Art Department

Our in-house Art Department is completely self-contained and its staff includes talented Graphic Artists and Illustrators.       We support almost all Mac based software and most Graphics and Desktop Publishing related PC based software. We have a variety of proofing options and offer full size, high resolution proofing, with the capability to show screening options. We handle all of our prepress needs in house, from creation of art to final films. Feel free to contact us to see how we can help you.

Prepress Services

  • 1 – Apple iMac 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 w/ 16 GB of ram, OS 10.8.x
  • 1 – Apple iMac 4 GHz Intel Quad Core i7 w/ 32 GB of ram, OS 10.15.x
  • 1 – Apple iMac 3.6 GHz Intel Core i9 10-Core w/ 64 GB of ram, OS 10.15.x
  • 1 – Dell Precision Workstation Dual 2.33 GHz w/ 19” flat monitor.
  • 1 – Lenovo ThinkCenter w/ 19” flat monitor.
  • 2 – Roland Hi-Fi Jet Pro 54” 4 color Large format Printer.
  • 1 – Roland Hi-Fi Jet Pro II 54” 6 color Large format Printer.
  • 1 – Roland SolJet Pro III xc540MT 6 color high resolution large format solvent printer, CMYK plus White & Metallic.
  • 1 – Aspect Quadra Film imaging systems w/ Wasatch 7.0 RIP.
  • 1 – Aspect Quadra RS Film imaging systems w/ Wasatch 7.0 RIP.

Digital Graphics

Our Digital Arts Department is equipped for the production of short runs of large format 4 color process graphics of all kinds, from vinyl and fabric banners to perforated window graphics to thermal laminated posters. We also create vehicle graphics and vinyl lettering, as well as one of a kind POP displays and trade show graphics.

Short Run Graphics and more

  • 2 – Apple iMac 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 w/ 16 GB of ram, OS 10.7.x
  • 1 – Apple Macbook Pro 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 w/ 16 GB of ram, OS 10.9.x.
  • 1 – Dell Precision Workstation Dual 2.33 GHz w/ 19” flat monitor.
  • 1 – Vutek GS2000LX 8 color large format LED cured UV printer.
  • 1 – Multicam Digital Express Production quality router with Multivision.
  • 2 – Roland Hi-Fi Jet Pro 54” 4 color Large format Printer.
  • 1 – Roland Hi-Fi Jet Pro II 54” 6 color Large format Printer.
  • 1 – Roland SolJet Pro III xc540MT 54″ 6 color high resolution Large format xxxxSolvent printer, CMYK plus White & Metallic w/ built in cutter.
  • 1 – Mimaki Pro Series CG-121 friction fed Plotter/Cutter.
  • 1 – Seal 60” dual sided thermal & pressure sensitve laminator.

Digital Graphics Video

Stencil

Our stencil department has many years of experience under its belt, which helps make your job better (and our job easier). This is just one of the many steps taken toward a final product that you (and we) can be proud of.

  • 1 — Grunig G-405 69″ x 102″ Automatic Screen Coater.
  • 1 — M&R Digicote 82″ x 118″ Automatic Screen Coater.
  • 1 — Douthitt 85″ x 131″ 2 lamp exposure unit.
  • 1 — Douthitt 64″ x 54″ Vacuum Frame.
  • 1 — Olite 5000 watt exposure lamp.
  • 1 — HydroBlaster 1500 psi pressure washer.
  • 1 — HydroBlaster 3000 psi pressure washer.

Color Lab

Need a specific color? Our Color Lab facilities allow precise matching of PMS colors, as well as the ability to match the color of just about anything you can bring us – from a previously printed sample to your favorite shoes. What makes us different? We have a full-time Ink Formulator on staff that has the expertise that only time and experience provide. You can be confident that the final product will be the color you expected it to be.

Color Matching Facilities

  • 1 – Macbeth color matching light booth.
  • 1 – QUV Weatherometer.
  • 1 – M&M Medalist 9″ x 12″ color swatch press.
  • 2 – Gloss meter and abrasion testing equipment
  • 2 – gram scale w/ 50 pound capacity.
  • 1 – Full-time Ink Formulator.

Printing

Nordec is a leading provider of commercial printing. Screen printing is the most versatile of the printing techniques. This provides superior abrasion and chemical resistance, along with resistance to fading. The high quality of pigment allows for brilliant colors, back lighting effects, and durable products which are able to withstand harsh outdoor weather conditions.

Screen Printing Equipment

  • 1 – M & R Insignia 30” x 40” 6 Color Semi-automatic press.
  • 1 – M & R Conquest 38” x 50” 6 Color Semi-automatic press.
  • 1 – M & R Patriot 52” x 120” Semi-automatic presses with auto take-off.
  • 1 – M & R Renegade 52” x 96” Semi-automatic presses with auto take-off.
  • 4 – M & R Saturn 25” x 38” Semi-automatic presses with auto take-off.
  • 1 – M & R 24” Vitran UV Curing Unit.
  • 2 – ATMA AT800 24″ x 30″ Semi-automatic presses.
  • 1 – M & R Eclipse 30” x 40” Semi-automatic press with auto take-off.
  • 1 – M & R Renegade 40” x 50” Semi-automatic presses with auto take-off.
  • 3 – M & R 60” UV Curing Units – 2 bulb/300 Watts each.
  • 4 – M & R 38” UV Vitran Curing Units.
  • 1 – M & R 50” UV Vitran Curing Units.
  • 1 – M & R 24” UV Vitran Curing Unit.
  • 1 – Diamond Kutronic 132” Squeegee Sharpener.
  • 1 – 60” Custom Built sheet vacuum/cleaner w/ static eliminator.
  • 1 – 64″ belt sander.
  • 1 – 96″ belt sander.

Additional Printing Equipment

  • 1 – Zebra 170 Xi Thermal Transfer Printer (for production of roll labels with consecutive numbers and/or UPC codes).
  • 1 – Zebra 140 Xi.
  • 1 – Zebra 170 Xi4.

General Printing Video Printing Carousel Press Video

Laminating

Our Laminating Department can apply just about any kind of laminate, from opaque barrier films and specialty adhesives to decal and floor graphic protective overlaminates.

Protective Finishes

  • 1 – Seal 60” dual sided thermal & pressure sensitve laminator.
  • 1 – Wesco 38” single sided pressure sensitive laminator.
  • 1 – Ledco 60” single sided pressure sensitive laminator.
  • 1 – Ledco 30” single sided pressure sensitive laminator.
  • 1 – 56” laminator.

Embossing/Die Cutting

Our Die Cutting & Embossing department is equipped to handle all of your needs, from general die cutting to thermal embossing, kiss cutting, slitting, and the round cornering of power cut parts. Please contact us to see what we can do for you.

  • 2 – Thomson 41” x 28” die cutting press.
  • 2 – Thomson 54” x 38” die cutting, thermal die cutting, and embossing press.
  • 1 – Thomson 47” x 33” die cutting, thermal die cutting, and embossing press.
  • 1 – Standard 33” x 44” die cutting press.
  • 1 – Standard 27” x 20” die cutting press.
  • 1 – Crest 32” x 47” die cutting, thermal die cutting, and embossing press.

Die Cutting Video

Sewing/Grommeting

  • 2 – Consew single-stitch commercial sewing machines.
  • 2 – Consew double-stitch commercial sewing machines.
  • 1 – PCI automatic grommeting machine.

Finishing

Our Finishing Department is capable of a variety of trimming, slitting, and round cornered finishes. We also offer a various array of assembly and packaging options, from simple to complex. We truly do the entire job “from start to finish”.

The final touch.

  • 1 – Seybold 41” power cutter.
  • 1 – Seybold 85” power cutter.
  • 1 – Seybold 112” power cutter.
  • 1 – Cincinnati 35” back slitter.
  • 1 – Pierce 38” back slitter.
  • 1 – Shanklin Automatic Shrink Wrap Machine.
  • 2 – Weldtron shrink pack machine and tunnel.
  • 1 – Rosenthal 60” sheeter
  • 2 – Kidd 48” Heat Bender.
    • 1 – Additional finishing equipment.

Inspection

All of our products are inspected 100% at the press, with a final inspection after finishing and prior to packaging and shipment.

Inspection Video

Quality Control

There’s no short-cutting here! At Nordec, the quality of your finished product is our first priority, and it doesn’t start with a quick inspection of the final product. It begins before we ever start your job, with the selection of quality, application specific materials and a knowledgeable, experienced staff that strives for perfection in the finished product. We maintain a full time Quality Control Manager and follow strict quality procedures on incoming, in-process, and finished goods and materials. You will be as happy as we are with the final product!

Shipping

Service, Variety, Flexibility, Timeliness…

These are just a few of the many words that represent the goals of our Shipping Department (as well as the entire company). We offer a wide variety of delivery options, no matter when you need your job – next week or next day.

Whether your order is being scheduled to ship with our UPS Worldwide® Online® computer system for our twice daily UPS pickup, or one of our many other options, you can trust that your product will be carefully packaged to assure that it arrives in the same condition that it was in when it left our building. Smaller orders can also be personally delivered.

Don’t want it shipped to you? We also offer a variety of Fulfillment and Drop Shipping services. This is just one of the ways we strive to add value to your finished product. Please contact us to see what we can do for you.

Service, Variety, Flexibility, Timeliness… Value.

Shipping Video