TJ International buys two Agfa Xcaliburs at Ipex

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11 April 2002

Specialist book printer TJ International came to Ipex on the first day of the exhibition to sign up for the UKs first two Agfa Xcalibur 45 platesetters.

The Cornish printer signed the 650,000 deal, which includes the latest in workflow software, just one minute after the shows doors opened.

TJ International chief executive Angus Clark said: "It was worth coming early to take in such an impressive show."

The B1 platesetters imaging system is built around Grating Light Valve (GLV) technology and a 50w laser. It can output over 20 plates per hour. It is available in a range of configurations including manual output, single-cassette automation and full PlateManager automation.

TJ International, which has 150 employees working on a 24-hour shift pattern, has worked with Agfa on the development of its Apogee PDF-based digital workflows for nearly six years. Clark said that the latest deal sealed the relationship between the firms.

TJ Internationals pre-press department also

operates Agfas Avantra imagesetters along with Galileo platesetters.

Story by John Davies at Ipex

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