Once again Platinum have stamped their intent on the market by introducing Fuji remote proofing to its customers. This new software allows clients to upload artwork directly into the pre-press workflow, with automatic pre-flight, live annotation and many advanced approval features.

Platinum’s Production Director Mark Plummer stated: “We are very excited to launch this new system which opens up a vast array of possibilities for Platinum and its clients, once again endorsing our commitment to ground-breaking advances in the printing industry.“

Managing Director David Wyvill also commented: “We have already rolled the new system out to a number of clients and received extremely positive feedback in terms of the speed improvement and flexibility it now gives. It shows our commitment to advances in technology and ties in neatly with the web2print system which we already operate.“

This new investment is the just the latest in a series of developments for the company which has seen,  this year alone, a spend of over £250k on the purchase of a new digital press – the Ricoh C901 – a Grutzmacher mail processor and the employment of three new members of staff.

“Our aim is to keep one step ahead of the competition and offer our customers a reliable, speedy and accurate turnaround on their projects – this latest set of investments allows us to do just that” added David.

Then there were two…

A few months ago it was suggested that some of the Platinum staff and family/friends were to take on the 3 peaks challenge. All started really well on our first practice in March, 14 in total completed Pen-y-gent in just under 4 hours. The date was set for Saturday 7^th May, but in the meantime Mark Ackroyd, Matt Coop, Simon Collins and Baz Cooper decided to try a sub 8 hours on April 23rd with great success. Continue Reading →

Friday 29th April, whilst enjoying the additional bank holiday, many in front of the T.V. David and Marina were on the road to Sefton Park in Liverpool. Andy McMenemy was on run 45 of 66 Ultra marathons. 66 ultra marathons in 66 consecutive days in Britain’s 66 cities. Marina and David arrived when Andy was at mile 21; we quickly changed into our running gear and had the great honour to run with Andy for the final 10 miles of that run. After 10 miles we were shattered, we couldn’t imagine Andy had completed 1400 Miles, 2250 Kilometres!! – We left him at the end of this particular race; he was heading to Manchester for run 46 only 21 to go.

Please take a look at http://www.challenge66.org/ and get your running shoes on, he’ll love your support.

We have recently installed a new Grutzmacher mail processing machine, adding a further dimension to the mailing division at Platinum and enabling an even speedier service to customers. Running at full capacity, the Grutzmacher can insert over 1,000,000 envelopes a month and operates at three times the speed of a standard inserter. Continue Reading →

Newly-married Dean Brooksbank works in the pre-press, artwork and direct mail areas at Platinum. He has recently returned from honeymoon in Thailand with new wife, Gemma and admits that the Far East is one of his favourite holiday destinations. Continue Reading →

Andrew’s association with David Wyvill dates back some 20 years when both he and David worked at Gledhills. He was recruited by David back in 1987 so coming to Platinum brought a sense of deja vu!   ‘I enjoyed working with David before and Platinum has such a great reputation in the business that it was hard to turn down an opportunity to work with him again,’ says Andrew who joined Platinum earlier this year. Continue Reading →

Craig joined Platinum in March of this year and works in the print finishing department. Prior to joining the team, Craig spent the last ten years at Scientific Games in Hunslet print finishing and packaging lottery tickets. Continue Reading →

by Sports Reporter, ‘Flinty’!

The 26th August 2010, there was something in the air that night. Harrogate football held its breath as two of its business heavyweights took to the field of play at Claro Road. First out were the Belzona Blues, led by talisman skipper, Richard Edwards who had his troops simply chomping at the bit. An understated Platinum side emerged in dribs and drabs, relaxed, smiling and definitely a reflection of captain Scott Waddington. Continue Reading →