Uniliner Press Relocation Completed in Under 12 Months for the Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle along with manroland Goss web systems Americas, recently celebrated a major milestone: the launch of a new state-of-the-art press system that strengthens its production capabilities and supports the future of print in Houston.
This achievement was made possible through the successful relocation and start-up of a large Uniliner press—decommissioned and moved from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to the Houston Chronicle. The press was relocated exactly as it was configured, allowing the team to take advantage of an accelerated project timeline while maintaining proven performance.
Joel Meyer, VP of Operations, at the Houston Chronicle, shared:
“Relocating and commissioning a press of this scale in under 12 months is a major achievement. manroland Goss was a strong partner throughout the project—from engineering support to onsite execution—and helped ensure the press performs as expected as we bring this new capability online.”
A Unique Opportunity—Delivered on an Aggressive Timeline
The Houston Chronicle identified a unique opportunity to purchase and install the press and bring it online in a remarkably short timeframe. With an existing Houston Chronicle facility that could accommodate the press footprint, the project benefited from an ideal site fit—helping support both speed and efficiency.
From signed contract to running newspapers, the project moved from concept to production in less than 12 months, a timeline that reflects both strong coordination and the right technical resources in place.
Complex Engineering, Foundation Requirements, and Execution Support
While the facility fit enabled faster progress, the press relocation and installation still required significant planning and precision execution—including a complex foundation system and extensive preparation work.
This is where manroland Goss web systems Americas delivered critical value. From delivery through execution, manroland Goss engineering resources helped ensure the press drives and performs as intended—supporting a smooth transition into start-up mode, operator training, and final commissioning.
Joel also noted:
“manroland Goss provided outstanding support throughout the relocation and startup of our new press. Their engineering expertise and onsite execution helped us move quickly and confidently from installation to producing newspapers.”
Press Capability Highlights
The Houston Chronicle’s press configuration includes a:
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6-plate-wide press with 4 printing towers
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Output yielding 48 straight / 96 collect (full color)
This capability supports high-volume production and efficiency, enabling more output with fewer towers compared to other press configurations.
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- A newly acquired Uniliner printing press sits on the production floor at the Houston Chronicle headquarters in Houston, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
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- Workers load plates into a newly acquired Uniliner printing press on the production floor at the Houston Chronicle headquarters in Houston, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
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- Workers install a roll of paper into a newly acquired Uniliner printing press on the production floor at the Houston Chronicle headquarters in Houston, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
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- Joe Mireles and Scott Kattner look at the control panel of a newly acquired Uniliner printing press ahead of its first print run at the Houston Chronicle headquarters in Houston on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
📷 Photo Credit: Raquel Natalicchio
A Strong Partnership and Customer Success
The success of this project reflects a strong partnership between the Houston Chronicle, manroland Goss web systems Americas, and installation partner support.
As Houston Chronicle leaders shared during the ING conference, the project stands out for the unique opportunity to purchase and install the press, the speed of execution, and the collaboration required to prepare the facility and coordinate logistics.
Secure Your Future with manroland Goss
manroland Goss web systems Americas is proud to support major press milestones like this one—delivering engineering expertise, execution support, and long-term performance confidence for customers across North America.
If you’d like to learn more about our engineered solutions and service support, we invite you to explore our Engineering & Service Solutions resources and recent project highlights.
Do You Need to Relocate or Upgrade A Press?
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Contact manroland Goss web systems Americas today to learn more about our upgrade, rebuild, and relocation & reconfiguration solutions and see how we can keep your pressroom running at its best.
