The Chelmsford printer, which is currently working towards ISO 14001 acreditation, has taken on extra press capacity following the acquisition of four nearby print firms since 2004.

It is also expecting to be Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified in the summer, is using the new PlateRite to boost its plate output.

Redlin Print marketing manager Emma Cappello told printweek.com: "We've been raising awareness across the company about the importance of being more environmentally-friendly.

"The PlateRite will help us move into imaging processless plates in the near future," she said.

Redlin prepress manager Tim Hann said: "The PlateRite 6600S alone has increased our plate output to 30 plates per hour, yet, thanks to the SAL autoloader, we are able to comfortably reach our new plate-making target in order to maximise productivity on our litho presses."

The addition of the SAL autoloader has also allowed the firm to leave the system running into the night, producing a further 100 plates unmanned.

The litho and digital operation added two Heidelberg Speedmaster SM74 presses, a five- and a six-colour, after it bought over B2 litho firm Tarn Print in 2007.

The 70-staff firm operates from two sites, Chelmsford and Basildon, and has increased its hourly plate total from 12 to 30 with the new kit addition.