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Exaprint, a 10,000 m² facility near Montpellier, is tasked with printing electoral materials for France's municipal elections. With a daily capacity of 100 tons, the operation faces tight deadlines as candidates finalize their lists late.

The factory operates 24/7 during this period, utilizing advanced automation alongside technicians for tasks like cutting and folding. The printing process involves separating files into four colors, which are transferred to aluminum plates for offset printing.

Exaprint's electoral printing constitutes 5% of its 80 million euros annual revenue. The company has installed 2,000 m² of solar panels to reduce energy costs. Candidates typically incur costs of