More than 30 branches,
strategically located, forming an unparalleled nation-wide network
of graphic arts products and services. Thats PrimeSource Corporation.
Our roots date to the mid-19th century
and our future is predicated on both our experience and the commitment to keep pace with changing technology and its impact on printed communication.
That means we create solutions that last. Solutions that are based on our customers specific needs - present and future - in both prepress and pressroom. That means we are
in the business of change, participating in
the application of new technology, not just distributing it.
Hardware, software, and consumables for the pressroom, traditional and electronic prepress. PrimeSource reaches all corners of the printing world with the industrys most dynamic sales and service organization.
Prepress Products
The day-to-day needs of the prepress business
are universal. PrimeSource offers the broadest range of products
from world-class manufacturers to meet those needs.
We stand behind what we sell with an assurance
of quality. Knowledgeable sales and customer service professionals
have the talent and experience to assist with any buying decision
and have access to a nationwide procurement system for quick product
availability.
Think PrimeSource for:
- Photographic films, papers & chemistry
- Digital media
- Film processors
- Film proofing equipment
- Light tables & workstation furniture
- Digital proofing supplies
Electronic Prepress Systems
An industry that remained relatively unchanged
for nearly one hundred years has seen tremendous innovations in
the past decade. PrimeSource has taken a leading role in this
environment of change.
Our Applications Specialists simplify your
buying decisions by offering solutions based on workflow needs,
so productivity and return-on-investment are maximized.
PrimeSource is a leader in OPI server development
and its application to the graphic arts. Our Graphics Alpha System
is the fastest, most productive OPI workflow solution available.
Think PrimeSource for:
- Macintosh workstations & prepress software
- Scanning & imagesetting technology
- Digital printers & proofing devices
- Graphics Alpha OPI servers
- Communications & networking equipment
- Trapping & color management solutions
- Data storage and retrieval systems
Electronic Prepress Training
The quickest means of assuring productivity
is to shorten the learning curve associated with new equipment
and processes. PrimeSource does just that with the industry's
most diverse training programs.
All PrimeSource branches can provide on-site
hardware and software training and some provide on-going classroom
programs. The curriculum can even be customized to meet the specific
requirements of your business. Our instructors bring years of
front-line production experience to your operation. We focus on
techniques that make you productive and maximize your workflow.
We even offer courseware for you to facilitate
in-house as well as train-the-trainer programs.
Think PrimeSource for:
- Industry-specific instruction
- Customized programs
- On-site & classroom training
- In-house training courseware
Pressroom Products
Ink on paper. Even in our computerized world,
all roads still lead to the pressroom. Ensuring productivity in
the pressroom is an on-going and welcome challenge at PrimeSource.
We embrace it with a level of products and services unmatched
in the industry.
Whether it's our own private label, or from
our esteemed manufacturers, PrimeSource pressroom chemistry, plate
and blanket materials meet the highest standards for quality and
performance. At our Blanket Converting facility, every order passes
a unique quality control procedure. We strive for "O"
defects, thereby increasing press productivity.
PrimeSource pressroom consultants are success-
ful print veterans who work with customers on all aspects of print
production. From chemical formulation to quality control, we offer
the expertise, products and commitment to improve your overall
operation and increase profitability.
Think PrimeSource for:
- Plates, blankets & chemistry
- Traditional platemaking equipment
- Digital platesetters
- Digital printing systems
- New & used presses, bindery & finishing
equipment
Support & Service
What sets PrimeSource apart is the level of
service and support we provide. As a national company, we have
experts across the country in all areas of the printing business
who can draw from one another and share their talents and solutions
wherever needed.
We aggressively test new electronic products
for their viability in the marketplace and award our ProductionPath certification
to those deemed "best in class." We strive to keep backorders
to an absolute minimum and seek solutions, not quick-fixes to
customer needs.
Be it in product sales, distribution, or support,
PrimeSource is committed to responsive, courteous, and professional
service.
Think PrimeSource for:
- Rigorous product testing
- Complete system design, configuration &
integration
- Equipment installation & service
- Technical assistance
- SPC audits & press fingerprinting
- Quality control & production consulting
- Blanket converting
- Hazardous materials removal & disposal
Advanced Business Systems
Developed two years ago, our Electronic Data
Interchange (EDI) system was the first of its kind among graphic
arts distributors and became the NGASA standard for EDI. It affords
great cost savings and convenience in ordering, by increasing
response time and decreasing paperwork and human error.
Our Remote Management System allows you to
send an order directly to a PrimeSource warehouse. This speeds
the ordering and shipping process and automatically downloads
a confirmation form for reference at delivery.
Think PrimeSource & EDI for:
- Faster ordering
- Quicker delivery
- Reduced paperwork
- Administrative time-savings
- Greater accuracy
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