Agfa-Gevaert Reports Strong Second Quarter Due to Graphics Business

Major events in the second quarter were the Fespa trade show (Munich, Germany - 22-26 June) and the 4-yearly IPEX trade show (Birmingham, UK - 18-25 May). At IPEX, Agfa Graphics was able to exceed its targets in prepress, as well as in industrial inkjet. At the show, Agfa Graphics introduced several new prepress products and systems, including two new eco friendly printing plates. The :Azura V chemistry-free plate for violet CtP systems is ideal for small to mid-size commercial printers. :Amigo TS is an enhanced version of the popular :Amigo thermal printing plate. The new plate offers higher image contrast and allows printers to increase productivity. Agfa Graphics also demonstrated new software solutions, as well as two new platesetters.