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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA— "CTP Plate Making: Understanding the Real Costs" is the title of a new white paper available from J Zarwan Partners. Key findings of the research reveal that chemistry can account for as much as 30 percent of the price of the plate, with additional hidden costs potentially bringing the total even higher, asserts John Zarwan, founder of the research firm. The white paper examines the cost of plates and processing from leading CTP vendors, including Agfa, Fujifilm, KPG, Presstek and Lastra. J Zarwan Partners spoke with 63 printers of various sizes that employ products from all of the major manufacturers and process types. (www.johnzarwan.com)