Offset Vandevelde streamlines workflow

automating its prepress operations using the Kodak Prinergy Powerpack Workflow and Insite Prepress Portal System, Graphic Repro reveals.

Kurt Vandevelde, joint owner of the family-run business, is responsible for prepress. “Time is crucial in a print environment,” he explained. “So receiving and processing the files, running proofs, and plate setting need to be as efficient as possible.

“This is something we've certainly achieved with Kodak Unified Workflow solutions. The extensive automation means many of the more laborious tasks are taken care of, and has freed up our staff to work in other areas of the business and add value.”

What They Think says Offset Vandevelde's previous workflow failed to deliver the performance the company required.

“We needed a faster workflow that could connect seamlessly to our management information system,” says Vandevelde.

“We also had concerns over its reliability, which is not what you need with a growing order book. Essentially, we needed a high-performance system that would allow us to grow.”