Tuesday, May 11, 2010

‘Inkjet Computer-to-Plate’ system’ unveiled

New Image Transfer Technology (NITT) has unveiled a new technology capable of producing press-ready aluminium plates without the use of chemical processing.

The product, ‘Inkjet Computer-to-Plate system’ - the first in Africa - is being introduced in partnership with Technova, AGFA and Epson.

TechNova is India’s image transfer manufacturing giant. The company offers a full range of world-class and best-in-value imaging products for offset, digital and screen printing, signage & digital photography, business graphics, textile, engineering and architectural drawings.

Kwame Blay, Chief Executive Officer of NITT, in a media interaction in Accra explained that the Inkjet Computer-to-Plate system is an innovative technology that sets new standards in the cost, flexibility and speed of off-set printing for small to medium format printing.

“With the introduction of an Inkjet Computer-to-Plate system, Ghana’s commercial printing industry has finally been provided with an opportunity to compete on the global market in printing quality and technology,” he stated.

He assured that a total imaging solution, technical know-how and support systems have been planned for those in the local industry who will purchase the technology.

“State of the art printing systems, PosiJet, PoliJet and MetiJet printing plates, chemicals, films and Inkjet media have been developed to guarantee a comprehensive and complete solution for the Ghanaian market,”

Mr. Blay stated.Technova executives - namely Mr. Dilip Paul and Vinayak Rane, were among the dignitaries that attended the successful launch of the new technology.

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