Agfa Graphics to Host Free Wide-Format Open House in Plano, TX

ELMWOOD PARK, NJ—August 8, 2012—Agfa Graphics announced today that the company will be hosting a free Wide-Format Open House event at its Plano, TX, distribution center on September 18th, 19th and 20th, 2012, from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Agfa Graphics' technology experts will be on-hand conducting various Technology Demos on the new :Anapurna M2540 FB, a high-speed flatbed, UV-curable inkjet printer, and Epson's SureColor S30670, its next-generation 64˝ solvent printer.

Additionally, attendees can learn about the vast assortment of rigid and flexible media and inks that are used in UV and solvent printing. They'll be able to ask questions of Agfa's technology experts and get tips and ideas for new applications they can add to their product portfolio.

"Anyone eager to learn more about wide-format printing and how it can benefit their business should mark their calendars for these free Open House events," said Deborah Hutcheson, director of marketing, Agfa Graphics, North America. "Wide-format inkjet is a fast-growing segment in the printing industry and is helping many printers differentiate themselves by offering new and exciting products and services to their customers that previously were unattainable for most commercial printers."

The :Anapurna M2540 FB from Agfa Graphics is a robust, entry-level flatbed UV inkjet printing system, specifically designed for printing on rigid substrates. It incorporates features typically found in high-end engines such as retractable pins, head safety sensors, a durable, robust design and foot pedal operation.

The SureColor S30670 is Epson's next-generation 64˝ solvent printer. It is the first ever solvent-based printer to use the Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head, specifically designed for the signage, vehicle graphics and fine art markets.

In addition to the demonstrations of the :Anapurna and Epson printing systems, people can learn about other products and services, including:

• Duratex Product Line—economy, intermediate and premium printable roll substrates.
• Celtec Foamed PVC—digital or screen printable and ideal for various applications in the sign and graphic markets.
• Coroplast Corrugated Plastic—North America's market share leader and largest manufacturer of corrugated plastic sheet for signs and re-usable packaging.
• Gilman's Insite—biodegradable foam boards.
• International Laminating Corporation Deco Styrene—digital or screenprintable, metallic film that has been applied to .040 Styrene.
• PETG—a thermoplastic polyester that provides excellent toughness, chemical resistance and is easy to thermoform.

Registration is required to attend the Open House event. Please contact Antonia Davenport at (800) 526-5441 extension 857-2452 or antonia.davenport@agfa.com. The event is being held at the Agfa Graphics Distribution Center located 2601 Resource Drive, Plano, TX 75074 on Tuesday, September 18th, Wednesday, September 19th and Thursday, September 20th, 2012, from 9:30am to 4:00pm.

About Agfa
The Agfa-Gevaert Group is one of the world's leading companies in imaging and information technology. Agfa develops, manufactures and markets analog and digital systems for the printing industry (Agfa Graphics), for the healthcare sector (Agfa Healthcare), and for specific industrial applications (Agfa Materials). Agfa is headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium. The company is present in 40 countries and has agents in another 100 countries around the globe. The Agfa-Gevaert Group achieved a turnover of 3.023 million euros in 2011.

About Agfa Graphics
Agfa Graphics offers integrated prepress solutions to the printing industry. These solutions comprise consumables, hardware, software and services for production workflow, project and color management.

Agfa Graphics is a worldwide leader with its computer-to-plate and digital proofing systems for commercial and packaging printing and the newspaper publishing markets.

Agfa Graphics is rapidly developing its position in the new segments of industrial inkjet with comprehensive solutions for various applications such as documents, posters, banners, signage, displays, labels and packaging materials. Its experience in both imaging and emulsion technology has provided the expertise required for developing a complete assortment of high-quality inks.

About Pitman, an Agfa Company
Pitman, an Agfa Graphics Co., collaborates with world class manufacturers to provide a diverse offering of the most advanced solutions for the prepress, pressroom, wide format, newspaper, packaging and commercial printing industries.

Pitman reinforces its customer-focused approach by providing the market with an unmatched distribution network, expert specialists, and unparalleled service excellence. Together, Agfa Graphics and Pitman deliver integrated and complete solutions tailored to the ever-changing needs of the graphic communications industry, enabling businesses to produce powerful messages and be more profitable.

Source: Agfa.