FWB moves to chemistry-free

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14 March 2007

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FWB Printing has upgraded its cutting and moved to chemistry-free platemaking, with a Heidelberg Suprasetter A74 and Saphira plates, at its Wincanton, Somerset base.

The firm has replaced its Heidelberg Polar 78ES with a Polar 78X.

FWB runs a five-colour B2 Speedmaster SM 74 and two-colour B3 SM 52.

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