Platesetters

Investing in a new setter and new plates has cut waste, downtime and cost, and increased productivity for Hickling & Squires.

Kodak has reported “an improved performance in all businesses” in its Q2 results.

Cron has expanded its portfolio with the launch of brand new CTP systems that it claims to be the world’s first dual-drum machines, and the fastest in the industry.

Commercial printer Hickling & Squires has made its first investment in processless plate technology.

Agfa has reported encouraging results for “most” of its activities in Q1 as cost reductions and price increases begin to bear fruit.

Kodak has upped its presence in platemaking systems by purchasing the assets of ECRM’s CTP business.

A1 Security Print has transformed its platemaking operation with new kit from Fujifilm and Screen, and has also achieved the highest rating in a recent certification against cyber attacks.

Clarkeprint has rounded off a near-£500,000 round of investment this year to ensure future improvements to its productivity, quality and versatility.

Jaymar Packaging has upgraded its platesetting after taking delivery of a secondhand Agfa Avalon N8 engine.

Agfa is the latest manufacturer to announce plans for a ‘virtual Drupa’ during the show’s original timeframe.