Printoff Graphics Arts Ltd gets ready for Tharstern - 13/01/2005 - Tharstern Limited

13/01/2005 Printoff Graphics Arts Ltd gets ready for Tharstern

Printoff Graphics Arts Ltd are preparing for the installation of the TharsternSQL Management Information System after placing their order for a 16 user system.

The purchase is just one of the latest examples of the high capital investments made by the Nelson based national printers. They are well known for being the first in the UK to install a £1m fully networked eight-colour press along with having their own hi-tech onsite graphic design studio, and have also recently opened a London office as part of its strategic objective to increase the presence of their Marketing for Education division and in November 2004 proudly achieved ISO9001 2000 accreditation. The news of the order was greatly welcomed at Tharstern HQ who was happy in successfully receiving Printoff Graphics Arts Ltd business. Both companies are based locally to each other and this was certainly a consideration when selecting their MIS supplier. Abdul Kassas, Tharstern Director, commented.
“The Printoff Graphic Arts Ltd team gave great consideration to their MIS needs and were looking at not only what a system could do for the organisation internally but more so to the added value it will offer to their customers. They have invested in a wide scope of technology to be able to offer a full range of services such as marketing consultancy, concept design, print finishing and distribution. Their focus is not just on leading technology but using it for tighter control of production times, quality and keeping their promises to their customers.”

Brian Hough, Managing Director, Printoff Graphic Arts confirmed Abduls observations.

“All investments we make are very tightly controlled; we always look to see what further value it can make to our business operations and to our customers. In particular with technology we have to know that once the investment is made it’s immediately working for us. The Tharstern MIS looks to comprehensively answer our needs in one package and giving delivery of up to the minute information to make informed decisions. In particular we are impressed with the Intranet Data Capture module, which provides real time information on the progress of any one job. The module is simple and easy to use, allowing the operators to focus on their jobs. We foresee that having Tharstern in place will be a valuable tool to assist increasing our production quality and speed. We are now working with Tharstern to plan the implementation and integration of the new system and the tailored training programme offered ready for the system to be up and running early in 2005.”