The largest newspaper printer in Denmark, Trykkompagniet, purchased two violet Polaris XTV computer-to-plate units and the new Arkitex workflow app from Agfa. The company also signed a four-year agreement to use Agfa’s Lithostar plates and extended warranty program.

Trykkompagniet has been using Agfa’s Polaris 100 CTP systems for years. One of those systems will be upgraded with a violet laser diode.

“Agfa’s new workflow system, Arkitex, will help make our automation simpler and gives us advanced production planning techniques,” said Trykkompagniet Managing Director Jorgen Kloster. “Arkitex and the new Polaris systems will help us sustain the growth we expect to achieve.”

The Polaris XTV uses a long-life violet laser. The XTV reaches imaging speeds of up to 200 plates per hour. The single-wide, high-speed flatbed platesetter uses a plate trolley and keeps more than 1,000 single or 500 panorama plates on-line.

Norwegian publisher orders violet

Norwegian printer Orkla Trykk, meanwhile, purchased four violet Polaris CTP units and Arkitex NewsDrive.

Since 1998, Orkla Trykk has been using Agfa’s CTP equipment, including four of Agfa’s Polaris units.

“The new violet CTP system from Agfa has proven to be very reliable and plates are produced at high speed,” said Orkla Trykk’s Svein Saebo. “Combined with Agfa’s reputation for excellent support and service, Agfa’s complete system approach will ensure that Orkla Trykk can live up to the increased demand for newsprint.”

The installation includes three Polaris XTV systems and one Polaris XEV, all with Ariktex NewsDrive. They are each linked to three Nela VCP punch and bend units and will run Agfa’s Lithostar LAP-V plates.