Ultragraph boosts green credentials with Fujifilm Brillia switch

Lancashire-based printer Ultragraph has moved to Fujifilm's Brillia processless plates in a bid to help create a more environmentally friendly pressroom.

The company, which specialises in direct mail, magazine and book printing, has opted for the Brillia HD Pro-T2 processless thermal plates and Pressmax Blue pressroom chemistry.

According to Nick Jones, managing director at Ultragraph, the company trialled the Brillia plates before signing with Fujifilm.

He said: "It has long been an ambition of ours to use processless plates, due to both the environmental impact of using developer fluids and the cost of waste removal, and we loved the fact that the Pro-T plates combined these environmental benefits with fantastic quality and ease of use."

Following its switch to Brillia Pro-T2, the company claims it has cut waste levels, which were previously costing up to 40p per litre to dispose of.

"As well as the savings we have made, the quality of the technical support from Fujifilm has been absolutely fantastic and matches the quality of its products; we’ve never experienced support to this level," added Jones.