WIKOFF TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

Wikoff Technical Solutions is a results focused group of Graphic Arts...

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TRAINING

Wikoff Color offers pertinent and valuable training courses on a wide range...

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COLOR CONFIDENCE

G7® Calibration, SGS (GMI) Pre-Certification, plus Software and Instruments...

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PRINT/PRESS/INK OPTIMIZATION

Our Technical Solutions members work with you to get to the root of problems...

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VALUE ADDED PRESSROOM SUPPLIES

Wikoff is proud to partner with industry-leading companies...

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CENTER FOR CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT (CCI)

In 1989, Wikoff’s first continual improvement department was established...

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Wikoff Technical Solutions is a results-focused team of graphic arts specialists dedicated to customer success. Our experts are there when you need them, for all of your pressroom needs.

 

The Wikoff Technical Solutions team provides service in three key areas:

Print/Press/Ink (PPI) Optimization

Color Confidence

Value Added Pressroom Supplies

 

 

PPI OPTIMIZATION

ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING

Wikoff Technical Solutions members work with you to get to the root of problems, solve issues and develop new solutions.

We can help you identify improvements in:

  • Make-ready times
  • Waste reduction
  • Performance metrics
  • Compliance to end customer needs

We're also available to advise you in:

  • System compatibility studies
  • Best practices
  • FIRST implementation

ANALYTICAL SERVICES

In addition to the capabilities of the local lab facilities, Wikoff Color’s team of talented, degreed chemists in our Corporate Research & Development Center are available to support our customers. Our chemists work closely with graphic arts professionals and experienced ink technicians to develop practical solutions that are easily translated to the pressroom.

TESTING EQUIPMENT

  • Laboratory Microscope
  • Spectrophotometers
  • BK Drying Tester
  • Dukes Water Pick-up Unit
  • Slide Angle Tester
  • Viscometer - Cup & Plate, Zahn Cup, Brookfield
  • Web Heatset Dryer
  • Fadeometer
  • Infrared Pyrometer
  • Ink Abrasion Tester
  • 20+ other pieces of analytical equipment

G7 CERTIFICATION

What you need to know:

  • G7® is a detailed program designed to calibrate your press and proofs based on achieving accurate gray balance and tonal range
  • Solids and trapped solids are also measured to ensure accurate 4-color process reproduction
  • G7® Master Calibrations require you to submit detailed documentation, calibrated proofs and press sheets under the guidance of a qualified G7® Expert

How can we help?

  • Wikoff Technical Solutions offers four G7® experts to assist you during the qualification process
  • We have experience in all three levels of calibration options - Grayscale, Targeted and Color Space
 

SGS (GMI) PRE-CERTIFICATION

What you need to know:

  • Print buyers for large retail companies have employed SGS to manage the quality of their printed material
  • SGS requires that each printer be audited and pass a print test
  • The initial print test involves a special test form, a scanning measurement device and software to score the results
  • After the initial qualification, sample sheets from eachc individual job must be submitted to SGS for approval
  • SGS measures the sheets
    • If they pass, the job can be shipped
    • If they fail, the job must be scrapped and re-printed

How can we help?

We aren’t GMI auditors, but we can help you prepare for your submission by determining your qualification before submitting sheets

VALUE ADDED PRESSROOM SUPPLIES

Wikoff is proud to partner with industry-leading companies to provide value added solutions in the pressroom. These partnerships offer excellent opportunities to decrease waste, increase efficiency and save money.

Allied
Tower
JT McHugh
HMJ Tech
GFI
Daybreak
ESKO
Techkon
XRite
Pamarco
Asahi
Glunz Jensen

 

WIKOFF COLOR TRAINING PROGRAM

Wikoff Color offers valuable training courses on a wide range of relevant graphic arts topics. Each of our course instructors are experienced and competent in their field of study and are eager to share their knowledge with attendees. Training classes can be hosted in your facility, at an off-site location or even in our Corporate Training Center in Fort Mill, SC. Please contact your local Wikoff Color representative or a Wikoff Technical Solutions member to discuss your specific training needs.

 

Popular Training Topics:

  • Color Confidence
  • Inkjet 101
  • Flexo 101
  • Litho 101
  • Energy-Cure Systems
  • How Ink is Made

IN-PLANT SYSTEMS

We are in-plant specialists. Wikoff Color provides customized ink management systems for each location’s unique needs. Our in-plant catalog allows selection of services and equipment to fill basic to highly advanced requirements and a cost that fits your budget.

InSTRIDE - In-plant, Standardization, Training, Reporting, Improvement, Define, and Equipment

A comprehensive program focused on increasing key customer satisfaction by improving and standardizing in-plant systems. Standardization includes inventory management, operation workflow, and ink mixing systems. Audits and training of personnel ensure that individual locations are capable of meeting the individual customer’s needs. Our In-plant managers are trained on current industry trends and topics pertaining to their specific location.

Instride also includes customizable implementation plans. These plans are based on our extensive experience in transitioning to Wikoff Color Corporation products. Our representatives will meet with your local management team to develop a mutually agreed upon plan aimed at minimizing downtime and waste so the true value of your decision to move to Wikoff products can be realized as quickly as possible.

CENTER FOR CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT

In 1989, Wikoff’s first continual improvement department was established, adopting a Total Quality Management approach. Over the years, the department has matured and expanded its vision to include not only oversight of the quality management system, but also training programs and employee safety while adopting other improvement methodologies such as lean and six sigma.

 

QUALITY POLICY

Wikoff Color Corporation will meet or exceed internal and external customer product and service expectations.  This will be achieved by continually improving our processes through team work among our people, vendors and customers.

 

LEAN PRINCIPLES IMPLEMENTATION

As our primary improvement methodology, employees across the company are educated on the philosophy of lean thinking and the tools to eliminate waste. Lean principles continue to be applied in all areas of our business.

SIX SIGMA

Trained Black Belts and Green Belts work in teams to improve processes and reduce defects as projects are identified through the company’s strategic deployment plan. Often these projects use a combination of Lean and Six Sigma tools.