Case Study: Imprimerie Ste-Julie achieves faster, higher-quality plate production with Esko Crystal

Imprimerie Ste-Julie Uses Esko Crystal Solution to Increase Agility and Produce Bigger, Better Quality Plates in Less Time

Imprimerie Ste-Julie, a leading Canadian packaging and labels company, faced the challenge of increasing its plate production speed and size without compromising the quality of its finished print. To meet market demand and maintain its competitive edge, the company needed to overcome the limitations of its old equipment. They partnered with Esko to find a solution that would automate their prepress process and deliver bigger, better quality plates in reduced lead times.

Esko implemented its Crystal plate making system, which included a CDI Crystal XPS integrated imager and exposure unit, along with the Automation Engine workflow server. This solution provided Imprimerie Ste-Julie with a perfectly integrated flexo platemaking workflow. The results were significant: the production of flexographic plates now takes 66% less time, manual steps were reduced by 50%, and operator time was cut by over 70%. Esko’s technology eliminated constraints on speed and quality, allowing the company to be more agile and responsive to customer demands.

Imprimerie Ste-Julie

Simon Dumais

Prepress Manager