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C - MANUFACTURING

CAEN Code 1813: Pre-press and pre-media services

This class includes:

  • composing, typesetting, phototypesetting, pre-press data input including scanning and optical character recognition, electronic make-up
  • preparation of data files for multi-media (printing on paper, CD-ROM, Internet) applications
  • plate-making services including image setting and plate setting (for the printing processes letterpress and offset)
  • cylinder preparation: engraving or etching of cylinders for gravure printing
  • plate processing: \computer to plate\ CTP (also photopolymer plates) - preparation of plates and dies for relief stamping or printing
  • preparation of:
    • artistic works of technical character, such as preparation of lithographic stones and wood blocks
    • presentation media, e.g. overhead foils and other forms of presentation
    • sketches, layouts, dummies, etc
    • production of proofs

This class excludes:

  • specialised design activities, see CAEN 7410