Printing plates

Fujifilm has launched a legal action against Kodak, and claims that its Sonora processless plates infringe Fujifilm’s patents.

Kodak is set to raise the price of its offset printing plates by up to 9% after the escalating cost of aluminium became "too great to bear".

Asahi Photoproducts is launching two new flexo plate products at Drupa, which will, the company said, improve both print quality and efficiency.

Esko is to launch two new additions to its Kongsberg cutting table range at Drupa alongside a new flexo platemaking system and a software update.

Agfa is launching a new stacker for its 2.5m-wide flatbed Jeti Tauro at Drupa.

Stephens & George (S&G) has signed a five-year contract with Agfa to use its Azura TU chemistry-free plates.