Star Product

I swear by my: Presstek Vector platesetter
We realised it was time to drag the company into the 21st century and invest in a CTP system. Previously, we made our plates manually, which was time consuming.

I swear by my: Ryobi 755 WD
We tend to invest in technology rather than large numbers of people. Ryobi wasn't on my initial list of likely press manufacturers, but the B2-plus 755 caught my eye.

Star product: Ferag UniDrum stitcher gatherers
Ferag's UDR 350 and 440 stitcher-gatherers handle maximum speeds of between 30,000 and 40,000 copies per hour.

I swear by my: Pit Stop Mini Speed creaser
We have installed the first Pit Stop Mini Speed creaser and perforator with an online MB 38 folder from Encore Machinery.

Star product: Corona Offset
Recycled paper merchant Paperback distributes the Corona Offset grade, an uncoated white paper made from 100% de-inked waste materials.

I swear by my: Conqueror Concept Iridescents
For years, I have been designing and making cards to send to family, friends and clients. Like most designers, I enjoy browsing through stock swatches and I delight in uncovering unusual paper.

Star product: LithoTechnics Metrix 3.5
Australian manufacturer LithoTechnics has enhanced its Metrix 3.5 layout and imposition tool with improved JDF connectivity to provide automated setup of bindery lines.

I swear by my... GMI ColorQuick
Investing in good press ancillaries can enhance kit purchases by ensuring efficient operation. We need colour accuracy, job-to-job colour consistency and matching sheet and web colour quality.

Star product: Inca Onset S20
Inca's Onset S20 builds on the technology of the company's Onset model, which is claimed to be the world's fastest digital UV flatbed printer.

I swear by my... KBA Rapida 105
We installed a 10-colour KBA Rapida 105 long perfector at the beginning of 2007.