PRINTING PLATE UPDATE -- New Precious Metal

Agfa finalized its acquisition of Lastra in the second half of 2004 and has since been working to integrate the plate manufacturer's product line and capacity.

"From a portfolio perspective, the addition of the Lastra LT2 and NX brands complements our existing product line," notes Agfa's Wittner. "We are in the process of transitioning Lastra's visible light portfolio, which includes the LY-8 and LV-2 plates, to the Agfa portfolio of visible light digital plates—N91, N91V and Lithostar Violet."