Information on Technical Services Solutions

What is TSGo? As the APR TSG Optimization team, our objective is to expand on OEM optimization programs with post-install and post-training solutions to ensure our customers continue to maximize the benefits of equipment and workflow improvements to their Flexo process. Having worked with our customer and the OEM during the assessment, implementation and training … Read More...
In today's competitive marketplace, you are being asked to react to your customer's needs more rapidly. This can mean getting products out the door faster, shorter runs, new color reproduction standards, and effectively handling unexpected changes. You are also being asked to lower costs, achieve higher production levels, and increase productivity overall without sacrificing quality. … Read More...
APR's collaborative assessment process and state-of-the-art analysis capabilities can help identify opportunities to impact your bottom line performance. Our expertise includes workflow implementation, CTP/digital platemaking analysis, color control, digital proofing, lean manufacturing, equipment audits, workforce and training assessments, and more. Our consulting services are based on a "team approach" to comprehensive problem solving and development … Read More...
APR offers a unique cost effective blend of training and value added services all designed to assist our customers in improving their bottom line - year after year. Our staff of proven printing and training professionals can become an excellent partner in your efforts to reach sustainable productivity increases while maintaining ever-increasing quality levels. We … Read More...
What is the Technical Solutions Group? We formed our Technical Solutions Group (TSG) to encompass our full range of expertise in all critical areas of the flexo process. This team is made up of industry professionals dedicated to being up to date on new technologies, armed with the last in diagnostic tools, and experienced in … Read More...
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...
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 - SysTec Proofing equipment (various) Our years of experience assures 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...