Manufacturing

    In an era of mass communication, a wide variety of production equipment becomes even more important in the selection of a graphic communications partner. Greystone Graphics is keenly aware of this important expectation and has placed the “right” production tools in service to meet even the most ambitious delivery requirements.
   Every manufacturing area has been equipped to meet the challenges of product diversity, time sensitivity, and variable options. These challenges have led Greystone to invest in state-of-the-art tools and equipment. This versatility places us in the enviable position of satisfying a wide variety of printing needs, including inserts, direct mail, advertising brochures, catalogs, point of purchase materials, publications, financial documentation, benefit statements, and greeting and trading cards.
   Our sheet-fed printing department includes three high speed 40" presses with six-color capability. Equipped with the latest technology, press operators can monitor and control virtually every aspect of print quality reproduction from their operating consoles. These presses run 24-hours a day, up to seven days a week, and because our presses have rated speeds of up to 15,000 sheets per hour, these machines deliver quick turnaround to meet even the tightest deadlines.
   For larger jobs, our web presses handle quantities from 10,000 to millions of pieces. Equipped with innovative features, these presses continuously monitor registration, using a scanner to reposition plate cylinders to maintain image register throughout the press run. With many features such as scoring, perforating, gluing and trimming, the in-line processes can satisfy most client requirements. You can expect that Greystone will continue to reach into technology’s future, to provide the capabilities our clients require today.

Electronic Prepress

The Electronic Prepress Department’s highly skilled staff handles all files through pre-flighting, quality assurance and file preparation. This, coupled with the technology, provide clients with their envisioned results.
This is achieved by:
• State-of-the-Art technology
• Experienced, highly-trained personnel
• Latest upgrade versions of all graphic software applications, including the ability to handle Macintosh and PC output needs
• Adapting PC and Macintosh platform files using a Scitex Brisque, Full Auto Frames Trapping and Preps Imposition Software
• Electronic File Transmission: DSL, ISDN EDI and FTP capabilities
• Origin 200 server

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Scanning Department

Hell 3300 Drum Scanner
Size: Max. input size is 17" x 19"
Features: Reflective or transparency can also scan C-41 negatives
Enlargement to 5,000%

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Output and Proofing Capabilities

Output Capabilities
CTP (Computer-to-Plate) Creo Trendsetter 800 II

Proofing
Veris Proofer 22" x 30"
Iris Color Paper Proof 31" x 41"

Epson 9800 Digital Proofer — 8 page (2)
Laser HP5100 max. output 11" x 17"

 

Sheet-fed Press Department

    Our sheet-fed printing department, recently upgraded with a multi-million-dollar expansion, now includes three high-speed, 40-inch presses. With these machines we offer visibility with capabilities of six-color plus reverse side printing, coating towers on all presses, scoring and perforating.

6/C Komori L-640 RP
Size: Max. sheet 28 11/16" x 40 9/16"
Features: Seventh unit aqueous coater with extended delivery; reverse printer; auto plate changers; PPC-print quality control system


6/C Komori L-640
Size: Max. sheet 28 11/16" x 40 9/16"
Features: Seventh unit aqueous coater with extended delivery; auto plate changers; PDC-closed loop scanning spectro-densitometer; KMS-Komori monitoring system; PPC-print quality control system


5/C Komori L-540
Size: Max. sheet 28 11/16 " x 40 9/16"
Features: Sixth unit aqueous coater with extended delivery, auto plate changers, PDC-closed loop spectro-densitometer, KMS-Komori monitoring system, PPC-print quality control system


Web Press Department

    With two web presses, each a different format, any project can be handled efficiently. Each press can double web, and provide many in-line finishing operations.

8/C Mitsubishi L1100 Full Web
Size: Max. sheet 22 3/4" x 38"
Web Capability: Two, double-roll splicers
Folders: One combination folder, two pinless folders
Features: Sheeter; single delivery inline trimmers (4 sides); inline spine gluing; inline remoist gluing; perforate and score

6/C Royal Zenith 420 Web
Size: Max. sheet 17 3/4" x 26 1/2"
Web Capability: Two, double-roll splicers
Folders: Two combination folders
Features: Sheeter; single delivery inline trimmers (4 sides); inline remoist gluing; perforate and score

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Bindery

    With one of the largest bindery departments in the midwest, we offer quality binding to projects using current technological resources. In addition to traditional capabilities we also specialize in high-speed folding and customized packaging.

Paper Cutters
Polar – 54"
Lawson – 54"
Lawson – 42"

Folders
MBO 30" x 50 " with 8p. and 16p. sections (2)

MBO 30" x 50" with inline scoring, perfing, and gluing

MBO 32" x 50" with 8p. section, inline trimming, counting and paper banding

MBO 32" x 50" with 8p. and 16p. section, inline trimming, counting and paper banding with Rapidset make-ready technology

Longford High-Speed Single Plow Folder
Size: Max. sheet size 18" x 18"

Stitchers
Muller 8-pocket with Cover Feeder
Size: Max. book size 12" x 18"
Features: Inline calendar punch attachment; 3- or 5-knife trimmer

Muller 8-pocket Presto with Cover Feeder
Size: Max. book size 12" x 18"
Features: 3- or 5-knife trimmer

McCain 6-pocket
Size: Max. book size 11 1/4" x 18 3/4"
features: 3- or 5-knife trimmer

Miscellaneous
6-head drills (2)
Round cornering machine
Sheet counter
Shrink wrap machines (3)
Bracket Circular Padding Machine

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Shipping

The shipping department at Greystone Graphics is geared toward getting all jobs with any kind of specification to the customer with expediency and care. We also have direct-mail capabilities to finish your project, making it easier for you to communicate your message. Shipping is flexible on using customer specified trucking lines or we have numerous shipping companies at our disposal. Our central location allows us to deliver your work efficiently and cost effectively.