LONDON, UK, 9th May, 2011 – Compose System announced the sale and the successful installation of the UK’s first BigIceBox system (BIB) to the renowned card printer Imperial Litho Ltd.
Harry Carter, the Managing Director of Imperial Litho says, “I have been looking for a system like the BigIceBox for many years to streamline our plate planning which usually is a very manual, skilled and time consuming ganging process. We are very pleased with the solution that Compose has provided, we are now able to impose virtually all our jobs automatically, with our account managers now able to handle the imposition with ease”.
Kevin Caughtry, Sales Manager of Compose System, says “When we were first introduced to Harry by Gary Law of Collective Colour, a long standing supplier to Imperial Litho, we knew our BIB solution would meet the needs of Imperial Litho.”
“Although our core system is developed with jobbing and W2P printers in mind, our BIB solution has many features that Harry was looking for. We were delighted to have been able to work closely with Imperial Litho to develop a version of our BIB that meets the challenging needs of the greeting card industry,” he explains.
Compose BigIceBox system accepts greeting card designs in PDF format in any card sizes and automatically gangs them onto a press sheet of specified sizes, on-the-fly, it takes into account the job’s delivery time, paper type, paper weight and run length, etc. Where it is optimal the system will even step-and-repeat cards to achieve the most costs effective run length for the selected jobs.
The true power of BIB is that it can intelligently assist in the optimization of the ganging layout based on specific processing or finishing parameters such as foiling, cuts, folding, embossing, special colours, etc. The layout and each processing layer can be previewed, the cards can also be manually moved, rotated, swapped or replaced. The final result is an optimum ganged-up layout with trim marks, plate marks and press control strip as required. The PDF file can then be processed through a workflow or be sent direct to a computer-to- plate system.
The job information is retained on a database, individual job ticket with thumb nail can be generated or such information can be passed onto the customer’s MIS system or to other finishing systems in JDF format.
About Compose
Founded in 1987, Compose System is an established developer of prepress workflow, digital color proofing and print publishing solutions. Compose has offices in Hong Kong, China, North America and the United Kingdom. Its solutions are centered on the professional Express WorkFlow™ systems. Compose's comprehensive range of high performance and versatile products include Express NewsFlow™, InkScript Optimizer and Star Proof™. These products are sold and supported through a worldwide dealer network. For more information about Compose System please visit the company web site www.compose.co.uk.
About Imperial Litho Ltd
Imperial Litho have been in the business of printing greeting cards and gift wrap along with cartons and general print since 1985. The company has the latest printing presses to B1 size with die-cutting machines along with foiling and flitter to produce work to the highest quality, on time, at competitive prices.
Web Site: www.imperial-litho.co.uk
Press Contacts:
Compose System:
Europe
Greg Chan
Tel: +44-1474-700-500
greg.chan@compose.co.uk
Hong Kong
Tom Sit
Tel: + 852-2811-4228
TomSit@compose.com.hk
USA
Alvaro Rodriguez
Tel: +1-916-920-3838
alvaro@composeusa.com
Imperial Litho Limited:
Harry Carter
Tel: +44-1628 530-545
quality@imperiallitho.co.UK
5.10.2011
4.05.2011
Compose and Xitron Announce Interface Technology Licensing Agreement
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Compose and Xitron Announce Interface Technology Licensing Agreement
Hong Kong 4 April, 2011 - Compose System Ltd. of Hong Kong, an innovative developer of prepress workflow solutions with extensive experience in the printing and publishing industry and Xitron, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the prepress industry's leading independent developer and integrator of Raster Image Processors, RIP management and prepress workflow software and, have reached an agreement where Compose and Xitron will cross license output interface technology for Harlequin RIP workflow solutions.
“Xitron and Compose are the recognized leaders in providing productive and cost affordable prepress Harlequin RIP workflow solutions to the printing industry,” stated Mark Eisenschenk, Xitron's President and CEO. “The agreement provides Compose with a wider array of output device interface options for their customer base. Our markets are diverse and unique resulting in an agreement that will complement both companies.”
“Compose is excited to have this cross licensing arrangement with Xitron,” stated Tom Sit, Founder and CEO of Compose System Ltd. “This agreement expands the devices available to Compose workflow users and will bring more cost benefit to customers at this difficult time. It will also enable us to share our resources on future interface development.”
Xitron’s and Compose interfaces drive the prepress industry’s most popular new and legacy output devices from manufacturers including:
Agfa
ECRM
Fuji
Kodak
Heidelberg
Ryobi
Screen
Xitron RIPs and workflow solutions drive more than 250 different output devices ranging from black and white and color proofers to film imagesetters and the latest in CtP and direct-to-press systems. With shipments of more than 20,000 RIPs, Xitron is the largest independent provider of RIPs in the market. For more information about Xitron products, visit Xitron on the web at www.xitron.com.
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About Compose System Ltd.
Founded in 1987, Compose System is an established developer of prepress workflow, digital color proofing and print publishing solutions. Compose has offices in Hong Kong, China, North America and the United Kingdom. Its solutions are centered on the professional Express WorkFlow™ systems. Compose's comprehensive range of high performance and versatile products include Express NewsFlow™, InkScript Optimizer and Star Proof™. These products are sold and supported through a worldwide dealer network. For more information about Compose System please visit the company web site www.compose.com.hk, www.composeusa.com, or www.compose.co.uk.
About Xitron
Xitron develops advanced workflow systems and interfaces to drive the prepress industry’s most popular new and legacy output devices, prolonging our customers’ investments. In addition, Xitron’s pressroom workflow solutions extend the functionality of press consoles from a number of industry leading press manufacturers. Xitron’s Navigator RIP, Raster Blaster TIFF Catcher, and Xenith Workflow solutions are recognized as pre-press standards. Built around the Harlequin RIP core technology from Global Graphics and the Adobe PDF Print Engine from Adobe Systems, Xitron engineers continue to develop solutions for the graphic arts market, driving over 250 different models of imagesetters, proofers, platesetters, and digital presses. With shipments of more than 20,000 RIPs, Xitron is the largest independent provider in the market. For more information about Xitron, visit us at www.xitron.com or www.xitron.co.uk or www.vgieurope.com.
Xitron and the Xitron logo are registered trademarks of Xitron. Other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
Press Contacts:
Xitron:
Bill Owens
Tel: +1 734 794 - 1315 (Direct) +1 734 223 - 8838 (mobile)
bowens@xitron.com
Compose System:
Europe
Greg Chan
Tel: +44-1474-700-500 +44-1474-700-500
greg.chan@compose.co.uk
Hong Kong
Tom Sit
Tel: + 852-2811-4228 + 852-2811-4228
TomSit@compose.com.hk
USA
Alvaro Rodriguez
Tel: +1-916-920-3838 +1-916-920-3838
alvaro@composeusa.com
Compose and Xitron Announce Interface Technology Licensing Agreement
Hong Kong 4 April, 2011 - Compose System Ltd. of Hong Kong, an innovative developer of prepress workflow solutions with extensive experience in the printing and publishing industry and Xitron, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the prepress industry's leading independent developer and integrator of Raster Image Processors, RIP management and prepress workflow software and, have reached an agreement where Compose and Xitron will cross license output interface technology for Harlequin RIP workflow solutions.
“Xitron and Compose are the recognized leaders in providing productive and cost affordable prepress Harlequin RIP workflow solutions to the printing industry,” stated Mark Eisenschenk, Xitron's President and CEO. “The agreement provides Compose with a wider array of output device interface options for their customer base. Our markets are diverse and unique resulting in an agreement that will complement both companies.”
“Compose is excited to have this cross licensing arrangement with Xitron,” stated Tom Sit, Founder and CEO of Compose System Ltd. “This agreement expands the devices available to Compose workflow users and will bring more cost benefit to customers at this difficult time. It will also enable us to share our resources on future interface development.”
Xitron’s and Compose interfaces drive the prepress industry’s most popular new and legacy output devices from manufacturers including:
Agfa
ECRM
Fuji
Kodak
Heidelberg
Ryobi
Screen
Xitron RIPs and workflow solutions drive more than 250 different output devices ranging from black and white and color proofers to film imagesetters and the latest in CtP and direct-to-press systems. With shipments of more than 20,000 RIPs, Xitron is the largest independent provider of RIPs in the market. For more information about Xitron products, visit Xitron on the web at www.xitron.com.
# # #
About Compose System Ltd.
Founded in 1987, Compose System is an established developer of prepress workflow, digital color proofing and print publishing solutions. Compose has offices in Hong Kong, China, North America and the United Kingdom. Its solutions are centered on the professional Express WorkFlow™ systems. Compose's comprehensive range of high performance and versatile products include Express NewsFlow™, InkScript Optimizer and Star Proof™. These products are sold and supported through a worldwide dealer network. For more information about Compose System please visit the company web site www.compose.com.hk, www.composeusa.com, or www.compose.co.uk.
About Xitron
Xitron develops advanced workflow systems and interfaces to drive the prepress industry’s most popular new and legacy output devices, prolonging our customers’ investments. In addition, Xitron’s pressroom workflow solutions extend the functionality of press consoles from a number of industry leading press manufacturers. Xitron’s Navigator RIP, Raster Blaster TIFF Catcher, and Xenith Workflow solutions are recognized as pre-press standards. Built around the Harlequin RIP core technology from Global Graphics and the Adobe PDF Print Engine from Adobe Systems, Xitron engineers continue to develop solutions for the graphic arts market, driving over 250 different models of imagesetters, proofers, platesetters, and digital presses. With shipments of more than 20,000 RIPs, Xitron is the largest independent provider in the market. For more information about Xitron, visit us at www.xitron.com or www.xitron.co.uk or www.vgieurope.com.
Xitron and the Xitron logo are registered trademarks of Xitron. Other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
Press Contacts:
Xitron:
Bill Owens
Tel: +1 734 794 - 1315 (Direct) +1 734 223 - 8838 (mobile)
bowens@xitron.com
Compose System:
Europe
Greg Chan
Tel: +44-1474-700-500 +44-1474-700-500
greg.chan@compose.co.uk
Hong Kong
Tom Sit
Tel: + 852-2811-4228 + 852-2811-4228
TomSit@compose.com.hk
USA
Alvaro Rodriguez
Tel: +1-916-920-3838 +1-916-920-3838
alvaro@composeusa.com
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