Agfa Graphics Partners with Global Imaging

RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ—07/28/2009—Agfa Graphics announced today plans to further expand distribution of its :Anapurna line of UV wide format systems due to tremendous success. To do so Agfa recently signed Global Imaging Inc, its newest national wide format dealer. Global Imaging will be offering Agfa's full line of :Anapurna printing systems and consumables including the newest additions the :Anapurna Mv, :Anapurna M4f and :Anapurna M2.

Agfa selected Global Imaging as a partner because of their long standing reputation and highly skilled sales force comprised of knowledgeable integrators. "Global Imaging has over 14 years of experience selling fully integrated systems into the sign and digital market spaces. We feel our :Anapurna line of UV printers and supplies will be a great addition to their expansive line of products," said Michael White, Wide Format Manager, Agfa.

"We are pleased to be Agfa's newest national dealer of the :Anapurna wide format systems in the United States. Both Agfa and Global Imaging have a long history in the printing industry and are leading the growth in digital inkjet technologies," said Tara Lamb, president, Global Imaging. Agfa's :Anapurna systems are the perfect addition to our expanding portfolio of sign shop products and services. The price point and features of the :Anapurna products fit a perfect space that our customers have been demanding."

Agfa will be showcasing its full portfolio of UV inkjet solutions which includes the :Anapurna systems, as well as the :Dotrix Modular and :M-Press, its high speed digital presses at PRINT 09 (Booth #2600/South Hall), Chicago September 11-16 and SGIA Expo (Booth # 2223) New Orleans October 7-9.

For additional information on Agfa's Anapurna M series or UV Inkjet solutions go to www.agfa.com/en/gs/solutions/sign_display/index.jsp or www.youtube.com/johansuetens

About Global Imaging Inc.
Founded in 1995, by Greg and Tara Lamb, Global Imaging sells digital imaging systems and a comprehensive array of supplies and services. Global Imaging is comprised of a team of seasoned professionals who specialize in pre-sales consultation, system design, installation and training of a variety of products. Today, printers and sign shop owners don't have to stay on top of ever-changing digital technologies because Global Imaging an industry mainstay and trusted business partner does if for them. For more info on Global Imaging go to www.globalimaginginc.com

About Agfa
The Agfa-Gevaert Group is one of the world's leading imaging and information technology companies. Agfa develops, manufactures and markets analog and digital systems for the printing industry (Agfa Graphics), the healthcare sector (Agfa HealthCare) and specific industrial applications (Agfa Materials).
Agfa's headquarters are in Mortsel, Belgium. The company is present in 40 countries and has agents in another 100 countries throughout the world. The Agfa-Gevaert Group achieved a turnover of 3,283 million Euro in 2008.

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. Computer-to-film, computer-to-plate and digital proofing systems have earned Agfa Graphics a worldwide leadership position in the commercial and package printing and the newspaper publishing markets.

Agfa Graphics is rapidly expanding its offerings in the growing digital inkjet market. Its experience in both imaging and emulsion technology has provided the expertise required for making an assortment of high-quality UV and solvent-based inks. Joint development and manufacturing partnerships with industry leaders expand its technological reach and allow the company to develop comprehensive digital solutions for printing posters, banners, signage, displays, labels and packaging materials.

Product and company information can be found on Agfa's home page on the World Wide Web at: www.agfa.com.