The system, which will be installed in June, comprises a Lotem 800 Quantum
driven by a Brisque Pack workflow running Creos Staccato FM screening, as well as an Iris 43Wide double-sided imposition proofer and an iQsmart A3 flatbed scanner.
According to graphics and origination manager Chris Hughes, the main reasons behind opting for a Creo system were maintaining its existing Brisque workflow and the benefits of Squarespot technology.
"We can now look at running stochastic screening repeatedly and, judging from our tests, the Creo system does this consistently. But well know for certain in a few months," said Hughes.
He added that FM screening would not be used on every job, although "this will be something the company will explore", along with the option of using Hexachrome more.
As all of PDGs equipment is Scitex, Creo was its first choice. "Of course we checked out the competition, but in all honesty nothing else in the market compares," said Hughes.
PDG has 150 employees and a turnover of 15m with a client list including Tesco, Sainsburys, Safeway and Asda.
Story by Rachel Barnes
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