Agfa Graphics to Demo UV Inkjet Digital Printing Technology at Open House

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J.—June 11, 2015—Agfa Graphics is hosting an open house at FASTSIGNS of Grand Rapids, Michgan, to demonstrate the new Anapurna M2500i printing system and Asanti automated workflow for digital printing. The open house event is taking place on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the FASTSIGNS located at 3582 29th Street SE, Suite 101 in Grand Rapids, MI.

"We spent several months evaluating the equipment options and decided on the Anapurna M2500i. Key to our decision was finding a hybrid flatbed that could support our growth, add new capabilities for our customers, and be able to upgrade the equipment in the future as we grow," said Kim Gilpin, president, FASTSIGNS, Grand Rapids, MI. "In the short time we have been operating the M2500i, we are impressed with the speed, quality and ease of use. We are very pleased with our decision purchase from Agfa."

The Anapurna M2500i is a six-color plus white, 98" (2.5 m) UV-inkjet printing system with an automated board feeder (ABF). It offers dual board printing (two 4x8" boards or single board landscape) and can handle rolls up to eight feet. The Anapurna M2500i can print three layers while using less ink in a single pass.

The Asanti workflow hub controls the Anapurna M2500i for a more efficient production at FASTSIGNS. Open House attendees can learn how Asanti smoothly integrates both the preparation and printing of jobs in an easy-to-use interface. Asanti's Adobe Print Engine provides full JDF control and automated accountability. At the same time, Asanti always allows for operator control, giving production managers the ability to make on-the-fly corrections and adjustments when necessary.

The event is being held on Tuesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FASTSIGNS' facility, located at 3582 29th Street SE, Suite 101 in Grand Rapids, MI. Registration is required to attend the Open House event. To register or for more information, call Linda Tomza at (800) 526-5441 x858 4185 or (201) 373-4185 or contact her by e-mail: Linda.tomza@agfa.com.

About FASTSIGNS
FASTSIGNS International is the worldwide franchisor of more than 575 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers located in the United States, Canada, the U.K., Brazil, Mexico, the Caribbean, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE). The largest sign franchise in North America, FASTSIGNS is a sign, graphics and visual communications company that provides comprehensive visual marketing solutions to customers of all sizes—across all industries—to help them meet their business objectives and increase their visibility.

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 2,620 million euros in 2014.

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 Company, 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 Graphics.