AgfaGraphics news RSS feed http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/index.jsp Read the latest AgfaGraphics news! en-uk Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:17:26 GMT Copyright (C) 2006 Agfa Chicago Sun-Times Purchases Nine Agfa CtP Systems for Increased Throughput. Agfa Graphics announced today that the Chicago Sun-Times, one of the nation's leading daily newspapers, has purchased nine :Advantage CLS CtP systems, along with :Arkitex workflow components that include both Autoplan and Afirma for increased monitoring and automation. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080804_suntimes.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080804_suntimes.jsp Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:00:00 Boston Globe Puts :Polaris Online, Bringing the Number of Agfa CtP Systems at NY Times Co. Newspapers to 25 Two :Polaris engines at the Globe make Agfa technology the nationwide standard in newspaper CtP. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080708_boston_globe.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080708_boston_globe.jsp Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:00:00 Technique and Agfa implement MIS and JDF integration with :Apogee at Grafische Groep Bongaerts (BE) Today, at DRUPA 08, GGB has selected Technique to provide a complete MIS solution across its Web Offset and Sheet-fed printing plants. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080611_ggb_technique.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080611_ggb_technique.jsp Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:00:00 Mazzucchelli and Agfa Graphics agree on the first jumbo plate-setter deal At DRUPA 08, MC Grafica Srl, the prepress company of Grafiche Mazzucchelli SpA (Italy) has selected Agfa Graphics to provide the complete "jumbo" plate setter system :Avalon N48. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080612_Mazzucchelli.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080612_Mazzucchelli.jsp Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:00:00 Successful drupa trade fair confirms Agfa Graphics' strategy and technology leadership Agfa Graphics today announced that the 2008 edition of the four-yearly drupa printing trade fair has been a great success. The company's stylish stand caught the eye of the crowds and its innovative solutions met with general approval from numerous print professionals. As a result, Agfa Graphics reported a solid order intake for both the prepress and the industrial inkjet segment. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080612_drupa.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080612_drupa.jsp Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:30:00 Agfa Graphics Is First Vendor to Receive CIP4 Certification from PIA/GATF for MIS to Prepress Workflow Integration Agfa Graphics announced today that its :Apogee Prepress 5.0 workflow solution has received the “CIP4 Certified Product” designation from the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF). They verified its reliability on behalf of CIP4, as well as the compatibility and other advantages for successful JDF (Job Definition Format) processing. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080609_CIP4_Apogee_MIS2Prepress.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080609_CIP4_Apogee_MIS2Prepress.jsp Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:00:00 Agfa Invests 15 million Euro in Suzano (Brazil) Manufacturing Site Belgium-based multi-national Agfa Graphics has announced a 15 million Euro (36 million Brazilian Real) investment program for its Brazilian printing plate manufacturing site. Agfa Graphics expands the plant to produce the complete digital plate portfolio including :Azura, :Energy Elite and :N92 Violet. The capacity will be increased to answer the fast growing market demand in Latin America. With this project in Suzano, Agfa Graphics confirms its global strategy to substantially grow its digital plate business. The Suzano project is part of a worldwide investment program that began in China, Europe, and recently also in US, with the aim of manufacturing closer to the customers. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080606_suzano.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080606_suzano.jsp Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:30:00 The Minneapolis Star Tribune Purchases Three CtP Systems and :Arkitex Software from Agfa. The Minneapolis Star Tribune, one of the nation's top 20 largest daily newspapers, has purchased three :Advantage CLS Computer-to-Plate units from Agfa Graphics. The Star Tribune has also purchased :Arkitex software including :Arkitex Director, :Arkitex Autoplan, and :Arkitex Afirma. The sale was made at NEXPO 2008 in Washington DC. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080506_minnstar.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080506_minnstar.jsp Tue, 06 May 2008 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics, North America Celebrates Earth Day; Announces GreenWorks™ Printers. In celebration of Earth Day, Agfa Graphics, North America today announced the latest 17 companies to be honored by its GreenWorksTM program. GreenWorks honors Agfa customers that are proactively involved in environmental responsibility including the use of :Azura Chemistry-Free digital printing plates or :Amigo Low-Chemistry digital printing plates. As part of the program, Agfa assists GreenWorks companies in building awareness about their accomplishments. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080422_earthday.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080422_earthday.jsp Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:45:00 Agfa Graphics, North America Announces GreenWorks™, a Customer Recognition Program Encouraging Environmental Responsibility. Agfa Graphics today announced an exclusive new program called GreenWorksTM, part of the company's environmental recognition and support efforts. The GreenWorks program honors those customers that are proactively involved in environmental responsibility including the use of :Azura Chemistry-Free digital printing plates or :Amigo Low-Chemistry digital printing plates. As part of the program, Agfa will assist GreenWorks companies in building awareness about their accomplishments. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080418_greenworks.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080418_greenworks.jsp Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:40:00 :Arkitex 6.0, and Two New Members of the :Arkitex Family, Vantage and Analyst, Debut at NEXPO. Agfa Graphics announces the North America debut of :Arkitex 6.0, Agfa’s most advanced workflow system for newspapers, at NEXPO 2008. Show attendees can see demonstrations of the latest version of the leading newspaper workflow at NEXPO, which is being held at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, April 12 through April 15. Also being demonstrated for the first time are :Arkitex Vantage and :Arkitex Analyst. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080412_nexpo_arkitex.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080412_nexpo_arkitex.jsp Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:00:00 Agfa's New :N92-V Violet Plate Makes North America Debut at NEXPO 2008. NEXPO 2008 attendees are among the first to be able to see the the newest violet digital plates from Agfa Graphics. Making its North America debut at NEXPO is Agfa’s :N92-V violet plate. Agfa’s innovative new :N92-VCF chemistry-free violet plate is also showing at Agfa’s booth. NEXPO is being held at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC through Tuesday, April 15. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080412_nexpo_plates.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080412_nexpo_plates.jsp Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:00:00 Agfa’s Ink Optimization Software Helps Newspapers Reduce Costs, Increase Quality. Agfa Graphics announced today that more daily U.S. newspapers are joining the ranks of Agfa customers now using :Arkitex OptiInk software to reduce ink costs. Many newspapers and coldest printers are recognizing that in addition to ink savings, OptiInk also offers significantly improved press stability and print quality. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080412_nexpo_optiink.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080412_nexpo_optiink.jsp Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:00:00 Agfa Graphics to Demonstrate Workflow and New CtP Plate Technologies at NEXPO 2008. Agfa Graphics will be showing its latest in :Arkitex workflow and CtP plate technology at NEXPO 2008, being held at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, beginning Saturday, April 12, running through Tuesday, April 15. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080410_nexpo_preshow.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080410_nexpo_preshow.jsp Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:40:00 Agfa Graphics to Demonstrate New Products and Solutions at drupa. Agfa Graphics announced today its line-up of new products and solutions that will be on display at the Agfa stand (Hall 8a – B63) during the international trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, 29 May-11 June. The announcement was made at Agfa’s pre-drupa press conference in Belgium where more than 85 graphic arts journalists from around the world gathered to hear about Agfa’s expanded product line for its four major market segments: commercial printing, packaging printing, newspaper industry, and sign & display market. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_preshow.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_preshow.jsp Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:55 Agfa's New Thermal Imaging CtP Solutions to Debut in Düsseldorf. Agfa Graphics announced today that it will introduce the :Avalon N system of Computer-to-Plate (CtP) imaging engines at drupa 2008. The new, powerful, thermal CtP engines are available in 8-up and VLF formats with a variety of plate sizes and plate-per-hour capabilities. The platesetters will be commercially available at drupa where they will be demonstrated for the first time. drupa, the worldwide graphic communications trade fair, will be held 29 May through 11 June in Düsseldorf, Germany. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_avalon_n.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_avalon_n.jsp Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:50 Agfa's New Chem-Free Thermal Digital Plate Features Substantial Increase in Throughput. Agfa Graphics announced today that it has made a further upgrade to its market leading and environmentally friendly :Azura thermal CtP plate system. The new :Azura TS, which offers higher throughput — in some cases as much as 50% — and sharper contrast, will be shown at drupa 2008, the worldwide graphic communications trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, 29 May-11 June. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_ctp_azurats.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_ctp_azurats.jsp Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:45 Agfa to Debut Advanced New Pressroom Supplies at Düsseldorf Trade Show. Agfa Graphics announced today that it will introduce two new CtP plate care products designed to improve and protect plate performance. The two new solutions, Agfa CtP Plate Cleaner and Agfa ANTURAfount AFS1 fountain solution additive, will be presented at drupa, the industry-renowned trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany, 29 May-11 June. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_platecare.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_platecare.jsp Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:40 Agfa Graphics New :Apogee Suite Offers Integrated Publishing, Collaborative Portal, Complete Prepress and End-to-End Quality and Color Management Production Solutions. Agfa Graphics announced today that it will demonstrate its new comprehensive suite of software solutions, :Apogee Publish, :Apogee Portal, :Apogee Prepress, and :Apogee Color at drupa, the international graphic communications trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, 29 May - 11 June. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_sw_apogeesuite.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_sw_apogeesuite.jsp Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:35 Agfa Shows New Integrated Publication Platform at drupa 2008. Agfa Graphics announced today that it will bring to its booth in hall 8a at drupa 2008 the new :Apogee Media, an advanced flexible content management and editorial workflow platform specially designed for content creators, brand owners and service providers who work in either print or web-based media. Currently being successfully employed by several professional end-users, :Apogee Media will be demonstrated during the industry-renowned trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany, 29 May-11 June and will be commercially available at drupa. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_sw_apogeemedia.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_sw_apogeemedia.jsp Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:30 Agfa Graphics to Demonstrate Versatile :Dotrix Industrial Inkjet Press at drupa. Agfa Graphics announced today that it will demonstrate the :Dotrix Modular industrial inkjet press at drupa, being held in Düsseldorf, Germany, 29 May-11 June. The :Dotrix Modular will be shown in a set-up for flexible packaging and a set-up for folding cartons. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_ctp_inkjet.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_ctp_inkjet.jsp Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:25 Agfa Graphics New :Anapurna XLS, :Anapurna Mv and :Anapurna M4f to Debut at drupa. Agfa Graphics announced today that it will debut the newest additions to its family of highly reliable and cost-efficient inkjet printers at drupa 2008, the :Anapurna XLS, the :Anapurna Mv and the :Anapurna M4f. All will be shown at the Agfa stand during the 29 May - 11 June fair in Düsseldorf. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_np_plates.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_np_plates.jsp Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:20 Agfa Materials Launches SYNAPS, a New High-Quality Synthetic Paper. Agfa Materials announced today that it will launch SYNAPS, a newly-developed, polyester-based, synthetic paper for use on offset printing presses. The material, which is noted for its superior printability and exceptionally fast drying time, will be shown for the first time at drupa 2008. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_synaps.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080318_drupa_synaps.jsp Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:15 Silva Named Head of Agfa Graphics, Canada. Agfa Graphics today announced that Ruben Silva, previously regional sales manager, eastern region, Agfa Graphics, Canada, has been promoted to managing director, Agfa Graphics, Canada, effective March 1, 2008. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080312_silva.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080312_silva.jsp Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:00:00 Tribune Company Continues to Make Agfa its Computer-to-Plate Provider of Choice. Agfa Graphics announced today that the publishing unit of the Tribune Company, the third-largest newspaper publisher in the U.S. in total circulation, continues to invest in Agfa total solutions with the recent purchase of three additional :Advantage DL platesetters by the Hartford Courant, making a total of 20 Agfa violet platesetters at the Tribune Company. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080110_tribune.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/20080110_tribune.jsp Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:00:00 Digital printing pioneer Ypsilon creates innovative new digital printing applications with Agfa Graphics :Dotrix Modular digital press. What started from humble beginnings with a single press in 2000, Ypsilon Digital Printing, located in Ypres, Belgium, has grown into a modern production facility. A digital printing pioneer, Ypsilon is at the forefront of developing new applications for digital printing. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/gsportal/wfcd/certified/communication/pressreleases/gs20071220_ypsilon.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/gsportal/wfcd/certified/communication/pressreleases/gs20071220_ypsilon.jsp Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:00:00 Digital printing pioneer Ypsilon creates innovative new digital printing applications with Agfa Graphics :Dotrix Modular digital press. What started from humble beginnings with a single press in 2000, Ypsilon Digital Printing, located in Ypres, Belgium, has grown into a modern production facility. A digital printing pioneer, Ypsilon is at the forefront of developing new applications for digital printing. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071220_ypsilon.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071220_ypsilon.jsp Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:00:00 Bangkok Post, Largest English Newspaper in Thailand, Chooses Violet Technology from Agfa for CtP and Screening. Agfa Graphics announced today that The Post Publishing Public Company Limited of Bangkok, Thailand, responsible for both the English-language Bangkok Post and its Thai-language companion, The Post Today, has installed two Agfa :Polaris violet-laser Computer-to-Plate imaging systems along with :Sublima cross-modulated screening technology. These solutions have enabled both daily newspapers to increase production and quality levels. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071219_Bangkok.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071219_Bangkok.jsp Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics Is First Vendor to Receive CIP4 Certification from PIA/GATF for JDF 1.3 Capable Prepress Workflow. Agfa Graphics announced today that its :ApogeeX 4.0 workflow system has received the “CIP4 Certified Product” designation from the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF), who on behalf of CIP4, verified its reliability, compatibility and other advantages integral to effective and successful JDF prepress. :ApogeeX 4.0 is the first JDF-capable prepress workflow to receive the designation. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071217_cip4.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071217_cip4.jsp Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:00:00 Kempenfelt Graphics is First in Canada to use Agfa’s :Energy Elite No-Bake Plate. Agfa Graphics announced today that Kempenfelt Graphics, a leading graphic communications company in Eastern Canada, is the first commercial customer in Canada to use Agfa's :Energy Elite no-bake plate. Kempenfelt is already using the plate on press runs throughout the day that often exceed a half-million impressions. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071108_1steelite.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071108_1steelite.jsp Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:00:50 Agfa Graphics Marks 1000th Installation of :ApogeeX Workflow in North America. Agfa Graphics announced today that Royale Print & Packaging, a label and folding carton company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, has become the one-thousandth :ApogeeX workflow installation in North America. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071108_apogeex1000.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071108_apogeex1000.jsp Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:00:45 Canadian Printers Honoured by Agfa's Environmental Recognition Program. Agfa Graphics today announced that Christian Press of Winnipeg, Manitoba has been honoured with an Environmental Recognition Award. The award program recognises and acknowledges customers that promote environmental awareness both through in-house programs and the effective use of 'green' prepress and printing technologies. Accell Graphics of Ontario also recently received an Environmental Recognition Award. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071108_enviro_recog.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071108_enviro_recog.jsp Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:00:30 Agfa Introduces :ApogeeX InkSave, an Integrated and Automated Option for Efficient Ink Use. Agfa Graphics announced today the introduction of :ApogeeX InkSave, an enhancement option for the :ApogeeX workflow solution. InkSave can save commercial printers between 8-25% of ink costs while guaranteeing 100% colour reproduction. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071108_inksave.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071108_inksave.jsp Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:00:10 "Agfa Stay Ahead" Road Show a Great Success in Canada. Agfa Graphics recently completed the Canadian segment of its "Agfa Stay Ahead" Road Show, a day-long seminar on industry trends and technologies specific to workflow that recently made stops in Toronto and Montreal. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071108_roadshow.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071108_roadshow.jsp Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:00:05 New Versions of Agfa's Workflow and Project Management Software Make Canadian Debut. Agfa Graphics announced today its line-up of products and solutions to be demonstrated at Graphics Canada (booth #3412). Graphics Canada is the nation's largest and longest-running industry showcase and is being held November 8-10, 2007 at the International Centre in Toronto. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071031_GraphicsCanada_PreSHow.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071031_GraphicsCanada_PreSHow.jsp Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics and Technique Join Forces to Provide Integrated Solutions for the Commercial Printing Industry. Agfa Graphics announced today a partnership with Technique Group, providing customers and prospects an integrated solution that combines Agfa's :Delano Project Management Portal and the :ApogeeX range of Prepress Products, with Technique's modular Management Information System (MIS). The integrated solution, which will be available in the fourth quarter of this year for the UK and North American market, was demonstrated during the GRAPH EXPO exhibition in McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. The partnership enables Agfa to combine the MIS product portfolio and skills from Technique, with the Prepress and Project Management product portfolio and skills from Agfa. The result is a fully JDF/JMF-based integrated solution, providing customers and prospects the benefits of complete job automation and control, from job creation to delivery of the final product. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071030_technique.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071030_technique.jsp Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:00:00 California Sign Printer Purchases Agfa's :Anapurna XL² Wide-Format Printer. Agfa Graphics today announced that the Sign-A-Rama in Escondido, CA, has purchased an :Anapurna XL² wide-format industrial inkjet printer. The UV curable print engine will be demonstrated live at Agfa's exhibit during SGIA '07 in Orlando. Sign-A-Rama Escondido is part of the Sign-A-Rama franchise which has 600 stores in 25 countries. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071024_sgia_signarama.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071024_sgia_signarama.jsp Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:00:00 California Sign Printer Purchases Agfa's :Anapurna XL² Wide-Format Printer. Agfa Graphics today announced that the Sign-A-Rama in Escondido, CA, has purchased an :Anapurna XL² wide-format industrial inkjet printer. The UV curable print engine will be demonstrated live at Agfa's exhibit during SGIA '07 in Orlando. Sign-A-Rama Escondido is part of the Sign-A-Rama franchise which has 600 stores in 25 countries. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/gsportal/wfcd/certified/communication/pressreleases/gs20071024_sgia_signarama.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/gsportal/wfcd/certified/communication/pressreleases/gs20071024_sgia_signarama.jsp Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:00:00 Alliance, a Division of Rock-Tenn, Installs New :Dotrix Modular from Agfa Graphics. Agfa Graphics today announced the installation of its :Dotrix Modular at the Winston-Salem, NC, manufacturing facility of Alliance, a Division of Rock-Tenn Company. :Dotrix Modular is the latest generation of the wide-web, high-speed, cost-effective inkjet digital press and its installation is part of Alliance's continued commitment to invest in new technology. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071024_sgia_alliance.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071024_sgia_alliance.jsp Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:00:00 Two New Dealers Add the :Anapurna Family of Wide-format Printers to their Portfolio. Agfa Graphics announced today that two new dealers have signed-on to distribute the :Anapurna line of wide-format inkjet printers. Gazillion Digital Solutions and ITNH join the growing list of dealers representing the :Anapurna family of inkjet printers for indoor and outdoor applications. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071024_sgia_dealers.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071024_sgia_dealers.jsp Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:00:00 Two New Dealers Add the :Anapurna Family of Wide-format Printers to their Portfolio. Agfa Graphics announced today that two new dealers have signed-on to distribute the :Anapurna line of wide-format inkjet printers. Gazillion Digital Solutions and ITNH join the growing list of dealers representing the :Anapurna family of inkjet printers for indoor and outdoor applications. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/gsportal/wfcd/certified/communication/pressreleases/gs20071024_sgia_dealers.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/gsportal/wfcd/certified/communication/pressreleases/gs20071024_sgia_dealers.jsp Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics Opens Inkjet Competence Center in Branchburg, New Jersey. Agfa Graphics announced today that the company has opened a new inkjet demo center in its Branchburg facility. The Agfa Competence Center currently features the :Anapurna M and :Anapurna XL: printing systems. The two systems are also being shown at the Agfa booth (#2512) during the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) show being held in Orlando, FL, later this month. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071012_aicc.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071012_aicc.jsp Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics Opens Inkjet Competence Center in Branchburg, New Jersey. Agfa Graphics announced today that the company has opened a new inkjet demo center in its Branchburg facility. The Agfa Competence Center currently features the :Anapurna M and :Anapurna XL: printing systems. The two systems are also being shown at the Agfa booth (#2512) during the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) show being held in Orlando, FL, later this month. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/gsportal/wfcd/certified/communication/pressreleases/gs20071012_aicc.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/gsportal/wfcd/certified/communication/pressreleases/gs20071012_aicc.jsp Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:00:00 Agfa's Ink Optimisation Demonstrated at Ifra. Agfa Graphics (Stand B620) announced today that customers of its newest ink optimisation software, :Arkitex OptiInk, are achieving impressive results in both cost savings and print quality, meeting and exceeding their initial expectations. This fully automatic software solution will be demonstrated at the IFRA 2007, the international newspaper and publishing show taking place October 8-10, 2007 in Vienna, Austria. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_optiink.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_optiink.jsp Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:00:00 Agfa Announces Advancements in Violet Plate Technology at Ifra 07. Agfa Graphics announced today the launch of the next generation of Agfa's violet photopolymer plate technology, the :N92v. The long-run, high-consistency, no-bake plate for newspaper and commercial printing applications will make its official worldwide debut at the Ifra show in Vienna. :N92v builds on the proven, market-leading, :N91v plate, offering improved run length, higher quality and new levels of performance. The new plate will begin a gradual phase-in in early 2008, and will eventually replace the :N91v. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_n92v.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_n92v.jsp Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:00:00 Agfa Graphics Delivers 2000th Newspaper CtP System Worldwide. Agfa Graphics (Stand B620), a worldwide leader in Newspaper CtP engines, announces today that it has sold its 2000th newspaper CtP system worldwide. In addition, all Agfa Newspaper CtP engines being sold today will include :Arkitex PowerWedge, which provides a digital calibration to ensure proper violet plate production. :Arkitex PowerWedge was developed and patented by Agfa Graphics to make an analysis possible on every plate produced during a newspaper’s plate processing session. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_powerwedge_ctp.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_powerwedge_ctp.jsp Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:00:00 Agfa Graphics New :Arkitex Portal to Offer Single Screen Overview of Workflow. Agfa Graphics (Stand B620) announced today that it will demonstrate :Arkitex Portal for the first time at the Ifra newspaper show in Vienna. Portal is a new product that provides a single screen overview of the entire newspaper workflow, as well as easy access to the individual workflow elements within it. Portal integrates tightly with Agfa‘s :Arkitex 6.0 product line and can effectively be the starting point for all users within the production cycle. It is also compatible with older versions of Agfa workflow. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_portal.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_portal.jsp Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:00:00 Axel Springer Chooses :Sublima from Agfa Graphics. Axel Springer AG, Berlin, has decided to use the cross-modulated raster technology of :Sublima from Agfa Graphics across all its printing sites in Germany. By the end of the year, the innovative software – which creates photo-realistic results in newsprint with maximum detail reproduction, smooth surfaces and homogenous development – will be installed in all the RIPs of the newspaper publishing house including print sites in Ahrensburg, Berlin-Spandau, Essen-Kettwig, Munich and Neu-Isenburg. :Sublima is already used to print the Berliner Morgenpost in Berlin and Die Welt in Ahrensburg, as well as for the supplements Golf Magazin and Icon. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_axel_springer.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_axel_springer.jsp Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:00:00 Austria's Largest Privately-Owned Publishing Company First to use Agfa's New Violet Chemistry-Free Digital Plates. Agfa Graphics announced today that its new line of violet chemistry-free digital plates is now in use at Austria's largest privately-owned publishing company, Mediaprint. The non-ablative plates, which work with low-power, reliable violet diodes, produce exceptionally strong image contrast and no on-press contamination. Ifra attendees will be able to see the new Agfa plate technology on the Agfa stand as well as having the option to visit Mediaprint during the show to see the technology in a real-life newspaper production environment. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_chem-free_plate.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_chem-free_plate.jsp Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:00:00 Agfa Graphics Pressroom Chemicals Highlighted at Ifra 07. Agfa Graphics (Stand B620) announced today that Agfa Prima FS105 fountain solution and Xtrawash Plus 60 both will both be demonstrated at Ifra, the international newspaper and publishing show taking place October 8-10, 2007 in Vienna, Austria. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_pressroomchemicals.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_pressroomchemicals.jsp Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:00:00 Agfa Announces :Arkitex 6.0, Latest Version of Leading Newspaper Workflow Solution. Agfa Graphics announced today the newest version of its powerful workflow system for newspaper production, :Arkitex 6.0. Added features of the new release include automatic PDF page checking, improved communication with page notes and enhanced publication planning for complex tasks related to imposition and multiple editions. The new software will be demonstrated for the first time during Ifra, the international newspaper and publishing show in Vienna. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_arkitex.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071009_ifra_arkitex.jsp Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:00:00 Agfa Graphics' Award Winning Solutions Draw Crowds at GRAPH EXPO 2007. Agfa Graphics announced today that it exceeded all sales goals in all product areas shown at GRAPH EXPO. Agfa's success at the exhibition indicates that printers are looking for complete prepress and inkjet solutions from a company with innovative technology that enhances their businesses. Customers were clearly interested in advanced software solutions such as :ApogeeX 4.0 and :Delano 3.0 that help graphic communications firms of all sizes become stronger companies and wide format digital printing systems that offer printers the potential to generate increased revenue. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071004_gexpo_postshow.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071004_gexpo_postshow.jsp Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics Product Debuts, Including Workflow and Plates, to Highlight Exhibit at Ifra. Agfa Graphics (Stand B620) announced today that it will demonstrate more than a dozen of its latest products and software solutions, including the first-ever public demonstrations of the :Arkitex Core 6.0 workflow system and :N92v plates. The demonstrations will take place at IFRA, the international newspaper and publishing show, taking place 8-10 October in Vienna, Austria. Agfa will also host ‘Meet the Experts’ discussions with experts on a wide variety of technical issues that are impacting the industry worldwide. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071002_ifra_preshow.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20071002_ifra_preshow.jsp Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics Launches Your Security Solution. Agfa Graphics announced today that it has released a new security solution for those who want to offer their customers advanced protection from piracy and unlawful duplication of designs on packaging, labels and other printed materials. With Agfa’s new :Secuseal 1.0, a set of plug-ins on Adobe Illustrator™ and applicable with all standard design workflows, designers can add security elements to any printed design. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070926_secuseal.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070926_secuseal.jsp Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:00:00 Agfa's Award-winning :Energy Elite Plate Helps Printers Meet Long-Run Challenges Without Baking. Agfa Graphics announced today that its advanced :Energy Elite aluminum no-bake plate for thermal imaging is exceeding technical expectations. Originally expected to accommodate run lengths of 350,000 impressions, :Energy Elite is consistently running up to 500,000 impressions without baking (and up to 1 million when baked). http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070909_graphexpo_energy.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070909_graphexpo_energy.jsp Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics Introduces New High-Throughput Violet CtP Print Engine. Agfa Graphics announced today the addition of the :Avalon LF XT+ to its advanced line of violet CtP print engines. Designed to increase the quality, flexibility and reliability of violet CtP imaging, the new :Avalon LF XT+ will appeal to those who may have limited budgets for capital improvements through its modest pricing structure. It is now commercially available for purchase. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070909_graphexpo_avalonlfxt.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070909_graphexpo_avalonlfxt.jsp Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:00:00 Veteran St. Louis Printing Company Boosts Business with :Anapurna Inkjet Printer. Agfa Graphics today announced that Commerce Color, a major supplier of grand and large format printing services for clients throughout the United States, is enjoying significant gains to its business since adding Agfa's :Anapurna XL inkjet printer to its in-house equipment roster. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070909_graphexpo_commercecolor.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070909_graphexpo_commercecolor.jsp Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics Introduces Workflow-integrated Color Management at GRAPH EXPO. Agfa Graphics has announced a new version of its advanced color management software, :ColorTune 5.0. With tools for profile management, targets measurement, definition of spot colors, and soft proof control on Mac and PC displays, :ColorTune 5.0 brings together color sophistication in the field of ICC (International Color Consortium) profile creation and management of color in the workflow. The software, which will be available in the third quarter of this year, will be demonstrated for the first time at GRAPH EXPO (booth #3839) in McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070909_graphexpo_colortune.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070909_graphexpo_colortune.jsp Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:00:00 New :Delano 3.0 from Agfa Graphics Provides Increased Functionality for Efficient Project Management. Agfa Graphics announced today that the latest version of its :Delano project management system, :Delano 3.0, will be demonstrated at the company's GRAPH EXPO exhibit at booth #3839 in McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. The software is now commercially available. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070909_graphexpo_delano.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070909_graphexpo_delano.jsp Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:00:00 :ApogeeX 4.0 Workflow from Agfa Graphics Launched at GRAPH EXPO 2007. Agfa Graphics announced today that the newest version of its popular :ApogeeX workflow solution, :ApogeeX 4.0, will be demonstrated at the company's GRAPH EXPO exhibit at booth #3839 in McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. The software is now commercially available. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070909_apogeeX4.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070909_apogeeX4.jsp Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics to Feature Full Lineup of New Prepress and Inkjet Solutions at GRAPH EXPO 2007. Agfa Graphics announced today that the company, a worldwide leader in prepress solutions for the printing, publishing and newspaper industries, will bring a broad spectrum of new and updated products and solutions to its exhibit (booth #3839) at GRAPH EXPO, which is being held September 9-12 at McCormick Place South in Chicago. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070830_graphexpo.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070830_graphexpo.jsp Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:00:00 Hansen Werbung Installs Germany's First :Anapurna M Developed by Agfa Graphics Germany’s first wide-format inkjet system, :Anapurna M by Agfa Graphics, was installed mid July at Hansen Werbung’s facilities in a business park in Reinbek near Hamburg. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070820_Hansen_Werbung_EN.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070820_Hansen_Werbung_EN.jsp Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:00:00 Agfa Graphics Named InterTech Technology Award Recipient for :Energy Elite No-Bake Plate. Agfa Graphics announced today that its :Energy Elite no-bake plate has received an InterTech™ Technology Award from the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) for its technical innovation. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070815_EnergyInterTech.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070815_EnergyInterTech.jsp Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:00:00 Agfa Graphics Plate Facility in Leeds, UK, Wins Manufacturing Excellence Award. Agfa Graphics announced today that the company won first prize in a national award competition from the prestigious Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) in the UK. Agfa faced strong competition from some of the UK's best-run businesses to secure the award for the company's leadership in environmental excellence. The Leeds production plant, which manufactures printing plates for Agfa Graphics, was honoured with the MX Arup Award for Sustainable Manufacturing for improving its treatment of waste by 98.5%, virtually eliminating landfill. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070723_LeedsAward.doc.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070723_LeedsAward.doc.jsp Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics Launches :ApogeeX with Automatic Barcode Generation. Agfa Graphics announced today that :ApogeeX 3.5, Agfa's award-winning prepress production workflow software, now provides automatic generation of barcodes. These barcodes, which contain valuable production information of the printing project, ensure the seamless integration of prepress, press and post-press equipment by adding reliability, control and automation, and allows smooth printing and finishing (cutting and folding). :ApogeeX 3.5 supports four different barcode standards that can be read by press and post-press equipment providers WST Systemtechnik GmbH (www.wst.eu), Müller Martini AG (www.mullermartini.com), Nela GmbH (www.nela.de) and Lehner GmbH (www.lehner-gmbh.com). http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070716_ax_barcodes.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070716_ax_barcodes.jsp Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:00:00 The New York Times Company Completes Installation of Nationwide :Arkitex System. Agfa Graphics today announced that as part of its five-year strategic alliance with The New York Times Company it has completed the installation of :Arkitex Courier and :Arkitex Director. Together, :Arkitex Courier and Director operate as an automated, single transmission and printing solution giving The New York Times newspaper a seamless workflow between its newsroom operations and printing facilities across the United States. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070710_nyt.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070710_nyt.jsp Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:00:00 Agfa Graphics Further Strengthens U.S. Sales & Marketing Organization. Agfa Graphics today announced a change to its U.S. sales & marketing organization designed to provide even greater focus on servicing Agfa’s customers. Peter Wilkens, director of Agfa’s newspaper segment for North America, will now head the U.S. sales & marketing team as vice president, leading a new organization that now includes all prepress solutions across Agfa’s commercial, corporate and newspaper segments. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070626_wilkens.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070626_wilkens.jsp Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Recognized by Leading IT Magazines for :IntellSyst Remote Diagnostic System. Agfa Graphics today announced that it has been given a Technology & Business (T&B) Award from START-IT magazine and a Value Chain Award from M2M magazine. Both awards acknowledge contributions to the science of providing efficient remote imaging services for graphic communications professionals worldwide. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070621_award_intellsyst.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070621_award_intellsyst.jsp Thu, 21 Jun 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics, Canada Names Two New Account Managers. Agfa Graphics today announced the appointments of Stan Tranter as account manager for Quebec and Mario Michelini as national corporate account manager for Canada. Tranter, who has been with Agfa for 13 years, will work closely with existing customers in the province to maintain ongoing relationships, pursue new accounts, and promote Agfa’s technological and market leadership throughout the territory. One of Tranter’s previous roles with the company was to train Agfa employees on various products and systems, which he did on a worldwide basis. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070613_canada.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070613_canada.jsp Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics' President Receives Award from Graphic Arts Honor Society Agfa Graphics today announced that Tom Saggiomo, president and chief executive office, Agfa Graphics, North America, was presented with the Gamma Gold Key Award from The Gamma Chapter of Gamma Epsilon Tau of the NYC College of Technology of The City University of New York at their 52nd Annual Installations of Officers last Friday night. Gamma Epsilon Tau is the international graphic arts honor society. Also receiving the Gamma Gold Key Award was Hoag Levins, executive producer of AdAge.com. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070611_GoldKeyF.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070611_GoldKeyF.jsp Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:00:00 Agfa's ThermoFuse Technology in Use at More Than 50 Printers Throughout Canada. Agfa Graphics today announced that its chemistry-free :Azura and low-chemistry :Amigo CtP plates, driven by advanced ThermoFuse™ technology, are now being used by more than 50 printers in over 30 Canadian cities. Offering consistency in platemaking, ThermoFuse-based plates continue to win over printers and their clients throughout Canada. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070604_50thermofuse.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070604_50thermofuse.jsp Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Promotes Education, Research with Donation of Workflow and Plates to PIA/GATF. Agfa Graphics announced today that as part of its commitment to education and research in the graphic communications industry, it has donated an :ApogeeX 3.5 workflow management system and :Azura chemistry-free thermal plates to the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) for the group to use in many of its popular and innovative programs. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070523_GATF.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070523_GATF.jsp Wed, 23 May 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics Adds Adobe PDF Print Engine into Newest Release of :ApogeeX Prepress Workflow. Agfa Graphics today announced that the Adobe PDF Print Engine will be incorporated into the next release of the :ApogeeX workflow, version 4.0. The inclusion in ApogeeX 4.0 of the Adobe PDF Print Engine, which allows PDF files to be rendered natively throughout the workflow, eliminating the need to flatten transparent artwork, enables a more efficient and reliable end-to-end PDF workflow. With enhanced JDF integration capabilities, :ApogeeX 4.0 offers incomparable support for other components of the print production process including MIS systems, presses and finishing equipment. The new version of :ApogeeX is slated for release in June. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070425_adobe.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070425_adobe.jsp Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:00:00 The Chicago Sun-Times Selects Agfa Graphics' :Arkitex to Manage Workflow at Three Key Production Sites. Agfa Graphics today announced that The Chicago Sun-Times has selected Agfa’s :Arkitex system to handle workflow at three of its production sites in Chicago, IL, Ashland, IL, and Fox Valley, IL. Implementation is scheduled for late spring. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070421_nexpo_suntimes.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070421_nexpo_suntimes.jsp Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:00:00 Agfa Graphics' Violet Chemistry-Free Plates Make North American Debut at NEXPO '07. Agfa Graphics today announced it is demonstrating its new line of violet chemistry-free digital plates which are making their North American debut at Agfa’s booth at NEXPO 2007. As the leader in plate production, the introduction of this new line of plates from Agfa Graphics confirms that violet technology is the right solution for the newspaper industry. The non-ablative plates produce exceptionally strong image contrast, no on-press contamination even with press runs of 150,000, and work with low-power, reliable violet diodes. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070421_nexpo_violetchemfree.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070421_nexpo_violetchemfree.jsp Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:00:00 Agfa's :Arkitex OptiInk Exceeds Customer Expectations at Newest Installation Sites. Agfa Graphics announced today that customers of its newest ink optimization software, :Arkitex OptiInk, are achieving impressive results in both cost savings and print quality. This fully automatic software solution will be demonstrated at the NEXPO 2007 event in Orlando from April 21-24. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070421_nexpo_optiink.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070421_nexpo_optiink.jsp Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:00:00 Agfa Graphics Outlines its Strategy for the Industrial Inkjet Market. With the recent additions of the :Anapurna M and the :Anapurna XL² wide-format industrial inkjet systems, Agfa Graphics has an extensive portfolio of UV inkjet products to date. The company will use a similar approach to the wide-format market that it used to become a leader in prepress—that is, to offer complete integrated systems and services, and to form close relationships with customers, helping them reach their profit goals. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070420_strategyc3.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070420_strategyc3.jsp Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:00:00 Agfa Graphics Announces :Anapurna M Industrial Wide-Format Inkjet Printer. Agfa Graphics today announced a new addition to its :Anapurna range of industrial wide-format inkjet systems. The 160 cm (63 inch) wide :Anapurna M industrial wide-format inkjet printer uses state-of-the art 14 picoliter printheads and Agfa-made UV-curable :Anapurna ink to make photo quality UV technology available to graphic screen printing and sign making shops at an affordable investment cost. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070420_anapurnaM.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070420_anapurnaM.jsp Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:00:00 Agfa Graphics Launches :Anapurna XL² for Screen Printing. Agfa Graphics is extending its product portfolio with the release of a new wide-format industrial inkjet system for production of very high quality indoor and outdoor signs and displays. The :Anapurna XL² is a 250-cm wide (98.4 inches) printer and offers very high-image quality, excellent text reproduction, smooth tints, vivid colours and good solids. White ink comes as a factory option. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070420_anapurnaXL2.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070420_anapurnaXL2.jsp Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:00:00 Agfa to Highlight Technologies that Bring Automation Costs Down and Quality Up at NEXPO '07. Agfa Graphics announced today that it will mark the opening of NEXPO 2007 in Orlando, FL, with the North American premiere of its new line of chemistry-free violet-laser polymer digital plates, slated to be available next year. The premiere takes place at the Agfa booth (#2141) at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 21. All are welcome to attend. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070418_nexpo.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070418_nexpo.jsp Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:00:00 Agfa Graphics Demonstrates Workflow Integration with Hewlett-Packard's Indigo at ON DEMAND. Agfa Graphics announced today that it will be demonstrating its :ApogeeX and :Delano enterprise solutions as they integrate with the HP Indigo printing environment at the Hewlett-Packard booth (#1539) at ON DEMAND. The ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition runs from April 16-19 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070416_ondemand.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070416_ondemand.jsp Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:00:00 Agfa Graphics Announces :Anapurna M Industrial Wide-Format Inkjet Printer. Agfa Graphics today announced a new addition to its :Anapurna range of industrial wide-format inkjet systems. The new printer is being shown for the first time at the International Sign Association's (ISA) International Sign Expo, being held in Las Vegas, NV (USA). The 63 inch wide :Anapurna M (160 cm) industrial wide-format inkjet printer uses state-of-the art 14 picoliter printheads and Agfa-made UV-curable :Anapurna ink to make photo quality UV technology available to graphic screen printing and sign making shops at an affordable investment cost. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070412_AnapurnaM_ISA.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070412_AnapurnaM_ISA.jsp Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:00:00 Dealers Sign up to Distribute Agfa's :Anapurna Industrial Wide-Format UV Inkjet Printers. Agfa Graphics announced today that several dealers have signed on to distribute Agfa's newest line of industrial wide-format inkjet printers. The Oldham Group and SAS Graphic Supply, distributors of printing solutions for the graphic communications industry, recently signed on to offer their customers printers from the :Anapurna line of industrial wide-format UV inkjet printers. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070412_dealers_isa.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070412_dealers_isa.jsp Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics to Demonstrate Line of Wide-Format Inkjet Printers at Sign Expo. Agfa Graphics will be demonstrating its inkjet engines and solutions at the International Sign Association’s (ISA) International Sign Expo, being held in Las Vegas, NV (USA), from April 11-14. Available for demonstrations at the Agfa booth (#5249) will be the :Anapurna XL, which features white ink and two-up board printing and speeds over 600 square feet per hour. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070410_isa.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070410_isa.jsp Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Wins China Top Ten Brands Award for Third Consecutive Year. The Agfa brand remains in pole position in the rapidly growing Chinese graphic arts industry according to the latest Top Ten Printing Brands Election 2006. The election was organised by HC360.com, a leading multi-media business information service providers and printing websites in China. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070403_china.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070403_china.jsp Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:00:00 Epson and Agfa Graphics Strengthen Co-operation for Digital Proofing. Agfa Graphics and Epson announced today that they have strengthened their co-operation to bring integrated colour proofing solutions. The companies have agreed to co-market and co-brand the Epson Stylus Pro range of large-format printers and UltraChromeTM K3 proofing inks together with Agfa's SherpaProof label :SherpaProof is available through Agfa's distribution channel, which is the largest of any pre-press vendor. :SherpaProof has already achieved official certification with Fogra, SWOP and 3DAP, and can be integrated in any digital prepress workflow. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070328_epson.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070328_epson.jsp Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:00:00 Advantage Sign Supply, Major Large-Format Distributor, to sell Agfa's :Anapurna UV Inkjet Printers. Agfa Graphics announced today that Advantage Sign Supply, Inc., a distributor of large format printing solutions for the sign and display market, has become a distributor of Agfa's :Anapurna wide-format inkjet printers. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Advantage Sign Supply will distribute Agfa's innovative UV-curable print engine to customers throughout the East Coast and Midwest U.S. from its seven regional locations. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070323_advantagesignsupply.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070323_advantagesignsupply.jsp Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics Launches Affordable CtP System for B1 Format. Agfa Graphics today launched :Acento LF, an affordable thermal CtP system for the many offset printers looking to convert to digital platemaking, especially in emerging markets. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070316_acentolf.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070316_acentolf.jsp Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:00:00 Agfa Graphics Divests Xitron. Agfa Graphics announced today that it has sold Xitron, Inc, which was acquired by Agfa as part of the company's Autologic acquisition at the end of 2001, to Vanguard Graphics International Group of Companies. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070314_xitron.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070314_xitron.jsp Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:00:00 Agfa Looks Back on Successful Graphispag 2007 in Spain. Agfa Graphics announced today that it met its ambitious show targets at the Graphispag 2007 prepress and printing exhibition (Barcelona, Spain, 19-25 February). More than 50 CtP systems, the majority of which for use with :Azura chemistry-free plates, were sold at the show, but also five :Avalon VLF (Very Large Format) systems. From the company’s rapidly expanding inkjet portfolio, :Anapurna wide-format UV curable inkjet printers also contributed to the success. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070308_graphispag.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070308_graphispag.jsp Thu, 08 Mar 2007 17:00:00 Agfa Graphics Launches :Dotrix Transcolor. Agfa Graphics launched the :Dotrix Transcolor, an inkjet colour printer that adds high-quality colour to high-speed printing of transactional and transpromotional documents and direct mail pieces. A powerful IPDS (Intelligent Printer Data Stream) controller combines with single-pass printing engines, high-resolution inkjet technology and UV curable inks to deliver a lower cost-per-copy and faster return on investment. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070206_dotrixtranscolor.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070206_dotrixtranscolor.jsp Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:00:00 Graphispag At Graphispag 2007, Agfa Graphics – the world’s biggest offset plate supplier - will re-confirm its commitment to the graphic arts industry by presenting a number of new plate developments both in the field of thermal laser and visible light technology. New releases of ApogeeX, both for commercial printing and the packaging industry, integrated with :Delano, Agfa Graphics’ web-server based project management software will drive the CtP solutions on the booth. And to stress the importance of Agfa Graphics’ own developments in the field of industrial inkjet, :Anapurna XL, a UV-curable solution will also make its appearance at Graphispag 2007. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070201_graphispag.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070201_graphispag.jsp Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:00:00 Leading Japanese Printers Choose Agfa Graphics' Chemistry-free CtP. Agfa Graphics today announced two more successes for its market leading chemistry free :Azura digital plate, at Daicolo and at Nishikawa Group, two big-name printing companies in Japan. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070122_Daicolo_Nishikawa.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070122_Daicolo_Nishikawa.jsp Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:00:00 Agfa Graphics Announces 3000th Installation of :IntellSyst Remote Diagnostic System. Agfa Graphics today announced that more than 3000 customers worldwide are now connected to the :IntellSyst remote diagnostic system for :ApogeeX workflow software and other Agfa products. The 3000th installation, at Tech Valley Printing in Watervliet, New York (USA), is up and running and provides benefits ranging from decreased downtime to more effective internal and external communication for the busy, full-service printer. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070118_intellsyst3000th_f2.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070118_intellsyst3000th_f2.jsp Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:00:00 Imprimerie Centrale Takes Lead in Customer Service with Agfa's Enterprise Solutions. Agfa Graphics announced today that it has extended its partnership with Imprimerie Centrale, a leading printing company in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Agfa's latest enterprise software for prepress automation and project management will enable Imprimerie Centrale to further improve remote and online customer service while integrating their existing Management Information Systems (MIS) from Gamsys (Spa, Belgium). http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070115_imprc.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070115_imprc.jsp Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:00:00 Nationwide News Completes Digital Conversion with CtP from Agfa Graphics. Agfa Graphics announced today that Nationwide News (NWN) of News Ltd, the Australian arm of News Corp and Australia’s largest newspaper publisher, has completed the conversion of its Chullora print centre to an all-digital prepress and platemaking workflow. Agfa's solutions are being used to produce Australia's highest-selling titles, such as the Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and the Australian. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070111_nationwidenews.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070111_nationwidenews.jsp Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:00:00 Xaar Approves Agfa Graphics' UV-curable Ink Set for Use With its OmniDot 760 Printhead. Agfa Graphics announced today that Xaar has approved one of Agfa's UV-curable inks for use with Xaar's innovative OmniDot 760 printhead, which was co-developed between both companies. Agfa Graphics developed the Xaar range of UV-curable general purpose inks specifically to achieve effective jetting of vibrant and lightfast colours and guarantee high-quality, durable results for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070103_xaar.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20070103_xaar.jsp Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:00:00 Mondi Packaging Flexibles Chooses :Dotrix Digital Press from Agfa. Agfa Graphics today announced that it has concluded a deal with Mondi Packaging Flexibles R&D Centre GmbH of Korneuburg, Austria. Mondi Packaging Flexibles has chosen Agfa Graphics' :Dotrix technology for its investment in a digital printing press for packaging applications. The press was shown at Agfa's stand at Emballage to Mondi's business partners, customers and print buyers and meets their digital printing requirements. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061121_mondi.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061121_mondi.jsp Tue, 21 Nov 2006 10:00:00 Graph Expo 2006 Attendees Benefit from Agfa Graphics' Business and Production-focused Customer Events Agfa Graphics announced today that its "New Experience" exhibit at Graph Expo 2006, highlighted by a series of informative and practical demonstrations, consultation sessions and other exclusive in-booth events, was very popular with show attendees who preferred Agfa's alternative approach to trade shows. By focusing the efforts on learning opportunities, visitors to Agfa's booth were able to benefit from informational seminars, executive briefings and user panels tailored to their specific needs. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061117_postshow.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061117_postshow.jsp Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:00:00 :Azura, :Delano, and :ApogeeX Demos Nearly Full as Print World 2006 Opens this Weekend Agfa Graphics announced today attendees at the Print World 2006 event in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) will be able to see interactive demonstrations of the latest in enterprise software, workflow software innovations and chemistry-free CtP at the company's booth (#750). http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061115_printworld.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061115_printworld.jsp Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:00:00 Printer/Publisher in Canada Selects Agfa's CtP for Busy Production Facility. Agfa Graphics announced today that Weller Publishing, a newspaper, magazine and book printer in Canada, has added an :Advantage DL platesetter from Agfa to its production room floor. The :Advantage DL with :Arkitex NewsDrive joins several other Agfa products and systems for its busy Toronto-area facility. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061107_weller.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061107_weller.jsp Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics Previews Brand Protection Software at Emballage. Agfa Graphics today announced that it will preview new brand protection software at the Emballage World Packaging Exhibition in Paris, France, 20-24 November 2006. Drawing on Agfa patents and expertise in high-end security software with the :Fortuna solution, which protects 75% of the world's banknotes, the company plans to bring security software that plugs into standard packaging design packages. Using the new solution, printed packages will include design features that make imitations recognisable as such to combat counterfeit printing. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061102_emballage2.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061102_emballage2.jsp Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:00:00 Agfa Graphics Brings Inkjet, Software and CtP Innovations to Emballage. Agfa Graphics today previewed the solutions it will bring at the Emballage World Packaging Exhibition in Paris, France, 20-24 November 2006. These solutions are meant to impact the bottom line of both printers and their customers. They will include live demos of the :Dotrix high-speed industrial inkjet press, and the first live demo of the next-generation :Energy Elite thermal plate using the :Avalon LF CtP system. Both systems will be driven by :ApogeeX for Packaging production software with digital proofing using :SherpaProof and :SpectraSpot. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061102_emballage.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061102_emballage.jsp Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:00:00 Post-Newsweek Media Buys Agfa Platesetters for New State-of-the-Art Printing Plant. Agfa Graphics announced today that Post-Newsweek Media, a newspaper and commercial printer serving the Washington, D.C./Baltimore, Maryland market, has purchased three :Advantage CLS platesetters with :Arkitex NewsDrive from Agfa to bring state-of-the-art CtP technology to its new plant in Laurel, Maryland, which is expected to begin operations in the first quarter of 2007. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061025_postnewsweek.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061025_postnewsweek.jsp Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:00:00 Fogra's First Chem-free CtP Workflow Certification Goes to Agfa Customer. Agfa Graphics announced today that :Azura user Schmidt Roemhild, based in Luebeck, Germany, is the first printing company to receive a Fogra certification in compliance with the institute’s process standard for offset using a chemistry-free CtP workflow. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061020_fogra.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061020_fogra.jsp Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:00:00 Violet :Avalon LF Violet Platesetter from Agfa Graphics Now Available in North America. Agfa Graphics announced today that the new violet-laser addition to its :Avalon platesetter portfolio, the :Avalon LF Violet, is now available in North America. The new :Avalon LF Violet incorporates violet technology into a state-of-the art external-drum platesetter. The new model uses a variation on Agfa's HD imaging head found in the :Avalon thermal engines with a proprietary imaging technique to provide the high image contrast needed for high-speed violet plates. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_avalon.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_avalon.jsp Sun, 15 Oct 2006 05:00:00 Chemistry-Free :Azura Plate from Agfa Graphics in Use by More Than 1,000 Customers Worldwide. Agfa Graphics announced today that its chemistry-free :Azura plate, with ThermoFuse™ technology, is now being used by more than one-thousand customers worldwide, illustrating ThermoFuse's dominance as one of the most popular Computer-to-Plate (CtP) processing technologies available for the graphic arts and printing industries in recent years. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_azura1000.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_azura1000.jsp Sun, 15 Oct 2006 05:00:00 New Proofing Solutions from Agfa Graphics Make Debut at Graph Expo 2006. Agfa Graphics unveiled the company's newest proofing solutions for hard-copy and remote inkjet proofing today at Graph Expo 2006. :SherpaRemote, a remote proofing function built into the :ApogeeX workflow, the new :SherpaProof 17, Agfa's newest inkjet proofing system, and :SherpaDot, a solution for dot-for-dot halftone proofing, are being demonstrated in North America for the first time. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_proofing.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_proofing.jsp Sun, 15 Oct 2006 05:00:00 Packaging Printer Sees Gains with :Amigo Low-Chemistry Plate from Agfa Graphics. Agfa Graphics announced today that one of the leading packaging and display box manufacturers in the U.S., Accurate Box, has put Agfa's low chemistry :Amigo thermal platemaking system into its busy Paterson, New Jersey, facility with impressive results. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_amigo.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_amigo.jsp Sun, 15 Oct 2006 05:00:00 :ApogeeX 3.5 from Agfa Graphics Makes North America Debut at Graph Expo 2006. Agfa Graphics announced today that attendees at Graph Expo 2006 will be among the first to see public demonstrations of the newest version of the company's popular workflow. :ApogeeX 3.5 is making its debut in North America at Graph Expo 2006. New features, additional connectivity and automation enhancements and several new options, resulting in increased efficiencies in The Graphic Enterprise, highlight the newest version of this award-winning workflow. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_apogeex_35.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_apogeex_35.jsp Sun, 15 Oct 2006 05:00:00 :ApogeeX Hybrid Workflow from Agfa Graphics Demonstrated with HP Indigo Presses at Graph Expo. Agfa Graphics announced today that both the Agfa Graphics and HP exhibits at Graph Expo (booths #4218 and #646) will demonstrate the benefits of the integration of :ApogeeX workflow with the HP Indigo digital press. Additionally, both booths will feature demonstrations of Agfa’s :Delano 2.6 with WebApproval. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_apogeex_indigo.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_apogeex_indigo.jsp Sun, 15 Oct 2006 05:00:00 Agfa Graphics Demonstrates :ApogeeX with Adobe's New PDF Print Engine. Agfa Graphics announced today that Graph Expo will feature the first complete technology demonstration of Adobe's newest version of the PDF Print Engine in its :ApogeeX prepress production system. Both the Agfa and the Adobe exhibits will have :ApogeeX in working displays. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_adobe.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_adobe.jsp Sun, 15 Oct 2006 05:00:00 Agfa Graphics Launches New Version of :Salient Enterprise Server Solution at Graph Expo. Agfa Graphics announced today that a new version of :Salient, its industry-leading enterprise computing solution, is making its debut at Graph Expo. :Salient X2 features Intel's dual-core processing technology, integrated with Agfa's :ApogeeX and :Delano workflow management systems, providing users with performance gains of more than 60 percent over previous hardware and software combinations. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_salientx2.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_salientx2.jsp Sun, 15 Oct 2006 05:00:00 New :Delano 2.6 from Agfa Graphics Makes North America Debut at Graph Expo. Agfa Graphics announced today that the latest version of its :Delano project management system will be demonstrated for the first time in North America at the company's Graph Expo exhibit. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_delano26.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061015_delano26.jsp Sun, 15 Oct 2006 05:00:00 Newspapers Plan to Migrate to Chemistry-free CtP First. Before deciding which technologies and solutions to deliver at this year's Ifra, Agfa Graphics conducted a survey with some one hundred newspapers worldwide. Managers were asked how likely they are to invest in solutions and technologies including chemistry-free computer-to-plate production, digital printing, enhanced print quality, computer-to-plate process control and enterprise software before the end of 2009. Demonstrations at the company's stand focus on technologies that customers said they are looking for: enterprise software, enhanced print quality, CtP health monitoring or process control, and, most popular of all with newspapers interviewed, chemistry-free violet plates. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_chemfree.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_chemfree.jsp Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:00:07 New Agfa Software Enables Significant Ink Cost Savings With Full Print Quality. Agfa Graphics has launched a new addition to the :Arkitex range of software solutions for newspaper production. :Arkitex OptiInk is a fully automated solution which processes PDF files and optimises ink utilisation in newspaper printing, offering the potential to make significant ink savings while maintaining the full quality and power of the printed page. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_optink.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_optink.jsp Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:00:06 Agfa Graphics Upgrades Automatic Image Processing Software and Brings PC Version. Agfa Graphics launched Mac version 4.0 of its :Arkitex IntelliTune image processing software for newspapers as well as IntelliTuneX, a brand new version for newspapers using PC platforms. :Arkitex IntelliTune is in use with more than 300 newspaper installations worldwide. Users testify that it reduces image processing time while improving quality; and speeds time to press by eliminating time-consuming image correction. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_aips.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_aips.jsp Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:00:05 Agfa Graphics Improves Newspaper XM Screening and Integrates in :Arkitex Solution. Agfa Graphics today announced improvements to the user convenience and quality of its patented cross-modulation screening technology software. These are tailored specifically to the requirements of newspaper publishing. At the same time, cross-modulation screening software will become a component of the :Arkitex suite of newspaper enterprise and production software. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_xm.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_xm.jsp Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:00:04 Agfa Graphics Brings Health Monitoring to Newspaper Digital Platemaking. Agfa Graphics today launched the latest version of its :Arkitex Afirma process control software solution to boost consistency in digital offset plate production (computer to plate or CtP) for newspaper printers. :Arkitex Afirma is an easy-to-use health monitoring tool delivering plate production control within tight parameters. Now fully integrated with :Arkitex software, it produces a system alert in case of any errors during platemaking. Any plate remakes can then be produced immediately to avoid costly press downtime. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_healthmonitoring.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_healthmonitoring.jsp Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:00:03 Agfa Graphics Boosts Newspaper CtP Throughput of :Advantage DL. Agfa Graphics announced today that the violet-laser :Advantage DL newspaper computer-to-plate system is now available as a 220 plate per hour model. :Advantage DL already had speed versions of 100, 130 and 160 plates per hour. The new addition lets busy operations handle periods of peak capacity in a simplified way while offering a small footprint, low cost of operation, reliable production and easy maintenance. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_advantagedl.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_advantagedl.jsp Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:00:02 Agfa Graphics Totals 100 Newspaper CtP Systems in Latin America. Agfa Graphics announced today that the number of computer-to-plate (CtP) systems for newspapers it has sold in Latin America has now reached the 100 milestone. Twenty-seven of these are in Mexico and thirty-four in Brazil. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_latamnp.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_latamnp.jsp Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:00:00 Newspapers in the U.S. Continue to Migrate to CtP with Agfa's :Advantage. Agfa Graphics announced today that the newspaper computer-to-plate (CtP) market in the United States has continued its recent growth with several newspapers adding the popular :Advantage violet-laser platesetter and :Arkitex production software. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_advantage.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061009_advantage.jsp Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:00:00 Award-Winning South Carolina Newspapers Select Agfa CtP System for New Facility. Agfa Graphics announced today that The Island Packet of Bluffton, South Carolina has purchased two :Advantage DL violet platesetters with :Arkitex NewsDrive for a soon-to-be-complete state-of-the-art production center. Both The Island Packet, with a daily circulation of 18,000, and its sister publication, The Beaufort Gazette of Beaufort, South Carolina, with a circulation of 12,000, will be printed in the new 50,000 square-foot facility. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061004_southcarolina.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061004_southcarolina.jsp Wed, 04 Oct 2006 16:00:00 Silicon Valley Printer Chooses Agfa's :Amigo Thermal Plates for Increased Run Lengths. Agfa Graphics announced today that The Press, a commercial printer based in San Jose, California (USA), has experienced increased run lengths and lower chemistry consumption since switching to Agfa's ThermoFuseTM :Amigo plate. As a result, the thermal :Amigo plate has saved the company both time and money. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061003_amigo.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20061003_amigo.jsp Tue, 03 Oct 2006 16:00:00 Sabah Selects Agfa Graphics Computer-To-Plate Solutions. Agfa Graphics announced today that Sabah Newspaper, one of Turkey's largest newspapers and part of the Ciner Group, has selected Agfa’s violet-laser CtP (computer-to-plate) systems to convert to full digital platemaking. Sabah currently uses analogue equipment from other manufacturers. The deal is another major win for Agfa's Turkish distributor Reproset after the Dogan/Hurriyet announcement in June this year. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060927_sabah.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060927_sabah.jsp Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:00:00 Agfa's Proofing Solutions Obtain Official fogra Certification. Agfa Graphics announced today that the :SherpaProof line of digital proofing systems has been given official certification from the respected European printing organisation, fogra Graphic Technology Research Association. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060925_fogra.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060925_fogra.jsp Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:00:00 Fayetteville Observer Moves to Agfa's Violet Advantage CLS CtP. Agfa Graphics announced today that, after checking out all the available products and technologies, the Fayetteville Observer Company, publisher of the Fayetteville Observer, a 70,000 circulation daily newspaper and its nationally recognized Target Printing & Distribution division in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is adding to its daily production workflow two :Advantage CLS platesetters and :IntelliTune image enhancement software from Agfa. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060920_fayetteville.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060920_fayetteville.jsp Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:00:00 Visitors to Find "New Experience" at Agfa Graphics' Booth at Graph Expo. Agfa Graphics announced today that it will expand upon the traditional tradeshow format at Graph Expo in Chicago (October 15-18). In addition to the latest in CtP, proofing, workflow and software technologies, visitors to the Agfa booth (#4218) will be treated to live sessions on a variety of business development topics conducted by Agfa's employee experts and customers. They will offer valuable advice to help companies meet their business objectives. Experienced users of Agfa technology will also be available at the booth. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060920_graphexpo.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060920_graphexpo.jsp Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics' Inkjet Innovations Grow Strongly in Latin America. Agfa Graphics announced today that it has reached a milestone in the rapidly growing Latin American market for high-end inkjet printing systems. The company now has 50 installations in Latin America of the :Grand Sherpa Universal series, Agfa's popular range of wide-format printers. The 50 installations are with companies who want to grow their business with digital printing technology in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Venezuela. Worldwide installations total 500 wide-format printers. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060918_inkjet.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060918_inkjet.jsp Mon, 18 Sep 2006 16:00:00 St Ives Web Signs Enterprise Software Deal with Agfa Graphics. Agfa Graphics announced today that it has closed a deal with leading UK printer St Ives. St Ives has placed a software order of strategic importance for Agfa Graphics' :Delano system. The new software will streamline and enhance print project management. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060913_delano.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060913_delano.jsp Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:00:00 Salisbury Post Adds Second CtP from Agfa to Accommodate Increased Demand. Agfa Graphics announced today that the Salisbury Post of Salisbury, North Carolina, is adding an :Advantage X violet platesetter to its production floor, joining its recently installed :Advantage DL platesetter and :Arkitex workflow, to help the company handle added workload in its growing community. The Salisbury Post also uses Agfa's violet-sensitive photopolymer :N91v plates. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060913_salisbury.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060913_salisbury.jsp Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics Launches :Avalon SF Thermal CtP System. Agfa Graphics today introduced a new addition to its :Avalon family of computer-to-plate (CtP) systems. :Avalon SF completes Agfa's CtP assortment and is positioned between :Acento II and :Palladio II, and 8-up/B1 systems such as the :Avalon LF. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060912_avalonsf.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060912_avalonsf.jsp Tue, 12 Sep 2006 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics Technology Expert on Digital Workflow Panel at Labelexpo Americas 2006. Attendees of Labelexpo Americas 2006 next week will be able to hear from an Agfa technology expert on the topic of digital workflows for packaging. Deborah Hutcheson, Agfa Graphics' senior marketing manager for Digital Solutions in North America, will be taking part in a panel discussion at the event entitled "Success with Prepress - completing the digital workflow." The panel is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 9:15 to 10:15am. Labelexpo Americas is being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill (U.S.A.), September 11 - 14, 2006. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060907_labelexpo.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060907_labelexpo.jsp Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:00:00 Agfa to Demo :Anapurna XL at SGIA 2006. Agfa announced today that the :Anapurna XL, Agfa's newest UV wide-format, hybrid roll-to-roll/flatbed printing system for indoor and outdoor signs and displays, will be demonstrated from September 26-29 at SGIA 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA). Attendees of the show will be able to come to the Agfa booth (booth #5000) to see live demos of the newest printing system to offer high-quality printing for roll-to-roll and rigid applications. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060905_sgia.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060905_sgia.jsp Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:00:00 Baton Rouge Daily Newspaper, The Advocate, to Update and Automate with Total Solution from Agfa. Agfa Graphics announced today that The Advocate, the daily newspaper in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, will add a total solution from Agfa with the :Arkitex workflow system and two :Advantage DL platesetters. This is part of The Advocate's plan to automate all production tasks at the newspaper. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060830_advocate.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060830_advocate.jsp Wed, 30 Aug 2006 16:00:00 Central Louisiana Daily Newspaper and its Commercial Printing Arm Make the Move to CtP. Agfa Graphics announced today that The Town Talk, a Gannett-owned daily newspaper in Alexandria, Louisiana, has purchased two of Agfa's violet :Advantage platesetters, one for the newspaper and the other for its commercial operation at a separate facility. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060817_towntalk.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060817_towntalk.jsp Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:00:00 Pittsburgh Laundry Tag Manufacturer Improves Efficiencies with Agfa Graphics. Agfa Graphics announced today that Liberty Pittsburgh Systems (LPS) of Liberty, Pennsylvania (USA), in its move to CtP, has experienced both the improved efficiencies it was looking for, as well as significant quality improvements thanks to its new :Acento CtP system, :Azura plates, and :ApogeeX Light workflow solution from Agfa. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060727_liberty.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060727_liberty.jsp Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:00:00 Agfa CtP Solutions Most Popular with International Color Quality Club Winners. Agfa Graphics announced today that Agfa technology is in use at the majority -- 50 out of 56 installations -- of the companies that are the latest members of the International Newspaper Color Quality Club (INCQC). The INCQC awarding ceremony will take place in Amsterdam 11 October during IfraExpo 2006 (www.ifra.com). http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060714_cqc.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060714_cqc.jsp Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:00:00 Agfa Wins Top Award from New York City Business Marketing Association (BMA). Agfa Graphics announced that its :Interface magazine won the top award in its category at the New York City Business Marketing Association (BMA) 2006 ACE awards event, which honours the best in business-to-business marketing and communications. :Interface earned the top honour for customer communications in the "Newsletter Print" category. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060627_bmanyc.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060627_bmanyc.jsp Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:00:00 Agfa Solutions Score in Top Tier at IPA's Proofing and Workflow RoundUP Events. Agfa Graphics announced today that its proofing and workflow solutions ranked in the top tier at the IPA Proofing and Workflow RoundUP events. The RoundUPs, which rank participating vendor systems on their abilities to meet certain thresholds in hard and soft proofing and workflow efficiencies, were held June 6-8 during the 2006 IPA Technical Conference in Chicago, IL. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060623_ipapr.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060623_ipapr.jsp Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:00:00 Hurriyet Steps Up Digital Production with Agfa Graphics. The Dogan Group of Istanbul, Turkey, has decided to step up the digitisation of prepress production for its leading newspaper Hurriyet, using computer-to-plate solutions and software from Agfa Graphics. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060614_hurriyet.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060614_hurriyet.jsp Wed, 14 Jun 2006 11:00:00 Agfa Graphics China Renews Dealership Agreement with Founder. Agfa Graphics China announced today that it has renewed its dealership agreement for newspaper computer-to-plate (CtP) systems with Founder Electronics Co., Ltd. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060612_founder.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060612_founder.jsp Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:00:00 Agfa Graphics plans to close down analogue plate factory in Sulmona, Italy Agfa Graphics announced today that it plans to close down its Lastra plate factory in Sulmona. The intention to close the Sulmona factory, which exclusively produces positive analogue offset plates, is a result of the declining demand for such plates and the rapid conversion to digital plate systems. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060608_lastra.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060608_lastra.jsp Thu, 08 Jun 2006 17:40:00 Agfa Magazine Wins Top Award. :Interface, an international magazine published by Agfa Graphics, has been recognised for excellence by the Business Marketing Association of New Jersey (BMA-NJ, USA). It is the second year in a row that the magazine has been honoured for its graphic design and editorial direction. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060601_interface.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060601_interface.jsp Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:00:00 Agfa Graphics Presents Wide-Format Inkjet Printers at Fespa Digital. The Agfa Graphics stand at Fespa Digital offers showgoers live demonstrations of the new :Anapurna L and XL, as well as the popular :Grand Sherpa Universal wide-format inkjet printers. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060516_fespa.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060516_fespa.jsp Tue, 16 May 2006 10:00:00 El País Invests 1.2 Million € in Total Digital Solution from Agfa Graphics. Agfa Graphics announced today that it has signed a major contract with Spain's leading newspaper El País. The deal includes three violet-laser, high-speed :Polaris platesetters for :N91v digital plates, each with :Arkitex NewsDrive and Pre-Ink automation software, plate processing and punch and bending equipment. Including the two-year service contract, the value of the deal is 1.2 million €. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060508_elpais.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060508_elpais.jsp Mon, 08 May 2006 18:00:00 Agfa Names New Regional Sales Manager for Eastern Canada. Agfa Graphics today announced that Ruben Silva has joined the company as regional sales manager for the Eastern Canada region. In this position, Silva will manage the Agfa sales team and dealer relations to drive equipment and supply sales in Eastern Canada. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060501_rubensilva.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060501_rubensilva.jsp Mon, 01 May 2006 14:00:00 Agfa's Wide-Format Inkjet Printers Bring Indoor/Outdoor Applications to New Markets. Agfa's newest indoor/outdoor wide-format inkjet printing system has taken printing to new heights. The :Grand Sherpa Universal AM, with its new Agfa Bulk Ink Supply System (:ABISS), has given new opportunities to printers in North America. Agfa Graphics, which is demonstrating the new engine at the International Sign Association’s (ISA) 60th Annual Sign Expo, now underway in Orlando, FL (USA), is one of several new solutions available from the company (booth #758). http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060404_gsuam.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060404_gsuam.jsp Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:00:00 Agfa Graphics Demonstrates New Inkjet Products at Sign Expo 2006. Agfa Graphics is demonstrating its newest inkjet engines and solutions at the International Sign Association's (ISA) 60th Annual Sign Expo, now underway in Orlando, FL (USA). The new inkjet printers that attendees can see in the Agfa booth (#758), being demonstrated for the first time in North America, include the :Anapurna L and XL for roll-to-roll and rigid applications. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060404_anapurna.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060404_anapurna.jsp Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:00:00 Agfa Graphics Signs Ten-year Partnership with News International Ltd. Agfa Graphics today announced that it has signed a strategic ten-year partnership with News International Ltd. News International will adopt a brand new production model whereby Agfa Graphics ensures full facilities management from file intake to press-ready plates. The deal includes CtP equipment, enterprise-wide software, violet digital printing plate materials as well as 24/7 staffing, support, maintenance and technical service for The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun and News of the World. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060404_newsint.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060404_newsint.jsp Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:45:10 Agfa Graphics Demonstrates Chemistry-free Violet-laser Polymer Digital Plate. The Agfa Graphics stand at Ipex offers showgoers a technology preview of a working chemistry-free plate for Violet-laser CtP. Agfa Graphics’ violet chemistry-free plate will use ‘photopolymerisation’ as the digital imaging principle. After the violet laser forms the printing image, no chemical process affects or alters it in any way. Prior to a cleanout step, the plate is preheated to stabilise and harden the printing image so that non-image areas can be removed safely using preservative gum. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060404_violetchemfree.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060404_violetchemfree.jsp Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:45:09 Agfa Graphics Supports Adobe's PDF Print Engine. Agfa Graphics today announced that its :ApogeeX prepress production software will support Adobe’s PDF Print Engine technology. Agfa Graphics has worked with Adobe since the conception of the new technology to ensure that it can be seamlessly integrated into :ApogeeX, thereby protecting the investments of customers. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060404_pdfpe.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060404_pdfpe.jsp Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:45:08 Agfa Graphics Earns First Soft Proofing SWOP Certification. Agfa Graphics announced today that the optional soft proofing functionality in the :Delano web-based project management solution has earned SWOP® (Specifications for Web Offset Publications) certification by matching a certified press sheet. The SWOP certification for :Delano's optional StreamProof marks the first soft proofing SWOP certification earned by Agfa. The SWOP certification is valid through February 2008. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060404_delanoswop.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060404_delanoswop.jsp Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:45:07 Cox Ohio Publishing Automates Prepress with Agfa’s Violet CtP Solutions. Agfa Graphics announced today that Cox Ohio Publishing, producers of newspapers in the southwest Ohio region, recently purchased three violet laser-based :Advantage CLS systems from Agfa. The systems were installed at the company’s Print Technology Center in Franklin, Ohio. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060331_coxohio.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060331_coxohio.jsp Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:00:00 Agfa's :IntellSyst Offers Remote Diagnostic Expertise - at Blazing Internet Speeds. Agfa Graphics announced today that more than 2,000 Agfa customers are benefiting from the :IntellSyst remote diagnostic system, which is part of the company’s continuing strategy to offer the best support in the newspaper marketplace. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060331_intellsyst.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060331_intellsyst.jsp Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:00:00 Agfa Introduces :Arkitex AdCenter and AdControl for Newspaper Display Ad Management. Agfa Graphics announced today the launch of AdCenter and AdControl, two new modules for the :Arkitex workflow system, specifically designed for newspaper display advertisement production. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060331_adcenter.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060331_adcenter.jsp Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:00:00 Agfa to Show Capabilities of :Arkitex IntellTrack System at NEXPO. Newspaper production managers looking to improve the monitoring of their production processes can see a simulation of the expanding capabilities of Agfa's sophisticated :Arkitex IntellTrack system at the company's exhibit at NEXPO. Without changing or interrupting workflow, Agfa's enterprise-wide system identifies, traces and monitors all production elements at any given time, analyzing problem areas to enable newspapers to improve overall efficiencies. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060331_intelltrack.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060331_intelltrack.jsp Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:00:00 Why Visible Light for Newspapers? Quality Tells the Story. Visible light prepress users in North America swept a recent printing quality contest held by leading newspapers associations. Each of the ten newest members of the International Newspaper Color Quality Club 2006-2008 (INCQC) from North America uses visible light CtP systems, with most using Agfa's :N91 or :N91v plates. http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060331_visible.jsp http://www.agfa.com/en/gs/news_events/latest_news/archive/gs20060331_visible.jsp Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:00:00 Agfa Graphics to Demonstrate New Inkjet Products at