Our ability to supply products on such an elevated level of sophistication depends on the use of state-of-the-art technology. The utilisation of modern technology begins in our construction department, where new packaging products are developed on sophisticated CAD systems, turning innovative ideas into tangible samples on the CAD-controlled cutting table.

Our graphic designers work closely together with our construction department on the creation of packaging products which help sell the goods. One of the most important functions of packaging is communication. The packaging should be able to communicate the product message. An effective packaging design translates into efficient communication. It catches the consumer's attention – and perhaps even at that early stage may cause the purchasing decision to be made!

In our Prepress department, we use Computer-To-Plate technology. The data is received digitally, and after it has been processed and optimised for production, it is sent on and used to produce the required printing plates.

 We are able to handle the following media and file formats:

Media:
- CD-rom
- DVD

E-mail: lt1@schur.com

FTP-server: Contact Customer Care Center

Software (Macintosh)
The preferred versions are shown in bold:

ArtPro 8.3 rev 4
InDesign - ver. 1.5, 2.0, CS3
Illustrator - ver. 6.0, 7.0, 9.0, 10.0, CS3
Photoshop - ver. 4.0, 6.0, 7.0, CS3
Freehand - ver. 7.0, 8.0, 10, MX
Acrobat - ver. 4.0, 6.0, 8

Software (Esko Graphics)
The preferred version is shown in bold:

Pack Edge, grc, grs, ct, grq, pdf

Guidelines/Requirements:

Process of printing: Offset printing
Screen line: 150 lpi
Minimum printable dot: 1%
Dot gain: Please ask if relevant (for cromalin and proof print)
Bar codes: We prefer a 100% code. We will then size according to the job and board surface
Minimum bar code size: 80%
Colour sequence: Black, Magenta, Cyan, Yellow. For special colours please ask
Maximum number of colours: 6 (in one print run)

Image resolution: 300 dpi
Bleed size must be 2 mm
Please ask for a digital drawing of the cutting die as basis for the job.
We need a list of linked files in the job.
We need a colour hard copy showing the finished job.
All fonts used in the job are to accompany the job. If that is not possible we need all text to be outlined.
We need a specification of the type and number of printing colours used.
Special colours are to be described as Pantone xxxC. If that is not possible, a colour sample has to be enclosed.
If there are any special comments regarding colour approval of some colours this information has to follow the job.

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