Frontline Technologies and Heidelberg to enter partnership
in New Zealand
Auckland, 4 December 2009: In parallel with Kodak and Heidelberg's announcement of a new partnership in Australasia, Frontline Technologies are pleased to announce a new and exclusive partnering arrangement with Heidelberg in New Zealand within the prepress arena.
The new partnering arrangement between Frontline and Heidelberg sees Frontline Technologies take responsibility for the sales and service of prepress equipment for Heidelberg and Kodak in New Zealand.
Jason Bult, Business Development Manager for Aarque Graphics Group, says "The Aarque Group of companies have had a long standing partnership with Kodak from large format inkjet through to proofing and commercial print technologies, giving us a broad expertise in Kodak's range of products. Under this new arrangement we look forward to bringing this same expertise to the benefit of a wider customer base in New Zealand."
Bill Wall, Heidelberg’s General Manager Consumables, said, "Heidelberg's decision to partner with Frontline in New Zealand is a logical extension of its distribution agreement with Kodak and its strategic consumables growth plans in Australia and New Zealand. Frontline is a key provider of prepress products in New Zealand and we are confident that by combining our resources we will deliver a comprehensive range of products and services throughout all
segments of the New Zealand print market."
Craig Paul, General Manager for Frontline Technologies, added, "We have enjoyed a strong partnership with Kodak and look forward to extending this relationship with Heidelberg. As an independent supplier we have been able to dynamically develop a range of unique valueadded services. By example our partnership with the association, Fogra, enables us to offer PSO (Print Standard Offset) certification, providing benefits to our customers of full compliance with ISO printing and proofing standards. “
Paul continued, "We are excited about the opportunities the new partnership will bring. It's business as usual for current supply.”
The new partnering arrangements between Kodak, Heidelberg, and Frontline Technologies, are effective January 1st, 2010.
Fogra Process Control
Colour management gurus: Craig Gemmell and Elton McAleer of Frontline Techologies WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2008 Frontline Technologies have opened the door for New Zealand print and prepress companies to gain Fogra certification as the move towards adopting worldwide ISO standards gains momentum. Frontline’s Integration Specialist, Elton McAleer, has received accreditation as a partner of Fogra, providing onsite support for certification of Process Standard Offset (PSO), the global benchmark for printing to ISO 12647-2 standards. As global print buyers begin to demand process standardisation from printers, the need to implement ISO compliant and ultimately certified production is rapidly becoming a priority for New Zealand printers. Printing Industries, the LIA and 3DAP in Australia have all announced their intentions to adopt the 12647-2 standards, a move welcomed by many New Zealand printers, some of whom have already implemented an ISO compliant workflow. The process of implementing a standardised workflow and gaining PSO certification requires good management and commitment from printers, but the rewards can be attractive, as Elton McAleer explains: "Our customers are finding that once we have helped them implement process controls, the pre-press, platemaking and presses all deliver a higher quality, more predictable and consistent result that meets the demands of the ISO specification. "With certified proofing, characterised plates and a standardised press, the printers are now able to run 'to the numbers' and match the proof with ease in less makeready time. "With the aid of tools like GMG Print control and RapidCheck, the printer is able to monitor their output closely, ensuring they remain within the tolerances of the standard." As the only official New Zealand-based Partner of Fogra, Frontline's McAleer is authorised to facilitate the testing procedure that a company is required to undertake in order to implement PSO. Upon analysis of the results by Fogra and BVDM in Europe, successful companies are awarded PSO certification. As an established solutions provider to the design, prepress and print markets in New Zealand, Frontline see process control as a vital part of any successful workflow. "ISO standardisation has been a buzz-word in our industry for some time now," says Craig Gemmell, operations manager of Frontline, "and we are confident that with our inhouse expertise, ISO certified product portfolio and unique status as a Partner of Fogra we can provide our customers with a real edge over the competition."
Kodak comes to Frontline
With the recent transfer of all Kodak staff and equipment supplies to Frontline now complete, we are now able to supply you with all Kodak CTP equipment and Kodak media supplies.
Tasman Westside installs new CTP system
Tasman Westside installs the New Kodak Magnus setter along with the Kodak Thermal Direct processless plates. The ability to quickly out put plates with out any chemicals brings unparalled performance to Tasman Westsides production facility.
Kiwi Labels goes with Water Washout Toyobo Flexo Plates
When Kiwi labels decided to go green, they soon realised that the only viable option was the Toyobo water wash out flexo plates. Combined with the winning quality improvements that the plates brought, they soon realised that they were onto a winner!
5 Ink Optimiser Installs go live
With the recent installations of GMG colors "Ink Optimising" software going live into full scale production at various sites around NZ. The instant quality increases makes the fact that the software actually saves ink almost secondary. " What impressed me most about the software was the almost seemless way the boys at Frontline installed and set up the software and the instant gains that we recieved" Says Pat Leitch MD Centurion Print.
Frontline Installs Largest Platesetter in New Zealand
With its Massive 1630 x 1245mm plates the Cobalt 24 is easily the largest format VLF in the Country. When DSP Print Group needed a CTP system to go with its KBA press. MD Dennis Scanlan knew that the Cobalt 24 was the only choice, having owned the smaller brother the Cobalt 8 for 12 months and experiencing trouble free performance. Dennis promptly placed an order and is now making over 500 VLF plates per month
ANCO Print goes with Cobalt
Wellington based printer ANCO Print gets its new Cobalt CTP system along with GMG Dot Proof
Trends Publications go live with GMG Color Proof
After careful consideration, Trends Ideas - the publisher of the Trends Magazine range - have installed GMG ColorProof to generate their digital proofs. The quality and consistency of the digital proofs as well as it's industry standard approval and verification system "ProofControl" made GMG the logical choice.
Frontline opens South Island Branch
Frontline is proud to annouce the appointment of Neil Rattray as South Island Branch Manager. Neil Brings over 35 years experience in the Newspaper and print industries to the Frontline team, and joined us on March 1st following a stint of over ten years with Agfa
Frontline increases Ctp numbers
With 17 Cobalt units now installed around the country. The Cobalt series is fast becoming the CTP device of choice. Many of our satisfied customers are more than happy to provide testimonials as to the viability of the units, so contact Frontline today for a list of current users, and verify for yourself that these popular machines are a truly worthwhile investment!
Von Trapp Family spotted at Frontline!
The Waitakere hills were alive with The Sound Of Music recently, as seen here in this rare shot of the The Von Trapp family. Caught on camera before performing at a local Karaoke night, the musical family wowed the crowd with timeless classics such as "My Favourite Things" and "Do-Re-Mi"!
Cobalt moves into Dunedin
Dunedin print embraces CTP with a Cobalt 4 platesetter. Dale Hopkins. who heads up the team at Dunedin Print, is pleased with the new Cobalt 4 CTP unit. The metal CTP system replaces their older film setter, enabling Dunedin Print to quickly and accurately create plates that are correct first time
Crucial Colour chooses GMG DotProof
Following extensive testing, Gary Furness of Crucial Color decided on GMG DotProof as his proofing software of choice. Gary says: "We tried Black Magic and GMG and realised that there was really no comparsion between the two products, so GMG was installed and we are more than satisfied."
NZ Magazines Install GMG workflow
After extensive research, NZ Magazines have installed a GMG ColorProof, ColorServer and ProofControl prepress solution. The GMG ColorProof software was found to give excellent results and enabled staff to accurately predict the final press result on their Epson 7800 printer. GMG ColorServer has also been installed, performing automated colour conversions of PDF files to comply with the fast growing 3DAP print guidelines. The proofs - typically for Woman's Weekly, The Listener and Creme magazines - are then verified for colour accuracy using GMG ProofControl.
Mr Gemmell returns from Africa with a new look.
Craig Gemmell recently spent 3 weeks in Africa working with the locals. On his arrival back to NZ his wife was horrified to see the new look. "We were hoping to roll out the beards across the organisation as part of our 2007 strategy", says Gemmell, "But, despite his undeniably high testosterone levels, my fellow director Craig "Baby-face" Paul seems unable to generate the levels of facial hair required for a successful implementation"...
Milestone Lithographics becomes the latest Flexographic site to go with GMGcolor
Scott Millar of Milestone looked long and hard at all of the digital proofing alternatives on the market today. But after careful considuration settled on the GMG flexo proof system to ensure that proofs are of the finest standard. Enabling Milestone to supply to there customers proofs that are true representatives of the printed result.
Flexo Industry embraces GMG Flexo Proof
With the growing success of GMG color in NZ. Frontline Announces 9 major Flexo customers switching to GMG Flexo proof. Among them PPS, Colorite and MHP. All use's express their extreme satisfaction with the new proofing systems.
First Cobalt 24
After carefully reviewing all options available today. Colenso choose GMG color due to its ability to accurately predict color on the press.
First Cobalt 24
Cobalts Massive format Cobalt 24 is to be installed at TIS. The VLF Cobalt 24 with its massive 1.5 x 1 M plate size is to be installed in Late October.
Successful Printtec for Frontline
Printec was a hugh success for Frontline with a number of sales including the Cobalt 4 CTP setter. On display was the new helogen day light lamps marketed by Frontline.
Printec 2006
Come and see us on stand 101 at Printtec. On display is the award winning Cobalt along with GMG Color proof and the new 3DAP proofing kits. Ask our staff to show you the features and benefits of these outstanding machine. Shown for the first time is the new Solux daylight bullb
New Application Support role for Frontline
Elton McAleer joins Frontline from the UK where he was responsible for installation and calibration of GMG color proofing systems. Elton's knowledge of colour and control systems and his vast experience in the pre press and graphic arts arena increases the skill level at Frontline significantly. Elton is a welcome addition to the Frontline team and we are confident that his appointment will extend and enhance the level of support we provide to our existing customers, and provide new clients with the informed, accurate pre-sales advice they require to ensure smooth, hassle free integration.
VTC to install Cobalt 4
VTC has taken the plunge and installed a Cobalt 4 platesetter. Director Jason Ranson states that the Cobalt 4 is a dream to operate and has enabled VTC to progress to the next level of service to our customers. The dedication and support received from the Craig's and the rest of the team at Frontline was second to none. The quality of the plates and speed of the Cobalt was the quality that most impressed us with the Cobalt
STP buys 3rd PlateSetter off Frontline
STP has recently installed the new Esko PlateDriver 8 high speed CTP setter. This makes it the 3rd CTP machine that STP has now purchased off Frontline in a 5 year period. The PlateDriver was recently installed and to the delight of the owners it imageses an A1 Plate at 2540dpi in 90 seconds. This machine now takes STP to the next level in providing fast and accurate plates to the market
New Office Manager appointed to Frontline
Starting this month, Frontline has employed a new Office Administration Manager. Tracey Gemmell joins us from Visual Electronics, she brings with her a wealth of knowledge in office administration and customer relation mangement. Tracey is looking forward to the new challenge and meeting with all of Frontlines customers.
Busy year for Frontline with 7 CTP installations.
2005 turned out to be a very busy time for the boys and ladies at Frontline. With 2 x A1 CTP and 5 x A2 CTP machines installed in a 12 month period. However equal to the challenge they all emerged with smiles all round and looking forward to another successful year in 2006
First Fully Automatic Cobalt 4 to be installed in NZ
DMP Harris of East Auckland are to get the first Cobalt 4 Full Auto CTP setter in Jan 06. The Fully Automatic Cobalt 4 has the capacity to Image upto 200 plates automatically from two cassette. This highly productive machine will be installed and in production by the end of Jan
CTP into South Auckland
PAUL M Design wanted to be able to provide a service to printers in the South Auckland region by suppling quality CTP plates. So the Cobalt 4 was the logical choice, withs its speed and flexibility the Cobalt has performed perfectly.
New Plymouth goes CTP
Jago Print and Graphics goes CTP with a New Cobalt 4 CTP system. The First CTP system to go into New Plymouth was recently installed along with a GMG proofing system that has been finger printed to the press.
FRONTLINE CTP
Frontline CTP success continues! With upcoming 8 Up and 4 Up installations in Auckland in February /March, Frontline CTP solutions are rapidly becoming the preferred choice. Another 4 Up sale signed off will see the Auckland region growing its 4 Up placements by 3 within two months. Frontline s Cobalt4 offers small footprint, ability to image to any plate on the market silver or photopolymer, Internal Drum, Manual, Semi Automatic or Automatic options.
