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HighWater Designs to launch Quickflow for small to medium printers at Drupa 2004 WALTON-ON-THAMES, UK -- 26th April 2004 -- Compose System, a leading developer of prepress workflow and proofing solutions, have today announced the signing of an OEM agreement for their workflow technology with HighWater Designs, manufacturer of the popular Platinum and Python platesetters. The agreement is followed by HighWater's immediate release of Quickflow, a prepress workflow solution designed for small to medium sized commercial printers. To date two pilot systems have been installed in the UK to manage prepress workflow for Python platesetters. Quickflow will be on show at Drupa 2004 on the HighWater stand (Hall 9-B34). Quickflow is the result of a cooperative project between Compose and HighWater. Quickflow integrates with HighWater's Torrent RIP, by using the modular Express WorkFlow for its core workflow operations, with optional modules including HighWater's Pixel Proof "RIP Once" proofing and InkMonitor for managing ink coverage via PPF files. For imposition, Quickflow offers the Compose post-RIP applications PRI Station and Auto PRI which provide manual and automated tools for managing and editing imposed pages. Graham Manders, Product Director at HighWater Design comments: "We are delighted that we can offer Quickflow to our customers. Being able to bring automation of a complete prepress workflow is a key element within our role as worldwide prepress suppliers. Quickflow has all the essential componenets, or modules required for today's busy printing business." About Express WorkFlow Express WorkFlow is a robust workflow solution giving small to mid-sized print companies valuable improvements in prepress performance and reliability plus scalability for future growth. With an intuitive user interface and browser-based job control, Express WorkFlow is a modular system offering over 25 add-on modules including ROOM proofing, Imposition, PDF workflow and JDF compliance. Over 80 print companies have installed Express WorkFlow since it was launched in 2003. About Compose System Founded in 1987 by Tom Sit, Compose System specialize in the development and marketing of innovative prepress solutions. Compose is one of the most successful value-added resellers of the Harlequin RIP with over 12,000 Express RIP and ColorExpress installations worldwide interfacing to over 180 different output devices. During the last five years Compose have broadened their product range to include innovative solutions for workflow, digital color proofing and imposition. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales and support offices in the USA, UK and China and development teams based in Hong Kong, North America and China. Compose markets and supports its products through a well established worldwide distribution channel of OEMs, VARs and distributors. About HighWater HighWater Designs Ltd. Alstone Lane, Cheltenham UK, develops leading edge technologies for digital imaging applications. Established in 1987 HighWater has 36 staff and generates an annual turnover in excess of £5m. For further information check out www.compose.com.hk and www.highwater.co.uk. Media Contacts Mike Fellows, QuayMedia +44 1452 700150, <mikef@quaymedia.co.uk> Sales Contacts HighWater +44 1242 542100, <sales@highwater.co.uk>
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