2. Presentation For Stephen Cox Acting Director of Financial Operations National Guard Association of the US
3. Mission Statement Vanguard Printing, LLC will strive to lead the Printing Industry, through an uncompromising pursuit of excellence. We will continue to build on our success, through the innovative application of advanced technology and value added service to provide our customers optimum efficiency and quality. As a way of life, we will remain committed to the highest standards of integrity and honesty, to establish lasting relationships with customers. We will create an environment in which our employees can reach their highest potential and strengthen their skills through progressive management, continuous training and education supporting an atmosphere of individuality, creativity and professional development. Our vision will remain clear and focused as our industry evolves. We will ensure our customers’ success and meet the challenge of their changing needs, through stability, responsiveness and flexibility. We will continue to provide customers complete graphic communication solutions, today and tomorrow.
4. Location: Ithaca, NY 54 Miles north west of Binghamton 56 Miles south of Syracuse Home of Cornell University 3 State colleges Size: 240,000 square feet Built in 1991 Custom designed modern printing plant Non-union facility
5. The “Total Solution” Vanguard Printing, LLC is intent on being a leader in the special interest catalog and magazine markets. The combination of capabilities at Vanguard Printing, all under one roof, is the “Total Solution.” This niche-driven focus insures that Vanguard Printing’s marketing, sales, financial and human resources are directed exclusively toward its customers and targeted prospects.
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7. Makes a business of knowing the people it sells to and the products and services they need.
11. Knows that if the client does well, then we’ve done well.
12. Knows that the proof of their value is found only in results.
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14. Most Important Attributes at Vanguard Printing, LLC Our people, their can-do attitude, and superior customer service. The ease of doing business with Vanguard Printing, LLC - from estimating to delivery and invoicing. Quality consciousness throughout the plant. Reputation for good color reproduction. Reliable production schedules and delivery dates. Constant focus on our market niche – not being “all things to all people.” Superior electronic prepress services with the technical expertise to solve problems for our customers and provide real solutions. Proactive attitude of our employees
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16. All of our plates have the GATF/SWOP proofing color control bars used to check against dot gain and for control of ink densities of each color.
17. Densitometers are used in the pressroom, which are calibrated weekly with SWOP Hi-Lo color reference strips. These densitometers assist our pressmen with the identification and control of color density audits.
18. Color reproduction in the Pressroom begins with the transfer of scanned data from electronic files in prepress to the ink fountain color consoles of the presses. This procedure allows the pressman to pre-set the ink fountains to ensure a more consistent startup and eliminate costly make-ready waste and time. After final color is achieved, the new settings may be stored within the computer to be retrieved on repeat orders.
19. Color approvals are achieved and office copies are run with the Supervisor present. These copies are placed on a skid with the appropriate load tags and before they leave the pressroom they are fully inspected again by the Supervisor or Quality Assurance Manager.
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21. Upon completion of the Make-ready and Start-up process, the machine operator and shift supervisor review and approve the first book saved. This inspection process includes verifying pagination, insert locations, accurate versions, and proper trim, just to name a few of our key quality control check points.
