Finishing & Shipping

Bindery
A fine finishing operation is critical to every quality lithographer. Whether it be folding, die-cutting, scoring, pasting, padding, gluing or cutting, any or all of these operations can "make or break" a job. At Spectra Print Corporation we take pride in our bindery operations. Every job is meticulously sorted to eliminate "run-up" sheets and "make-readies". Precise folding to ensure alignment of "gutter-jumps" is essential to the completion of a fine printed piece. Hand bindery operations are performed at a pace consistent with the quality standards that you have learned to expect. A myriad of pieces of equipment are at your disposal: folders, cutters, drills, padding machines in addition to an eight pocket Mueller Martini saddle-gatherer with a folder-feeder and three-knife trimmer. On this equipment, we can finish a 128 page booklet with a 4-page cover, scored, stitched and trimmed in one pass. The bindery may be the last part of the manufacturing process, but on some jobs, it may be the most important.

Shipping
Most deliveries are made with company vehicles. However, when weight, distance or urgency are important considerations, we use common carriers, UPS, Airborne Express, Federal Express, Greyhound Express or the U.S. Postal Service.

Our Staff
It was once said that "people make the difference". This is as true today as it ever was. Many of our employees have come up "through the ranks". This is generally a good sign because it demonstrates that they have a love for the graphic arts. Others have come to us from other printers. This is also gratifying because we feel our equipment profile and business philosophies have enticed them to join our team. Everyone knows each other by their first names and they treat each other with the mutual respect that they all deserve. New-comers who are eager to learn are "taught the tricks of the trade" by their accomplished mentors. When you have the opportunity to meet members of the Spectra Print team, you will soon agree that "they love what they do for a living and it shows!"

Production Notes:
This promotional piece was produced directly from computer to plates using the Dainippon Screen "Taiga" system. It was composed on Agfa Lithostar plates. All scanned four-color photography is at 400 dpi. The digital files were ripped at 4000 dpi and output at 350 lines per inch screen ruling. The printing was done on a KBA Rapida 104, 41" six-color perfector with tower coater. INX inks were used throughout and the piece was spot ultra-violet coated. Paper is basis 100 lb. Reflections, silk cover. Art/design was provided internally from our creative department.



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Bindery A fine finishing operation is critical to every quality lithographer. Whether it be folding, die-cutting, scoring, pasting, padding, gluing or cutting, any or all of these operations can "make or break" a job. At Spectra Print Corporation we take pride in our bindery operations. Every job is meticulously sorted to eliminate "run-up" sheets and "make-readies". Precise folding to ensure alignment of "gutter-jumps" is essential to the completion of a fine printed piece. Hand bindery operations are performed at a pace consistent with the quality standards that you have learned to expect. A myriad of pieces of equipment are at your disposal: folders, cutters, drills, padding machines in addition to an eight pocket Mueller Martini saddle-gatherer with a folder-feeder and three-knife trimmer. On this equipment, we can finish a 128 page booklet with a 4-page cover, scored, stitched and trimmed in one pass. The bindery may be the last part of the manufacturing process, but on some jobs, it may be the most important. Shipping Most deliveries are made with company vehicles. However, when weight, distance or urgency are important considerations, we use common carriers, UPS, Airborne Express, Federal Express, Greyhound Express or the U.S. Postal Service. Our Staff It was once said that "people make the difference". This is as true today as it ever was. Many of our employees have come up "through the ranks". This is generally a good sign because it demonstrates that they have a love for the graphic arts. Others have come to us from other printers. This is also gratifying because we feel our equipment profile and business philosophies have enticed them to join our team. Everyone knows each other by their first names and they treat each other with the mutual respect that they all deserve. New-comers who are eager to learn are "taught the tricks of the trade" by their accomplished mentors. When you have the opportunity to meet members of the Spectra Print team, you will soon agree that "they love what they do for a living and it shows!" Computer operated Guillotine cutters. Folding capabilities unlimited. A fine finishing operation is critical to every quality lithographer. Production Notes: This promotional piece was produced directly from computer to plates using the Dainippon Screen "Taiga" system. It was composed on Agfa Lithostar plates. All scanned four-color photography is at 400 dpi. The digital files were ripped at 4000 dpi and output at 350 lines per inch screen ruling. The printing was done on a KBA Rapida 104, 41" six-color perfector with tower coater. INX inks were used throughout and the piece was spot ultra-violet coated. Paper is basis 100 lb. Reflections, silk cover. Art/design was provided internally from our creative department.


	3201 Dixon Street, P.O. Box 263, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Phone: 715.344.5175 fax: 715.344.7227 Email: spectra@spectraprint.com