DIGITAL digest

BOISE, ID—In its first move into computer-to-plate production, Alexander Clark Printing has installed a PlateRite 4300 thermal platesetter from Screen (USA). The combination web and sheetfed offset shop became an employee-owned company earlier this year. (www.alexanderclark.com/ www.screenusa.com)

WILLISTON, VT—Press manufacturer KBA North America reports that Pantone Inc. is approving the KBA 74 Karat digital offset press to produce simulations of PANTONE Matching System colors. The approval process required development of customized color look-up tables for use with the digital press. (www.karatpress.com/www.pantone.com)