What's New in Narrow Web
- Published: September 01, 2002
Modules Aid Customer Service
Computer Productivity Services, Mississauga, Ont., Canada; 888/867-4741; cpsinc.ca
Integrated sales and customer service modules reportedly enable employees to share information to improve sales success and deliver consistent, efficient customer service. Features include leads and opportunity management; a complete view of customer history; automated incident management; a searchable knowledge base; and a customer portal that lets customers service themselves.
Ink Dispenser Has Powerful PC
Graphic Systems International, Phoenix, AZ; 602/716-0300; graphicsystemsintl.com
The SS-900NW fully automated ink dispenser designed for the narrow web market utilizes same Inkblender software as co.'s standard dispenser. Featuring durable, stainless steel construction, dispenser is said to be easy to clean. It includes a compact desktop cabinet, flat-panel monitor, powerful PC, and precision scale.
Plate Exposure Device Offers Digital Quality
Cortron Corporation, Minneapolis, MN; 763/572-1555; cortron.com
High-definition flexo plate exposure device reportedly provides users digital-quality plates at analog prices. Patent-pending, feature-tuned reflector technology allows optimal shoulder angle, which reportedly means highlight shoulders stand up and reverses don't fill in. Co. adds there is no fall-off from edge to edge, and floors are consistent across entire plate.
Get High Tear Strength with Synthetic Paper
Granwell Products Inc., West Caldwell, NJ; 973/403-0080; granwell.com
Polylith GC-3 synthetic paper was developed for critical applications in which a very high tear strength is required. Said to feature a bright, white, matte surface with excellent opacity for superior printing. Targeted applications include POP (point of purchase) materials, banners, labels, and tags.
Press Offered in Three Widths
Gidue Spa; Turate (CO), Italy; +39 (0) 296681842; gidue.com
The Quadra Series press, dedicated to the label market, features four-color capability plus one die-cut station. Offered in widths of 280, 370, and 430 mm, press maintains features of co.'s Combat Series. Available in four configurations.