Mounter Preventive Maintenance To insure your mounter is capable of operating at peak performance and minimize possible un-scheduled down time, APR suggests at least an annual PM of all plate mounting equipment. Unlike a press PM that can take a significant amount of man-hours, a typical annual mounter PM generally takes about 4-6 hours. Key … Read More...
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We have recently introduced G7 Master Printer certification program for flexographic operations allowing us to assist in profiling flexo presses and confirm for printers that they're printing consistently based on G7 specifications. G7 is a process that helps printers print consistent color, with less preparation and less waste, and reliably produce high quality printing that … Read More...
APR has factory-trained equipment services technicians to install, perform preventive maintenance, and service the following types of equipment: Polymer platemaking (various) - analog and digital Mounting equipment (various) Proofing equipment (various) Plate Washers Our years of experience assure reliability and consistent performance. Read More...
Improved image quality, greater on-press consistency, elimination of film and silver halide processing, improved productivity... these are some of the main reasons to make the move from analog to digital or to invest in your own platemaking capabilities. But will you maximize the technology to make sure you are getting the most of this major … Read More...
More "pop", match spot color, more realistic skin tones, truer pastels and finer continuous-tone images... These are just some of the challenges flexo printers routinely face today. These goals must be achieved consistently and at profitable levels. When choosing the right digital solution to optimize your investment, you don't want a "cookie cutter" approach, you … Read More...
APR 2019 Technical Summit - Advanced Screening: "I was very impressed with the depth of technical content during APR’s Technical Summit for Advanced Screening. The presenters took a deep dive, including photographs and print samples, giving me factual information I am using to make comparisons and purchasing decisions. I look forward to attending the next … Read More...
In order to reduce the risk of stock-outs, lower overall costs, and save time, APR has invested heavily in a number of Supply Chain technology solutions that include: SupplySentry RFID-Based Inventory Management System - APR's system for real time monitoring of inventory at customer locations offers improved supply chain reliability, lower inventory carrying costs, and … Read More...
RFID-Based Inventory Management Managing inventory levels of such products as stickybacks, tapes, doctor blades, and other miscellaneous items can be labor-intensive and time-consuming. Even careful attention to stock levels can be suspect if requirements change quickly due to unforeseen events. Typical vendor-managed inventory or consignment programs can also fall short as they are dependent on … Read More...
This video shows the process of making conventional flexo plates with the Mekrom Concept 201 HTD using film negatives. This tutorial is narrated by Catherine Haynes, a member of All Printing Resources' Technical Solutions Group. Read More...
August 2014 - Color-Logic has named All Printing Resources (APR)--the exclusive North American distributor of SpotOn! Flexo--a technology partner. Announcing the partnership, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves commented: "With the Color-Logic Process Metallic Color System, label printers and converters can print their own color charts, showing the 250 metallic colors available with … Read More...