Graphic Art Systems Installs New Cold Foil System at DISC

OCEAN, NJ—June 24, 2011—Graphic Art Systems, a leading developer and manufacturer of foil enhancement equipment for the printing industry for over 20 years, announced it has completed the installation of its Eco-Eagle cold foil system at DISC, a leading source of specialty packaging solutions.

“After thorough research, DISC selected the Eco-Eagle cold foil system from Graphic Art Systems as a value-added finishing technique for its packaging production due to the manufacturer’s extensive experience and its leadership in the design and manufacture of print enhancement equipment,” says Margaret Krumholz, president of DISC. “We are very excited by the creative choices that this advanced foil application process offers our clients. Designers can achieve stunning graphic effects on packaging by overprinting translucent ink colors onto spot or overall silver foil areas, or film casting for a holographic-like effect.”

“We are honored to have such a prestigious client as DISC,” says Michael King, president of Graphic Art Systems. “Being selected by DISC, a recognized leader in the commercial printing and packaging industry, is a testament to the quality of the Eco-Eagle and the mission of Graphic Art Systems. We have spent an extensive amount of research and development on the technology utilized in the Eco-Eagle.”

DISC has retrofitted the Eco-Eagle system to its eight-color 40" Heidelberg offset press equipment to accommodate the cold foil application. For DISC clients the Eco-Eagle provides the benefits of high quality performance and reliability, efficient machine-ability and cost effectiveness. Spot or overall foil coverage is inline and then overprinted at standard press speeds. The process utilizes standard printing plates and features set-up times of less than 10 minutes.