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BODONI SYSTEMS FIRST TO OFFER FOGRA CERTIFICATION IN UNITED KINGDOM
Friday 28. March 2008 - Leading colour management consultancy, Bodoni Systems, is the first UK company to offer FOGRA certification to the UK printing industry. FOGRA certification demonstrates a printing company's commitment to the highest quality standards. It also presents a clear point of differentiation for printers in a very competitive marketplace.
Says Ian Reid, managing director, Bodoni Systems: “FOGRA certification is internationally recognised as the measure of print quality. Bodoni Systems is the only company in the UK qualified to undertake certification assessments on behalf of FOGRA. We see this as a significant development, offering UK printers the opportunity to have their workflow and colour management processes certified by an independent international body.”
Certification is available for both sheet fed and web offset printers and covers prepress and press performance including definitive standards in proofing and colour management. More than ever, print buyers are requiring printers to meet exacting standards in terms of both the quality of the end product and the integrity of the production process. UK printing companies who want to demonstrate their quality standards and improve their production efficiency can now be certified to ISO 12647-2 through FOGRA’s Print Offset Standard.
To become FOGRA-certified printers are required to pass an audit. The audit covers all elements of a print companys workflow from data entry and prepress right through to press operation. In addition, proofs and press sheets are sent to FOGRA’s headquarters in Munich for final evaluation. All companies who apply for certification receive a detailed report. Those who pass the assessment process receive an official certificate stating they have met all the standards required to achieve FOGRA certification and their company details appear on FOGRA’s web site.
Interest from UK companies in FOGRA certification has been widespread. Mr Reid suggests this will continue to grow. Continues Ian: “I believe wider uptake of FOGRA Certification is inevitable as the best companies move to distinguish themselves and demonstrate their commitment to the highest standards in quality and service.
“Bodoni Systems has long been the key colour management consultancy in the UK, with a proven track record in providing concise, authoritative colour management and workflow advice. Our qualification as the sole FOGRA certification consultancy reaffirms our leading role in this dynamic sector. We look forward to working with our customers to help them achieve the highest standards for their businesses.”
FOGRA certification is available from as little as £1,650.00 + VAT. Printers wishing to apply for FOGRA certification can call Bodoni Systems