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Statim Prints 80% of Spot Color Jobs with Just Seven Inks

French packaging printing specialist Statim maximizes productivity by reducing the number of daily change-overs, for an equivalent production volume with, Esko’s Equinox color solution.

The Challenge:

To limit press downtime caused by color changes, as printing with spot colors increase cost and production time.

The Solution:

Equinox is Esko’s extended gamut printing solution. The software specifically addresses the needs of packaging and label printers. Equinox converts brand colors as well as CMYK and RGB colors in the most optimal way in a 4, 5, 6 or 7 color printing process.

The Benefits:

Less downtime, more printed sheets and a stronger market position by:

reduced daily change-overs by 20%

reduced make-ready times by 20 to 40%
increased revenue by 10% within one year
80% of all jobs are produced using Equinox

Case Study Summary

Statim is a packaging and label printing operation located in Periers, in Normandy, France. Founded in 2005, Statim addresses a customer base of major food producers, including French household names like Frial, Lustucru, Matines and Le Gaulois. The company employs 35 people and generates €6 million of annual revenue.

Learn More about Equinox

Equinox allows us to reliably print about 80% of all spot colors. We also maximize productivity by reducing the number of daily change-overs, for an equivalent production volume: from 8 to 10 change-overs a day down to 5 or 7, leaving more time for production.

Cédric Ladroue, General Manager, Statim