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Our Kit

At our purpose built factory we have under one roof the following kit:-

PRINTING PRESSES

1 x 10 colour Komori Lithrone 28
1 x 5 colour Komori Lithrone 28
Perfecting available, 5/5, 4/4, 4/2, 2/2, 2/1, 1/1
Inline die-cutting, creasing & perforating also available

PREPRESS

RIP/Workflow

Agfa Apogee Workflow:
- In-RIP object-based trapping for automatic and interactive trapping of all incoming files
- Post-RIP proofing for 100% data security to digital proof, screen, laser etc.
- Post-RIP imposition for 100% data security after approval of pages.
Fully equipped bureau for page make-up, graphic manipulation, retouching
and imposition.  All major software packages offered on Macintosh and PC platforms

Output

Agfa Avalon N4-S fully automatic computer-to-plate + Azura TS chemistry-free thermal plate.

File Transfer

FTP

Storage/Archiving
High-speed offline archiving facility; CD/DVD authoring

COLOUR MANAGEMENT & PROCESS CONTROL

GMG Process Control Solution offering full closed-loop process control from digital files through to printed sheet, printing to ISO12647-2 standard.

Proofing

Digital Colour Contract ROOM-proofing using GMG ColorProof RIP & Epson 9800 to ISO12647-2 standard.
Wet proofing.

Finishing

1 x Muller Martini Presto – 6 Stations + Cover feeder
1 x Heidelberg cylinder – Die-cutting, creasing & perforating
2 x MBO B26 folding machines with gatefold attachment & Palamides fully automatic delivery system
2 x Perfecta 92” guillotines
2 x Domino inkjet coders
Lamination

Despatch

Extensive fleet providing nation-wide, round-the-clock coverage.