Case Study: Prairie State Group achieves gravure-like quality at flexo costs with Esko CDI Spark 4835, HD Flexo and Pixel+

Prairie State Group Produces Gravure-Like Quality at Flexo Costs with Full HD Flexo and Pixel+

Prairie State Group (PSG), a full-service printer specializing in flexible packaging, faced a significant challenge as its existing flexo plate imager could not produce the high-quality flattop dots and fades required by the market, limiting its ability to meet client demands. This issue reached a tipping point when a specific customer requested flattop dot technology, prompting PSG to seek a solution from vendor Esko.

PSG implemented an Esko CDI Spark 4835 flexo plate imager equipped with Full HD Flexo and Pixel+ technology. The results were transformative, allowing the company to achieve gravure-like quality at flexo costs. The solution led to decreased make-ready time and waste, increased press uptime, and a dramatic improvement in print consistency and quality. PSG credits the Esko system as a game-changer that has enabled them to credibly compete for and win work that was previously done using rotogravure printing.

Prairie State Group

Dan Doherty

Executive VP of Operations and Principle