with environmental impact and operational efficiency.
Approach
Implement a Canon ColorWave with CrystalPoint technology and uncoated paper to enhance quality and sustainability.
Benefits
Achieved consistent print quality, reduced environmental footprint, improved workflow efficiency, and ensured cost transparency and very responsive local service and support.
Clear vision for sustainability
They are dedicated to making a positive societal impact by integrating sustainability into their strategy and projects. The Schroeder 2030 strategy focuses on sustainability, excellence, and integrated services through multidisciplinary teams. Driven by their clear vision, Schroeder & Associés needed a printing solution that met their technical demands and aligned with their environmental values. High-quality, durable prints for technical documents and graphics were critical, especially for field operations.
Flexible, stable printing solution with environmental benefits
They chose the Canon ColorWave, with CrystalPoint technology, for its flexibility, stability, and environmental benefits. The ColorWave’s ability to print on uncoated paper, such as Red Label zero, with durable results made it ideal for creating weatherproof, high-quality documents. Using uncoated paper eliminates the need for the chemical coating process, reflecting the firm’s priority for sustainability and technical quality.
The CrystalPoint technology produces high-quality prints while minimizing environmental impact. The prints dry immediately and can be folded right away, a practical feature for taking planning documents directly to building sites. The system’s default printing settings and assistance ensures consistent quality, making the workflow fast and straightforward, reducing print errors, and enhancing efficiency.
ColorWave: operational efficiency and sustainability impact
The ergonomic design and user-friendly interface of the ColorWave boosts productivity with its ‘What you see is what you print’ feature ensuring precise management of complex jobs. Canon's commitment to sustainability aligns with Schroeder & Associés' values, as the ColorWave's durable components extend its lifecycle and reduce waste. Canon's Circular Economy Manufacturing and local recycling schemes further support environmental stewardship. The ColorWave uses 22% less electricity than the first generation, is GREENGUARD certified, and operates without ozone or odors and is nearly dust-free, enhancing workplace health and safety. Additionally, various print modes optimize energy and toner use for each job.
Our employees are equipped with digital technology, but they also need to review and edit printed technical drawings at the building sites."
Cost transparency and local support
The TAC model provided by Canon offers precise statistics, ensuring cost transparency and cost predictability.
The collaboration underscores the importance of local value chains in sustainable business practices. The efficiency and expertise of the Canon Luxembourg team ensured seamless integration and ongoing support, with the proximity of technical service ensuring quick response times.
Looking forward
Schroeder & Associés' partnership with Canon Europe has advanced their sustainability and operational goals. By integrating the ColorWave printing system, they improved their printing processes, ensuring high-quality, durable prints while adhering to environmental principles.
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