Parrott Printing's Transformation: Achieving Efficiency and Cost Savings with PrintFactory
Background
Parrott Printing Inc., a company with deep roots in Knoxville, TN, was founded in 1932 and incorporated in 1958. Originally a hand-painted sign shop, Parrott Printing has evolved to offer a wide range of services, including wide-format digital printing, screen printing, vinyl cut lettering, design, fulfillment, dropshipping, and inventory space. Operating from a 29,000-square-foot facility in downtown Knoxville, the company uses state-of-the-art screens and digital equipment to meet diverse demands, even accommodating the most challenging jobs with its two-shift operation.
Parrott Printing’s success story is a testament to the transformative impact of PrintFactory’s software on print production efficiency and cost savings. By partnering with Proof Nation and Alder Color, as well as leveraging PrintFactory’s advanced capabilities, Parrott Printing has streamlined its operations, reduced ink consumption, and significantly improved workflow efficiency, positioning itself for continued success in the competitive digital printing industry. www.parrottprinting.com
Print Operation Background
Before integrating PrintFactory, Parrott Printing was using Caldera RIP with various printers. They managed all prepress tasks through Adobe Illustrator, manually sending files to printers and cutters, which was a time-consuming and labor-intensive process.
Challenges
Parrott Printing faced significant challenges in their workflow efficiency and ink usage. They needed a solution to streamline prepress processes, reduce redundancies, and achieve ink savings.
“Workflow has drastically sped up and eliminated redundancies.”
John Parrott, President of Parrott Printing
Solution and Outcome
PrintFactory provided the perfect solution to address these challenges. By integrating PrintFactory’s software, Parrott Printing drastically improved its workflow efficiency and job production. The software streamlined prepress processes, eliminating unnecessary steps and redundancies, which led to significant time savings.
Additionally, PrintFactory’s advanced color management and ink-saving capabilities allowed Parrott Printing to reduce ink consumption without compromising print quality. This optimization not only lowered operational costs but also enhanced overall production efficiency.
Partnership with Proof Nation and Alder Color
Proof Nation, the dealer that facilitated the integration of PrintFactory at Parrott Printing, played a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition and implementation. Alder Color’s expertise and support were instrumental in helping Parrott Printing achieve these remarkable results.