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Agfa Graphics Implements Price Increase for Prepress Printing Plates

Measures taken to offset sharp increases in aluminum prices.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Agfa Graphics announced a global price increase program for its prepress printing plates. Depending on the different contracts, markets and regions, substantial price increases of up to 10% will be implemented immediately.   “Soaring prices of aluminum – the largest cost component of a printing plate – are the main reason for this decision,” said Stefaan Vanhooren, president of Agfa Graphics. “However, thanks to the increased intrinsic recycle value of the used printing plates, the...

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