Prepress
MPG Impressions Places Drupa Order for KODAK MAGNUS 800 Platesetter
Sunday 08. June 2008 - UK sheet-fed printer MPG Impressions has signed an order at drupa for a new KODAK MAGNUS 800 Platesetter along with an upgrade to its current KODAK INSITE Prepress Portal System and KODAK PRINERGY Workflow System, which will enable an extremely high level of workflow automation to be implemented at the Chessington site.
“Weve had tremendous reliability from our existing KODAK Platesetter, which has output more than 350,000 plates during the last six years,” says managing director Mark Croucher. “Weve also had first class service from Kodak, so it was the obvious choice for this latest investment. The KODAK PRINERGY Workflow System is already at the heart of MPG Impressions, and is regarded by many in the industry as the most reliable internal file format on the market. It drives not only our CTP facilities but our EPSON inkjet proofing equipment as well as our presses.
“With PRINERGY Workflow System Version 4.0, including Kodaks digital connectivity software, we will be able to implement an even higher level of efficiency, while Kodaks intelligent Rules Based Automation feature will allow us to easily achieve effective automation at every level. This will include sending work to the digital presses with greater efficiency and integrating the job details held on our OPTIMUS MIS to create a more effective overall prepress workflow. We already operate a KODAK MATCHPRINT Inkjet Proofing System and with our prepress, digital proofing, litho and digital printing facilities all accurately color calibrated, we are able to provide a very versatile print service to the benefit of customers.”
MPG Impressions is one of the largest independent litho and digital sheetfed printers in the UK. During the last two years it has been significantly expanding its customer base, which now includes corporate, commercial and design agency clients as well as directory, fine art and publications work. The company, which has gained ISO14001, FSC and PEFC accreditation, operates a comprehensive selection of multi-color B1 HEIDELBERG presses, including eight and ten-unit models.
“We operate in a sector where quality, productivity and reliability are taken as given and areas such as the environment and sustainability are major issues amongst todays print buyers,” says Mark Croucher. “This is why technologies such as Kodaks SQUARESPOT Thermal Imaging is so important, because it provides a level of consistent quality that reduces wastage during press makeready and ensures stability during the print run.”