Something Special

Once the ideal creative team is located, be prepared to think and talk extensively with them. At Allied Gear, the specialty press development process typically begins with the review of a sample or a conceptual drawing of the product to be printed or converted, along with all the data that can be gathered on the product's construction, end-use and production volume. A converter-supplier brainstorming session may follow to flesh out feasibility from the standpoints of productivity and economics. Once feasibility is ascertained, the project progresses to the engineering department, where a conceptual drawing is developed and agreed upon, and a cost quotation is finalized.