RDP History

2020

• PCMC Signature Series (380V-s) wide-web press installed at J.J. Collins Printers

2019

• PCMC acquires RDP Marathon

2017

• Engineered first IPT Digital complete Inkjet Press for packaging.

2016

• Engineered IPT Digital Duplex Inkjet Conversion system for business forms/commercial web press.

2014

• Introduced Pro-Active Care (PAC) Program for plant-wide audit & analysis of web packaging presses.

2013

• RDP Marathon Website revised to showcase Sustainability Program

2012

• Sustainability Program launched with focus on energy efficiency and sustainability

2010

• “Repurposing Program” introduced

2009

• Original RDP Marathon owners repurchase control of Drent Goebel North America and return it to original name, RDP Marathon
• RDP Marathon celebrates 20th anniversary

2006

• USA patents issued for innovative RDP Sleeve-Offset Technology
• North America’s 1st Open House demonstration of Drent Goebel’s Variable Sleeve-Offset Press (VSOP) at RDP Marathon’s plant in Montreal Québec
• RDP Marathon becomes technical and sales center in North America for Drent Goebel

2005

• Control of RDP Marathon acquired by owner of Drent Goebel BV and renamed Drent Goebel North America

2004

• Delivery of first RDP Sleeve-Offset Packaging Press, Model LS-100
• Installation of first RDP model 200V press in the United Kingdom

2003

• RDP Marathon delivers first High Speed 38”-wide Folder for paper production
• RDP Marathon installs 100th Model-380V Print Unit
• Installation of first RDP Marathon press in France at Imprimerie Nationale

2002

• RDP Marathon co-founder, Arthur McCready retires after stellar industry career
• RDP Marathon introduction of Drent Goebel Variable Sleeve-Offset Press (VSOP) at Graphexpo and Labelexpo tradeshows in Chicago

2001

• Installation of first RDP Marathon re-engineered wide-web folding carton press in North America
• Installation of first RDP Marathon press in Germany at Drescher Computerdruck GmbH
• Delivery of 200th Model-SR Print Unit

2000

• RDP Marathon introduces Smart•Set system to control all press functions

1999

• RDP Marathon celebrates 10th year anniversary

1997

• Installation of first RDP Marathon Label Press in Denmark
• Installation of first RDP Marathon variable repeat 26” wide Perfecting Press, Model-260P
• Delivers 100th RDP Model-SR Print Unit

1995

• Installation of RDP Marathon's first wide-web variable repeat Press, Model 380V, for jumbo roll printing which became industry’s most productive at 38” wide, 1800 fpm

1994

• Installation of industry's first hybrid press for packaging and printing, combining flexo, gravure & offset printing with in-line processes
• Receives USA patents for AutoPak technology, industry-first servo driven system for high speed programmable cut-and-stack delivery

1993

• Develops industry first interchangeable flexo-offset printing insert for hybrid printing

1992

• Develops new short-run fast-make-ready RDP Press, Model SR-200
• Introduces to North America innovative European off-line packaging accessories by Web Converting
• Receives first RDP Marathon patent in the USA

1991

• Acquires BDS Ltd., based in Ontario Canada, manufacturer of equipment for packaging and label industry
• Installation of first RDP-designed press for commercial printers, Model-260F

1990

• RDP Marathon relocates to new building in Montreal suburb of Laval, Québec
• Acquires worldwide licence for Harris “fast-make-ready system”
• Ships first re-engineered press to Wallace Computer Services in USA

1989

• RDP Marathon Inc. founded in Montreal, Québec