Rapid plate production can improve the efficiency of short-run printing

The Cavendish printing plant in Whetstone, UK, recently invested in a fully automated, web-based B1 format thermal CTP system that has entered the field of direct platemaking, using digital workflows to increase the efficiency of plate production.

After the introduction of the CTP system, the factory increased the number of productions for short-run jobs, and the frequency and speed of job replacement was significantly faster. Cavendish is investing in the latest version of Screen's Trueflow company processes, using the Rapida Plus, and the fully automatic B1 format Platerite8600 CTP device, large format proofing and automated document management system.

In order to make the production undisturbed, the company plans to implement the technological transformation in two phases. Several years ago, the company had already installed the screen company's Taiga workflow and the B1 format laser imagesetter. Now it has upgraded with the Trueflow system. Directly into the workflow of direct platemaking.

Cavendish company said that in recent years, the company's printing plate demand has been growing steadily, and the length of the operation is gradually declining. Screen company's high degree of system automation, including online drilling, can be operated with minimal human intervention, so that companies can quickly meet the needs of plate production, reduce the number of operators.

Due to the adoption of the CTP system, the company's product quality and press production efficiency have also been significantly improved. This system alone can produce 20 B1 format Fuji plates per hour and supply B1 and B2 format plates to the company's 5 multicolor printers.

Cavendish is part of the Clondalkin Group of Companies, a multinational printing and packaging organization that produces products such as annual reports, greeting cards, marketing materials and sales brochures. The company's current annual profit is 5 million pounds, with a total of 67 employees.