Confronted by common industry pitfalls like short lead times and elaborate proofing procedures, N.V. Publications was losing precious time and money in unproductive downtime. Approached by Darwill, its long-time printer and finisher, N.V. Publications revamped its existing labor-intensive process and put Darwill's new "BreezeWay" file preparation and proofing system into place - revolutionizing the production of the company's main titles Board Converting News, Recycling Markets and Flexo Market News.

Darwill's BreezeWay system starts with an automated preflight and file preparation solution that generates error-proof, print-ready PDF files with the click of a mouse. The collaborative and paperless on-line proofing tool is then enabled, providing clients with immediate access to print projects. From any Web-connected computer, customers can proof print jobs online, collaborate with Darwill staff on prepress management, and approve work anywhere, any time - eliminating costly delays caused by rework and resubmissions.

After installation, it didn't take long for N.V. Publications to recognize BreezeWay's benefits, especially with some of the magazine's larger issues. BreezeWay's effectiveness quickly became evident when Darwill reported the dramatic savings achieved within the first year - N.V. Publication's production time for all three magazines decreased by a remarkable 50 percent.