Serigraph Inc. Adds KODAK MAGNUS VLF Platesetter to Enhance Productivity and Expand Offerings

Rochester, NY.- Serigraph Inc., one of the largest specialty printers in the world, has grown since its founding in 1949 to global leadership in screen and offset printing on plastics. Based in West Bend, Wis., the company records annual revenues of approximately $130 million and employs more than 1,200 people in the United States, Mexico, and Asia. Serigraph is committed to offering each customer top quality service, including competitive pricing and superior turnaround.

To deliver on that commitment, Serigraph constantly evaluates the latest products on the market and invests in best of breed solutions to improve its business. The KODAK MAGNUS VLF Platesetter, Model 5570, with the Multi-Cassette Unit (MCU) option recently installed at Serigraph is one of the fastest, fully automated VLF platesetters on the market, offering a 300 plate capacity in four cassettes and automatic slip sheet removal.

“We selected the KODAK VLF Device because of our longstanding relationship with Kodak and the ability to get an integrated solution and all related services from a single supplier,” noted Rob Dunk, Plant Manager of Serigraph. “Serigraph serves a very wide variety of customers and markets, and having the best equipment is a must. KODAK products have played an important role in our success.”

Current Serigraph clients require accurate color, quick turnaround, and consistency. Offering a maximum resolution of 2540 dpi and line screens up to 200 lpi, the MAGNUS VLF Platesetter, Model 5570, images eight to 33 plates per hour, depending on configuration. Plate sizes range from 19 in. x 15.5 in. to 55 in. x 70 in.

Serigraph operates multiple 4 and 6 color offset UV presses, and recently installed a large format offset press with seven print stations and a flexo coating unit. The company also offers silk screen printing, large format digital inkjet printing, a full range of finishing options, and a host of design, decorating, prototyping, molding and other services.

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals reaching more than 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for the commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging and data storage industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.