The Union First to Install Agfa' New Advantage N-SL CTP System

RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ—March 11, 2009—Agfa Graphics announced today that The Union (Grass Valley, CA), a Swift Communications Publication, has become the first newspaper in North America to install the new Advantage N-SL CtP system from Agfa Graphics. The third generation Advantage N-SL builds on the success of previous generations while offering greater affordability, reliability and ease of use. The Union chose Agfa's Advantage N-SL to replace its old film imagesetter, completing Swift's conversion to Agfa CtP at all of its printing facilities.

"We are very pleased with what we see from the Agfa Graphics equipment. We were impressed with the small footprint, automated capabilities and with the prompt, competent professionalism from the service department. The Advantage N-SL install went smoothly and we're seeing excellent results," said Lee Brant, production director, The Union. "It's also very convenient that most issues or questions can be monitored and dealt with remotely saving time and money."