OUR PROCESS
We'll never just hit "print" when you send us your artwork. Our pre-press team inspects all input files and makes the necessary updates to assure everything is printed properly. Once inspected, cleaned, and approved by our team, we send the files back to you for signature approvals before ever beginning our production run.
The journey of a coffee bag:
8 steps from idea to shelf - design lead in, include proofs and mockups available
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1
Pre-press & color separation
Artwork is prepped for industrial printing; every color isolated and planned before engraving. -
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Color approval
GMG-calibrated proofs matched against Pantone standards before anything is engraved. -
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Cylinder engraving
Custom copper-and-chrome cylinders laser-engraved per color, then cured and test-proofed. -
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Press setup & printing
Cylinders mounted, film extruded and formed, test prints run before full production begins. -
5
Lamination & pouching
Film laminated for strength and barrier protection, then formed, sealed, and fitted with accessories. -
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Quality control
Counts, print alignment, accessory placement, and seals inspected against spec. -
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Packing & global shipping
Cartons palletized, containerized, and shipped, clearing customs on arrival in the U.S. -
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Warehousing & delivery
Inventoried at PCKG warehouses, then picked, packed, and shipped to the customer.
PRINTING METHODS WE USE
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Rotogravure
Engraved steel cylinders for long runs needing tight color control and repeatability.
Best for: high-volume flexible packaging -
flexographic
Flexible photopolymer plates pressed onto film, fast to swap between jobs.
Best for: PE, PP, PET & laminated structures
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Offset
Image transferred to a rubber blanket first, for extremely consistent, high-volume results.
Best for: cartons, labels, sleeves -
DIGITAL
No plates or cylinders needed. Fast setup and versioning for shorter runs.
Best for: new SKUs, limited editions, variable data
OUR certifications
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Global Inspection & Compliance
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Responsibly Sourced Fibers
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Food Safety & Packaging Quality
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Quality Management Systems
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Ethical Supply Chain Practices
Pre-press requirements
Please ensure your files meet the following requirements before submitting.
- Native, fully editable files
- Pantone Solid Coated color standards
- 300 DPI minimum resolution
- Dieline, artwork & finishes on separate layers
- Fonts packaged or outlined
- 5mm bleed, defined line weights
Like what you see?
Schedule a free consultation with our design team to discuss your product, goals, and timeline. We’ll help engineer a packaging system that performs as well as it looks.