There is always something new and exciting going on at Custom. Please visit this page frequently to find out the latest buzz about Custom Printing, our people and the printing industry.

CUSTOM PRINTING - ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
January 2008

Custom Printing uses only pms, and process colors that are vegetable based inks. (The only exception is metallic & fluorescent inks which are not available in soy)

We have a sealed water fountain solution system, this chill’s, filters and mixes all of the solutions and distributes them to each press. We don’t use any alcohols in our fountain solution; Isoprophol Alcohol is the product that damages the Ozone, Some printers still use it, we don’t .

We use one clean up solution on our presses and it is a low-Voc water based solution. Most of our press automatically applies the solution to the rollers; this cuts down on the excessive use of this product.

We recycle all of our aluminum plates to an authorized recycler

We recycle/return all of our pallets to paper distributors. 50-75 a week

We recycle all of our paper products (20,000 lbs per week )

All of our waste ink is canned and sealed (VCAPCD required) and returned to a recycler for future mixing and re-use in different printing processes

All corrugated material is compressed banded and recycled, (usually paper boxes and packaging materials from our vendors)

We also re-use client cartons - because of our mailing it is less than before, but we still have re-used over 750 boxes in 2007

Whenever our clients have to dispose of out-dated material, we are always willing to pick up the product and recycle.

With the addition of our mailing facility, we have stopped shipping product in cartons and have ordered approx. 10,000 less cartons than a year ago.

We have also taken a zero impact attitude at our mailing facility:
All extras are returned to client or recycled
All pallets are returned for re-use or return to paper supplier
All inkjet cartridges are recycled to our supplier

In 2002 Custom Printing was awarded the City of Oxnard’s Waste Watch Award because of our recycling efforts.

CUSTOM PRINTING LAUNCHES CUSTOM MAILING SOLUTIONS
May 2007

CUSTOM LAUNCHES "BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO"
January 2007

Custom Printing is proud to announce the launching of its "Behind the Scenes" Video. The small-format DVD illustrates in just a few minutes what goes on with each project that enters the Custom Printing production line. From the job ticket, to the pre-flighting process to the Direct-To-Plate output to the printing, quality control and bindery, the viewer will get a clear understanding of the rigorous process that each projects goes through to ensure a top of the line finished product.

To request your copy, click here!

CUSTOM FEATURED IN GRAPHIC ARTS MONTHLY
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CUSTOM MOVES TO A NEW FACILITY
Fall, 2005



Besides a new logo, a brand new brochure and our new website, Custom is now moving to a new facility. The BIG move is schedule for the Fall months of 2005 and will nearly triple the floor space of our current facility. It is a welcome and much needed change in Custom's continued search for ways to better serve our customers.

Please be sure to contact us for a tour.

CUSTOM INTRODUCES - DIRECT-TO-PLATE SYSTEM
AUGUST, 2005

Custom Printing announces the purchase of a state-of-the-art computer to plate (CTP) system manufactured by Screen Corporation.  This new evolution in platesetting technology employs a total of 32 laser diodes to image plates directly from electronic files.  In the rare event a laser should fail, the platesetter will continue imaging plates until a replacement is installed, never causing any downtime on a time-sensitive schedule.  In addition to the added quality of laser-generated dots, which allows for sharper detail across the entire tonal range, the Screen Platesetter speeds make-ready on press and allows greater ink density for brighter, more vivid images on the press sheet.  The new platesetter will increase the quality of work on all of Custom's presses.

CUSTOM UNVEILS A NEW LOOK
Spring, 2005

You could call it an "Extreme Makeover" but what it really is, is the first in a series of exciting changes coming in the future months for Custom Printing.

With a new Branding Identity and a new brochure in hand, Custom is entering this new phase with renewed energy and a new attitude. Doing "whatever it takes" is still our philosophy and we are working closer than ever with our customers to address all of their printed needs.

CUSTOM ACQUIRES NEW 40" PRESS
Spring, 2005

Custom Printing is proud to announce the purchase of a new Mitsubishi Diamond 3000 40" 4 Color Press with inline Aqueous Coating.  This new workhorse will anchor Custom's already formidable lineup of 7 offset and die cutting presses.  The Mitsubishi Diamond 3000 provides unparalleled quality for a range of printing applications and accommodates a press sheet size up to 28" x 40".  Incorporating the latest technology in fast make-ready, precise inking and density control, the Mitsubishi Diamond 3000 is a proven high speed performer.