CREATE A LASTING IMPRESSION
HIGH QUALITY COLOUR LITHO & DIGITAL PRINT
TO ACHIEVE OUTSTANDING RESULTS, ADVENT’S PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE. WE TAKE THE TIME TO LISTEN, TALK THROUGH AND REALLY UNDERSTAND OUR CLIENTS’ NEEDS... ...THATS WHY THEY KEEP COMING BACK
OUR TEAMWORK Advent’s strong communication and effective teamwork make it clear you’re in safe hands. At Advent we make it our mission to work with you rather than for you. From the moment we answer your call,
We always endeavour to meet the challenge
Advent’s friendly and committed approach
of an impossible deadline or a rapid change
make us a pleasure to do business with.
of direction – meaning more drive for us and
We have built our reputation not only on
a refreshingly reactive supplier for you. With
the quality and speed of our service, but
Advent you always get what you asked for,
on a personal touch that has made us
when you asked for it.
consistently stand proud of the competition.
OUR EXPERIENCE The best source of knowledge is experience. Let our exceptional experience take your projects to new heights of success. There are no substitutes and no short cuts.
the benefits of years of unsurpassed skill
With combined experience of over 120 years
and dedication directly on to your
in the print industry our directors are second
business. Our team of specialists are
to none in their breadth of knowledge,
always on hand to discuss projects, consult
experience and service. Advent’s exceptional
on individual specifications and offer
combination of cutting edge print resources
suggestions and advice; because first-class
and exemplary service means we can pass
service gets first-class results.
OUR FLEXIBILITY We are extremely proud of our ability to stretch our skills and adapt on demand.
In our increasingly frenetic world timing is
where making it happen is second nature.
paramount. At Advent we understand the
Our fast, accurate and responsive operations
pressures of relentless deadlines and the
always ensure that the customer comes
importance of getting things accomplished
first and we believe passionately in keeping
in record time. With our 24-hour production
you coming back for more. Whatever the
cycle you can be assured that from concept
specification, whatever the job, Advent aim
to delivery we are working in an environment
to deliver on time every time.
OUR QUALITY & PRICING The perfect mix of craftsmanship and affordability is the key to our service. It goes without saying that you demand the
runs tests to examine pdfs to check for
very best for your print projects. Advent’s
irregular files and our direct to plate digital
quality assurance program ensures that
proofing ensures crystal clear reproduction.
we will exceed your expectations and
Not only do we take the hassle out of your
consistently offer you a print package that
production requirements, we are the most
fulfils all of your objectives. Our stringent
competitively priced amongst our direct
quality control procedures have been
competitors. By keeping our operating costs
carefully developed to make the most
low and our standards high, we can keep a
detailed of specifications run smoothly:
keen eye on your budget whilst never losing
monitoring every stage of your project so
sight of your goal.
you don’t have to. Our pre-press production
OUR PHILOSOPHY We never forget that you have a choice, so we’re determined to be your first. Our prime objective is to provide new and
with our clients and the secret of our success
existing clients with a top class and stress-
is simple – we take the hassle and haste
free service – first time and every time. That’s
away from you by providing reliable stress-
why we are proud to say that our customers
free solutions. If you need a supplier you can
just keep coming back. We have built our
trust then look no further than Advent.
business on creating long-term relationships
OUR CREATIVITY Bespoke creative artwork generation - from concept to completion. Our comprehensive “Creative Artwork�
...this could be in the form of printed
team is committed to working with you, to
literature, or now with our cutting edge
nurture and develop your initial ideas into an
digital publishing technology, an interactive
effective promotional tool...
online digital presentation.
OUR PLANT With cutting-edge technology and resources Advent offer bespoke services that cater for all aspects of the print business. Our complete 24-hour production cycle includes all the stateof-the-art equipment you would expect: Pre-press facilities
Due to our continued investment in the
Proofing
latest technology, the Plant List on the
Printing and finishing
following pages is updated on a regular
Full range of associated services
basis.
Delivery We provide a 24-hour nationwide
Our Plant List can also be found on our
delivery service.
website: www.advent-colour.co.uk
PLANT LIST Printing All presses are linked to Heidelberg Image Control closed loop colour management systems Thando B1 Pile Turners with air blowers and vibration 2 x Heidelberg Speedmaster 102-10P S Ten colour convertible perfector 10+0/5+5 Maximum sheet size B1 ( 1020 x 720 ) CP2000 Image control Autoplate Preset Alcolor dampening Ink unit temperature control Technotrans recirculation Alcohol damping linked to reverse osmosis water treatment system 1 x Heidelberg Speedmaster 102-12P 12 colour convertible perfector 12+0/6+6 Maximum sheet size B1 ( 1020 x 720 ) CP2000 Image control Autoplate Ink unit temperature control Technotrans recirculation Alcohol damping linked to reverse osmosis water treatment system
1 x Heidelberg XL 105 5 Colour + coater Maximum sheet size 1050 x 750 CP2000 Image control Autoplate Ink unit temperature control Infrared drier Heidelberg Speedmaster 74 CD, Ten colour convertible perfector 10+0/5+5 Maximum sheet size B2 ( 520 x 720 ) CP Tronic CPC 2000 Auto Plate Auto Set Alcolor dampening Ink unit temperature control Technotrans recirculation Alcohol damping linked to reverse osmosis water treatment system Heidelberg Speedmaster 74, 6 colour/4 colour back 2 colour Maximum sheet size B2 ( 520 x 720 ) CP Tronic CPC 2000 Auto Plate Auto Set Infra Red Dryer Alcohol damping linked to reverse osmosis water treatment system
Finishing 3 x Polar 115 EMC guillotine Keyboard programming Micro computer program with text display, power jogger, air bed and power lift
Folding All Folding Machines are Stahl’s TD 82 6/6/4 all buckle Continuous Feed Size B1 TD78 6/6/4 all buckle Continuous Feed Size B1 2 x KC 82 KTL Continuous Feed Size B1 1 x 6 plates and 3 cross knives 1 x 6 plates and 2 cross knives Auxiliary side plate
2 x KC78KTL Continuous Feed Size B1 1 x 6 plates and 2 cross knives 1 x 4 plates and 2 cross knives Auxiliary side plate T66 Continuous Feed Size B2 4 plates and 2 cross knives Auxiliary side plate T52 4/4 all buckle Table Feed Size SRA2 This is our smallest machine, MINIMUM FINISHED FOLD SIZE 105 X 88mm
Finishing - continued Folding Heidelberg ST400 High speed stitching line 14,000 per hour 6 feeders Cover feeder Format A6 to A3 Trimmer and compensating stacker
Muller Martini Bravo High speed stitching line 12,000 per hour 6 feeders Cover feeder Format A6 to A3 Trimmer and compensating stacker
Binding Acoro A7 Perfect Binder PUR and Hotmelt Glueing 21 Station Gatherer with miss/double sheet detector Optical Character Recognition 20 Clamp Binder with Milling and Notching units Auto Trimmer and Compensating Stacker
Cutting and Creasing Heidelberg Cylinder Max size 540 x 770mm Min size 297 x 148mm
Lamination Auto Bond Compact 102 Thermal Laminator Max size B1 Min Size A3
Shrink Wrapping OMG Automatic Shrink Wrapper
24 hour Nationwide delivery service, including our own vans
Pre-Press Scanning Hell 399 high resolution drum scanner maximum input size 640mm x 520mm Screen Cezanne Elite high resolution XY flat bed scanner, maximum input size A3+ Heidelberg high resolution flat bed scanner, maximum input size A3+
CTP System 1 Fully automated Screen 8800 B1 CTP with Trueflow 7 SE Digital workflow
CTP System 2 Fully automated Screen 8900 B1 CTP with Trueflow 7 SE Digital workflow Digital proofs are produced from an Epson 9900 using the ripped data and colour certified to ISO12647-7 Standard screening on all work 200lpi
Studio Gigabit CAT6 Level 3 managed network Apple and PC workstations Data accepted via: FTP, RAP5, email upto 20MB, DVD and CD Long term archival to CD and DVD Live data protected daily via NAS RAID5 NetBak Replicator
Proofing Online Screen Riteapprove V5 EFI Colourproof XF From Ripped data AO+ Epsom 9900 Digital A0+ Epsom 10600 Digital A0+ Epsom 9880 Digital A3+ HP Laserjet, A3+ OKI Colour Laserjet Wet proofing from plate Ripped PDF Ripped JEPG
Colour Management 3 x Heidelberg Image Control closed loop colour management Bodoni Systems ProofSIGN Bodoni Systems PressSIGN Gretagmacbeth Eye-one Pro Spectrophotometer ProfileMaker5 Our digital proofs and printed sheets are regularly measured. Ensuring every job is printed to the ISO 12647-2 Colour standard.
OUR PREMISES In order to provide our valued customer base with a top quality printing service it is imperative to have top quality premises. Our in-house service covers the printing process from start to finish – with pre-press, print and finishing all under one roof. Our Andover plant covers an impressive
Our state-of-the-art plant is perfectly
49000 square feet (4552 square metres) and
complemented by cutting edge equipment
is situated in the Portway Industrial Estate.
including: Pre-press facilities, proofing,
Since the move to larger premises just under
printing and finishing. With expansion and
a year ago Advent has invested substantially
progression always at the forefront of our
in the latest printing equipment, harnessing
business strategy Advent will continue to add
the best quality machinery our industrys’
further pioneering technologies to assist us in
technology has to offer.
producing exceptional results for our clients.
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International International Accreditation Board Accreditation Board
ISO 14001 Registered Firm
Registration Registration No. 0044/1No. 0044/1 Certificate No. SP240225 Certificate No. SP240225
PEFC/16-33-416 PEFC/16-33-416
ISO’s 9001 ISO’s 9001 18001 & 14001 PEFC/16-33-416 18001 & 14001
Certificate No. SP240225
International Accreditation Board Registration No. 0044/1
ISO’s 9001 18001 & 14001
ISO 9001 Registered Firm Certificate No. SP240224
International Accreditation Board Registration No. 0044/1
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OHSAS 18001 Registered Firm Certificate No. HS230200
International Accreditation Board Registration No. 0044/1
The OHSAS 18001 specification is designed to provide a framework for sustaining a safe and healthy working environment. In addition, the standard provides guidelines on how to integrate health and safety policies into overall management systems.
ISO 14001 Registered Firm Certificate No. SP240225
International Accreditation Board Registration No. 0044/1
The ISO 14001 prescribes controls for those activities that have an effect on the environment. These include the use of natural resources, handling and treatment of waste and energy consumption.
OUR ACCREDITATIONS At Advent we are fully aware of our corporate social responsibility and what that means on a national and global scale. We work tirelessly to ensure our business operates safely (OHSAS 18001), efficiently (ISO9001) and ethically (ISO14001) and always to our unrivalled high standards. Advent prides itself on providing our
efficiency and productivity which we then
standards in the market. We also boast the
employees’ with a safe working environment
pass on to our customers. All this ensures our
internationally recognised standard for the
our OHSAS 18001 certification demonstrates
customers that orders are met consistently,
environmental management of businesses,
our continued commitment to Occupational
on time and to the correct specification.
the ISO 14001.
Health and Safety Management Systems. With the environment and sustainable
Our accreditations highlight our commitment
Our ISO 9001 accreditation means that
resources so widely publicised, we are proud
to continued improvement, Advent will
by implementing a Quality Management
to be FSC and PEFC certified demonstrating
never stop working towards higher industry
System we maintain staff motivation and
to our customers that Advent complies
standards and maintaining the very best
achieve cost savings through improved
with the highest social and environmental
service for our clients, every time.
Advent Print Group 19 East Portway Industrial Estate Andover Hampshire SP10 3LU Tel: 01264 359359 Fax: 01264 359358 email: Info@advent-colour.co.uk web: www.advent-colour.co.uk