Asahi Photoproducts Reorganizes North American Sales Network

ATLANTA, Ga.—Asahi Kasei E-materials Corp. (Asahi), a supplier of photopolymer printing plates to the flexographic printing industry, announced that it is reorganizing its photoproducts sales network in North America. Going forward, Asahi will discontinue its direct sales efforts, and will rely on its reseller network for all sales and technical support activities. In doing so, Asahi is in the process of closing the Atlanta office of Asahi Kasei America Inc. (AKA).

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