Press Releases

Our most recent press releases:

06/23/2010  |   The old adage states that with the right tools, in the hands of a craftsman, anything can be accomplished. For ColourXpress, those tools center around their RIPMate software and DPX polyester platesetters. Powered by the latest in Harlequin RIP technology, ECRM's RIPMate 8.1 and its complementing WorkMates modules provide users with an a-la-carte solution for matching specific production needs to the right solution. Users benefit from major performance enhancements for rendering and trapping complex transparencies, as well as several new features that accelerate the incorporation and processing of PDFs in production workflows.


05/11/2010  |   ECRM today announced they will spotlight the new ECRM MAKO 800 at the upcoming IPEX 2010 (NEC Birmingham UK, May 18-25). The MAKO 800 is an 8-up platesetter with dramatically enhanced optics. The new optics eliminate previously perceived quality gaps when comparing Violet and Thermal CTP imaging. ECRM also announced the demonstrations of their new workflow products WorkMates™ 4.0 and RIPmate™ Plus.
04/15/2010  |   ECRM today announced the appointment of Henry de Vaal as Business Director for Europe. With over 33 years experience in graphic industry sales and marketing, Mr. de Vaal will oversee and manage the company's current and developing sales and marketing channels in Europe. He will work out of Utrecht, Holland and report directly to ECRM's Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Doug Barr.
02/23/2010  |   ECRM today announced the launch of WorkMates™ 4.0, a PDF digital workflow for commercial printers.
11/05/2009  |   ECRM has been ISO certified since 1994, yet the ISO 9001:2008 certification is still the culmination of an extensive process to measure and analyze engineering, manufacturing and management process systems.
10/16/2009  |   ECRM today announced the retirement of Mike Zembko and named his successor. Mr. Zembko has directed ECRM's engineering effort since 1989 when he was appointed Vice President of Engineering. Dave Connor has now been appointed to take Mr. Zembko's place as the new Vice President of Engineering.
10/08/2009  |   ECRM today announced the retirement of Torben Rysgaard effective October 31st, 2009. Mr. Rysgaard has been the Vice President of the ECRM Polyester CTP Division since May 2006.
09/30/2009  |   ECRM is saddened to have to announce that William F. Schreiber, ECRM founder and Professor Emeritus at M.I.T, died suddenly at his home on Monday, September 21st at the age of 84.
09/08/2009  |   ECRM will launch and demonstrate the productivity benefits of RIPmate Plus at PRINT 2009 (Chicago, September 11-16) by showing a streamlined workflow in their booth (#6524).
09/02/2009  |   Enhanced Optics of the new ECRM MAKO 800 eliminates the perceived quality gap between Violet and Thermal CTP.
08/26/2009  |   Since 1969, ECRM has grown into the largest U.S. based manufacturer and the oldest prepress vendor still retaining its original brand identity.
07/09/2009  |   ECRM enhances an ideal workflow solution
05/13/2009  |   ECRM and AGFA respond to the rising print market of Latin America.
05/06/2009  |   With an anticipated demand for 8-up platesetter replacements, ECRM will unveil the MAKO 800 with its patented enhanced imaging optics at China Print 2009 in Beijing May 12 - May 16.
02/26/2009  |   ECRM is imaging this new Agfa :N92-VCF plate live on the MAKO NEWSmatic platesetter in their Graphics of the Americas booth. The exhibit marks the first live demonstration of imaging violet chemistry-free plates in the Americas.
02/10/2009  |   ECRM restructures worldwide sales and marketing to meet new centralized global strategy.
01/19/2009  |   MAKO NEWS high-quality platesetter capabilities being exhibited to India's fast-growing printing industry.
12/17/2008  |   After installing the ECRM MAKO 8x platesetter in April 2007, their monthly platemaking costs have dropped by $1 million Jamaican dollars, and department staffing requirements have been reallocated from 18 to just 3.
10/14/2008  |   ECRM systems use a single violet laser diode and flatbed violet imaging technology requiring only 300 Watts (over 19 times less energy than some thermal systems).
10/10/2008  |   This latest system provides dramatically increased speeds and optimized plate handling performance, producing up to 155 Berliner plates per hour and up to 100 panorama plates per hour at 1016 dpi.