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	MIS System
	Pre-Press
	Litho Print Presses
	Binding Department
	Corporate
	Digital Print Presses
	Digital Finishing
	Cross Media Personalisation
	Data Processing
	Personalisation
	Enclosing
	Printable version of Plant List

THARSTERN (MIS) MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
Throughout the factory and office we operate the latest version of Tharstern SQL. V2. The MIS controls all jobs from estimating, through production planning, real time data collection for tracking jobs as they progress through the factory, and final cost analysis and invoicing.

Tharstern also give us the facility to give customers password protected access to the front end of our system for on-line ordering and client control of variable data.

Where stocks are held on behalf of clients it also gives access to direct call off and real time stock levels.

PRE-PRESS

	Equipment	Specification	Capabilities
	Microtek	1000XL	Good quality scans.
	G4 Apple Mac		High end Mac spec used for retouching, photomontage and photo manipulation.
	Apple Mac computers	9 workstations, mainly G5	Used for handling all incoming and internally created artwork and data.
	PC work station		Used for handling all incoming and internally created PC files and data.
	Kodak Prinergy		The interface between the macs, proofers and computer to plate. The same PDF files.
	Silcon Server		Used as image bank library on behalf of client, for on-line access to logos, pics etc.
	IBM Server		Dedicated to our Still Digital picture library.
	Epson Proofer	7800 (x2)	Contract proofer using ICC colour profiles.
	Epson Proofer	9800	Contract proofer using ICC colour profiles.
	GMG Colour Proofer	Version 04	Leading colour proofing software that drives all 3 of our Epsons
	Kodak Synapse		For clients that are linked, this allows clients to view actual ripped files/jobs over the internet. Supports multi-used Insight remote proofing internet approval process.
	Iris 43 wide	44 inch	Low resolution proofing/back-up proofing.
	2 Kodak Trendsetter (CTP)	800 Quantum	Computer to plate system.
	Preinking files	CIP3	CIP3 files through Prinergy automatically set up inking profiles on the Komori Presses.

LITHO PRINT PRESSES

	Equipment	Specification	Capabilities
	Komori Lithrone LS 1040P (H) (Installation January 2008)	Sheet size: 720 x 1030 mm 10 colour Combination system for dampening water cooling and ink temporising 12000 sheets per hr	Printing up to 10 colours on 1  pass of a maximum B1 size sheet. Or more usually as a 5  colour backed 5 colour perfector. Jdf compliant, accepts CIP3 files for fast make-readies and ink profiling.
	Komori Lithrone 1028EH Long perfector (January 2006)	Sheet size: 520 x 720 mm 10 colour (5 back 5 perfector) Semi automatic plate change Komorimatic dampening Ink line system 15000 sheets per hr (straight printing) 12000 sheets per hr (perfecting)	Printing up to 10 colours on 1  pass of a maximum B2 size sheet. Or more usually as a 5  colour backed 5 colour perfector. Jdf compliant, accepts CIP3 files for fast make-readies and ink profiling.
	Komori Lithrone LS640C(H) (January 2007)	Sheet size: 720 x 1040 mm 6 colour with in-line coater with  extended delivery Hot air+IR+cool air drying Fully automatic plate change Komorimatic dampening Ink line system 15000 sheets per hr	Printing up to 6 colours on 1  pass of a maximum B1 size sheet plus either sealing or coating inline using an Anilox Roller. Jdf compliant, accepts CIP3 files for fast make-readies and ink profiling.
	Komori Lithrone 228 (January 2007)	Sheet size: 520 x 720 mm 2 colour (1 back 1 perfector) 12000 sheets per hr	Printing 2 colour or 1 colour backed 1 colour in one pass.
	Heidelberg Cylinder	570 x 820 mm	Used for forme cutting, creasing and perforating.
	Heidelberg Cylinder	640 x 900 mm	Used for forme cutting, creasing and perforating.
	Thompson Auto Platen	255 x 381 mm	Used for forme cutting, creasing and perforating.

BINDING DEPARTMENT

	Equipment	Specification	Capabilities
	Tigra Perfect Binder (Installation January 2008)	12 station 1571 gatherer Tigra hot melt binder and conveyered into spiral dryer3670 high speed three knife trimmer MM3000 book stacker	Maximum cutting width 370 mm. Folds B1 sheets in various combinations.
	Ventura Book Sewing Machine (Installation January 2008)	12000 cycles per hr Paper weights from 28 gsm	Maximum cutting width 510 mm.
	Polar 137 XT Flowline (January 2007)	Fully programmatic cutting system with pallet hoists and jogger 1150 x 1650 mm	Maximum cutting width 137 cm. The guillotine is combined with labour saving devices to increase throughput. These are stack lift, jogger, loading and unloading equipment both to increase efficiency and also prevent operator stress and strain.
	Polar 115 Monitor	Perfecta Guillotine with E.M. Monitor and pile lifts1150 x 1150 mm
	MBO B30 Folding Machine	B30 – 6/4/2 or knife combination	Folds B1 sheets in various combinations.
	Stahl Folding Machine	T50/4 plus knife Maximum sheet size B2	Folds B2 sheets in various combinations.
	Stahl T49 Folding Machine	T49 – 4/4	Folds B2 sheest in various combinations.
	Stahl 780 Folding Machine	K78 – 4/4/2	Folds B1 sheets in various combinations.
	Muller Martini line 3-2-1 (x2)	6 station, cover feeder and 3  knife trimmer12000 cycles per hr	Allows folded sections to be gathered, saddle stitched and trimmed to final size.
	Morgana Digi Folder (x2)		Scores and folds small format work in one pass. Ideal for short runs.
	Nagel Citoborma (x2)	480 ab	4 hole drilling.
	Vacuumatic (x2)		Sheet counter.
	Camco Autostitcher		Hand operated saddle stitcher.
	Paladin Shrinkwrapper (x2)		Shrink wraps final printed material for protection.
	D+K Thermal Laminator	520 x 720 mm	Gloss or matt finish.

CORPORATE
Summerhall Corporate is the financial arm of Summerhall and Howies, mainly dealing in the corporate and financial market place. Clients include banks, investment managers, investment trust and PLC companies. The work is mainly annual reports and related items through to legal merger and buyout documentation.

There is a dedicated and professional team who are geared to meet the aspirations and deadlines in a time-critical environment. Most of this work is produced using Arbortext 3B2 publishing software. The PC-based system is a sophisticated and powerful tool, designed to meet the ever-increasing demands for fast, accurate production. Typesetting is fully backed up by a studio with full Mac and scanning facilities. The division operates a round-the-clock service providing electronic and physical proofing as required.

The software provides the ability to provide track changes utilising a dedicated cumulative black-lining system that can be applied on a proof by proof basis as required. A company Web Proofing facility is also available on a secure server.

Files are produced for electronic, digital and litho publishing. Multi-language work is also very well supported.

	Equipment	Specification	Capabilities
	5 PC workstations	Arbortext 3B2 software	Advanced typesetting software with blacklining and supported by full Adobe Acrobat Professional. Handles all financial and language work with excellent Word conversions.
	G4 Apple mac	High definition monitor	All applications – mainly used for chart and graph generation.
	G5 Apple mac	High definition monitor	Full Mac software – with all applications updated – running on OSX 10 Tiger. Handles incoming and internally created artwork. Re-touching of newly scanned images.
	Web server	Summerhall Webproof	Secure, dedicated PDF proofing solution with personalised structure – and upload facility.
	Linotype Topaz	Flatbed scanner	A3 high quality scanning with full Linocolor software. 2400 x 2400 dpi.
	Xerox Docucolor 250	Printer/copier/scanner up to SRA3	Versatile all-round quality machine. 50 ppm (colour) 65 ppm (black).
	Xerox Docucolor 7000	Digital press up to SRA3	2400 x 2400 dpi. 70 ppm (colour). High-end production with Creo server and supported by Horizon Bookletmaker which can produce fully trimmed A4 and A5 saddle-stitched documents on line.

DIGITAL PRINT PRESSES

	Equipment	Specification	Capabilities
	HP 5000 Indigo Digital Press	Sheet size: 470 x 320 mm 7 colour (4 process + 3 spots) or HP Indichrome Full colour variable data capability 2000 A3 images per hr	Unique liquid HP Electroink processing gives offset quality. Affordable short run printing. Substrate versatility up to 350  gm2. Quick and efficient colour personalisation. Image quality 812 x 812 dpi. Maximum sheet size SRA3+ (470 x 320 mm).
	Xerox iGen3 Digital Press	Sheet size: 364 x 521 mm Resolution: 600 x 4800 dpi Line screen: 150, 175, 200 lpi Full colour: CMYK with variable data capability 6,000 images per hr 1500 A3 4/4 sheets per hour	Paper weights 60 to 350 gsm2 Coated, uncoated, textured, specialty stocks, recycled, perforated, cut tabs, transparencies, labels (including crack and peel), synthetics and mixed stock jobs supported at rated speed.
	Xerox Docucolor 7000	Sheet size: 450 x 320 mm 4 colour process – 2 sided Full colour variable data capability In line bookletmaker	2400 x 2400 dpi. 70 ppm (colour). High-end production with Creo server and supported by Horizon Bookletmaker which can produce fully trimmed A4 and A5 saddle-stitched documents on line.
	Xerox Docucolor 250	Sheet size: 450 x 320 mm 4 colour process – 2 sided Printer/copier/scanner up to SRA3	Versatile all-round quality machine. 50 ppm (colour). 65 ppm (black).
	Xerox DCP 32D	Reel width: 305mm 4 colour process – 2 sided	Reel fed digital press for 6pp A4 formats and extra long posters/banners.

DIGITAL FINISHING

	Equipment	Specification	Capabilities
	Polar Mohr Guillotine	Standard 72	Cutting sheets.
	GBC Aquila Laminator	Small format	Gloss and matt lamination for small run work.
	Duplo 5000 Intelligent Inserter	Maximum sheet size: 470 x 320 mm Dynamic bookbinder	Collated sheets to stitched books. Bar code readers for intelligence and integrity.
	Magnapunch		Hand punch/drill for small run work.
	MM Lihit auto punch		Drill for hole punching.
	KAS Minifolder		Small format folding machine.
	Minipack Shrink Wrapper	Torre EP 55	Shrink wraps final printed material for protection.
	Wiro Binding		Short run wiro.

CROSS MEDIA PERSONALISATION

DATA PROCESSING

PERSONALISATION

	Equipment	Specification	Capabilities
	2 Xerox HLC 180 Sorrento Highlight Colour Laser Machines	Minimum sheet size: 8" x 10" Maximum sheet size: 14" x 17" Black plus one other colour – blue (2 shades) green or red	Resolution: black 600 x 2400 dpi and colour 600 x 600 dpi. Speed: 10,800 A4 images per hour (half this for A3 and duplex). Material: plain and matt coated 80–200 gsm. Simplex or duplex.
	Inkjet Printer	Minimum sheet size: 76 x 127  mm Maximum sheet size: 381 x 432  mm	Resolution: 600 dpi. Simplex only. Speed based on length (approx 4000 ph). Ideal for addressing envelopes and 1 piece mailers.
	Xerox Docucolor 7000	Sheet size: 450 x 320 mm4 colour process – 2 sided Full colour variable data capability In line bookletmaker	2400 x 2400 dpi. 70 ppm (colour). High-end production with Creo server and supported by Horizon Bookletmaker which can produce fully trimmed A4 and A5 saddle-stitched documents on line.

ENCLOSING

	Equipment	Specification	Capabilities
	2 Buhr BB 300 Inserting Machines	8 station Envelopes from C6 to C4	Bulk feed capability for thick spine books. Intelligence – OCR and Barcode for cross matching, selectivity or demand feed. Speed: 6000 packs per hour.
	Buhr BB300 inserting machine	6 station Envelopes from C6 to C4	Speed: 8000 packs per hour.
	Hand enclosing and fulfilment		Out of specification packs for machines. Limitless options. Cross matching.

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