CTP FIELD REPORTS -- Set to Compete

Nova also has realized gains in its pressroom, exceeding the savings promised by the CTP system manufacturer, Burns reports. "They said we would save 10 minutes on a makeready, but we've been saving 20 minutes per makeready just because of the better plate registration."

In addition, the shop's location meant there were city, state and federal incentives the company could take advantage of with the equipment installation. The equipment financing environment has been so favorable, the shop refinanced one of its presses a couple of months ago, he adds.