OEM Artwork Process

Once you have answered the questions within the OEM Inquiry section we will be able to begin the development process accordingly. Of course, the bulk of the development process is artwork creation and approval. As this is the most important step in the development and implementation process it also takes the most time. It is critical to note that Falcon commits to a 12 Week turnaround time from the receipt of approved artwork.

To clarify:

The 12 Week Lead Time does not start upon signing our agreement, it begins when Falcon has received an artwork proof from the client that has been approved with no corrections.

Below is a brief outline of the artwork approval process:

• Included with this document are artwork development criteria and limitations, as well as regulatory copy guidelines. These two documents will help you properly develop artwork that meets regulatory requirements and can be reproduced within the limitations of the varying can manufacturers.
• Step 1: The Graphics Agency will provide the client with a can template indicating print areas, stay-out lines, etc.
• Step 2: Client creates artwork accordingly to guidelines provided and returns to the Graphics Agency. Account should send a hard copy print-out and a disc.
• Step 3: The Graphics Agency will reproduce the artwork and distribute a laser print proof to Falcon Safety Products.
• Step 4: Falcon will review internally and initial and date their approval (marking any corrections) and forward to the client.
• Step 5: The client will review laser print and initial and date their approval (marking any corrections) and return to the Graphics Agency.
• If there are no corrections, we would then proceed to Step 6. If there are corrections or modifications to be made, we will repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5 until artwork is error free.
• Step 6: Once the Graphics Agency receives approved artwork with no corrections or modifications they will send the artwork file to the appropriate can vendor for official proof development.
• Step 7: Can vendor receives artwork and generates an official proof (their version of a "blue line", but in plate or film format) and returns to the Graphics Agency for review and approval.
• Step 8: The Graphics Agency reviews proof, initials and dates approval and forwards to Falcon.
• Step 9: Falcon reviews proof, initials and dates approval and forwards to client.
• Step 10: Client reviews proof, initials and dates approval and returns to the Graphics Agency. ∗∗ This is when the 12 week period begins!!
• Step 11: The Graphics Agency delivers final review and sends proof back to can manufacturer and can manufacturer slots for production.

I hope you now have a better grasp of the artwork approval process. Please review the Artwork Development Guidelines carefully to insure that graphics are being developed accordingly. It is imperative that you as the client review this information carefully as it will better manage your expectations for reproduction.

We trust that the information provided has enabled you to better understand the process, which results in a pleasant implementation experience.

• OEM Partnership
• Artwork Process
• Artwork Dev. Guidelines
• Warning Label Guidelines
• Capabilities