Boosting plate production and image quality with Kodak systems

Easypack/Pop Displays Group, a leading UK printer in the POP and packaging sectors, has transformed its print infrastructure after investing in the Kodak Magnus 400 Platesetter imaging Kodak Thermal Direct non-process plates. Since installing the system, the company has boosted its plate production speed and increased capacity, which allows it to respond to the shift toward high-volume, fast-turnaround work. The company has also invested in Kodak Prinergy Evo workflow system and Kodak proofing software.  
 
Established in 1977, Easypack offers a complete supply chain solution, andis the only UK packaging company that offers commercial print, carton board packaging, corrugated packaging, POP displays and co-packing / fulfilment from a single site.  With around 50 staff, the company currently holds approved supplier status for a number of leading brands, including Tesco.
 
Chris Hall, managing director at Easypack, explained the company’s switch from conventional platemaking:  ‘Following a merger, which saw the litho and commercial businesses incorporated into the packaging operation, we needed a set-up that would unite these divisions and enable us to work as efficiently and productively as possible,’ he said.
 
The Kodak systems have increased image quality from 175 lpi to 200 lpi and reduced prepress overheads by 50%.  Monthly plate output has doubled to 400, and staff have been redeployed to take on value-added work, such as correcting art files.