Bodoni Systems brings Fogra-certification to UK printers

Colour management consultancy Bodoni Systems has become the first company in the UK to qualify for certifying printers as Fogra compliant.

The Middlesex firm will audit workflow and colour management processes to the colour standard on prepress and press systems, for both sheetfed and web offset printers.

In addition, proofs and press sheets from the audit are sent to Fogra's headquarters in Munich for final evaluation.

UK printers can also be certified to ISO 12647-2 through Fogra's Print Offset Standard.

Bodoni Systems managing director Ian Reid said Fogra certification "is internationally recognised as the measure of print quality" while qualification as the sole Fogra certification consultancy "reaffirms our leading role in this dynamic sector".

He added: "Wider uptake of Fogra certification is inevitable as the best companies move to distinguish themselves and demonstrate their commitment to the highest standards in quality and service."

Fogra certification is available from £1,650. Printers interested in applying should visit www.fogra.de .