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SOFTRIP HELPS APACHE MILLS PRODUCE QUALITY FLOOR MATS

Monday 28. February 2011 - Wasatch SoftRIP has been instrumental in helping Apache Mills, Inc. streamline their workflow and make their production process more efficient. In business since 1970, Apache Mills leads the way in designing and manufacturing quality floor mats, matting, and OEM materials for the home, commercial, and industrial markets.

EASY TO USE
Apache Mills started using SoftRIP after it was recommended to them by MacDermid Autotype, but Jeff Young, an art director at Apache Mills, has been using Wasatch for nearly 20 years. “I prefer Wasatch because it’s easy to set up, easy to use, and has great workflow tools that really make our production process more efficient,” says Jeff.
STREAMLINED WORKFLOW
Apache Mills uses SoftRIP, as well as MacDermid film and a Roland SOLJET PRO III XJ-640, to print the film positives that are used for screen printing on various types of mat material. “The Layout screen in SoftRIP is a time-saving feature I couldn’t work without,” says Jeff. “It’s so easy to bring files into Wasatch. I simply drag and drop multiple files right into the Layout screen and make sure everything looks right before I RIP and print. And, the Smart Nesting feature allows me to create media- and time-saving layouts automatically.”
INTUITIVE & POWERFUL
Apache Mills’ broad manufacturing expertise plays an important role in servicing the residential and commercial matting markets. Wasatch SoftRIP is the perfect solution for helping them bring new high qualilty, unique, and innovative mats to market year after year. “Wasatch is powerful and intuitive,” says Jeff. “It also helps us streamline our workflow, which saves us time and money.”
ABOUT APACHE MILLS, INC.
Founded in 1970, Apache Mills, Inc. has grown to become one of the largest mat manufacturers and a recognized brand in the commercial and residential mat industries in the United States. Apache’s four matting divisions, Apache At Home, Apache Commercial, Apache Industrial, and AMI are all serviced from their headquarters, a 750,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia. With over 600 employees, and expertise in all aspects of commercial, industrial, and home products, Apache Mills is the solution for all your matting needs.