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Datachrome Inc. Earns Grand Gutenberg Award for 2nd Year
The jury of Les Artisans des Arts Graphiques de Montréal awarded its Grand Gutenberg 2007 Award to Datachrome Inc. at the 25th edition of gala Gutenberg held recently in Montreal, Québec. Datachrome, the first two time winner of this prestigious award, won for its Yanick Dery Photographer Promo Catalogue.
“We knew that we could trust KODAK CTP Solutions to help us deliver exceptional, award winning work to our clients,” said James Ronald, President, Datachrome. “Our dedicated team was comfortable knowing that quality output was expected and would be delivered using KODAK STACCATO Screening.”
In awarding its grand prize, the jury emphasized the exceptional rigorousness that Datachrome demonstrated in printing and finishing this demanding work. The catalog is full of details, with numerous images that feature flamboyant colors, and was printed with stochastic screening technology.
KODAK Solutions Expands FormStore Business Model
KODAK digital print solutions help FormStore Incorporated meet growing customer demand for high impact, quick turnaround printing as it grows its new business with digital printing.
“Installing these KODAK digital solutions has provided us with a wide range of digital print options for our customers by expanding our services,” said Paul Edwards, President, FormStore. “As a trade based manufacturer, our partnership with Kodak has helped us grow our business with digital printing, which, in turn, helps our clients and their customers.”
St. Louis-based FormStore Incorporated launched its progressive digital print initiative with a five color KODAK NEXPRESS 2100 Plus Digital Production Color Press, a KODAK NEXGLOSSER Glossing Unit, a KODAK DIRECTPRESS 5634 DI Digital Offset Press and a KODAK DIGIMASTER E125 Digital Production System. Most recently, the progressive digital print provider purchased an additional KODAK NEXPRESS 2500 Digital Production Color Press and upgraded its KODAK NEXPRESS 2100 Plus Press. Read more
Cottonwood Printing Aims to be Greenest Printer in New Mexico
Printer eliminates hassles and gains marketing edge with pro environment position
Cottonwood Printing Co. in Albuquerque, N.M., has always believed in using technology to enhance quality and help protect the environment. Chief Executive Officer Blake Thies says Cottonwood was the first printer in the state to install computer to plate (CTP) digital technology when it became available to eliminate the need for film. Now the company has added KODAK THERMAL DIRECT Non Process Plates and a KODAK MAGNUS 400 F Speed CTP Device in its quest to become even more environmentally friendly.
“The imaging on the KODAK THERMAL DIRECT Non Process Plate is a step up from what we had in terms of sharpness. It also gives us the chance to use a true process free plate, which reduces our waste stream considerably. Cottonwood wants to be the greenest printer in New Mexico and this is a major step in advancing our environmental philosophy,” Thies said. “We’re doing the right thing by going with the KODAK Non Process Plates, but it also streamlines our prepress operation. We don’t have to use as much space, the area is cleaner, and we don’t have to worry about storing and changing the chemistry.”
The KODAK THERMAL DIRECT Non Process Plate develops on press, eliminating the costs associated with standalone processors, including maintenance, chemistry and chemistry handling, and floor space requirements. Customers save time and reduce variability by decreasing the number of steps in prepress. In addition, THERMAL DIRECT Non Process Plates are compatible with all popular thermal CTP imagers and a wide range of inks and fountain solutions. Read more