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GRAVURE PRINTING Running water-based inks on a Cerutti gravure press has generated increased volume for Apple Converting. A BST Pro Mark inspection system manages defect detection, while Quadtech supplies the register guidance system. to transfer ink to substrates; the basics are the same, but the technologies are different. Gravure is known for its high quality, consistency, long run lengths, and speed. It’s certainly opened things up as far as our capacity, our capabilities, and our quality.” DiLorenzo says Apple chose the Cerutti over other gravure press manufacturers because it enjoyed a reputation for quality that also proved a selling point to existing and potential customers. “There were some options—some very good options—but Cerutti is very well respected throughout the world, and they’ve been around for many years,” notes DiLorenzo. “Anyone who’s been around the gravure industry knows the Cerutti press, and it definitely makes a difference when we present it to customers.” WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM Defects Detected A BST Pro Mark Premius digital 3Chip inspection system automatically performs high-resolution defect detection over the entire repeat area. The use of digital images and digital signal transmission technology results in a system insensitive to electronic noise and ambient light. The system utilizes powerful algorithms that allow it to automatically detect a variety of common print defects such as streaks, hickeys, voids, spots, haze, misregister, missing type, and fill-in. Defect management software allows Apple to determine if and when a particular defect should be flagged or defined as acceptable or to select certain areas of the job for more or less comprehensive inspection. “The system that we have on this press will monitor what is happening during the run and throughout the roll, so we can catch defects or variances on the fly and make adjustments as necessary,” explains DiLorenzo. “Without this type of system, you run the risk of producing out-ofspec rolls, which can be very costly. Time is lost as well.” Due in part to the increased volume generated by its Cerutti press, Apple is currently planning to consolidate its two New York plants in Norwich and Oneonta— totally 90,000 sq ft—into a single Oneonta facility. The transition should be completed mid-year 2008. In addition to its presses, that facility also will house seven slitter/rewinders that can accommodate 62-in. master rolls, as well as coaters and laminators. DiLorenzo expects to expand the current 50-person workforce as its Cerutti ultimately reaches 24-hr operation. “We constantly strive to achieve total customer satisfaction,” explains DiLorenzo. “Every day is a challenge. We’re not a huge company, but we are now catering to larger companies mainly because of the additional capacity and the quality of the gravure press.” uSupplier infot uCerutti Group | www.cerutti.it PFFC-ASAP 304 uBST Pro Mark | www.bstpromark.com PFFC-ASAP 305 Contributing Editor Edward Boyle, based in Reading, PA, has covered the converting industry for more than 23 years. Contact him at EJB Communications; 610-6704680; ejbcomm@aol.com. AUGUST 2008 | 43 http://www.cerutti.it http://www.bstpromark.com http://WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM

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