Agfa region wide success for violet CtP-systems in newspaper printing
At the 2005 PANPA Annual Conference this week Agfa promoted a range of newspaper computer-to-plate systems (CtP) based on violet laser diode technology. As the only prepress supplier to take a stand at the Pantech expo, it enjoyed a free kick over the competition.
“Last month we (Agfa) announced a range of new CTP installations throughout the world, with a total value of about 6 million Euros” said Agfa’s Regional Business Manager for Newspapers Koni Neuhofer (pictured). “With Australian metropolitan daily newspapers moving to install violet systems we are seeing similar violet growth in our market mirroring the global success.”
Agfa was the first to introduce violet laser technology for CtP applications, and was able to turn it into the technology of choice for newspapers. Newspapers require extremely reliable CtP-systems because they generally drive their platesetters harder and faster than anyone else, but at the same time cannot afford any downtime of their presses. With its violet CtP technology, Agfa offers low cost of ownership, quality and reliable, high-speed digital platemaking.
“As the first company that introduced violet technology on the market, Agfa is dedicated to bringing cost-effectiveness and increased productivity to newspapers around the region by offering the most advanced violet-laser CtP systems optimised by reliable, high-performance plates. Agfa's violet technology has become the standard in Newspaper CTP,” said Neuhofer.
He headed a dedicated team at PANPA in Cairns, which included Regional Marketing Manager Garry Muratore, Newspaper Specialists Steve Marshall & Grant McFarland (NZ), as well as Workflow applications specialist Gary Illing.
As well as taking a prominent part in PANEXPO, Agfa also presented two presentations during the technical sessions of the conference. Regional Marketing Manager Garry Muratore (pictured) explained Agfa implementation of JDF in workflow systems and in a second presentation how Cross Modulation screening technology can lift print quality in newspaper production.“Sublima gives newspapers the ability to raise line screen rulings, thereby reliably and cost-effectively enhancing the quality of newspaper print. :Sublima achieves lines screens of up to 180 lpi without the need to alter anything on the press room” said Agfa’s Garry Muratore
The 2005 PANPA Annual Conference in Cairns proved to be the most important newspaper event of the year for the Asia-Pacific region. A comprehensive preview program allowed the hundreds of delegates plenty of time to carefully plan their activities for the three-day international summit.
Speakers arrived in Cairns from around Australia, New Zealand, the Asia/Pacific region, Paris, London, Dallas and many other world capitals to take part in the newspaper industry’s most exciting annual event.
Further information can be found on the PANPA website at
www.panpa.org.au
“Last month we (Agfa) announced a range of new CTP installations throughout the world, with a total value of about 6 million Euros” said Agfa’s Regional Business Manager for Newspapers Koni Neuhofer (pictured). “With Australian metropolitan daily newspapers moving to install violet systems we are seeing similar violet growth in our market mirroring the global success.” 
As well as taking a prominent part in PANEXPO, Agfa also presented two presentations during the technical sessions of the conference. Regional Marketing Manager Garry Muratore (pictured) explained Agfa implementation of JDF in workflow systems and in a second presentation how Cross Modulation screening technology can lift print quality in newspaper production.“Sublima gives newspapers the ability to raise line screen rulings, thereby reliably and cost-effectively enhancing the quality of newspaper print. :Sublima achieves lines screens of up to 180 lpi without the need to alter anything on the press room” said Agfa’s Garry Muratore