Prime-time for Contone Proofing

Because it caters to such a diverse group of package printers, CSW Inc. sought considerable format flexibility when deliberating upon a new proofing solution for its Ludlow, MA-facility. Part of the DieGraphics Group, CSW provides packaging design, proofing, and information technology services, as well as flexographic printing plates, cutting dies, and film separations, to a spectrum of converters in both flexo and offset. The company also does business directly with consumer products companies like Gillette and Bose, and has therefore witnessed the critical nature of proofer capabilities from both sides of the supply chain. After weighing the multitude of equipment options, CSW opted to serve as the North American beta site for Agfa's AgfaJet Sherpa digital ink jet proofing system. Agfa released results of the tests, which were conducted over nearly a year, last month.