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.

We recently completed the fourth stage of a Christmas campaign for a national client. Producing point of sale posters, window vinyls, lightbox posters, hinged promotion cards, wrapping paper, self cling vinyl baubles and even individually cut out snowflakes.

This involved production at almost 24/7 with packaging and despatch of well over 43000 items making over 1400 parcels. “We know we have a very efficient operation and this new challenge of high volume short turnaround point of sale just goes to show how quickly the team can react” – The new Mimaki once again the perfect choice as the digital business continues to grow.

Platinum are pleased to announce the arrival of a twin…

Although non-Identical, we now have a second Mimaki wide format printer, this time a CJV30. Our existing JV33 was running extremely well although largely at capacity (nice problem to have !) – it’s newly commissioned twin was up and running in a day and comes complete with in-line pattern cutting and roll to roll feeding – automation on these machines is helping to create almost 24hr a day production.

Production Director Mark Plummer explains the company’s decision on it’s latest purchase: “The consistency and reliability of Mimaki along with their fantastic range of products and support made this an easy choice for Platinum – the fact it was installed and producing live work within a day confirms it was the right decision for our current set up”.

The installation of this second machine is a strong indication of the further investment that Platinum continues to make as it moves forward into expanding digital markets and increase its portfolio of work and blue chip clients.

Further investment produces quicker and more accurate crease & fold work with our new Morgana Autofold system. Installed Thursday 1st September, this machine truly hit the ground running…

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Using a brand new product to Platinum, we have just completed our entrance hallway using a textured digital wallpaper. I hope you will agree this allows maximum impact on client visits, perfect for shops, reception areas or meeting rooms. This fantastic product also lends itself well to open office spaces – enabling imagery to brighten up a plain wall.
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Platinum are proud to introduce the ‘zedfold‘ leaflet. This new and exciting product is compact media for your wallet, purse or pocket.

This versatile product is ideal for that larger print idea, which you need to be handy and easily available.
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Dont worry, help is at hand – using this website: http://whatisfont.com/ you can simply scan your item, upload it and let this FREE site tell you the fonts used. Whatfontis also makes suggestions as to which typeface can be used as an alternative where necessary or lets you know if there are any free alternatives out there… Stop spending time second guessing what to use and try this amazing site.

Some of Royal Mail’s customers have talked to them about both their intention to do this and the timescales in which printing was due to start. They listened to the comments and, as a result, chose to take some additional time to consider their plans for the introduction of the Royal Mail mark. This included providing a longer period of time than initially advised, before implementing any changes.

To confirm, the Royal Mail will not now be deploying the application of this new mark from mid-September.

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Royal Mail’s postmen and women do a fantastic job delivering mail to 29 million addresses across the UK six days a week. In recognition of their dedication, Royal Mail will start applying a mark on all UK machine sorted letters to ensure their people get the acknowledgement that they deserve. From the middle of September all machineable mail will feature the mark: ‘Delivered by Royal Mail’.

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Platinum are pleased to announce the arrival of a further digital press – improving speed of turnaround, flexibility of paper types and repeatability of colour – all in one swoop. Continue Reading →

Platinum are pleased to announce the arrival of our new state-of-the-art online proofing and artwork submission system.

Production Director, Mark Plummer said “we are very excited to launch the new system. It opens up a vast array of possibilities for Platinum and its client base and once again enforces our commitment to new technology.” Continue Reading →

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 →

By Darryl Danielli Thursday, 12 May 2011. Printweek

Harrogate-based Platinum Print completed a £250,000 2011 spend with a Ricoh C901 Graphic Arts Edition digital press on the final day of Northprint.

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.

Platinum client Keycare was responsible for raising £2044.23 for Martin House. This was achieved by a number of volunteers of the Keycare team dressing as pirates and hosting a range of games at the White Rose Centre in Leeds. There was a children’s treasure chest full of goodies, a tombola for the adults and a ‘play your cards right’ game.

Along with Keycare there were a number of other companies there over a two week period and the aim was to raise as much money as possible, Keycare were the eventual winners of this challenge and Platinum were more than happy to design and print a huge cheque on our large format printer for presentation.

This is just a sample of the sort of items we can produce - contact us for more info!

Consistency of brand, quality, pricing and ease of use  are a few of the reasons that attracted Herbert Brown, Jewellers and Pawnbrokers to Platinum Web2Print. With 42 branches all ordering point of sale and other printed items through the web2print system it makes life a whole lot easier for branch purchasing and also improves efficiency and lead times. One of  Platinums  largest web2print projects to date this went live recently, we are already adding new items to the portfolio as the flexibility and ease of use opens new avenues when ordering personalised and static printed goods.

Leona Veitch , Marketing & Visual Mechandising Manager

For a consultation on how web2print can benefit you, please call us on 01423 881158 or click here for more information