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Distributors & Brokers

 

Distributors and print brokers, or print managers, have specialized printing and pre-press needs. PlateCrafters can manage any sized print project, from beginning to end. From your customer’s order, all the way to the printer’s finished product, we provide print distributors and print brokers a superior level of service.

Our print broker and print distributor clients see us as an in-house art department because of how easily accessible we are. We can directly deal with customers as well as ensure your artwork is flexo ready and file formatted for the printer.

As a leading pre-press solutions provider for over 45 years, PlateCrafters has built strong relationships with every major printer in the United States. This gives us unique understanding to their needs and specifications, as well as the ability to deal directly with them on your behalf.

The print industry is made up of highly specialized companies, each with their specific skill set to produce a specific product. Large print jobs usually run through four or more manufacturers for completion. Let the experts at PlateCrafters do the heavy lifting and provide you with greater control over your orders, increased profit margins, and improved customer service.

PlateCrafters understands the distinctive needs of print distributors and print brokers, and is eager to assist you. Call us today and ask about our discounted distributor pricing structure, 888-FLEXO-PLATE.

Pharmaceutical

The pharmaceutical and medical industries are highly regulated by the FDA, which require packaging to be manufactured under stringent operating procedures. One such practice requires that package manufacturing companies use printing plates that are produced in a cGMP-like environment, and PlateCrafters can help.

Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations impose accountability that goes beyond standard quality control, and PlateCrafters’ pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and medical packaging division offers complete pre-press solutions.

With over 45 years of experience, PlateCrafters develops SOP’s to fit the needs of each pharmaceutical client. We also produce plates for the two largest manufacturers of pharmaceutical presses, Hapa and Gottscho.

So, when you think pharmaceutical print work, make PlateCrafters “Your Pre-Press Partner”. Barcodes, rigorous quality control procedutes, stringent operating procedures, a true cGMP-like work environment, and unsurpassed industry expertise make us the best choice for your pharmaceutical printing needs.

Call us today to find out more, 888-FLEXO-PLATE

Labels, Tags, & Tape

As for printing plates for labels, tags, and tape; PlateCrafters specializes in producing high end digital photopolymer flexo plates for anyone with ISO 9001 or G-7 standards. We utilize a state of the art Kodak/Creo CTP system powered by our Nexus/AWS Rip, which automates most of the plate manufacturing.

We improve upon traditional fingerprinting, by using live jobs to monitor your press and make plate adjustments on an ongoing basis. As your press profile is configured, press set-up time becomes greatly reduced.

For less complex jobs and line work that need a more price conscious approach, we also provide high quality traditional analog flexo plates. This method requires a film negative to burn the image onto the plate using a UV light source. This is a great option for your spot color work and long runs.

Whether you need digital or analog: we offer a full range of materials, thicknesses and sizes ranging all the way to 50”x80”. Whatever your polymer plate need may be, we have a solution that can help. In addition, once we have approved artwork, same day turn around is our standard.

With a quality guarantee and a price match program in place, please give a salesperson a call now for a quote: 888-Flexo-Plate.

Corrugated Plates & Dies

PlateCrafters is a leading manufacturer of sheet flexo printing plates for corrugated printers. (we do not offer liquid polymer due to it’s low quality and inconsistency) With our high quality Harley mounters, we can mount any flexographic plate to your specs in order to print on any corrugated box or packaging.

Flexo printing on a corrugated substrate requires a soft plate to make an impression with the ebbs of the corrugation. We are able to obtain a variety of materials at any durometer needed to meet your demands. So whether you need loose .250 plates to mount in house, or a fully mounted multi color job, we can offer the right solution.

With our quality guarantee and price match program, give us a call to see how we can help you: 888-Flexo-Plate.

Foil Stamping & Embossings

Magnesium Dies

Magnesium is the best material for most hot stamping, embossing, & letterpress applications. Magnesium Dies are less expensive then copper or brass and recent quality advancements have made it suitable for all but the most intricate of jobs.

We offer .250, 11 point & 16 gauge magnesium dies for hot & cold foil stamping, embossing & debossing, as well as crash printing and letterpress. Both 16g. and 11pt magnesium dies can be mounted on wood to achieve type high. We also offer custom molded counters for embossing dies that will ensure a perfect impression without harming the die.

Copper Dies

Copper dies have become largely obsolete with the improvements made in magnesium dies. But when your customer demands copper for their job, we can gladly accommodate this request. Though the turn around and cost is much greater, the end quality is unsurpassed. Custom PlateCrafters generally ships all magnesium die orders same day. With our quality guarantee and price match program, please give a sales person a call now to see how we can help you: 888-Flexo-Plate.

Letterpress, Dry offset & UV Coating

PlateCrafters offers a very wide variety of materials and solutions for any letterpress or dry offset need you may have. We regularly service varnish and UV coating applications as well as egg carton printing, form printing, etc.

Our standard dry offset plate is a thin photopolymer mounted on a film or metal backing. Our dry offset plates are a good option for any letterpress application. This polymer is generally a water wash process though can also be solvent washed when needed. We also offer 16g mag for various letterpress needs.

Our specialty is in getting you precisely the material you need for your specific application. With literally thousands of variations of dry offset material types, we will match the material you are comfortable with. Simply send us in a sample and we will take care of the rest.

Some additional uses: Embossing /Debossing, Can printing, Cup printing, Carton printing, Bucket printing, Container and Lid printing, Form Printing, UV Coating, Varnish Application, Egg Carton Printing, Thin Corrugated Printing, and much more.

With our quality guarantee and price match program, please give us a call now to see how we can help in your application: 888-Flexo-Plate.

Foundry Molds & Castings

PlateCrafters specializes in high end digital photopolymer flexo plates. We are an ideal fit for anyone with ISO 9001 or G-7 standards. We utilize a state of the art Kodak/Creo CTP system powered by our Nexus/AWS Rip. Our system eliminates many traditional platemaking concerns, by automating most of the plate manufacturing.

We improve upon traditional fingerprinting, by using live jobs to monitor your press and make plate adjustments on an ongoing basis. As your press profile is configured, press set-up time becomes greatly reduced.

For less complex jobs and line work that need a more price conscious approach, we also provide high quality traditional analog flexo plates. This method requires a film negative to burn the image onto the plate using a UV light source. This is a great option for your spot color work and long runs.

Whether you need digital or analog: we offer a full range of materials, thicknesses and sizes ranging all the way to 50”x80”. Whatever your polymer plate need may be, we have a solution that can help. In addition, once we have approved artwork, same day turn around is our standard. With a quality guarantee and a price match program in place, please give a salesperson a call now for a quote: 888-Flexo-Plate.

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