Founded in Cincinnati in 1908, E.C. Shaw Company is a third-generation family-owned prepress organization making flexographic printing plates and related solutions for packaging printers. Its history stretches from brass plates for whiskey cases and fruit boxes to early adoption of LED Flat Top and seamless In the Round technology, including the only LED ITR system in North America when introduced in 2020. The company also brings that long printing heritage to cast bronze architectural plaques and a consultative approach to customized prepress workflows.
Pioneer PlatesFor more than 40 years, Pioneer Plates has prepared flexographic and gravure printing work, making plates, cylinders and prepress solutions for major consumer brands. The company is a long-standing beta-testing partner for Esko and DuPont, and its international locations support guaranteed overnight prepress and rapid plate turnaround. Pioneer also works with Flexo Artworks to extend its graphic-production capabilities.HAUPPAUGE, NY
Rapid Service EngravingSince 1904, Buffalo’s family-owned Rapid Service Engraving has made precision stamping and embossing dies, printing plates, and related prepress materials. Now in its fourth generation, the company carries its craft from letterpress work into CNC-cut, three-dimensional tooling while maintaining a focus on tight deadlines and photoengraving needs.BUFFALO, NY
ImageworxFounded in 1997 with roots in dry-offset work, Imageworx prepares files and makes flexographic printing plates for labels, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves and cylindrical containers. Its Levittown operation pairs prepress technicians directly with customers, while a 31,500-square-foot Innovation Center supports color profiling, proofing and prototype development. The company also applies high-resolution plate imaging to security graphics and lenticular effects.LEVITTOWN, PA