Agfa Graphics to Hold Wide-Format Digital Printing Open House in Kennesaw, GA

RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ—Nov. 7, 2011—Agfa Graphics announced that its wide-format digital printing experts will be on-hand for the company’s free Open House Technology Demos coming up in November. The latest in wide-format UV inkjet printing systems, inks, software and more will be demonstrated during the open house event being held at the company’s demo facility at 4005 Royal Dr., Kennesaw, GA, on Wednesday, Nov. 16, and Thursday, Nov. 17, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Those who want to learn about digital inkjet printing systems are encouraged to attend the open house, which will include demonstrations of printing systems from Agfa Graphics, HP and Epson. Attendees can also learn about Agfa Graphics’ inks and other production technologies associated with inkjet printing, such as finishing systems, color management tools, web portals, job estimating software and more.

The Open House will also showcase an extensive media assortment that includes Agfa’s new Synaps UV, an environmentally-friendly, premium waterproof substrate, as well as substrates from 3M, Transilwrap, Alcan, 3A Composites, Neschen and more.

“Wide format inkjet is the fastest growing segment in the printing industry and is helping many printers deliver new and exciting products and services to their customers that previously were unattainable,” said Deborah Hutcheson, Director of Marketing, Agfa Graphics, North America. “We will demonstrate how printing with white can help digital print providers distinguish themselves and their work while offering higher levels of profitability.”

Among the printing systems being demonstrated are:

Agfa’s :Anapurna Mw
HP DESIGNJET L25500
Epson Stylus Pro 7900
Epson Stylus Pro 11880
Epson GS6000

Anyone interested in attending the open house is required to register for the event. Please call or email Catherine Hines at 800-526-5441 x2049 or catherine.hines@agfa.com.

About Agfa Graphics
Agfa Graphics offers integrated prepress solutions to the printing industry. These solutions comprise consumables, hardware, software and services for production workflow, project and color management.

Agfa Graphics is a worldwide leader with its computer-to-plate and digital proofing systems for commercial and packaging printing and the newspaper publishing markets.

Agfa Graphics is rapidly developing its position in the new segments of industrial inkjet with comprehensive solutions for various applications such as documents, posters, banners, signage, displays, labels and packaging materials. Its experience in both imaging and emulsion technology has provided the expertise required for developing a complete assortment of high-quality inks.