Gravure Printing
In gravure printing, the image which is to be printed is engraved in copperplated cylinders. The process is fully digitised. Gravure printing is eminently suited for different kinds of foils, paper and high quality packaging cardboard in very large runs. The range of colours is almost unlimited. At your request we print proofs on the material used for the finished product, using the printer`s inks. This way, our customers see a realistic cylinder proof that can easily be reproduced by the printer.
Flexographic Printing
Flexographic printing uses a flexible printing plate (polymer) that can be made in a totally digitised as well as in a ``traditional`` process. Over the years, the flexographic printing process has developed into a fully fledged printing technique for all kinds of materials such as corrugated cardboard, flexible packaging, labels, foil or film, folding carton, goblets, carrier bags, tissue, envelopes, wrapping paper, etc. Flexographic printing is the ideal process for small runs and frozen foods packaging.
De Schutter can print flexo proofs on the material used for the finished product, using the printer`s inks. A cheaper alternative is the fully digitised colour proof that has been calibrated according to the printer`s press and closely matches the final product.
Offset Printing
The principle of offset printing is ``flat printing.`` An offset plate, therefore, has no differences in relief.There are many applications for offset printing, but in the field of packaging, offset is mainly used to print cardboard packaging, labels and wrappers in small to medium-size runs. This technique offers a good reproduction of PMS or house style colours and is relatively cheap and fast. De Schutter can print offset packaging proofs on the material used for the finished product, using the printer`s inks and following the printer`s specifications. It is also possible to print a number of samples for marketing purposes.
Print Communication
De Schutter discerns a number of applications within the broad print communication market :
- prepress of the most popular Belgian TV, women`s and travel magazines
- folders, brochures, publicity and promotional material for b2b and b2c
- publicity campaigns for advertising agencies
- prepress of art books for leading publishing houses
This service also includes printing small runs of posters, brochures, art reproductions, etc., or a number of samples for marketing purposes. De Schutter prints on all kinds of paper, from newsprint to luxury paper, using the printer`s inks and final substrate. Finishing touches such as creasing and folding can also be taken care of if so desired.
Digital Media
The Digital Media department prepares information for distribution through the new media. This is done by integrating text, sound, video, image, etc., into a CD-ROM, web site, intranet site, touchscreens, interactive kiosks, etc. Some of the applications are:
- CD-ROMs for company presentations, catalogues, or for educational and scientific purposes
- touchscreens, interactive kiosks, an outstanding example of a company`s dynamic business card
- web based applications with e.g. a complete on-line strategy, from consultancy and design up to database applications
- digital asset management for multinationals
- content management
- dynamic database publishing & deploying
- follow-up and workflow management
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