Press releases
Graphics
Agfa Graphics acquires Pitman Company USA
Agfa Graphics announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of the Harold M. Pitman Company, a leading US supplier of prepress, industrial inkjet, pressroom and packaging printing products and systems. The Pitman Company acquisition substantially increases Agfa Graphics’ revenue in the US to more than $500 million. The incremental EBIT contribution is expected to be well in line with Agfa Graphics’ global 7 percent target. After the closing, Agfa expects further growth of its US top line resulting from the combination of expertise available in both companies. Agfa also expects strong synergies to be delivered from the consolidation of sales forces and the reduction of G&A expenses.
July 14, 2010
Graphics
Unit Safety Signs of Japan Gains Speed and Flexibility with Agfa's :Dotrix Modular UV Inkjet Press
Agfa Graphics today announced that Unit Safety Signs (USS), a large Japanese company specialising in the design and manufacture of safety signs and products for the safety industry, is able to handle shorter run lengths and expand its media assortment thanks Agfa Graphics' Dotrix digital UV inkjet press. The company, which has been operating since 1968, has seen the market for safety signs growing in recent years, and the competition getting tougher and tougher.
July 06, 2010
Graphics
The Future of Inkjet
Agfa Graphics announced today that the company has teamed up with the International Sign Association (ISA) for “The Future of Inkjet” webinar being held Thursday, July 8th, 2010 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm (EDT). “The Future of Inkjet” webinar will be an interactive discussion on the latest trends in the marketplace. The discussion will also highlight the availability of growth opportunities via inkjet technologies such as textile printing, POP/packaging, interior design, retail applications and more.
July 06, 2010
HealthCare
Agfa HealthCare completes multi-site RIS/PACS installation at Alliance Medical in Ireland
Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, announces today that it has completed the installation of its leading IMPAX 6 Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) and its fifth generation RIS (Radiology Information System) at four of Alliance Medical’s sites across Ireland.
June 28, 2010
Graphics
Signs Now Increases Speed and Sales with Agfa's :Anapurna M4f
Agfa announced today that Signs Now (Marietta, GA), a sign and graphics franchise shop, has increased turnaround time and experienced an influx of new accounts and repeat business since purchasing and installing the :Anapurna M4f from Agfa Graphics in the fall of 2009. Signs Now produces outdoor and indoor posters, exhibit graphics, vehicle graphics, magnet signs and more.
June 25, 2010
Graphics
Faster, brighter digital direct to textile printing with :Jeti AquaJet.
Agfa Graphics (Hall B2, Stand 240), today announced the latest enhancement to its award-winning :Jeti AquaJet direct dye sublimation printer. The 3.2m :Jeti AquaJet printer is showcased at FESPA 2010, with the latest generation of aqueous-based disperse dye :AquaJet Pro inks, powered by DuPont™ Artistri® ink technology. They produce brighter, more vibrant colours and deliver faster throughput on polyester based fabrics.
June 24, 2010
HealthCare
Agfa HealthCare Named Category Leader 2010 Best in KLAS Medical Equipment Report
Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, today announced it has been named category leader for single plate CR in the 2010 Best in KLAS Medical Equipment Report. Agfa HealthCare’s CR 30-X single plate Computed Radiography (CR) digitizer is the No. 1 ranked CR product, according to KLAS, a research firm specializing in monitoring and reporting the performance of healthcare vendors.
June 23, 2010
Graphics
StylePrint Purchases Second :M-Press Tiger from Agfa Only Five Months After Installing Its First
Agfa announced that StylePrint, one of Australia's leading screen printing companies has purchased its second :M-Press Tiger. This comes only five months after the Melbourne-based company installed its first.
June 21, 2010
Graphics
Huston Patterson Moves to Agfa's :Energy Elite Plates
Agfa Graphics announced today that Huston Patterson, a packaging printer specializing in labels and top sheets, has been able to cut chemistry consumption and substantially reduce energy costs since transitioning to :Energy Elite.
June 16, 2010
Graphics
Agfa's new :Anapurna 2500LED with LED UV curing and a 2.5m width extend Agfa's technology lead in wide format UV printing
The latest addition to Agfa's portfolio of wide-format digital ink-jet printers introduces LED curing technology for the first time on a UV-curable 2.5 m flat-bed and roll-fed platform. Agfa Graphics' Anapurna 2500LED incorporates many of the company's established technologies with advanced refinements to make it a high quality, cost effective solution for print service providers, display producers and sign-makers.