Inglis Allen bought the platesetter, investing 300,000 to replace its Agfa Avantra 44 imagesetter.

The deal also included a large-format Sherpamatic proofer for colour proofing, along with Agfas Apogee workflow.

Production director Alan Edwards said: The whole production process is now streamlined with faster turnaround and higher-quality output. After upgrading our finishing department, CTP was the next step to offer customers a superior service.

Tranquil Storm has also installed a Grand Sherpa proofer and Agfa Apogee workflow. Technical manager Chris Smith said: The total process is now much faster, cleaner and, due to our committed programme of colour management throughout, it is infinitely more accurate.

More than 100 Galileos and nearly 50 B2 Palladio platesetters have now been installed in the UK. According to Agfa, the Galileo is a popular choice because of the option to use either green or violet light, as well as its speed Wyndeham Heron in Essex is able to produce 27 B1 plates an hour on its VXT.

Story by Rachel Barnes

Picture: Edwards (left) - fast turnaround