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Agfa unveils new violet chemistry-free plate
Agfa Graphics will launch its new N95-VCF chemistry-free violet offset plate next month.

Sun Chemical launches Streamline ESL 2 eco-solvent inks for Roland Pro 4 printers
Ink manufacturer Sun Chemical has launched the Streamline ESL 2 range of eco-solvent inks for use with the Roland Pro 4 series of eco-solvent wide-format printers.

Sappi Europe launches new direct thermal base paper
Sappi Europe has launched Algro Thermo, a new premium-quality base paper for the direct thermal printing market.

Star product: Van Son VS3 offset ink
An easy to use general-purpose sheetfed offset range.

Stephens & George signs Agfa plates deal
Stephens & George (S&G) has signed a five-year contract with Agfa to use its Azura TU chemistry-free plates.

Agfa upbeat on Q2 results
Sales at Agfa’s Graphics division have been boosted by the new wide-format inkjet products launched earlier this year.

Core Image switches to Heidelberg thermal CTP platesetter
Core Image has upgraded its CTP by switching from a visible light Heidelberg Prosetter to a thermal Suprasetter A52.

Q1 sales up at Heidelberg
Heidelberg’s latest acquisition has provided a significant boost to the manufacturer’s Q1 results.

New Antalis workshops to focus on signmaking
Antalis UK is extending its series of regional workshops and adding six new sessions focused on signmaking.

L&S Display helps auction house win its stripes
L&S Display recently produced an eye-catching bespoke graphic application for the outside of auction house Christie’s King Street Gallery buildin in London.