The firm has installed a KPG Matchprint Proofpro Inkjet Colour Proofing System, which comprises a Matchprint ProofPro Color RIP, an Epson 9600 ink-jet printer and Matchprint ProofPro media.

It follows Ward Imaging's switch to KPG's Flexcel flexographic plate. The company covers sectors including labels, packaging and commercial.

"When KPG told us about its Flexcel plate we were keen to try it out," said Ward Imaging managing director David Wilcox. "Around 40% of our customers are flexographic printers and, unlike our litho clients, they all want plates supplied."

Ward Imaging special-ises in providing a "craft based pre-press service" and also offers carton design and digital and analogue proofing.