"Because of the production time savings, if we were to add on a new publication or supplement, or expand a magazine, it wouldn't be a big burden on our staff because the BreezeWay system is in place. By effectively adapting the latest technology, Darwill has made our job a lot easier."

N.V. Publications

Needs

  • Cut time on prepress proofing and decrease downtime

Confronted by common industry pitfalls like short lead times and elaborate proofingprocedures, N.V. Publications was losing precious time and money in unproductive downtime. Approached by Darwill, its long-time printer and finisher, N.V. Publications looked to revamp its existing labor-intensive process.

Ideas

  • BreezeWay™ — Darwill's web-based suite of prepress tools

Darwill suggested implementing their new BreezeWay file preparation and proofing system. BreezeWay starts with an automated preflight and file preparation workflow that generates error-proof, print-ready PDF files with the quick click of a mouse. The collaborative and paperless on-line proofing tool then provides clients with immediate access to proofs. From any web-connected computer, customers can proof print jobs online, collaborate, and approve work anywhere, any time.

Outcomes

  • The elimination of costly prepress delays
  • 50% decrease in production time

The new system revolutionized the production of the N.V. Publications' main titles Board Converting News, Recycling Markets and Flexo Market News eliminating costly delays caused by rework and resubmissions. The company soon recognized BreezeWay's benefits, especially with some of the magazine's larger issues.

The proof is in the stats—production time for all three magazines decreased by a remarkable 50 percent within the first year.

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