Combining Capabilities

In the prepress operation, Macaran recently installed a new digital platform. "Working through Pitman, we moved to the DuPont Cyrel® FAST computer-to-plate system," says Van Alstine. "Our front-end system is Esko-Graphics and the proofing system is Latran's Prediction."

These prepress investments have improved Macaran's overall productivity, to go along with significant improvements in print quality—especially in the highlight areas and vignettes. "Moreover, our ability to proof on the actual stock used in printing gets us to target quickly and accurately," says Van Alstine.